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Tuckwell Scholarship for 2023

Australian National University (ANU) launched the Tuckwell Scholarship Program in 2013.  The Tuckwell Scholarship Program at the ANU is the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia.  A Tuckwell is not just about a students’ intellect.  It is also about their desire and determination to use their natural abilities to realise their full potential so that they can make a difference in the world. All up one could say, this is no ordinary scholarship!

So, Tuckwell Scholar students will receive:

• $22,350 per annum (2021 rate) (increasing with inflation) for each year of the length of their undergraduate degree, to cover on-campus residential costs, books, and general living expenses
• priority access guaranteed to ANU-approved student accommodation
• an annual allowance of up to $2,000 to assist with their move to Canberra and to support two annual return journeys (e.g., airfares) between their home and the University for each year of their degree.  The allowance will be dependent on the proximity of their family home to ANU.
• an allowance to help cover the transport costs for your parents to attend Commencement Weekend at the start of the program, and
• an ANU Sports Centre membership for the length of their degree.

Scholarships are awarded based on four criteria:

• academic potential and achievements to date;
• other significant achievements to date, of any type;
• demonstration of the Attributes of a Tuckwell Scholar; and
• a desire to eventually give back to Australia.

Applying for a Tuckwell Scholarship is a three-stage process which commences with an initial application from yourself and a recommendation from a schoolteacher.  Applications will begin in March 2022.  For more information browse Tuckwell Scholarship.

University Clinical Aptitude Test 

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental, and clinical science degree programs.  Universities requiring the UCAT are listed at this link - Universities requiring the UCAT. Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT at any of these universities are reminded that they will need to book a test. 

Bookings will open on 1 March 2022 and close 17 May 2022.  The testing dates will be from 1 July 2022 to 12 August 2022.Students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test at UCAT Test Format  and the practice tests and preparation material provided at UCAT Preparation. 

Find out more at UCAT.

New Master of Climate Science from 2022We know that climate change is the biggest threat we face.  We need climate scientists who can unravel how we got here, build models to predict where we’re going, and communicate those learnings effectively.  We need people who understand the science behind climate change and can translate this to policy and action across every industry.

With the above mentioned in mind, the University of Melbourne is introducing the Master of Climate Science.  The Master of Climate Science is a two-year program that is topical, interesting, and something that the University has deep, long-standing expertise in.  The course is linked to the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, which means students will be learning from scientists who have made significant contributions to the latest IPCC report – an assessment report detailing knowledge on climate change, its causes, potential impacts, and response options.  Students in the Master of Climate Science can complete an industry-based internship or a research project and can choose between specialisations in Climate Dynamics and Climate Science. 

Entry into this post-graduate program will be -

• undergraduate degree in physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering, environmental science, and
• undergraduate mathematics equivalent to Calculus 1 (Calculus 2 may be necessary for some electives).

Find out more at Master of Climate Science. 

Allied Health Courses at the University of AdelaideWant to transform people's lives through better health?  Study at a university that will transform you—the University of Adelaide.

Students keen on finding out more about health courses on offer, are encouraged to browse the links below.

Dentistry

Health & Medical Sciences

Medicine

Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Oral Health

Physiotherapy

Psychology

Speech Pathology

Find out more at Allied Health Courses at the University of Adelaide.

 News from ACU

• Academy of Global Impact and Leadership through Ethics

AGILE (Academy of Global Impact and Leadership through Ethics) is an innovative opportunity for high-achieving students to elevate their performance.  

High-achieving students who receive ATARs over 90.00 and enrol at ACU will be offered:

• immediate membership in AGILE, which will provide them with exclusive networking opportunities
• masterclass seminars with ACU’s nationally recognised teaching staff and global leaders
• access to talks from Australia’s most inspiring leaders.

AGILE students will graduate not only with a degree, but with the experience, knowledge, and aptitude to be any employer’s first choice and make a positive contribution.

Find out more at Academy of Global Impact and Leadership through Ethics (AGILE) 

• New Archaeology Major in the Bachelor of Arts

Commencing this year, ACU has introduced a new major to the Bachelor of Arts offering. Dedicated to the archaeology, history and languages of Ancient Israel, the archaeology major will be delivered online and available for on-campus study.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in an archaeological dig in Israel as part of their study. 

 Bond Leads in Start-Up Success StoriesBond University is the top Australian university for entrepreneurship according to new data published by The Australian newspaper.

