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University of Notre Dame

Medicine Assured Pathway from Bachelor of Biomedical Science starting 2025

This pathway to medicine is targeted to school leavers who are aspiring doctors. Students apply in year 12 for a Biomedical Science degree with:

  • An outstanding ATAR score. 
  • Successful completion of UCAT
  • Final selection through the Multiple Mini Interview

Notre Dame will be conducting applications for medicine information sessions in 2024, which are yet to be scheduled. 

You can view the information session from September last year HERE. 

You can find information about the Priority Pathway, General Entry Pathway and Indigenous Entry Pathway HERE

 

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science 

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is a specialty at Notre Dame with industry practicums and internship placements during the course. 

Exercise Science – Physiology is also a specialization of Notre Dame.

 

New Course - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

This course is a 4-year degree program that will be available in 2024.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

This is a four year program. You can take a two year accelerated Masters program from the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science or the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine

This is a one-year course, a popular qualification for nursing students. 

This course is recognised by St John’s Ambulance. 

 

Bachelor of Psychology

Notre Dame has responded to the shortage of psychologists by delivering a 3-year Bachelor of Arts Psychology degree. This is recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. 

Notre Dame also offers a:

  • 1 year honours program
  • 1-year masters program

Curtin University

Portfolio Pathway Toolkit

Portfolio Pathways to university are gaining popularity. 

To support those wishing to apply for uni via a portfolio pathway, Curtin is developing a Portfolio Pathway Toolkit. You can find it HERE. 

 

NEW: Bachelor of Innovation + Bachelor of Law double degree

This combination of Law and Innovation will probably appeal to school leavers. Curtin is excited about this course, and we will hear more about it at future events. 

You can find information HERE. 

 

 

NEW: Commerce + Fashion Marketing double degree

This is another combination that will probably appeal to school leavers who are interested in a career in fashion marketing, but realistic about how few opportunities would be available in that field in WA. The addition of a commerce major will help graduates to become more employable. 

 

Medical Radiation Science

New pre-requisites. 

The Medical Radiation Science course pre-requisites now allow:

  • Physics ATAR 
  • Mathematics Applications ATAR or Mathematics: Methods or Specialist ATAR or equivalent.

 

 

Graduate Diploma of Education 

In line with State government education policy, Curtin has reintroduced the Graduate Diploma in Education. This was a traditional pathway to secondary teaching in the past. Students undertake a degree in their chosen field of study (English, science, etc) then they undertake a one year post graduate diploma. 

Schools are introducing more comprehensive support programs for graduate teachers which are designed to reduce the workload and stress experienced by new teachers

 

Computer Science at Notre Dame

The Bachelor of Computer Science at Notre Dame has introduced a significant ethics component in response to the issues delivered by AI and deep fakes.

There is a Semester 2, 2024 intake for this course. 

 

 

 

Edith Cowan

This is new - Sonography 

 50 students enrolled into the Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science, these students will then go on to complete the Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography to become Accredited Medical Sonographers.

 

Experience ECU

ECU will be offering six Experience ECU Day’s during the school holidays in 2024 and these are aimed at Year 9’s and 10’s. For more information about these events please reach out to Ginetta Papaluca Team Leader, Student Ambassador Program g.papaluca@ecu.edu.au.

 

Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) Honours

ECU continues to put a lot of resources into keeping West Australian engineering skills up to date. The Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) Honours program starts with a general first year of engineering before specializing. 

 

Later in the day we heard from a Resources Industry representative how robotics is being used underground and across the resources sector. 

 

ECU Portsmouth Partnership 

In 2022 ECU formed a partnership with Portsmouth University in England, that enabled students from either university to study on both campuses and get a dual degree. 

The first cohort from England came to ECU last year and this year the first West Australian contingent is going to Portsmouth. You can check it out HERE. 

 

Teacher Education Qualifications

ECU identified their education qualifications as:

  • The Post Graduate Diploma (1 year after a degree)
  • Bachelor of Education courses in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teaching. (4 years)
  • Master of Education in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Teaching. 

