Student Services : Careers
Work experience success
Well done to all the Year 10 students who completed their work experience week (live or virtual) last week. The teachers who checked in with employers/students/parents reported overwhelmingly positive responses. There were numerous challenges faced in finding live placements due to the implications of covid restricting many businesses and work types. Students were determined and resilient in making many attempts to find placements, and those students who were unable to find a live placement have generally embraced the virtual program and have produced some really insightful reports about their investigations. Thanks to all the parents, teachers and administration staff who assisted our year 10s to make the week successful.
Planning ahead : NHS course selection
As we head into the second half of term 2 students should start thinking and planning for their course and subject selection for 2022. Year 11s will be starting this process this week through their Connect sessions. A reminder that there is a plethora of information on the careers page of myNorthcoteHigh, including how to make an appointment for a chat if you need to.
Exploring Uni options - Year 12 students
We are still a couple of months away from the start of the VTAC process for Tertiary admissions in 2022, so now is a great time to be finding out more about universities and courses that interest you. There are a range of opportunities coming up to go onto campus and find out more about studying beyond school. Some Unis also have webinars and apps that can help you with the process.
Register for ACU on campus event
Experience ACU is a free event at the Melbourne campus of Australian Catholic University, Tuesday 29 June, 9.30 - 3pm, these upcoming school holidays. The event enables prospective students to participate in workshops and activities tailored to their study area of interest. Students can explore their local campus, meet staff and current students, and get helpful tips on preparing for university. Register now at Experience ACU - Melbourne
Register for Science tours at Monash University
During the upcoming school holidays, students are invited to participate in a tour of the Science Precinct at the Clayton Campus and visit science facilities and student spaces. Students will get a feel for campus life and have a chat with some of the current science students and staff. The tours commence at 10.00am for an hour. Tickets are going quickly, so book a spot here for one of the following days: Thursday 1 July OR Tuesday 6 July OR Thursday 8 July.
VU - Meet the Course Chair webinar series: Registrations open
Victoria University are running a series of webinars in June to explore a range of undergraduate study areas. You can find out more about this and register to attend via this link
Deakin Explore
Deakin University has an excellent app for prospective students called Explore. Students can use this web app to either search for courses to find careers or start with a career and find the courses that can lead to it. Students can filter courses and careers by what matters to them, and what interests them. Students can save their favourites so that they can re-visit their shortlist numerous times, or even share with their Career Practitioner and friends and family. Visit Explore Deakin.
Studying Medicine at University of Adelaide
2021 was the final intake for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery program. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery will be replaced by the new Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine programs from 2022.
The Medical program at the University of Adelaide has a six-year full-time duration which leads to the awards of Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine.
The Bachelor of Medical Studies provides the foundation knowledge and skills needed to excel in health care. Students will also gain a deep understanding of how the Australian health care system works. This includes from the ‘consumer’ perspective; how patients interact with various health services and providers.The Bachelor of Medical Studies is the first part of the university’s medicine program; upon completion, students gain direct entry into the Doctor of Medicine. Together, these degrees will qualify graduates to practise medicine anywhere in Australia and throughout many parts of the world.Entry requirements into the Bachelor of Medical Studies are – an ATAR of 90.00 and above, and completion of Units 3/4 in English, and Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical Methods in the VCE.