In November 2021, The Australian newspaper ran an article on which Australian universities have produced the most founders of successful start-ups – those that have reached the key milestone of attracting venture capital funding.  It came as no surprise that the University of Melbourne headed the list with 100 of its graduates having founded start-ups that attracted venture capital funding in the past 10 years.  UNSW and the University of Sydney followed close behind with 98 and 97 respectively.However, after adjusting for the size of university (using the number of start-up founders per 100,000 graduates over the last 10 years), it is the small university, Bond, which rose to the top. 

Factors which influenced these outcomes included the background of students and graduates, and their readiness to launch entrepreneurial ventures.  Bond University fosters student start-ups through its Australian-first entrepreneurship program Transformer which is offered as a fee-free, extracurricular option to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines.  Transformer Director Daniel Abrahams said entrepreneurship was in Bond’s DNA.

“Entrepreneurship is viewed as a core leadership capability at Bond University that enables students to transform their ideas into products or services that solve customer problems,” Mr Abrahams said.

 Dental Technology and Oral Health Courses in 2022 

Dental technicians construct and repair dentures (false teeth) and other dental appliances, including crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances (Good Careers Guide)

Oral health therapists diagnose dental decay and gum diseases, work together with dentists to provide routine oral health care for children and adults, and also help to promote oral health and preventive dental practices among school children and the broader community (Good Careers Guide)

Both of these professionals work together with dentists and dental surgeons.

 Snapshot of The Australian National University (ANU) in 2022

• Although the main campus is based in Canberra in the ACT, ANU is Australia's only national university.  It has campuses in ACT, NSW, and the NT.
• ANU ranks 1st in Australia and 27th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and ANU counting six Nobel Laureates among its staff and alumni.  It also has one of the highest average academic staff to student ratios among Australia's leading universities according to the Good Universities Guide.
• ANU has seven academic colleges:
  College of Arts and Social Sciences

College of Asia and The Pacific

College of Business and Economics

College of Engineering and Computer Science

College of Health and Medicine 

College of Law

College of Science

• Students wishing to study at ANU can choose from a range of disciplines and degree structures, from single, double and research undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• At ANU the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) is a postgraduate, four-year degree - students cannot study medicine as an undergraduate at ANU.  Further information on the admissions process and how to apply is available on the ANU Medical School website.  
  Students looking for an undergraduate pathway to medicine without sitting the GAMSAT, might like to consider the Bachelor of Health Science.
• ANU students are encouraged to enhance their learning experience and take advantage of national and international global study opportunities which can count credit towards their degree.
• Prospective and current ANU student have access to many scholarships to support with the cost of their studies. 
• Prospective ANU science students are encouraged to explore ANU science places, classrooms, laboratories and more through the interactive virtual tour. 
• ANU offers a broad range of accommodation choices for students, within a diverse and vibrant community.

 What the Career Centre can assist you with?

 Tax File Number (TFN)

Any student will need at tax file number if he/she starts work (part-time and full-time) and all students planning on a tertiary education require one when they start. Importantly, current Year 12 students are reminded that they cannot enrol in a CSP (Commonwealth Support Place) course at university without a Tax File Number, so it is worthwhile getting an application submitted early!  Students must apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office.  To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices, visit TFN Application 

 QS World University Rankings 2022

The table below provides a brief comparison of where some Australian universities rank in the QS World’s Top Universities Rankings for 2022.  Students should note that with QS World Rankings looking at over 1300 universities worldwide, the fact that Australia has a number of universities that rank in the top 500 is quite an achievement. 

To find out more about the QS World’s Top Universities Rankings, visit QS World University Rankings. 

Students might be keen to also browse the top 50 universities under the age of 50, of which University of Technology Sydney (UTS), University of Wollongong, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Curtin University, RMIT University, Deakin University, University of South Australia (UniSA), Griffith University, and Swinburne University of Technology all place.

 Free Online Student Guide

Students considering studying medicine or dentistry are invited to access the iCanMed website for information about where to study medicine and dentistry, what the entry requirements might be, and all things related to the UCAT test required for most medicine courses.  This is an excellent ‘go to guide’

 Bachelor of Arts Reimagined

Swinburne’s Bachelor of Arts is changing, majorly from 2022. 

Instead of choosing from a range of single arts subjects, the university has woven disciplines such as politics, history and sociology together into new themed majors including Politics, Power and Technology; Climate and Social Justice; and Ethics and Technology.  So, students can connect their passion for a cause, to a course and a meaningful career.

