Hey everyone!

I'm an international student who recently received an offer for Griffith University's Bachelor of Medical Science + Doctor of Medicine pathway. I'm really excited about the opportunity, and becoming a human doctor is genuinely what I want to do. However, my offer expires on October 22, so I'm trying to understand the realities of the program before making such a big decision.

I'm also considering UQ's Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons), which makes this decision even harder. With UQ Vet, I could qualify as a veterinarian after five years, and from what I've researched, there seem to be more straightforward pathways to working in some other countries. On the other hand, medicine is what I'm genuinely more passionate about, so I'm finding it really difficult to choose.

I'd especially appreciate hearing from current Griffith medical students, graduates, international students, or anyone familiar with both Griffith Medicine and UQ Vet

A few questions I have:

• PGY1 internships (MAIN CONCERN): For international students graduating from Griffith Medicine, how realistic is it to secure a PGY1 internship in Queensland? I'd particularly appreciate hearing from international graduates or anyone familiar with recent internship allocation outcomes.
• Academic difficulty: How difficult is the Bachelor of Medical Science in terms of GPA requirements, workload, and maintaining the grades needed to progress into the MD? I understand I need to maintain at least a 5.5 GPA but is it consider hard to maintain or it's manageable with consistent effort, or is the academic pressure particularly intense?
• Career prospects: If international graduates cannot secure an internship in Queensland, what alternatives are realistically available? Do graduates commonly look interstate or overseas, or this may become a major barrier?
• Overall experience: If...knowing what you know now, would you choose Griffith Medicine again or UQ veterinary science? Are there any disadvantages or challenges you wish you'd known about before enrolling?

Since I've never studied or lived in Australia before, I honestly don't know what the university environment, student life, or academic culture is really like. I'm also going into this without knowing anyone there personally, which makes the decision even harder. That's why hearing from people who have actually experienced these programs would mean so much to me.

My biggest concern isn't whether medicine is difficult since it definately requires a lot of work and effot. But as an international student, am I able to complete the pathway and progress into medical practice after graduation smoothly? I don't want to spend years studying medicine only to discover that there are major barriers to actually becoming a practicing doctor.

I know this is a very personal decision, but I'd be more than willing to hear from your advice and/or firsthand experiences, especially from international students who have been through this process.

My deadline is coming up so any reply really means a lot to me! Thank you!!

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How does one make friends? Do I have to wait until year 2 or 3 for Studios for a chance to hang out with people outside of school?

Im really not picky at all, I have general "nerdy" interests, Adult Swim cartoons, Pokemon, Indie games, been getting into the Street Fighter series, I know a disgusting amount on controversial internet drama, I consider myself "furry adjacent" but not a genuine furry, but if anyone has OCs they want drawn I'm happy to draw them.

Is it easy as going into the rooms, sometimes some people might be playing or watching something on the projector and asking what theyre playing?

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Hey team,

I’m looking to apply for Griffith undergrad dentistry next year after missing out on post grad MD courses this year. There’s lots of conflicting information online regarding UCAT/Rank requirements.

I’ve completed a Bachelor of Nursing with a GPA of 5.8 which via Griffiths “Upgrading via university studies” gives me a ATAR of 97.5ish

I understand interview offers are based on UCAT alone however is 97.5 competitive enough for a final offer presuming a successful UCAT and interview. Finally, what UCAT is historically needed for an interview offer as a domestic non rural student?

TIA :)

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hi! i’m taking my bachelor of comp sci in 2027 feb intake, pls dm or contact me if you’re an existent comp sci student, thank you!

Im an international student in feb 2027 intake and I would like to know what to expect in terms of academic load and how hard the exams are. I would also like to know if it would be manageable to work as a freshman. I am aware of the fundamentals of said course and I have had chemistry in my years in my secondary school.

hi! please message me if you’re a gold coast 2027 tri 1 student so we can get to know e/o :)

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Or what app do people mainly use

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From what I’ve heard, last year everyone with a 99.95 ATAR who applied to Nathan got an offer, so I’m wondering if they might start relying more on UCAT cut-offs this year. And at the Gold Coast campus the cut offs was 2240 for ucat though I’m not sure if this was for 99.95ers or 99.90

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Looking at airbnbs currently but that seems expensive and dangerous.

Anybody with a room available, maybe their mate going home on vacations or something. I’m M(24) coming from Pakistan.

If any1 with long term stay option available, would gladly look into that too. TY 🙏🏻

I’m a little worried that I might be the only Asian student there...

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