Careers & Pathways

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Experience Day at Photographic Studies College

Students considering the possibility of a creative career are encouraged to register to participate in the Experience Day. This free event is an opportunity for Year 10 – 12 students to experience the Photography Studies College (PSC) studio facilities by taking part in a live photo shoot, meet PSC teachers, and spend ‘a day in the life’ of a PSC student.

Date: Wednesday 3 July 2019

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Venue: Photography Studies College, 65 City Road in Southbank

Registrations are open at 2019 Experience Day at PSC

RMIT Elite Athlete Program (REAP)

Each year RMIT supports 200 elite and emerging athletes to achieve both sporting and academic excellence.

The benefits can include:

• Adjustment factors for course entry (10 adjustment factors towards your aggregate score. Equivalent to 5-6 ATAR points)

• Timetabling assistance and class flexibility

• Assessment and exam flexibility

• Opportunity to study with other institutions

• Free health services including: Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine, Massage and Psychology

•Gym Membership

Elite Athletes (only) can also receive:

• Personalised degree advice and course planning

• Sports Scholarships

• International Travel Grants up to $5,000

•Athlete support workshops

To read about the criteria please visit:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/life-and-work-opportunities/sport-and-fitness/elite-athletes

PwC’s Higher Apprenticeship Program

Did you know you can join PwC without a degree? Traditionally there has only been one route to a career in professional services. Uni. Degree. Career. But the world of business is changing and so are we. There are now opportunities for students to join us straight out of high school.

As an apprentice, students get to learn on-the-job, developing broad skills in business and technology in a hands-on environment, and receive the study support required to earn a professional qualification in Information Technology (IT), at the same time!

Applications are open now for apprentices joining PWC in January 2020.

Find out more about the various programs at PwC’s Higher Apprenticeship Program.

University of Melbourne

Murrup Barak Experience & Leadership Camp - Applications are now open for 2019!

Murrup Barak hosts an annual Open Day Camp which allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students in years 11 & 12 to experience university life. The camp is no cost to schools, students or families. Accommodation, transport to the camp and activities are all covered by Murrup Barak. The camp runs at the same time as the University of Melbourne’s Open Day.

Camp dates are from 16th-19th of August.

For enquires you can email murrupbarak-camps@unimelb.edu.au or for all details visit: https://murrupbarak.unimelb.edu.au/study/future-students/undergraduate-study/camps

ACU School Holiday Activities

University Experience Days 2019

University Experience is a free program that gives students the opportunity to sample two degrees of their choice. Students get a taste of life at ACU by meeting academic staff and current students – and trying out the course they are interested in. Students can choose workshops from a range of ACU study areas, including nursing, midwifery, business, paramedicine, education, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, exercise science, theology and lots more.

• Melbourne - Tuesday 2 July 2019

• Ballarat - Friday 5 July 2019

Talk with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics

Students keen on studying nursing, midwifery, or paramedicine, might like to register to attend this event taking place in July. The Talk with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics event will give attendees the opportunity to hear from a panel of practitioners on what it is really like to work in health care, and also take a tour of the campus.

Date: Tuesday 9 July 2019

Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Location: Melbourne Campus, Mercy Lecture Theatre, 19 Young St. in Fitzroy

Experience Clever at La Trobe University

Experience Clever gives Year 10, 11 and 12 students the chance to experience Uni for a day. Not only will students get to see the campus, but also get to take part in fun and dynamic workshops led by real lecturers. Students will choose from over 50 workshops in a broad range of study areas. From there, they will experience real classroom environments and interact with university staff and students.

There will be campus and accommodation tours, free catering, prizes and entertainment. Students are encouraged to register early before sessions fill up.

Date: Friday 5 July 2019

Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm

Venue: La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus, Union Building

Science Precinct Tours

Year 12 students considering studying science at Monash next year, are encouraged to register for a free Monash Science Precinct tour during the upcoming school holidays. Students will get the chance to visit the science facilities and student spaces, as well as get a feel for campus life and have a chat with some of the science students and staff too.

