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Health sciencesMedical imagingOccupational therapyOptometryPublic health and health promotionSocial work

Choose a career in health and make a genuine difference to other people’s lives. Learn to respond to and manage health problems across a range of fields, from social work and psychology to occupational therapy and public health. Study in one of the fastest growing health faculties in Australia, recognised nationally and internationally for its contribution to teaching, training, research and service.

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6 What can I study? 10 Courses 26 Getting into Deakin 28 Courses to careers 29 Contact us

Deakin HallmarksDeakin Hallmarks are prestigious University awards that recognise students’ outstanding achievement, at course level, of capabilities that are key to employment success.

Communication Digital literacy

Teamwork Critical thinking

Problem solving

Self management

Global citizenship

Health sciences and allied health at DeakinGrowth sectorJob prospects look bright for health professionals as one of the biggest factors in Australia’s economic future is our rapidly ageing population. To meet this demand, health care and social assistance industries are expected to grow by 20.9 per cent by 2019.Source: Australian Government’s Industry Employment Predictions 2015

We prepare you for employmentDeakin is ranked top three in Australia for university graduate employability.* Problem-based learning is a key theme of our courses, meaning that while you are at university you will learn to solve the kinds of problems that you will encounter when you’re working in industry.* Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2016

Get experience in the real worldOur courses include a variety of placements conducted throughout the duration of your degree, providing you with valuable skills and experience under the supervision of qualified practitioners. For example, our social work degree incorporates 1000 hours of fieldwork experience in a range of settings, including schools, hospitals, clinics, community health organisations and industry.

Rural and regional focusThere is currently a significant medical workforce shortage throughout Australia, particularly in rural, regional and outer metropolitan locations. To help address this, many of our health sciences and allied health courses have a rural and regional focus, giving you a broader perspective on your studies. You can undertake placements in rural and regional locations, to complement knowledge and skills gained from metropolitan settings.

Learn with students from other health coursesDeakin health students engage in multidisciplinary learning. For example, occupational therapy students have opportunities to work with medicine, nursing, social work and dietetics students. This experience introduces you to working in multidisciplinary teams and helps to develop an understanding of the expertise and roles of different health professionals.

What is allied health?

Allied health is a broad term used to describe health professionals who are not doctors, dentists and nurses.

The allied health workforce in Australia includes health professionals and other technicians, assistants and support workers who work in fields such as optometry, occupational therapy and medical imaging. An allied health professional usually has a direct patient-care role, which may also apply to public health in general.

Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) is the national voice of allied health in Australia. www.ahpa.com.au

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Health sciences and allied health at DeakinImproving health and wellbeingResearch at Deakin is making a difference across the health spectrum in areas such as medicine, ageing and chronic illness, physical activity, infant and child health, nutrition, disability and social and mental health.

• Deakin is a key partner in the Geelong Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Australia’s first ‘One Health’ facility, which is taking a new, multidisciplinary approach to managing infectious diseases in people, animals and the environment. The centre is set to play a leading role in protecting Australia and other nations from emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases.

• The Centre for Population Health Research (CPHR) contributes to health improvements for Australian and global populations through its extensive and diverse portfolio of research activities in public health, implementation, knowledge translation and advocacy, training and expert advisory services. It houses the research units: Deakin Health Economics, The Global Obesity Centre (a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre), Health Systems Improvement, Work Health and Wellbeing, Disability and Inclusion and Deakin Epidemiology.

• The Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) is a world-leading research institute committed to improving health and quality of life. We focus on reducing the rates of chronic disease through nutrition and physical activity research excellence while fostering the next generation of research stars.

For more research stories, visit deakin.edu.au/research.

Complete your course soonerDeakin optometry students have one considerable advantage over those from other universities – time. The University’s unique optometry course structure takes advantage of Deakin’s trimester system, so the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry can be completed in just three-and-a-half years of full-time study, which means our graduates enter the workforce sooner.

Professionally accredited coursesDeakin’s Bachelor of Social Work is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification.* It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).

The Bachelor of Medical Imaging provides you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and clinical expertise that enable you to work as a registered diagnostic radiographer. This course has been approved by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) and received conditional accreditation from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a new course.

