Dates to Diarise in Term 2

• UMAT Test – Wednesday 26 July Start Planning your Open Day Visits for 2017 All students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to go along to Open Days to explore the range of course options and facilities at various institutions.

Institution Date Time Further Information ACU Melbourne Ballarat

Sun 13 August Sun 27 August

10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm

1300 ASK ACU Further information here

Box Hill Institute Lilydale Box Hill

Sun 20 August Sun 27 August

10am – 3pm 10am – 3pm

1300 269 445 Further information here

Deakin University Warrnambool Waurn Ponds & Waterfront Melbourne - Burwood

Sun 6 August Sun 20 August Sun 27 August

9am – 3pm 9am – 3pm 9am – 3pm

1800 334 733 Further information here

Federation University of Australia Mount Helen; Berwick, and Gippsland

Sun 27 August

10am – 3pm

1800 333 864 Further information here

Holmesglen Institute Open Thursdays – all campuses

10 August 21 September 2 November

Various times

1300 MY FUTURE Online bookings are essential. Further information here

La Trobe University Melbourne -Bundoora

Sun 6 August

10am – 4pm

1300 135 045 Further information here

Melbourne Polytechnic Preston

Sun 20 August

10am – 4pm

9269 1200 Further information here

Monash University Clayton & Caulfield Parkville (Pharmacy)

Sun 6 August Sun 20 August

10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm

1800 666 274 Further information here

RMIT City, Bundoora & Brunswick

Sun 13 August

10am – 4pm

9925 2260 Further information here

Swinburne University Hawthorn

Sun 30 July

10am – 4pm

1300 SWINBURNE Further information here

University of Melbourne Parkville & Southbank

Sun 20 August

10am – 4pm

1800 801 662 Further information here

Victoria University Footscray Park

Sun 20 August

10am – 3pm

1300 VIC UNI Further information here

William Angliss Institute City

Sun 13 August

9.30am – 3pm

1300 ANGLISS Further information here

This information was correct at the time of publication. Students are encouraged to confirm times themselves. Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or visiting their website.

Career News 6 2017

Getting the most out of an Open Day Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August.

What happens on an Open Day?

On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is there – academics, lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with academics, lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like, and what is required to get into them.

Who should attend an Open Day?

Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend.

Why should you attend an Open Day? Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why attending an Open Day is a good idea: • You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first day

of classes if you have been there before. • What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in? • If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live? • Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural

institution? • What does the place ‘feel’ like? Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter,

more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds? • How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for

a car? If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day. How to make the best of Open Days To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers: • Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses • Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses • On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or

schools • Ask questions and remember to note down the contact details of those who provide you with

answers. • Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak directly

with academics before applications close • Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don’t be pushy • Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there. • Walk around the campus. Have a good look. See what sporting facilities and other services are

available. • Enjoy the visit!

Not everyone can attend every Open Day and various Institutions hold their Open Days on the same date. If you can’t attend an Open Day and you are interested in a particular institution, you may visit at other times. If you wish to speak to a particular person, it is essential to make an appointment first.

Short Courses for Young Adults at the VCA The Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) invites students to participate in some creativity and fun these winter holidays. Limited places are available in courses for Film and TV, Acting, Music Theatre, and Visual Art. Students keen on participating should register soon.

The Swinburne Advantage Swinburne believes an undergraduate education must be about more than knowledge. In today’s competitive job market, it must be about true job readiness. For over 50 years, Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. It’s your chance to work on real industry projects, solve day-to-day challenges in your field and gain the professional skills that put knowledge into practice. Students will build invaluable skills and confidence in knowing you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation; or even before, with the possibility of continuing employment while completing your degree part-time. It’s what Swinburne calls the Swinburne Advantage.

The Swinburne Advantage to all new commencing undergraduate students. Find out more by browsing The Swinburne Advantage which includes information about: Professional Degrees - Professional Degrees Professional Placements - Professional Placements Professional Internships - Professional Internships Industry-Linked Projects - Industry-Linked Projects

Career as a Paramedic The Good Universities Guide states that paramedics provide pre-hospital emergency care, treatment and specialised transport for patients - Good Universities Guide - Paramedic

Working as an ambulance paramedic means that no two days are ever the same. What a paramedic does can be as varied as restarting a patient’s heart down to helping solve social welfare issues. Ambulance paramedics are called when people feel they have no other options and are suffering what feels like an emergency to them. An interesting fact to remember when applying to become a paramedic is that the majority of the workload is not lights and sirens driving to save a patient's life and more about helping people in their time of need. Visit Ambulance Victoria - Types of Paramedics to find out more.

