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Rohan C

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Background -  I completed VCE last year with an atar of 91.45 from John Monash Science school  . I received a study score of 36 in Maths Methods .  I have always been interested in the medical field however due to the high competition to get into the Med courses I have decided to avoid the hassle .  I enjoy biology and chemistry a lot and want to peruse a career in those fields .

Dilemma ;       I was offered my first preference (Biomed Engineering @ RMIT)  and later in the second round was also offered Monash Science ( 3rd Preference ) . After some research in both courses I have no idea to which I should join . 

Monash Science  Pros – the course is very flexible .
-   If I find any subjects difficult I could simply drop them.
-   Prestige
-   I am very familiar with the university ( I went to JMSS)
-   I have a lot of friends doing Science.
-   Many different carrier pathways
Monash Science Cons – The single biggest worry I have is not being able to maintain a 70 plus average (wam)
-   On completion of the science degree I have to complete a postgrad degree to have any job prospects .
-   I have to maintain a high Wam if I want to transfer to any courses




RMIT Pros – 4 years honors degree , so after completion I am able to seek a job .
-   Campus in the city .
-   Job security, as I believe this is a growing field .
-   I would be able to get a job even if I don’t do too well
Rmit Cons  - No Prestige
-   I have heard that their facilities are not as advanced as Monash
-   I enjoy math  but feel as though I will not be able to cope
-   I am more focused on the medical aspects of the degree
So here is my question . What pathway do you guys think is better for me in the long run if I want to have a high chance of being employed ?
1-   1 year of Monash science and then transfer into engineering or Radiography ( I have to have a high WAM and complete a sequence on math – I am afraid I wont be able to do so well )
2-   Completing the Biomed Eng degree at RMIT.
3-   Completing my science degree and applying for a post grad course .


Also would you guys be able to answer the following questions
1-   Would I be able to sit the GAMSAT and apply for post grad med through the RMIT Bio Med Eng degree ?.
2-   Do Biomedical engineers who have graduated from Monash have a higher chance of employment than RMIT graduates ?
3 - Does the RMIT course have a heavy emphasis on maths ?
I received a study score of 36 In Math Methods last year and I am worried that I will not be able to cope with the math in the engineering course .




Thankyou to anyone who has taken time out of their busy day to answer any of my questions .  I have listed this post as urgent as O-week starts next week and I want to make a decision ASAP . Please forgive me for any grammatical errors as I am in a bit of a rush . 
Thanks again ATAR notes for all the help over the years .
Regards R .

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Re: !URGENT! Monash Science Degree VS RMIT Biomed engineering degree
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2016, 01:24:28 pm »
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Background -  I completed VCE last year with an atar of 91.45 from John Monash Science school  . I received a study score of 36 in Maths Methods .  I have always been interested in the medical field however due to the high competition to get into the Med courses I have decided to avoid the hassle .  I enjoy biology and chemistry a lot and want to peruse a career in those fields .

Dilemma ;       I was offered my first preference (Biomed Engineering @ RMIT)  and later in the second round was also offered Monash Science ( 3rd Preference ) . After some research in both courses I have no idea to which I should join . 

Monash Science  Pros – the course is very flexible .
-   If I find any subjects difficult I could simply drop them.
-   Prestige
-   I am very familiar with the university ( I went to JMSS)
-   I have a lot of friends doing Science.
-   Many different carrier pathways
Monash Science Cons – The single biggest worry I have is not being able to maintain a 70 plus average (wam)
-   On completion of the science degree I have to complete a postgrad degree to have any job prospects .
-   I have to maintain a high Wam if I want to transfer to any courses




RMIT Pros – 4 years honors degree , so after completion I am able to seek a job .
-   Campus in the city .
-   Job security, as I believe this is a growing field .
-   I would be able to get a job even if I don’t do too well
Rmit Cons  - No Prestige
-   I have heard that their facilities are not as advanced as Monash
-   I enjoy math  but feel as though I will not be able to cope
-   I am more focused on the medical aspects of the degree
So here is my question . What pathway do you guys think is better for me in the long run if I want to have a high chance of being employed ?
1-   1 year of Monash science and then transfer into engineering or Radiography ( I have to have a high WAM and complete a sequence on math – I am afraid I wont be able to do so well )
2-   Completing the Biomed Eng degree at RMIT.
3-   Completing my science degree and applying for a post grad course .


Also would you guys be able to answer the following questions
1-   Would I be able to sit the GAMSAT and apply for post grad med through the RMIT Bio Med Eng degree ?.
2-   Do Biomedical engineers who have graduated from Monash have a higher chance of employment than RMIT graduates ?
3 - Does the RMIT course have a heavy emphasis on maths ?
I received a study score of 36 In Math Methods last year and I am worried that I will not be able to cope with the math in the engineering course .




Thankyou to anyone who has taken time out of their busy day to answer any of my questions .  I have listed this post as urgent as O-week starts next week and I want to make a decision ASAP . Please forgive me for any grammatical errors as I am in a bit of a rush . 
Thanks again ATAR notes for all the help over the years .
Regards R .



If you're considering doing post-grad med I think that Monash is the better option as they have restricted entry to their graduates only.
2012-2013: VCE
2014-2016: Bachelor of Biomedicine at Monash University