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is accredited by Occupational Therapy Australia, the Occupational Therapy Council and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), enabling you to work in Australia and overseas.

Deakin optometry has been awarded conditional accreditation as a new course by the Optometry Board of Australia, following assessment by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and to Medicare as service providers, enabling you to work in Australia and New Zealand.* See ‘Professional recognition’ under Bachelor of Social Work, page 20.

Your digital learning tools

DeakinSync is a digital study hub giving Deakin students and staff easy access to relevant University resources, customised to their specific needs. You can access everything from unit sites to enrolment details, study tools to your calendar, as well as IBM Watson – a question and answer tool.

Visit deakin.edu.au/deakinsync or deakin.edu.au/life-at-deakin/why-study-at-deakin/ibm-watson for more information.IBM Watson is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporate, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

Make a difference to health worldwide

Are you interested in what causes poor health? Are you interested in helping people engage in healthier lifestyles?

There are thousands of world health issues that urgently need attention. For example, an estimated 1.9 billion people rely on contaminated water supplies. In order to help prevent disease and make water safe for drinking, the World Health Organization’s new International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies ensures that products used to treat water in homes are effective in protecting health. This is just one example of a public health initiative that saves lives.

Deakin’s public health and health promotion course will start you on the path to making a difference to world health.

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State-of-the-art facilitiesDeakin’s facilities are state-of-the-art and modelled on those used in industry. For example, optometry students have the opportunity to use cutting-edge teaching facilities within the new, purpose-built Regional Community Health Hub (REACH) and medical imaging students have access to the new medical imaging training unit, where they will learn X-ray techniques, as well as complex medical imaging procedures.

Choose your area of focusA Bachelor of Health Sciences is a flexible degree that allows you to explore many aspects of health. The structure of the degree makes it possible to specialise in two areas of health, and choose electives that can either add to your knowledge in these particular areas, or give you different perspectives of health.

It is also possible to design your health sciences degree to have similar learning outcomes to ‘specialised’ health degrees, such as exercise and sports science and food and nutrition sciences. You’re also able to undertake psychology units required to be eligible to apply for a fourth year of study in psychology, such as honours in psychology or Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Psychology.

Growing health precinctThe medical precinct at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus has had a significant boost with Epworth HealthCare’s 250-bed private hospital being built within walking distance of the campus. These facilities enhance the educational possibilities for Deakin health, nursing and midwifery, occupational therapy, exercise and sport science, psychology, social work, medical imaging, medicine and optometry students by offering a supportive environment for supervised clinical placements.

Meeting demand for optometristsWorkforce shortages in optometry exist in regional and remote areas of Australia. Deakin is addressing these shortages by introducing a Regional and Remote Entry Scheme.

Global policy recommendations of the World Health Organization (2010) suggest regional shortages are best addressed through the recruitment and training of students from under-represented regions.

Find out more about eligibility for this course through the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme on page 16.

For more information, visit deakin.edu.au/medicine/optometry/optometry-rural.

Leading the way in research

Dr Genevieve Pepin is the course director and honours coordinator of Deakin’s occupational therapy course. Dr Pepin’s research is focused on mental health and, in particular, eating disorders. Dr Pepin has led a series of successful workshops to provide a forum and support to carers looking after someone suffering from an eating disorder, which was then trialled across Victoria with Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria.

‘Caring for someone with an eating disorder can be difficult and is associated with significant strain, worry, stress and fatigue. Carers are an invaluable part of an eating-disorder sufferer’s recovery and treatment; it is therefore important that we provide support for the carers as well,’ Dr Pepin says.

Dr Genevieve Pepin (right) with an occupational therapy student.

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What can I study? Learning centre – Craigieburn CR

Learning centre – Dandenong DA

Learning centre – Werribee WE

Cloud Campus C

Melbourne Burwood Campus B

Geelong Waterfront Campus WF

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP

Warrnambool Campus WB

Campus/Learning centre and 2017 clearly-in ATAR

Course duration in years

Trimester intake options

Domestic fee#

International fee* IELTS~ Page

Bachelor of Health Sciences | H300MAJORS: Disability and inclusion C B DA WE | Environmental health B WP | Exercise science C B WP DA WE | Family, society and health C B DA WE | Food studies B