The following Victorian universities offer Paramedicine courses:

University Course VCE Prerequisite Subjects ATAR 2017

ACU (M) – Melbourne (B) – Ballarat

Paramedicine Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

85.85 (M)

Nursing/Paramedicine Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

72.25 (B)

La Trobe University (AW) – Albury Wodonga (Be) – Bendigo (Mi) – Mildura (S) - Shepparton

Paramedic Practice/Public Health Promotion

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology.

65.20 (Be) n/a(AW) n/a (Mi) n/a (S)

Monash University (C) – Caulfield

Emergency Health (Paramedic)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 22 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or at least 25 in Maths: Further Mathematics.

75.15 (C)

Victoria University (St. A) – St. Albans

Health Science (Paramedic)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

70 (St. A)

Log onto VTAC to find out more about these courses.

Bachelor of Commerce at Victoria University The Bachelor of Commerce, taught in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, will ready you for work in a variety of finance-related areas. The curriculum has a ‘job-ready’ focus and is aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). The course provides a flexible schedule, and develop highly valued business skills such as critical thinking, teamwork/collaboration, and effective communication.

The VCE prerequisites are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL, and the Subject Bonuses include: A study score of 25 in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, English other than EAL, Legal Studies or any Mathematics equals 5 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 5 aggregate points with an overall maximum of 20 points. Find out more including what majors are on offer at Bachelor of Commerce at VU

Pre-Audition Workshop NICA is a national not-for-profit arts training organisation registered as a cultural organisation and primarily funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Communications and the Arts. Auspiced by Swinburne University of Technology, NICA is the only training institute of its kind in Australia.

Students keen on applying for one of the NICA courses in 2018, or simply want to advance their circus skills, might like to participate in a one-day pre-audition workshop in late July. Find out more and/or register at NICA Pre-Audition Workshop.

News from Deakin University

New Environmental Engineering Course – available from 2018 From Trimester 1 2018, the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours), a new four-year course will be offered at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. The course has a special emphasis on the practical application of engineering and scientific principles and will produce industry-ready environmental engineers who are immediately employable and capable of adapting to an ever-changing future. Students will gain a breadth of knowledge across the environmental engineering discipline and the technical skills to develop sustainable engineering solutions to the challenges they face in this field. Find out more at Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours).

#1 Sport Science School in the World. Deakin University’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences was recently ranked the #1 sport science school in the world. * The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science was the first course to be accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) in Victoria.

The course gives students access to industry connections and practical experience through learning partnerships with some of Victoria’s top sporting organisations including: the Geelong Cats, Melbourne Boomers, and the Victorian Institute of Sport. Students learn from the best in the field and have exposure to cutting-edge research that solves real-world problems in exercise, physical activity and sport. For more information please visit Exercise Science & Sport Courses at Deakin * (ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2016)

Exercise Science and Sports Degrees at Victorian Universities

University Course VCE Prerequisite Subjects ATAR 2017

ACU Exercise & Sport Science

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Outdoor And Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology.

58.50 (M)

Deakin University

Business (Sport Management)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

80.25 (M)

Exercise & Sport Science

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

60.70 (G) 71.85 (M)

Sport Development Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

67.60 (M)

Federation University

Exercise & Sport Science

Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and a study score of at least 20 in any English.

n/a (Mt H)

Sport Management Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English. n/a (Mt H)

La Trobe University

Business (Sport Development & Management)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

50.15 (B)

Business (Sport Management)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

50.15 (M)

Exercise Science Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

64.40 (B) 65.25 (M)

Exercise and Physiology Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

75.75 (B)

RMIT Exercise & Sport Science

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods (any), Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

65.20 (Bu)

Victoria University

Biomedical & Exercise Science

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education.

73.35 (F)

Exercise Science - Clinical Practice

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

n/a (F)

Exercise Science – Sport Practice

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

64.55 (F)

Sport Science – Exercise Science

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

n/a (F)

Sport Science – Human Movement

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

n/a (F)

Sport Management Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

n/a (F)

Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Sports Engineering)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

n/a (F)

B – Bendigo, Bu – Bundoora, F – Footscray Park, G – Geelong Waurn Ponds, M – Melbourne, Mt H – Mount Helen Ballarat For a comprehensive list of similar courses, double degrees, and major studies, visit VTAC.