The tours will run on at 10.00am on all of the following dates: 2 July, 4 July, 9 July, and 11 July, so students can opt for a day that suits them.

Swinburne Design Factory

Swinburne Design Factory is part of the Global Design Factory Network – a global network of universities offering innovative education, research and partnerships.

This network brings together students, industry and researchers to co-create for extraordinary results. The aim is to turn ideas into reality.

The projects offer students new and unique experiences, challenging team members to move outside of their comfort zone in order to create innovation and new thinking.

Over the course of a project, students gain valuable skills that can set them apart in the employment market, assisting with competencies such as:

interdisciplinary team work
communication and collaboration
project management
creative problem solving
client interaction

The Global Design Factory Network includes:

Aalto Design Factory at Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland
Duoc Design Factory at Duoc UC, Santiago, Chile

Find out more about the Design Factory at Design Factory and also visit Design Factory Melbourne

Career as a Financial Planner

The Good Universities Guide states that financial planners develop and implement financial plans for individuals covering all areas of finance, including taxation, retirement, superannuation, insurance and estate planning. Financial planning is a discipline on its own – one does not have to be an accountant to be a financial planner. There are number courses offered at universities in business, commerce, finance, economics and it is important to also note that should students wish to become a financial planner, the course they choose must be accredited by ASIC (Australian Securities and Investment Commission) or they may not be eligible to provide financial advice.

Useful information can be found on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) website.

Studying Medical Courses at the University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is an on-campus full time course which takes a minimum of five (5) years to complete. Years 1-3 of the course are based in Hobart at the Medical Science Precinct, with short placements in rural communities around the State. In Years 4 and 5, students have the opportunity to complete their degree at the Hobart Clinical School, the Launceston Clinical School or the Rural Clinical School in Burnie. Years 4 and 5 will involve a series of clinical rotations, including some electives.

On completion of the MBBS, graduates will be eligible for provisional registration to work in approved hospitals whilst undertaking training as an intern for one year, and after completing the one-year internship will gain full registration to work in Australia and New Zealand.

To be considered for this course students will need an ATAR score of 95 or higher, have completed English and Chemistry, and a competitive score in the UCAT

NOTE: Applications for the MBBS must be received by 5:00pm on Friday 27th September 2019, and no late applications will be considered.

Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine

The Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine is the perfect degree for students looking to work in specialised medical or pathology laboratories. This degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), so employers will recognise that graduates from the course have been specifically trained for the industry – and are ready to be employed as medical scientists. Students will gain knowledge and a variety of skills in professional areas such as: clinical chemistry, endocrinology, haematology, blood transfusion science, histopathology, microbiology, human molecular biology, and immunology.

The three and half year course consists of six semesters of on-campus study, plus a seventh semester of clinical placement in an accredited lab in Australia.

This course provides an excellent foundation for students hoping to enter undergraduate and postgraduate medicine and other allied health courses across Australia.

To be considered for this course students will need an ATAR score of 75 or higher and have completed Chemistry and Maths Methods or Maths Specialist.

Bachelor of Medical Research

The Bachelor of Medical Research is a research-led course, providing a strong foundation in medical research. It is designed to help you develop the skills to push the boundaries of what science knows about human health. If you've got a passion for saving lives, helping people and conducting scientific experiments, then this is the degree program for you.

This 3-year degree will equip its students to have a strong aptitude for science, the ability to make clear and precise observations, to work accurately under pressure, and be able to identify and analyse problems and develop practical solutions. Graduates of the program will work towards practical solutions, developing new medicines, finessing existing drugs, testing new products and figuring out measures to prevent and combat diseases.

Note: Students who do not enter the MBBS at UTAS but seek an alternative entry, should note that the Bachelor of Medical Research is the sole tertiary entry point for the MBBS.