Health and sustainability B | Health promotion C B WP WB DA WE | Medical biotechnology B WP | Nutrition C B WP WB DA WE | Physical activity and health C B WP WB DA WE

Psychological science C B WP WB DA WE | Psychology for professional development C B WP WB DA WE

YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS∞ VTAC Personal Statement. Some applicants only: STAT Multiple Choice.STUDY AT A LEARNING CENTRE This course is offered at Deakin learning centres in Craigieburn (CR), Dandenong (DA) and Werribee (WE). Admission requirements – both Year 12s and non-Year 12s must complete an application form and personal statement. Applications are made direct to Deakin. Visit deakin.edu.au/learning-centres for more information.

C µ NP | B 60.05 | WP 55.40 | WB NP CR DA WE ß 3 T1, T2◊, T3ø $8451 $28,624 6.5/6 10

Bachelor of Medical Imaging† | H309 YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 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 mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS As for Year 12 or equivalent. For accepted evidence for English see: deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

WP 70.05 4 M1π $9624 NA† NA† 12

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | H355YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS∞ VTAC Personal Statement. Some applicants only: STAT Multiple Choice.

WF 76.05 4 T1 $8620 $33,280 6.5/6 14

Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry | D302YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.YEAR 12 REGIONAL AND REMOTE ENTRY SCHEME PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL. Current Year 12 students undertaking their final year of schooling at a regional or remote secondary school (as defined by looking at the Year 12 physical school address on www.doctorconnect.gov.au), that is not a school in a major Australian city. Students from schools in the Greater City of Geelong are also eligible to apply.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS∞ Educational history including VTAC Personal Statement. Some applicants only: STAT Multiple Choice.

WP 98.75 3.5^ T1^ $14,418^ $49,920^ 7/7 16

Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion | H313YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS∞ VTAC Personal Statement. Some applicants only: STAT Multiple Choice.

B 74.00 | WP ∆ 68.30 3 T1, T2§ $8881 $28,624 6.5/6 18

Bachelor of Social Work | H330YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS∞ VTAC Personal Statement. Some applicants only: STAT Multiple Choice.

C NP | WF 66.25 4 T1 $6763 $28,624 7/7 20

Combined coursesBachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts | D391YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS∞ Educational history including GPA, VTAC Personal Statement (some) and STAT (some).

C µ NP | B 60.75 4 T1, T2, T3 $7703 $28,624 6.5/6 22

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion | D381YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS∞ VTAC Personal Statement. Some applicants only: STAT Multiple Choice.

B 78.85 4 T1 $7396 $32,032 7/7 22

Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce | D388MAJORS: Accounting | Business analytics | Commercial law | Economics | Finance | Financial planning | Human resource management | International trade | Management Management information systems | MarketingYEAR 12 PREREQUISITES∞ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS∞ VTAC Personal Statement. Some applicants only: STAT Multiple Choice.

B 73.50 4 T1 $9707 $28,624 6.5/6 23

# The 2017 indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fee is based on a typical enrolment for an Australian domestic students enrolled in two trimesters of full-time study, or 8 credit points, unless otherwise indicated. This fee should be used as a guide only and is subject to change.

* The 2017 annual course fee indicates the tuition fee for two trimesters of full-time study, or 8 credit points, unless otherwise indicated. Additional fees may apply. This fee is subject to change for 2018. Visit deakin.edu.au/int-fees for latest information.

~ IELTS is the International English Language Testing System (for international students only). The IELTS scores in the table above reflect the minimum overall score required as well as the lowest score allowed for any band (overall score/lowest band score).

∞ International student entry requirements can be found at: deakin.edu.au/international-students.

† This course is not available to international students.µ Cloud Campus is not available for international students.ß International students cannot enrol at Deakin learning centres.◊ Trimester 2 is not available at the Warrnambool Campus for international students.ø Trimester 3 is available at Melbourne Burwood Campus and Geelong Waurn Ponds

Campus only. For international students, Melbourne Burwood Campus only.

π Full-time program delivered over eight consecutive semesters, commencing in ‘Medical’ Semester 1.

^ This is an accelerated program offered over 10 consecutive trimesters in 3.5 years of study, with three trimesters each year. Course fees are for three trimesters of study, rather than the usual two. Course fees are for three trimesters, rather than the usual two.