Find details HERE. 

 

Murdoch University

 

Murdoch Partnership with Ag Department

The Ag Department is now called the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. 

That Department is going to co-locate from Kensington to the Murdoch University site. 

The plan is for all universities to be able to use the new buildings and labs for biosecurity, research and teaching purposes. 

Murdoch has always delivered veterinary science and is a leader in conservation, so it is well placed to grow into this new role. 

Biosecurity research will be a priority at the new facility which is due to open in 2027. 

 

Ngala Kwop Biddi Brighter Future Scholarships

Each Western Australian Secondary School will be invited to nominate one of their graduating Year 12 students, who by their leadership and activity has effected positive change in their School or community, related to one of the three strategic themes.

  • Sustainability
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • First Nations

The scholarship is valued at $12,000. Find out more HERE.

 

Murdoch Access Engineering Scholarship 

The Murdoch University Access Engineering Scholarship seeks to widen participation and support students from underrepresented groups in a field of study that is becoming increasingly important and impactful for a sustainable future. 

Value $12,000

 

 

Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship

Murdoch University Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students seeking to access engineering study or careers via the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.

Value $9,000 – $12,000

 

University of WA 

Last year UWA broke ranks with its traditional pathways and started recognising life experiences as a pathway into some of its courses. 

Now UWA has introduced micro credentials as a potential pathway into undergraduate degrees.

Check out Admission entry pathways HERE. 

  • UWA is finding that ATAR students do better at uni, but the new pathways are gaining traction. 

UWA+ Starter Credentials

These micro credentials are designed to meet secondary students' flexibility requirements, UWA+ Starter micro-credentials focus on providing secondary students with the opportunity to study subjects online or in mixed mode with the school.  

Students can gain credit towards selected bachelor’s degrees by completing 3 micro-credentials. 

UWA has SCSA recognition for 3 micro-credentials and is applying for recognition for more. 

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Alternate Pathway to Nursing

ECU, Notre Dame and Murdoch are all offering alternative pathways to nursing. Contact the university of your choice for details. 

 

TISC manages applications for universities across Western Australia. 

ATAR and non-ATAR pathway students apply for their preferred course at their preferred university via TISC and the magic of algorithms sorts it out and makes students an offer. 

Only WA Academy of Performing Arts students apply directly to WAAPA for a position. 

TISC has 12 videos to help you to understand applying for uni, including

  • The ATAR
  • Calculating the ATAR
  • Entry requirements
  • Entry requirements VET
  • Moderation
  • Scaling

 

Year 12s will have a presentation delivered by TISC in week 7. 

 

Early Offers

  • Universities have been asked to hold off on early offers until Term 3 as so many students get an offer, then want to change their mind. 
  • Most early offers are conditional upon applicants meeting requirements
  • From July to December early offers will be sent out once per month. 
  • About half of all applications are in by the end of July. 
  • 30 September continues to be the final date for TISC applications. 

 

Put in the right evidence

Students applying for non-ATAR pathways frequently do not get offers because they DO NOT PUT IN THE RIGHT EVIDENCE. 

If you are still doing a Certificate IV qualification, or some other pathway program at the time when you apply, that must be declared on your application so that TISC knows to follow up. 

 

Educational Access Scheme – for when things go wrong

If you have struggled in years 11 and 12 and you didn’t have a fair chance to do your best in your ATAR, you can put in an application for special consideration which may help you to get entry to your preferred course. 

In 2023 there were 902 applications but only 439 of those provided the required documents!

The Educational Access Scheme does not override English competency or pre-requisite requirements.

 

Fees, charges and schedule

  • There is a flat application fee of $92. TISC is looking at introducing equity discounts.
  • Applications open 1 May.
  • Early offers will start coming through from Week 1, Term 3.
  • Courses with early closing dates are not expected to change. (Medicine etc 30 September, Veterinary Science 30 November).