Snapshot of Australian Catholic University • ACU has seven campuses across Australia and a new campus in Rome - ACU Campuses • There are over 30,000 students nationally • ACU can proudly claim that 93% of its graduates find employment within 4 months of graduation • 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 five campuses • ACU students can attend an overseas university in more than 16 countries, complete

international internships, and work in community programs around the world – all while receiving credit towards their degree - Study Abroad and Exchange

• 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 the Early Achievers Program (EAP); 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 an offer well ahead of the usual tertiary admissions announcements - Early Achievers' Program (EAP). Applications close at midnight on Monday 17 July, 2017.

• ACU also has an Elite Athletes Program 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 Program

• Passion for Business Program (P4B) is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture a students’ learning passion and give them a step up in their future business career. Current Year 12 students studying a business related subject are encouraged to apply. Applications open 1 June 2017 and close 15 September 2017. P4B Program

• Passion for Law is a guaranteed early entry program for students passionate about studying law - Passion for Law Early Entry Program

• ACU introduced a number of new courses in 2016 including: Bachelor of Digital Media Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Exercise Science

• ACU introduced the Bachelor of Physiotherapy at its Ballarat campus from 2017 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy

• ACUcom provides excellent pathways to select bachelor degrees at ACU. Courses on offer through ACUcom include aged care, exercise science, nursing, education support, and early childhood education -ACUcom Courses.

• ACU’s Ballarat and Melbourne campuses will again be hosting University Experience days during these upcoming school holidays. These days are a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to try some of ACU’s courses and hear from current ACU students. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in two workshops of their choice and visit the campus. Parents are also welcome to join in with their own session running in the morning. For a full list of workshops and to register, please visit ACU University Experience.

News from RMIT University Experience Days at RMIT

Experience Days give students the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops, explore life on campus and mingle with current students. These free events are designed for Year 10 – 12 students who are not sure which course they want to study after high school and will help them narrow down their choices by experiencing what it would be like to study within a particular field.

Experience Business Day Monday 3 July 2017 RMIT City Campus Experience Science Day Tuesday 4 July 2017 RMIT City Campus Experience Health and Biomedical Sciences Day Wednesday 5 July 2017 RMIT Bundoora

Campus West Experience Design Day Wednesday 5 July 2017 RMIT City Campus Experience Engineering Day Thursday 6 July 2017 RMIT City Campus Experience Marketing, PR and Advertising Day Thursday 6 July 2017 RMIT City Campus

Find out more and/or register for one or more of these events at Experience Days at RMIT University. Students are recommended to register soon as places are limited!

Associate Degree in Information Technology This practical two-year associate degree gives students the basic skills required to perform a range of in-demand specialist IT functions, and provides a guaranteed pathway into a relevant bachelor degree. Through a blend of theory and hands-on practical courses students will develop a broad range of skills in:

• computer hardware • databases • user centred design • networking (including CISCO - CCNA

systems)

• operating systems administration • programming • virtualisation • web computing

The VCE prerequisites for this are: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. The Subject Bonuses available are: Satisfactory completion in Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 1 aggregate point per study. The ATAR for 2017 entry was 50.70 Find out more at Associate Degree in Information Technology

Associate Degree in Business This 2-year associate degree equips students with the skills to succeed in organsiations ranging from Australia's largest companies through to the public sector and small and medium enterprises. The program develops students’ professional skills in all aspects of the modern business environment, and covers the fundamentals of people management, market analysis and buyer behaviour. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Business may choose to pathway into a specialised Bachelor degree - Pathway Courses from the Associate Degree in Business.

The VCE prerequisites for this course are: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. The Subject Bonuses available are: A study score of 25 in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Geography, any Information Technology, Legal Studies, any Mathematics or Psychology equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 30 in any English equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. The ATAR for 2017 entry was 55.05.

Find out more at: Associate Degree in Business

Career as an Occupational Therapist 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:

University VCE Prerequisite Subjects ATAR 2017 ACU Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at

least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, Physical Education or Physics.