∆ Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is not available for international students.§ Melbourne Burwood Campus only. Trimester 2 is not available for international students.

NP means the course is available at this campus, but the clearly-in ATAR is not published or is not available.

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Peer mentoring

The Faculty of Health offers a Peer Mentoring Program as part of its commitment to providing new students with the best possible transition into university life. By joining the program, first-year students receive support and guidance from more senior students in their course, helping new students to become familiar with the support services and facilities available, while sharing useful tips about studying at Deakin.

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What can I study?

Disciplines within health sciences and allied health

Health sciencesIf you’re looking to discover your passion in the health industry, a course in health sciences allows you to create a qualification that suits your unique career aspirations. Become a specialist in the health sector by hand-picking study areas that you’re passionate about.

You can focus studies in health sciences in the following areas:

• Disability and inclusion • Environmental health • Exercise science • Family, society and health • Food studies • Health and sustainability • Health promotion • Medical biotechnology • Nutrition • Physical activity and health • Psychological science • Psychology for professional development

For more information on these study areas, go to pages 10–11.

See ...Bachelor of Health Sciences, page 10Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts, page 22.

Medical imagingOur new and highly specialised course in this field allows you to work as a registered diagnostic radiographer anywhere in Australia or the world.

Otherwise known as medical diagnostic radiography, medical imaging is the technique of creating visual representations of the internal organs of the body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.

See Bachelor of Medical Imaging, page 12.

Occupational therapyStudy occupational therapy and you’ll have a career with a direct impact on people wanting to lead healthy and meaningful lives. We’ll equip you with the specialised knowledge to improve your clients’ lives – at home and at work. Study at Deakin and you’ll get rewarding, real-world training starting in your first year.

See Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, page 14.

OptometryOptometry is a field that trains you to care for others by managing the health and function of the eyes and visual system and through diagnosis and management of a wide range of ocular conditions.

As you learn about visual health issues and their local and international impact, emphasis is placed on the underlying social and environmental factors that contribute to the health gap between regional communities and well-served urban population centres.

See Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry, page 16.

Public health and health promotionPublic health and health promotion seeks to understand and act on the factors that cause poor health, and those that create and sustain good health. The field relies on diverse approaches, including community engagement, policy development, research, education and the media to address the causes of poor health within populations.

See ...Bachelor of Health Sciences, page 10Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion, page 18Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion (Honours), page 18Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce, page 23Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion, page 22.

Social workSocial work is part of a growing human services field. It is a diverse profession and focuses on human rights. If you have a strong sense of social justice, this course could be for you. You’ll work with individuals to families and communities – improving wellbeing, addressing inequality and improving lives.

See Bachelor of Social Work, page 20.

Also go to pages 24–25 for information on related disciplines in health sciences and allied health.

Happiness leads to success

For seven consecutive years, Deakin has achieved the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities. These great results are based on 2010–2016 Australian Graduate Survey responses to ‘Overall Satisfaction’ amongst bachelor’s degree graduates.

‘Smoke-free Deakin’ is a health promotion initiative across all our campuses.

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Courses

Bachelor of Health SciencesThis flexible degree is an excellent option for those looking to discover their passion in the health and community sectors.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences at Deakin can have you work-ready upon graduation, or can help formulate your pathway to specialist postgraduate studies in clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy, medicine, dietetics and public health, to name a few.

CareersThe Bachelor of Health Sciences enables you to concentrate your studies on two specialised health-related areas while exploring complementary study areas that appeal to your interests and career aspirations. You can also diversify your employment opportunities by undertaking elective units from any area of the University (subject to availability and timetabling).

Work experienceEnhance your employment prospects and consolidate your knowledge and skills through an industry placement unit. Depending on the majors and elective units you choose to study, this option may be available in the final year of your course.

Course structure24 credit points – at least 16 credit points from the Faculty of Health. Within these 16 credit points you must complete six core units, which provide you with the core skills and competencies required by contemporary health and human services industries. Your specialisations come from two majors of your choice from the following. An honours year is available upon completion of this degree.

MajorsDisability and inclusionBecome an inclusion practitioner and apply your disability knowledge in a variety of occupations, by supporting people with disabilities to live the life of their choice and removing barriers to inclusion that exist in services and community.