To be considered for this course, an ATAR score of 85 or higher is required, as well as Chemistry. Further Maths or Maths Methods are not prerequisites but are highly recommended.

For a list of all courses offered in the medical field, browse Studying Medicine at UTAS

Snapshot of Australian Catholic University

Snapshot of Australian Catholic University In 2019

ACU has over 35,000 students nationally spread over seven campuses across Australia and the campus in Rome - ACU Campuses
ACU is the 3rd top Australian university for undergraduate employment, with more than 93% of its graduates finding employment within 4 months of graduation, and in the top 50 universities worldwide for nursing - Excellence at ACU
Besides its wide range of institutes and centres, ACU also has four faculties –

Education and Arts

Health Sciences

Law and Business

Theology and Philosophy

ACU Student Accommodation is offered at a number of its campuses
ACU has relationships with more than 200 universities and education institutions in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, with over 25% of bachelor degree students travelling overseas during their studies. Students can attend an overseas university in more than 35 countries, complete international internships, and work in community programs around the world – all while receiving credit towards their degree - Study Abroad and Exchange and Study Overseas
Community engagement is also a core part of every student's experience at ACU, to the point where it's embedded within its courses. This allows students to give back to their communities and make a difference through opportunities such as volunteer experience programs - Community Engagement
ACU has an alternative entry scheme called Community Achiever Program (CAP). This program is designed to acknowledge Year 12 students who have participated in significant voluntary community service programs while at school. One of the biggest benefits of the program is that successful applicants receive a conditional university offer well ahead of the usual tertiary admissions announcements - Community Achiever Program (CAP)
ACU also has an Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) which has been designed to support and encourage students in managing both areas of their life to ensure that elite student athletes achieve their goals - Elite Athlete and Performer Program
Passion for Business Program (P4B) is a guaranteed early entry program for Year 12 students, designed to nurture a students’ learning passion and give them a step up in their future business career - Passion for Business Early Entry Program
Passion for Law is a guaranteed early entry program for Year 12 students passionate about studying law - Passion for Law Early Entry Program
ACU offers many courses and introduced a number of new courses in 2019 including -
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Exercise Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Bachelor of High Performance Sport
Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education
ACU College provides excellent pathways to select bachelor’s degrees at ACU. Courses on offer at ACU College include nursing, and early childhood education.

Snapshot of Monash University

• Named after engineer, military leader and public administrator Sir John Monash, Monash University was established in 1958

• Monash University became a founding member of the Group of Eight universities in 1999

• Monash ranks in the top 1% of world university rankings - Ranking

• Monash has over 77,000 students, with campuses in Malaysia, South Africa, China, India, Italy, besides its five campuses in Australia - locations

• Monash University is the only Victorian university to offer a Direct Entry medical program for students completing year 12 as well as a Graduate Entry program leading to the same degree – Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD)

• There are ten Monash Faculties offering hundreds of Monash Courses, be they single or double undergraduate degrees, or graduate qualifications up to a PhD

• Monash has a number of student-run clubs and associations - a great way to get involved and meet people - Monash Clubs and Associations

• Career Connect is the Career Centre available to all Monash students. Students can access the many services offered – be it for volunteering, part-time jobs, assistance with applying for work on graduation, etc.

• The Monash Study Abroad program assists students in studying overseas as part of their course. Monash has exchange agreements with more than 160 universities across 35 countries.

• Monash offers more than 200 different scholarships for new and current students, from course fee subsidies to travel allowances, and payments for accommodation costs - Scholarships

• The Monash Guarantee is an alternative entry scheme for students to get into a Monash course even they do not reach the course’s clearly-in ATAR. Students may be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if they:

 have experienced financial disadvantage

 live in a low socio-economic area

 are an Indigenous Australian

 attend a Monash under-represented school

• Monash Residential Services assists students in finding accommodation on campus, and off campus

• New in 2020 is the introduction of bachelor degrees in Applied Data Science, Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), and the Pharmaceutical Science Advanced Scholars Program