Arts students will look at humanity and the complex issues the world is facing from multiple angles and look for innovative solutions.  In addition, students will develop skills such as critical and creative thinking, problem solving and digital literacy – all of which are sought after in a range of industries now and in the future.

Students can choose a Bachelor of Arts in a double degree, including a new Arts double with Psychological Sciences to add depth to their chosen field or industry.  A reminder too, that with Work Integrated Learning guaranteed as part of the course, students will graduate with real industry experience and ready to turn their passion into a profession.

Students can find out more at New Bachelor of Arts. 

News from La Trobe University

• New Pathways to the Bachelor of Education Programs

The Diploma of Teacher Education and Associate Degree of Teacher Education are the new pathways at La Trobe to the Bachelor of Education programs.  These pathways replace the Bachelor of Educational Studies.  Both pathway courses build the qualifications to transition directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education with full credit. 

• Restructured Business Degree

The Bachelor of Business will move from a ‘tagged’ degree (e.g., Bachelor of Business (Marketing)) to a Bachelor of Business and students will choose their major while studying.  Students will also have a much larger range of majors and minors to choose from including digital business and international business.

• Change to Entry Requirements to Engineering Degrees

La Trobe has changed the requirements for the Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial) with the removal of either Maths Methods or Specialist Maths requirement and replacement with the requirement of any Unit 3 and 4 VCE Mathematics. 

 Occupational Therapy Courses in Victoria in 2022  Occupational therapists assess and treat people who, due to illness, injury or circumstance, are limited in their ability to undertake everyday activities. They assist people to regain lost functions, develop their abilities and social skills, as well as maintain and promote independence in their everyday lives to enhance health and wellbeing - Good Universities Guide - Occupational Therapist . 

Occupational Therapy is offered at the following Victorian Universities – 

 The Hansen Scholarship 2023The Hansen Scholarship Program was first introduced in 2020, and it offers 20 talented students from around Australia a generous package of accommodation, financial support, mentoring and pastoral care.

Selection is based on:

• Track record of academic excellence and a commitment to academic success in university studies
• Demonstrated ability to achieve success in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles
• Demonstrated ability to apply skills and strengths towards activities which benefit others
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and lead those around you
• Likelihood of thriving as a Hansen Scholar and actively contributing to the Hansen Scholarship Program

Benefits of the scholarship include – 

• A standard room for 48 weeks each year, at no charge, for the standard full-time, three-year undergraduate degree at Little Hall residence in Lincoln Square South 
  An allowance of $4000 per year for general living expenses for the standard full-time duration of the undergraduate degree
• Full fee remission for asylum seekers who would otherwise have to pay international fees 
• A one-time grant of up to $4000 to support an approved activity for the Scholar’s development such as an international exchange, an international subject, an internship or similar role
• Access to a mentoring program, pastoral care, and development programs available to all students at Little Hall as well as a tailored program of mentoring and support exclusively for Hansen Scholars
• Priority access to graduate accommodation at Little Hall should the Hansen Scholar wish to pursue graduate studies at Melbourne after completing their undergraduate degree
• Next steps funding after completion of the scholar’s undergraduate degree (competitive process to apply for up to $10,000 for a short-term activity or up to $20,000 for further study)
• From 2022, students who meet the requirements for the Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship will receive the Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship Guaranteed Commonwealth Supported Place in one of the professional master degrees for students who meet the prerequisite course and entry requirements for the master degree

Applications open on 7 February 2022, and close on 9 March 2022.  

Find out more at The Hansen Scholarship Program. 

 Snapshot of The Hotel School – Melbourne in 2022

• The Hotel School delivers Southern Cross University courses and is the only hotel school in Australia formed through a unique partnership between a public university and a global hotel investment group.
• Southern Cross University ranks in the top 150 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects  in the area of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
• The Hotel School Melbourne Campus is located in the heart of the CBD.
• Students have access to a state-of-the-art learning hub with dedicated student spaces.
• The Hotel School offers a range of student support services.
• A number of courses are on offer, including – 

• Diploma of Hotel Management 
• Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management 
• Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management 

• The Hotel School has over 1000 industry connections who provide an invaluable resource for internships and Work Integrated Learning as well as other activities to students.
• Internships make up an important part of the courses taught at The Hotel School 
• Students can learn more by participating in a virtual tour of the Melbourne Campus

Ms Bronwyn Haines

Careers Coordinator