Environmental healthWith a focus on healthy environments and healthy people, if you are interested in working in public health policy, environmental health and related areas this major is a great choice.

Exercise sciencDevelop a sound understanding of the core sciences underpinning both competitive sport and recreational physical activity. A variety of learning approaches is adopted, allowing you to integrate your sporting interests with your studies.

Family, society and healthExplore the issues facing households and families, such as the link between healthy human development and healthy households, economic wellbeing and health, and the need for supportive environments.

Food studiesThis major provides knowledge of food, ranging from the science of food composition to community issues such as genetically modified foods and food law. This understanding will be useful for a range of careers, including those in industry, health services, business and the mass media.

Health and sustainabilityThe health of the environment and the health of populations is inextricably linked. Learn about what makes a healthy environment, planning for and creating a sustainable future and developing resilient communities. Learn about the scientific, social and cultural factors that are all components of environmental sustainability, on international, national and local scales.

Health promotionCompleting this health promotion major equips you with a sound knowledge of the causes of health and illness and effective strategies for prevention of the latter, as well as practical skills in health education and communication, health planning and management.

Medical biotechnologyMedical biotechnology uses cells and cell materials to produce pharmaceutical and diagnostic products that help treat and prevent human diseases. This major provides you with a sound understanding of the core sciences underpinning biotechnology for medical advancement.

NutritionLearn about food and how it works in different bodies. By taking a nutrition major you will gain a sound knowledge of the biological basis of human nutrition and the relationship between diet, health and disease.

Physical activity and healthThis major provides an understanding of how behaviour influences health, with a particular emphasis on the relationships between physical activity and health. Explore the evidence of the independent roles physical activity and sedentary behaviour play in the prevention of chronic disease.

Psychological scienceThis major prepares you for postgraduate training towards becoming a registered psychologist. To practise as a psychologist, you must complete an undergraduate degree with a major in psychology followed by a fourth year of study in psychology, which is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Psychology for professional developmentThis major prepares you to work in allied health areas such as community work, coaching and counselling individuals and groups, health and human services consulting.Deakin learning centres: You must take two of the majors supported by the chosen learning centre. Please note that availability of majors at each campus and learning centre varies. See deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/study-options-and-pathways/pathways-to-deakin/learning-centres for availability of majors.

All applicants must apply directly to Deakin University using the approved application form. For more information (including application closing dates) and to apply, please visit deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/study-options-and-pathways/pathways-to-deakin/learning-centres.

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Useful websitesAustralian Health Promotion Association www.healthpromotion.org.auAustralian Institute of Food Science and Technology www.aifst.asn.auNutrition Society of Australia www.nsa.asn.auDepartment of Human Services www.dhs.vic.gov.auPublic Health Association of Australia www.phaa.net.auVicHealth www.vichealth.vic.gov.auHACjobs www.hacjobs.com.au

‘Deakin has undoubtedly shaped my career by tapping into my passions and feeding me the required knowledge for me to grow. I cannot emphasise enough how friendly and approachable staff are at Deakin. I know that I’ve made some lifelong friendships in my time at Deakin.’

Ashley NgBachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Food Sciences and Nutrition (Honours), Master of Dietetics graduateCurrently studying a PhD, Faculty of Health, DeakinEmployed: Private practice dietitian

Students get direct hands-on experience utilising first-class facilities in our exercise laboratories.

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Courses

Bachelor of Medical Imaging^

Academic and clinical studies are fully integrated throughout the four years of the course. The program involves medical radiation science linked to principles of medical imaging, biological sciences, as well as the ethical and legal aspects of health care to inform and support your clinical practice.

The course has been developed within the School of Medicine at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and includes clinical practice throughout the course. This is supported by a state-of-the-art clinical simulation centre and by a clinical placement model that is designed uniquely for the course in association with metropolitan, rural and regional hospitals and medical imaging clinics throughout Australia.

Professional recognitionThe course is designed to meet the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Deakin’s Bachelor of Medical Imaging has been awarded ‘accreditation with conditions’ by AHPRA, with statutory direction provided by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA).

