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Catch up: Notre Dame Doctor of Medicine on demand

If you missed the Notre Dame Doctor of Medicine Information Session you can catch up online. You can find it HERE. 

25 June: ECU Joondalup Campus Tours

Looking to explore the ECU Joondalup Campus? Join us on one of our tours where we will show you our incredible facilities and our beautiful campus, while chatting about your pathway into higher education.

Register your choice of tour HERE. 

Early Applications for 2025 

If you know what university you want to go to and what course you want to do, you can apply now via TISC. 

Only your first preference is considered when you put in an early application. You can change your mind, but it takes a bit of fiddling around. You have until 2 September to apply, do dont' rush. If you want to be more clear about what to do next year you can:

  • Speak to your school-based career advisor
  • Go to one or more universities and speak to their career advisors. 
  • There are a range of options that you can check out HERE
  • You have probably already done the MyFuture Aptitude Tests. There are lots of different tests for you to play with HERE.

Murdoch Medical, Molecular and Forensic Science in Harry Perkins Research Centre

It was just a matter of time before Murdoch University and the Murdoch Health precinct built strong collaborative bonds. The Medical, Molecular and Forensic Science faculty now has the whole top floor of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research which at Fiona Stanley Hospital, facing Murdoch university. 

Murdoch Biomedical Sciences

If you love science the Murdoch Biomedical Science degree will lead you to careers in hospitals and medical research centres. 

  • Murdoch is the only university in WA to teach veterinary sciences, so Murdoch biomedical science students are well placed to make connections across disciplines and follow a career path involving animals. 
  • If you decide you want to go on and do medicine, this degree will provide a sound undergraduate degree leading to medicine. 

NEW – ECU Bachelor of Education with Year 1-10 Learning Area

This new course will give you the flexibility to teach children from Year 1 up to Year 10. It also prepares you for working as a dedicated Primary or lower Secondary School teacher, with specialisations in mathematics, science or health and physical education. You can also expect diverse professional practice experiences in a range of schools as part of your degree. Visit website for more information.

ECU Creative Humanities Portfolio Entry

The Creative Humanities Portfolio Entry (CHPE) is a pathway into university for students who are creative and curious people but don't have an ATAR or don’t meet the minimum entry requirements for our courses by another means. Through CHPE, you can show your unique skills and achievements to demonstrate your motivation and potential for success in your chosen course.

  • Bachelor of Design
  • Bachelor of Visual Arts
  • Bachelor of Communication
  • Bachelor of Screen Production
  • Bachelor of Journalism and Broadcast Media
  • Bachelor of Creative Writing

 For more information on how to meet the CHPE requirements visit our website

NEW – Curtin Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine)

Students wishing to become a paramedic can undertake a three-year bachelor’s degree in paramedicine. They will be taught by experienced paramedics and will gain the fundamental knowledge and skills of out-of-hospital emergency care, including evidence-based clinical best practice, emergency and crisis management, and effective communication. Students will put these skills into practice through a range of clinical placements and simulation exercises preparing them for the diverse workload of a contemporary paramedic.  

For more information, visit the Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) course page.

VET Pathway to University

Many VET courses are currently free, and they deliver practical technical skills that support successful careers. 

This VET to university pathway provides useful information including credits awarded to graduates of Diploma and Advanced Diploma VET courses who want to do a degree. 

For example, Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design graduates can earn up to 2 years credit for a 3 year Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design) degree. They can also continue to work as graphic designers, earning good money, while they study for their degree. 

Get your copy HERE. 

Curtin Accepts Murdoch Enabling Programs

Curtin is now accepting the Murdoch FlexiTrack High bridging program. If you are completing this course, you can now use this to meet Curtin’s minimum entry criteria (70 ATAR and English competency). 

For more information on accepted bridging programs, contact the Curtin Future Students team on 1300 222 888.