80.20

Charles Sturt AW – Albury-Wodonga R.C. – Range of Criteria

No VCE prerequisites are published although English language requirements do apply

Indicative 75 R.C.

Deakin G – Geelong W’Front

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

76.05 (G)

La Trobe B – Bendigo M – Melbourne

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

71.45 (B) 75.15 (M)

Monash P - Peninsula

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

85.00 (P)

Career as a Physiotherapist Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury and disease - Good Universities Guide - Physiotherapist Physiotherapy is currently offered at the following Victorian Universities:

University VCE Prerequisite Subjects ATAR 2017 ACU B – Ballarat

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

98.90 (B)

Charles Sturt AW – Albury-Wodonga

No VCE prerequisites but maths and science subjects an advantage

90.70 (AW)

La Trobe AW – Albury-Wodonga B – Bendigo M – Melbourne Mi – Mildura S – Shepparton

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

n/a (AW) 93.50 (B) 95.50 (M) n/a (Mi) n/a (S)

Monash P - Peninsula

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods (any), Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics.

R.C. (P)

Log onto VTAC to find out more about these courses.

Quick Facts about William Angliss Institute (WAI) • WAI is one of 12 TAFE institutions in Victoria • WAI has a two campuses Melbourne (city and Lilydale – in partnership with Box Hill

Institute)), as well as a campus in Sydney. It also has joint-ventures with Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

• WAI is one of Australia’s largest specialist centres for foods, tourism, hospitality and events training

• WAI offers a broad range of courses from Certificate level to Bachelor degrees • Courses are categorised in groups including:

1. Food Trades and Culinary Arts - Foods 2. Travel and Tourism - Tourism 3. Hospitality and Hotel Management - Hospitality 4. Events - Events

• WAI offers several Bachelor degrees: 1. Bachelor of Culinary Management 2. Bachelor of Food Studies 3. Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management 4. Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management 5. Bachelor of Event Management 6. Bachelor of Tourism (new in 2018) 7. Bachelor of Tourism (Ecotourism) (new in 2018) 8. Bachelor of Tourism (Marketing) (new in 2018)

• WAI also offers apprenticeships and traineeships - Apprenticeships and Traineeships, and a range of short courses - Short Courses

• WAI offers a Certificate III in in Aviation (Cabin Crew), a nationally accredited 18-week program, for students to develop the skills and knowledge required to ensure their application to work with an airline as a cabin crew member stand out from the rest. The focus of this course is about customer service, and not really about emergency procedures. Topics of study - beverage service, flight retailing, meeting customers, etc. managing disruptive customers, etc. Certificates gained will include First Aid, Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).

• WAI offers a range of courses in events, from certificate to bachelor level - Events Management

• Students keen on the travel and tourism courses offered at WAI might like to access a dedicated blog that provides ongoing snippets of information about students' activities, travels and insights as they proceed through semester - Tourism and Travel Blog

• The Angliss International Hotel School offers students a study pathway to take service delivery to a new and luxurious level. With exposure to masterclasses covering the finer and more specialised areas of hotel service, students will be equipped for a career offering exceptional service in the international hotel industry.

Virtual Tour through Learning Spaces at ANU Students considering studying science at ANU might like to take a virtual tour through the learning spaces – lecture theatres, laboratories, and other learning facilities.

Visit Science Tour at ANU

Engineering Degrees at Universities in Melbourne Listed below are a number of engineering degrees offered at universities in Melbourne. Students should note that unless otherwise indicated* all engineering degrees require English or EAL, and Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS). Courses with an * also require Chemistry or Physics. For a comprehensive list of all courses, their prerequisites and double degrees on offer, visit VTAC University Course Major Studies ATAR

2017 Deakin University M – Melbourne

Civil Civil engineering management, Computer-aided design (CAD), Construction, Engineering (civil), Engineering (fluid), Engineering design, Geotechnical engineering, Materials engineering, Structural engineering, Transportation, Water resources engineering.

72.60 (M)

Electrical & Electronics

Circuits and electronics, Computer-aided design (CAD), Control systems, Data communications, Electrical and electronic engineering and technology, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Energy efficiency and demand management, PLC and SCADA, Power system protection, Power systems, Renewable energy, Smart distributions and transmission systems, Smart grid.

74.10 (M)

Mechanical Computer-aided design (CAD), Control systems, Engineering (fluid), Engineering (mechanical), Materials engineering, Mechanical design, Systems design.

