Tertiary updates

ACU – New programs in our suite of secondary teacher education courses commencing 2023 – the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) and the Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Deakin – New Bachelor of Arts from 2023 and from 2023 Social Work will be available at Warrnambool Campus.

Monash –

For 2023 entry to medicine, the indicative UCAT score will be 2900 to be considered for December interviews. Selection for January interviews will be based on a combination of UCAT and ATAR (aggregate) results. Find out more about all admission requirements at Direct Entry to Medicine. Also consider checking out the Monash Medicine Video which explains the two pathways into medicine.
Monash Business School has a new five-episode podcast series ‘What I Wish I Knew About Studying Business’, aimed at helping future students understand the transition from high school to university. Check it out here.
Alternatives to meeting Maths and Science pre-reqs on a course-by-course basis can be exploring here https://www.monash.edu/study/courses/entry-requirements/math-science-prerequisite

VU –

Personalised Course Brochure Experience - VU is excited to announce a new digital experience that allows students to create and download their own customised course brochure, in just a few easy steps. This is ideal for students looking to start comparing their course options in preparation for the VTAC preference period. Explore the new course guide builder now.
Pathways into Paramedicine Did you know there’s a TAFE pathway into paramedicine at VU? Students who complete the Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport HLT31120 at VU Polytechnic can secure a place in the Diploma of Emergency Health Care HLT51020 and then the Bachelor of Paramedicine, with one year credit – so they can become a paramedic in three years. This pathway allows students to obtain a working qualification in Australia’s largest and fastest growing industry while they complete their studies. Check out our career guide to becoming a paramedic here – and hear from our students Sibel and Amanda about how their training at VU Polytechnic has given them valuable practical industry experience and the confidence to kick-start their health career here.
Undergraduate Webinars On Demand
VU Polytechnic Info Sessions Coming Up

University of Melbourne - Melbourne Principal’s Scholarship of $5K for a Principal nominated Year 12 with great academic records and community participation.

University of Melbourne and Monash – Pathways Schemes, from Compass Careers (see attached)

2022 Monash and UoM Pathways Schemes for 2023.pdf

University of Tasmania - Applications are now open for Year 12 students to apply for courses! Students can apply via the School’s Recommendation Program. Selection is based on a recommendation from your school, Year 11 results and other factors. Successful applicants will receive a course offer well before exams. Applications close 7 October, https://careernews.click/7c1655

Studying a Common First Year in Engineering

Three Victorian universities offer a common first year in their Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. The advantage of a common first year is that students get to explore various specialisations in their first year, preparing them to choose an engineering field in their second year. So, students get a taste of the various engineering specialisations on offer before deciding which to pursue from the second year.

Monash University - Engineering Monash offers ten engineering specialisations and, all but the Biomedical Engineering specialisation, participate in the common first year.
RMIT University - Engineering RMIT offers eleven specialisations, all of which are accessible after the common first year.
Swinburne University - EngineeringSwinburne offers eight engineering majors, and in the common first year, students complete a number of core units that assist them in choosing their major.