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Hello everyone,
I am a New Zealand/Canadian citizen looking to apply for medical school and I would like to ask your opinion of what I should do.
I grew up in Halifax, Canada and have recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University. I would really like to go to medical school in either New Zealand or Australia since I have a New Zealand citizenship through my father, and I would love to spend some time in a different country and culture.
My GPA at Dalhousie was 3.7, although only my first 2 years were considered full time as I had a family death and other circumstances during my last 3 years, forcing me to go part time to finish my degree.
My questions are:
- Are my grades good enough, and does the fact that I was part time in my last 2 years affect my eligibility?
- Should I go to an Australian University since it is generally only 4 years compared to the 6 at Auckland University?
- What type of aptitude tests would I have to write and would I be able to write them in Canada?
- Is it possible to complete my residency in Canada after graduating?
- What schools would you guys recommend?
- And lastly, what should I be doing to prepare for my application?
I really appreciate your time and any advice you have to offer. Thanks a lot, and I look forward to your response.
Iain
I am a New Zealand/Canadian citizen looking to apply for medical school and I would like to ask your opinion of what I should do.
I grew up in Halifax, Canada and have recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University. I would really like to go to medical school in either New Zealand or Australia since I have a New Zealand citizenship through my father, and I would love to spend some time in a different country and culture.
My GPA at Dalhousie was 3.7, although only my first 2 years were considered full time as I had a family death and other circumstances during my last 3 years, forcing me to go part time to finish my degree.
My questions are:
- Are my grades good enough, and does the fact that I was part time in my last 2 years affect my eligibility?
- Should I go to an Australian University since it is generally only 4 years compared to the 6 at Auckland University?
- What type of aptitude tests would I have to write and would I be able to write them in Canada?
- Is it possible to complete my residency in Canada after graduating?
- What schools would you guys recommend?
- And lastly, what should I be doing to prepare for my application?
I really appreciate your time and any advice you have to offer. Thanks a lot, and I look forward to your response.
Iain