70.50 (M)

Mechatronics 3D printing, Advanced manufacturing, Artificial intelligence, Circuits and electronics, Computer-aided design (CAD), Control systems, Data communications, Electrical and electronic engineering and technology, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Engineering (mechanical), Engineering (mechatronic), Mechanical design, Mechatronics design, Robotics, Virtual and augmented reality.

n/a (M)

Software Algorithm design, Cloud-scale cyber-physical systems, Computer applications, Computer networks, Computer programming, Computer software, Cyber-physical computing, Cyber-physical security, Data analysis, Data capture technologies, Embedded systems programming, Engineering design, Mathematical modelling, Object-oriented development, Research methods, Robotic systems, Robotics application development, Sensor networks, Software development, Software engineering methodology, Software engineering practice, System design, System prototyping.

64.20 (M)

La Trobe University B – Bundoora

Civil Civil engineering. n/a (B) Engineering Civil engineering, Construction, Engineering (Multidisciplinary),

Engineering Enterprise, Engineering design, Engineering innovation, Geotechnical engineering, Hydraulics and hydrology, Industrial experience, Project management, Systems engineering.

60.15 (B)

Monash University Cl – Clayton

Aerospace * Aerodynamics, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Engineering.

91.45 (Cl)

Engineering * Aerospace engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Electrical and computer systems engineering, Engineering, Environmental engineering, Geological engineering, Materials engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics engineering, Mining engineering, Oil and gas engineering, Renewable energy engineering, Software engineering.

91.00 (Cl)

Software * Engineering, Software engineering. 88.00 (Cl)

RMIT C – City C/B – City & Bundoora

Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics

Advanced manufacturing processes, Advanced robotics, Automatic control systems, Autonomous systems, Design for assembly and automation, Embedded systems, Engineering computing, Engineering mechanics, Manufacturing systems, Manufacturing systems modelling, Mechatronic design.

80.70 (C/B)

Aerospace Aerodynamics, Aerospace engineering, Aerospace maintenance, Aerospace science and spacecraft, Aircraft design, Aircraft systems, Aviation, Computer modelling, Mechanics (applied), Mechanics (flight), Mechanics (fluid), Mechanics (solids), Mechanics (structural).

92.30 (C/B)

Automotive Computer-aided engineering and design, Dynamics and control, Energy conservation and renewable energy, Engineering mathematics, Fluid mechanics, Industrial aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics, Mechanics of machines, Mechatronics, Solid mechanics and materials, Thermodynamics, Vehicle handling and control, Vehicle noise and vibration, Vehicle power system and vehicle body design.

80.15 (C/B)

Biomedical Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Circuit Theory, Electronics, Engineering biomechanics and biomaterials, Human physiology, Medical engineering and instrumentation, Physics, Programming, Signal processing.

90.45 (C)

Chemical * Chemical sciences, Environmental, Food science and biotechnology, Metallurgical, Petroleum, Rheology.

80.30 (C)

Civil & Infrastructure

Civil engineering management, Computer modelling, Construction management, Engineering (civil), Engineering (environmental), Engineering (geoengineering), Engineering (structural analysis and design), Engineering (transport engineering), Irrigation and water management, Mechanics (structural), Project management, Risk analysis and management, Roads and road design, Software applications, Water quality management, Water resources engineering.

92.60 (C/B)

Computer & Network

Computer and network security, Computer engineering, Computer networks, Embedded systems, Internet communications, Microprocessor, Microprocessor control systems, Mobile and cloud networks and computing, Multimedia engineering (audio), Multimedia engineering (image), Multimedia engineering (speech), Multimedia engineering (video signal processing), Network engineering, Network infrastructure design and performance, Network management, Signal and systems, Telecommunications (systems and networks), Wireless technologies.

n/a (C)

Electrical Control systems, Electrical distribution, Electrical energy conversion, Electrical engineering, Electrical transmission, Industrial automation, Microprocessor control systems.

80.10 (C)

Electrical & Electronic

Circuits and electronics, Communication systems, Computer engineering, Computer networks, Control systems, Digital and analogue electronics, Electrical systems, Electronic systems, Photonics, Signal processing, Wireless technologies.

