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YEAR 12 STUDENTS

Scholarship

Australia National University (ANU) – Tuckwell Scholarship

If you are planning to study at ANU in 2023, you should consider applying for the prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship. Applications are now open and close in April.

https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/ 

ADF Gap Year Program

Applications will open in March. Students are encouraged to start the applications process now and book their aptitude test. For information, visit https://bit.ly/3dCELlb

Applying for Medicine or Dentistry?

Applications for the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test) are now open and will close 17 May. If you are planning to apply for medicine or dentistry for the 2023 intake, you may be required to sit this test. Visit www.ucat.edu.au 

UCAT Guide 

Download a UCAT Guide developed by UCAT Masterclass, https://bit.ly/3HMyzTS 

Apply for university now!

Early admission applications are now open for the following universities. You could receive a guaranteed offer before your exams!

University of New England

Applications are now open for the direct early entry program and will close in September. 

Offers will be made in November before your final ATAR and results are released, https://bit.ly/3HxaosI 

Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Applications close for the Charles Sturt Advantage Program on 31 March. You could receive a guaranteed offer in May, https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT 

Australia National University (ANU)

Applications close for the open for the ANU direct entry program on 23 May. You could receive a guaranteed offer by September, www.anu.edu.au/study/apply 

Secure your place at La Trobe University early

Year 11 and 12 students looking to secure their spot at La Trobe university early can apply now for the La Trobe Prepare program. It starts from May 2022 and is 100% online and free. The program is suitable for VCE (including unscored), HSC, IB and VCAL students. You will receive a La Trobe Entrance Score that you can use instead of, or as well as, an ATAR when applying for eligible Bachelor degrees. Information - https://bit.ly/3vOIG7R

La Trobe University 

Applications for the La Trobe University Aspire Early Admission Program will open Tuesday 26 April. The University is hosting an online information session about the program on Tuesday 15 March, 5pm – 6pm. Information and registration, www.latrobe.edu.au/events 

ALL STUDENTS

University campus tours

Students are invited to participate in on-campus university tours during the upcoming term break. The following are examples of universities who are running tours:

Deakin University

11 – 21 April: participate in a general, accommodation and/or a study area tour (e.g., health, business & law) at one of the Deakin campuses, https://bit.ly/3w4hpyr

Monash University

11 – 22 April: participate in a campus tour at Clayton, Caulfield, and Peninsula campuses, www.monash.edu/discover/events

Australian Catholic University

Register for a campus tour via https://bit.ly/3Hq5zAE

Swinburne University

Register for a campus tour via www.swinburne.edu.au/forms/campus-tour 

Career Events

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

ACU is running the following online ‘Talk with Industry Series’ events in April: 

5: Talk with Teachers

6: Talk with Lawyers & Criminologists

7: Talk with Business & IT Professions

The sessions will be held between 6 – 7pm and are open to prospective students,

www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/talk-with

ACN Nursing and Health Expo

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is hosting a virtual Nursing and Health Expo on Saturday 2 April. You will be able to explore career pathways and find out about educational opportunities. Registration,

www.acn.edu.au/events/nursing-health-expo 

Victoria Police

The following career information sessions are running in March:

www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions 

Calling all creatives!

The following institutes are running career events for students passionate about creative occupations such as media, film, gaming, music, and art. 

Australian Institute of Technology (AIT)

AIT is running an online industry speaker series. The following events are running in March:

Information and registration, https://info.ait.edu.au/industry_speaker_series 

VCE and Careers Expo 2022

One of the biggest events on the calendar!

Students and families are invited to attend the annual VCE and Careers Expo.  Over four days you can attend seminars on topics including:

• VCE subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development
• Tertiary courses
• Careers
• Employment opportunities
• Gap year options

You can speak directly to organisations with:

• Information and resources for the VCE
• Information about tertiary study, university, TAFE and training courses
• Career advice
• Study advice
• Employment advice and opportunities
• Apprenticeship and traineeship advice
• International exchange and gap year programs

Information:

Dates: Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 April

Venue: Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield

For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.vceandcareers.com.au

5 Really Wild Careers to Know About

Explore Careers has written a fantastic article that features 5 careers working with wildlife, https://bit.ly/3MLaccv

Working with wildlife isn’t just about animals; it also involves flora (plants and plantlife) and sea life. Careers span everything from care and rehabilitation to conservation and preservation. 

Let’s take a look at five possible careers you could pursue:

HERPETOLOGIST

Got a passion for all things reptilian and amphibian? This is the career for you! Herpetologists are biologists who specifically study reptiles and amphibians. They’re involved in a variety of areas, including research, education, species preservation and conversation of habitats. 

ICHTHYOLOGIST

Reptiles not your thing? What about SHARKS? Ichthyologists are biologists who study various species of fish classified as bony, cartilaginous, or jawless. This includes sharks and rays – a perfect career for coastal-loving Aussies! The role involves a variety of duties around species research, education, and conservation. You might work out in the field (or sea, perhaps!) or for research departments, universities, charities, or museums. 

PRIMATOLOGIST

If cold-blooded creatures aren’t inspiring you, what about a species that’s a little closer to home? Primatologists study primates such as gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and lemurs. Like other biologists who work with specific species, their role can take them across different areas, including biology, medical research, anthropology, conservation, and zoology. You may study extinct and living species to better understand the evolution of primates across the centuries. 

WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

If you can’t narrow down your passion for wildlife to just one species, then a career as a Wildlife Biologist could be right for you. Wildlife Biologists study a variety of animals and their ecosystems and have a variety of responsibilities related to this. This may include tagging animals and helping them relocate to new habitats, monitoring species’ populations and working to ensure commercial or residential developments won’t negatively affect species and their habitats. 

WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONIST

Similar to Wildlife Biologists, Wildlife Conservationists also work to preserve the habitats of various animal and plant species. They study water, plants and soil and seek to understand and prevent environmental degradation caused by different activities, including natural events like bushfires. A core part of their role is to ensure that different habitats of species are maintained so those species can continue to survive and thrive. They also work to restore habitats, encouraging dissipating species to return and thrive once more.

EDUCATION

Each occupation will require at least a Bachelor’s degree at university in wildlife biology, zoology, or other related fields and possibly graduate studies.

MORE INFORMATION

Use Course Seeker to explore university courses around Australia, www.courseseeker.edu.au

Michael Harms 

Careers Coordinator