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Dates to Diarise in Term 4

• Year 12 VTAC late applications – throughout 29 September – 30 October
• VTAC SEAS and Scholarship applications – throughout September and early October

Reminder: VTAC 2027 Upcoming Key Dates       

For a full list of cancelled, amended, and new courses, visit VTAC Course Updates.

The VTAC website is VTAC

University of Oxford Undergraduate Information Session

Save the date!  Students keen on finding out about studying at Oxford University might like to note the following information session.

Dr Samina Khan, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach at the University of Oxford, who will share insights and advice for students and parents about applying for an undergraduate degree at Oxford.  

Date:                  Monday 30 November 2026

Time:                 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue:               Higgins Theatrette, Melbourne Grammar School, 355 St Kilda Road,           Melbourne VIC 3004

More details to follow in an upcoming newsletter.

 Master of Project Management

Gain a diverse and in-demand skillset for a rewarding project-management career in business, industry or the public sector, when you study the Master of Project Management  at Victoria University.

This 2-year project-management course, endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), is designed for both current and aspiring project managers.  It equips students with advanced project-management techniques that can be applied across various industries, including:

• construction
• engineering
• health services
• information technology
• private business
• public sector.

The course includes the latest project management methods, trending across the various industries.  The lecturers are experienced project managers, and the program is industry-run and led.  Through strong connections to industry students are kept up to date on current project management requirements.  Some of the latest global trends in project management are also taught, including being customer-focused and agile.

Studying the Doctor of Medicine at Deakin

Deakin is one of three universities in Victoria offering postgraduate medicine.  Based at the Waurn Ponds campus, this 4-year course has a unique focus on rural and regional medicine, Indigenous Health, the development of human capabilities and service to marginalised communities.  

There are three entry streams available for applicants: General Entry Stream, Rural Training Stream, and the Indigenous Entry Stream. 

The first two years of the Doctor of Medicine include face-to-face learning activities at Waurn Ponds (Geelong).  In years one and two, students learn in simulated clinical environments and dedicated medical sciences teaching spaces, along with small group learning sessions.  Teaching activities are conducted both online and face-to-face. Students are also exposed to clinical experiences from early in the course, through placements with healthcare providers.

During years three and four students will undergo intensive clinical training within health services attached to one of Deakin’s clinical schools. Students get to conduct their learning in the clinical environment, guided by experienced staff associated with the clinical schools.

Browse Doctor of Medicine at Deakin to find out more.

Sports Courses on offer from 2027

• New Diploma of Sports Performance and Coaching

Jointly delivered in 2027 by Federation University and Melbourne City Institute of Sport & Business (MCISB), this immersive, industry-embedded program bridges academic theory and professional practice.

Based face-to-face at Melbourne City Football Club's world-class City Football Academy, students will build a foundation in human performance and coaching, exploring areas including movement, exercise programming, sport psychology, biomechanics and athlete development.  Enrolments for the 2027 cohort are now open via direct expressions of interest.

Duration:                        1 year full-time 

Starting:                          1 March or 26 July 2027

Location:                         Melbourne City Institute of Sport & Business

To find out more, or to register an interest, visit Sports Performance & Coaching.

• Diploma of Business and Sports Management (Higher Education)

Developed in partnership with Melbourne City Institute of Sport & Business, this 12-month diploma combines theory and hands-on industry training in the elite environment of Melbourne City Football Club’s state-of-the-art facility, the City Football Academy Melbourne.

This program equips students with the business acumen and industry insights needed to thrive in a dynamic sports career.  Best of all, the partnership with Melbourne City Football Club means students will have an extensive range of opportunities to build their professional network and gain work experience in both business and sport.

Find out more at Diploma of Business and Sports Management.

 Foundation Studies at ACU

Foundation Studies offers a pathway for domestic and international students without a recognised Year 12 qualification. 

The program develops subject knowledge across key areas while preparing students for university-level study. Delivered in a supportive environment, students receive all required resources and guidance for a smooth transition to undergraduate study.  The program can be completed on campus or online, and ACU covers the full cost.  Students who have a Year 12 qualification have the option to complete the program via accelerated mode (one-semester full-time) or part-time (two-semesters).  

Find out more at ACU Foundation Studies.

Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science Courses in Victoria in 2026  

The Good Universities Guide states that a Pharmacist supplies, dispenses and manufactures medicines, whilst, according to the Explore Health Careers website, a Pharmaceutical Scientist spends more time in the laboratory, and are expertly trained to discover, develop, test and manufacture new medications.  Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science undergraduate degrees for school leavers offered in Victoria include:

Log onto VTAC to find out more about these and other similar courses. Students should note that pharmacology and/or pharmaceutical science is often offered as a major/minor in some science and biomedicine degrees. This is the case in Biomedicine at UniMelb and Science at UniMelb.Note: Monash University has been ranked fourth in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 list - QS World University Rankings for Pharmacy and Pharmacology | Top Universities. 

Science Degrees in Victoria in 2026  

The Bachelor of Science is offered at the following Victorian universities and students are encouraged to visit VTAC for more information on these and other science-related courses – particularly the majors on offer – as well as the numerous double degree options, and/or browse each university link provided below.

 Snapshot of Kangan Institute in 2026

• With more than 30,000 enrolments each year, Kangan Institute is a major training provider for the automotive, health and nursing sectors and indigenous education.
• Kangan has a strong presence in a range of industries such as fashion, business as well as justice and legal.
• Kangan has five campuses which offer a wide range of courses in a variety of fields, ranging from certificates to diplomas.
• Kangan has hundreds of courses on offer, which include apprenticeships and traineeships, and a few short courses too.
• Kangan offers fashion and textile courses.  The Textile and Fashion Hub at Kangan Institute offers sampling & short run manufacturing services, industry relevant training courses for designers and small businesses as well as customised industry training for manufacturers, and a series of exciting short courses.
• Kangan offers the Diploma of Justice course, as well as a Certificate IV in Legal Services course.
• Students studying at Kangan Institute will undertake their training in some of the most state-of-the-art training centres in Victoria.
  • Health and Community Centre of Excellence 
  • Richards Restaurant 
  • Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre 
  • Automotive Centre of Excellence 
  • Textile & Fashion Hub 
  • Creative + Digital Skills Campus 
  • Essendon Health Hub
• Kangan Institute has also partnered with leading universities in Australia to give students guaranteed pathway options to higher education.  The university pathways partners include:
  • Deakin University 
  • La Trobe University 
  • Victoria University 

Mr Jack Crameri, Ms Stephanie Grant, Ms Stephanie Martin & Ms Jody McCarthy 

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