80.40 (C)

Environmental Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Environmental analysis, Environmental engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Infrastructure management, Land contamination, Pollution control, Process engineering, Sustainability, Transport engineering, Urban systems, Waste water treatment, Water engineering, Water management.

80.25 (C/B)

Mechanical Computer-aided engineering and design, Dynamics and control, Energy conservation and renewable energy, Engineering and society, Engineering mathematics, Fluid mechanics, Industrial aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics, Manufacturing,

85.10 (C/B)

RMIT C – City C/B – City & Bundoora

Mechanical design, Mechanics of machines, Mechatronics, Professional research project, Solid mechanics and materials, Thermodynamics.

Sustainable Systems

Advanced life cycle and systems assessment, Chemistry fundamentals, Computer-aided design and engineering, Electrical energy systems, Intelligent transport systems, Manufacturing management, Mathematics, Professional research project, Renewable energy, Statistics, Sustainable energy systems, Sustainable engineering logistics systems, Sustainable transport systems, Systems engineering.

n/a (C/B)

Software Engineering

Algorithms and data structures, Artificial intelligence, Computer architecture, Computer operating systems, Database systems, Industrial collaboration and experience, Networks and data communications, Object-oriented design, Object-oriented modelling, Object-oriented programming, Object-oriented software engineering, Operating systems, Problem solving, Programming, Programming (C), Programming (Java), Project management, Software development, Software engineering, Software engineering practices.

90.25 (C)

Swinburne University H – Hawthorn * Professional Degree # Any maths required R.C. – Range of Criteria used for selection

Engineering Biomedical engineering, Civil engineering, Construction engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering, Mechanical engineering, Product design engineering, Robotics and mechatronics, Software engineering, Telecommunications engineering.

75.10 (H) 85.35 (H) *

Engineering Practice #

Traditional majors will not be offered. Instead, students can refine their interests through the selection of different team projects focused across four industry sectors: smart cities, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things and People, and products designed for people. More information is available here.

New in 2018 R.C. (H)

Victoria University FP – Footscray Park # Engineering degrees at VU require any maths

Architectural # Architecture, Building (design), Building (technology), Building law and building practice, Computer-aided design, Construction, Design, Engineering, Engineering (architectural), Engineering (electrical), Engineering (mechanical), Environment and sustainability, Environmental comfort and life safety design, Green building design, Management, Sustainable building design.

n/a (FP)

Civil # Computer-aided design, Construction, Construction management, Engineering (civil), Engineering (environmental), Engineering (structural analysis and design), Engineering (transport engineering), Geosciences, Hydraulics and hydrology, Land and water management, Management, Project management, Roads and road design, Sustainable development, Water resources engineering.

n/a (FP)

Electrical & Electronic #

Digital and analogue electronics, Electrical engineering management, Engineering (communication), Engineering (computer systems), Engineering (computer), Engineering (electrical generation), Engineering (electrical), Engineering (electronics), Engineering design, Microelectronics, Microprocessors, Telecommunications.

n/a (FP)

Electrical & Sports #

Actuators, Biomechanics, Biomechatronics, Data analysis, Electrical and electronic engineering, Sensors, Software development, Wearable electronics.

n/a (FP)

Mechanical # Automotive design, Computer-aided design, Design (product development), Engineering, Engineering (manufacturing), Engineering (mechanical), Industrial engineering, Manufacturing management, Mechanical design, Mechanical engineering, Mechanics (fluid mechanics), Mechanics (solid mechanics), Production processes, Project management.

n/a (FP)

Career as an Art Therapist The Good Universities Guide states that Art therapists work with a client or a group of clients to help them address emotional and psychological issues through creative activities such as drawing, painting, sculpting and collage. *

Art therapists may perform the following tasks: • conduct therapeutic interviews and provide psychotherapy and counselling • provide assessments to identify the source of problems and determine appropriate treatment • provide follow-up services to groups and individuals for support and evaluation purposes • build relationships with clients to support them in understanding their emotions and behaviours • assess individuals and groups in order to identify their abilities and needs • develop activities that may use painting, sculpting, printing and/or drawing to address a

patient's needs and concerns in a safe, nurturing environment • maintain appropriate records of patient progress • provide consultation and information about patient progress • assess, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of artistic and therapeutic interactions.

Art therapists work in any area where people require assistance with achieving a better quality of mental health such as psychiatric and drug and alcohol units, prisons and rehabilitation centres.

