A Journey Beyond The Logical Mind

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Okay, this article will focus on options available for us SPM leavers as soon as we get our long-awaited-with-twisting-stomach-every time-thinking-about-it SPM results.

This article will focus on overseas program specifically for medic students. InsyaAllah I will do the same for engineering programs if I'm in the mood. haha..

MEDICINE (THIS INFOs ARE FOR THE YEAR 2007. Hopefully there won't be any major changes)

Sponsorships by MARA (recommended to all ANSARAs)

UK - (Preparation course is IB OR A-Level,for 2 years)
Ireland - (IB OR A-Level, for 2 years)
Australia - (Australian Matriculation [AUSMAT] for 18 months)
New Zealand - (AUSMAT for 18 months)
Republic Czech- (IB OR A-level for 2 years)
Indonesia - (Foundation studies for 1 year, Kursus Persediaan ke Indonesia)
India - (IB OR A-level for 2 years)


Sponsorships by JPA

Australia - (AUSMAT at INTEC UiTM, Shah Alam for 18 months)
New Zealand - (AUSMAT at INTEC UiTM Shah Alam for 18 months)
Indonesia - (Kursus persediaan ke Indonesia for 1 year)
India - (A-level at INTEC UiTM for 18 months)
Russia - (Kursus persediaan ke Rusia for 3 months at INTEC UiTM Shah Alam)
Ireland - (A-level Only for 24 months)
UK - (A-level Only for 24 months)
Poland - ( Kursus persediaan ke Poland for 1 year)
Republic Czech - (Kursus persediaan ke Republic Czech for 1 year)
Mesir (Egypt) - (Special Middle East preparation course (Persediaan ke Timur Tengah) for 3 months)
Jordan - (Special Middle East preparation course for 3 months)


What is IB?

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is an educational programme examined in one of three languages (English, French or Spanish) and is a leading university entrance course. It is taught in 2,075 schools, often in international schools, in 125 countries all around the world (as of 2007). More than half of the schools offering the Diploma Programme are state funded schools. The programme, administered by the International Baccalaureate Organization, is the most widely recognized pre-university educational programme. However, it remains less popular than nationally affiliated preparatory programs in most countries, such as that of the Advanced Placement examination system in the United States and Canada, the A-level in the United Kingdom, the HSC (higher school certificate) in Australia or Advanced Highers system in Scotland.

source: Wikipedia

What is A-level?

The A-level, short for Advanced Level, is a General Certificate of Education qualification in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, usually taken by students during the optional final two years of secondary school (Years 12 & 13*, commonly called the Sixth Form except for Scotland), or at a separate sixth form college or further education college, after they have completed GCSE or IGCSE exams. The qualification is recognized around the world and is used as a sort of entrance exam for some universities. (In Northern Ireland, classes are numbered differently - the final two years of optional secondary education are called Year "13" and "14").
It is a non-compulsory qualification taken by students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, students usually take Highers and Advanced Highers of the Scottish Qualifications Certificate. However, very few schools offer the A-level as an alternative (usually private schools).
A-levels are also taken in some Commonwealth countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Commonwealth Caribbean, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Singapore,[1] Zimbabwe, Malawi, Gibraltar, Brunei, Malta, Zambia and South Africa. In India, the same system is followed, though the names of the exams are different. Due to respective changes in the systems, these examinations differ both in terms of content and style from the A-levels taken in the United Kingdom but the standard remains relatively the same. Nevertheless, the British GCE A-levels are taken all around the world, as many international schools choose to use the British system as the examinations are widely recognised. Furthermore, students may choose to sit the papers of British examination bodies at education centres such as British Councils around the world.

source: Wikipedia.

What is AUSMAT?

AUSTRALIAN MATRICULATION PROGRAMME (AUSMAT)
INTRODUCTION
The Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) Programme is a one-and-a-half-year package for selected students to further their studies in Australia and New Zealand. Courses are conducted based on the curriculum set by the Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA), Adelaide. Students will acquire the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) which is recognized by all Australian and New Zealand universities. It is also accepted by universities in the United Kingdom and Canada. The programme prepares students to major in Science (Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, etc) and Non-Science (Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Economics, Architecture, etc) courses.

source: INTEC UiTM AUSMAT Programme details.

What is INTEC UiTM?

The International Education Centre (INTEC) of University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is the pioneer of international education in Malaysia. Located in the Shah Alam Section 17 Campus, it offers various preparatory programmes to place students at prestigious universities abroad. This centre was established in 1982 as the College of Preparatory Education (KPP) and has evolved into a well-known centre, despite the changes in its name and structure - Centre of Preparatory Education (PPP), Overseas Preparatory Education (PPLN) and finally in 2001, INTEC. INTEC is a reputable institution of higher learning in Malaysia, renowned for its quality education, making it the most sought after institution for candidates who wish to pursue their tertiary education abroad.

source:INTEC UiTM's website.
For more infos, surf this site Official INTEC UiTM's website


To apply for MARA/JPA's scholarships, do so by surfing this site right after you get your hands on your SPM results. Remember, the online application is open for only TEN (10) DAYS ONLY!!!

I hope you find this useful. Any inaccuracies are deeply regretted. Note: this is based on 2007's procedures. If you find other sources of information that contradicts with the ones I provide, do leave your comments and please state where you found those information. Thank you. All the best and make the right choices!