Personal requirements of successful art therapists include: • interested in people and human behaviour • good problem-solving skills • an inquisitive mind • able to maintain confidentiality • patient and perceptive • good oral and written communication skills.

Find out more at The Good Universities Guide - Art Therapist *

Career as a Music Therapist The Good Universities Guide defines a Music Therapist as someone who provides therapeutic programmes through the planned and controlled use of music to help people of all ages, including those with special needs because of social, emotional, psychiatric, physical or intellectual impairments. They perform tasks such as:

• assess individuals and groups to identify abilities and needs, and develop objectives that address client's needs

• plan and carry out specific music-making activities to address the client's needs and concerns, such as singing, moving to music, reflective music listening, playing music, music and drama, improvisation, song writing and other creative activities

• assess, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of the musical and therapeutic interactions. Music Therapist - Good Universities Guide

Students often study a Bachelor of Music at university, and then do post-graduate studies that specialise in music therapy skills. Music is taught through a number of university courses, but two Victorian universities offer a dedicated Bachelor of Music and these are Music at Monash and Music at Melbourne. Either of these two degrees can offer an opportunity for students to go on and study specialised post-graduate courses in music therapy. These could be –

• The Graduate Diploma of Guided Imagery and Music at Melbourne • Master of Music Therapy at Melbourne

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 70,000 students, with campuses in Malaysia, South Africa, China, India,

Italy, besides its four campuses (Berwick campus will close as a Monash University campus at the end of 2017) in Australia

• Monash University is the only university in Victoria that offers the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) as an undergraduate entry program from Year 12

• 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

• Career Connect is the career centre available to all Monash students. They 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 150 universities all over the world.

• 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

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

• Monash University has been ranked second in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology behind Harvard University in the QS 2017 World University Rankings by Subject list. (Monash News)

Bachelor of Biosecurity Science Combine your interests in Agriculture, Animals and Plants with Science in a rewarding and practical career in Biosecurity. Become equipped with the knowledge to:

• Protect our farms, livestock and crops from pests and disease • Help prevent the invasion of weeds and feral animals in the natural environment • Protect people and the community from animal diseases that can affect humans

Box Hill Institute offers the only dedicated undergraduate biosecurity course in Australia and it is run in association with Box Hill Institute’s Biosecurity Centre of Excellence.

The VCE prerequisites are: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. The Subject Bonuses on offer are: A study score of 20 in Biology equals 1 aggregate point. A study score of 25 in any English or any Mathematics equals 1 aggregate point per study. Overall maximum of 3 points.

Find out more about the specialised subjects on offer at Bachelor of Biosecurity Science.

Medical Imaging Courses in Victoria Medical imaging technologists operate X-ray and other imaging equipment, such as MRI and Ultrasound, to produce radiographic images which are used in the diagnosis and subsequent management of disease or injury. Below are links to the specialised medical imaging areas, some of which are detailed in the Good Universities Guide: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Medical Imaging Technology, So, you want to be a Sonographer? In Victoria students can study specific medical imaging courses (also known as medical radiography or medical radiations or sonography) at the following universities:

For a comprehensive list of all courses that may have medical imaging units visit VTAC

University Course VCE Prerequisite Subjects ATAR 2017 CQU M - Melbourne Campus

Medical Sonography

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English.

82.75 (M)

Deakin University G - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Medical Imaging Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; and a study score of at least 22 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

70.05 (G)

Monash University C – Clayton Campus Ca – Caulfield Campus for first 3 semesters, and then Clayton for remainder of course

Radiography and Medical Imaging

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology or Physics; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Selection based on the ATAR and interview (some students) (C)

Radiation Sciences

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 22 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or at least 25 in Maths: Further Mathematics.

80.20 (Ca)

RMIT University B – Bundoora Campus

Medical Radiations (Radiography)

Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in Biology or Chemistry or Units 3 and 4: one of Biology or Chemistry; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Selection based on the ATAR [89.90] and supplementary form (B)

Medical Radiations (Nuclear Medicine)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics; and a study score of at least 20 in Chemistry.

Selection based on the ATAR and supplementary form (B)

Medical Radiations (Radiation Therapy)

Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in Biology or Chemistry or Units 3 and 4: one of Biology or Chemistry; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Selection based on the ATAR and supplementary form (B)