CareersGraduates are qualified to work as skilled practitioners in the broad range of diagnostic medical imaging: general radiography, digital vascular imaging, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Registered graduates are able to work in a range of settings, such as small regional clinics, large metropolitan imaging departments, hospitals and specialist medical facilities in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Canada. A projected shortage of skilled medical imaging practitioners, particularly in rural and regional areas, will assist graduates seeking work.

Work experienceFrom your first year of study you commence clinical placements, allowing you to develop clinical skills under the supervision of experienced practitioners and enabling you to experience working in a broad range of settings, including hospitals and private radiology clinics throughout Australia. Further skills practice and consolidation is conducted in the medical imaging training unit at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

Work placement requirementsIn accordance with the policy of the Victorian Department of Health, all students are required to undertake a National Police Record Check prior to clinical placements in each calendar year of their course. Students are also required to undertake a Working with Children Check at the commencement of the course and must comply with the Immunisation Policy of the School of Medicine, consistent with the Victorian Government’s immunisation policy for health care workers.

Department of Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police Record Check can be found at: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/facs/bdb/fmu/service-agreement/4.departmental-policies-procedures-and-initiatives/4.6-safety-screening-for-funded-organisations.

Course structure32 credit points – all core units. An honours stream is available in the fourth year to eligible students in accord with School of Medicine selection policies.^ This course is not available to international students.

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‘Deakin students have the opportunity to build strong industry networks and professional skills through an innovative course design and teaching practices, as well as undertaking clinical placements at a range of medical imaging departments during the four-year degree, making them skilled and work-ready.’

Saba AnsariMedical imaging senior lecturer

Top graduate employability

Deakin is ranked top three in Australia for graduate employability.* Our courses prepare you for a real-world career, integrating industry partners, work placements and practical skills so you hit the ground running.* Times Higher Education Global University

Employability Ranking 2016

Deakin’s facilities are state-of-the-art and modelled on those used in industry.

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Courses

Bachelor of Occupational TherapyOccupational therapy combines physical and mental rehabilitation to support people to live happy, healthy and productive lives.

Deakin recognises the importance of getting hands-on experience early in your occupational therapy journey. Starting in your first trimester, you will have the opportunity to explore the differing OT specialisations and develop your own professional network.

Our course is professionally accredited*Deakin’s Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is accredited by Occupational Therapy Australia, Occupational Therapy Council and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, enabling you to work in Australia and overseas.

CareersEmployment opportunities in occupational therapy are generally positive due to the diversity of OT roles and the demand for this profession in all locations throughout Australia and abroad – in regional, remote and metropolitan areas. As a graduate you are able to assist people of all ages to engage in any aspect of daily living, assisting them to achieve independence at home, at work and in the community, as well as helping them enhance their quality of life. You may work with children who have physical or intellectual disabilities, in aged care or with people who have had accidents or are suffering from medical problems. You may work in acute, psychiatric or rehabilitation hospitals, or in schools, community health, mental health, the workplace (such as in occupational health and safety and vocational rehabilitation), government, private practice or teaching and research.

Work experienceYou undertake a minimum of 1000 hours of practicum placements throughout the four years of the course, commencing in year one. Fieldwork is conducted in a range of settings, including schools, hospitals, clinics, community health organisations and industry.

Work placement requirementsIn accordance with Department of Human Services policy1 all students are required to obtain a National Police Record Check each year prior to undertaking field placements, and a Working with Children Check2 at the commencement of the course.

Course structure32 credit points – 29 credit points from core units, 1 selective credit point and 2 credit points from elective units. An honours stream is available in the fourth year to eligible students.* All information regarding professional recognition is accurate at the date of

publication. Enquiries regarding accreditation and professional membership should be directed to the School of Health and Social Development in order to ascertain the current status of accreditation. Representations about accreditation apply only to the course, and the relevant professional body retains discretion as to whom they admit as members of their association. Deakin University cannot exercise any control over membership of an external body.

1 Department of Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police Record Check can be found at: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/about-the-department/our-organisation/careers/applying-for-a-job/application-process/step-4-safety-screening-checks.

2 Department of Justice 2017, Working with Children Act 2005, Victoria Australia retrieved April 2012.

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‘I chose Deakin because of how practical and engaging the course is – I started placement in Trimester 1 of year one!’

Bryony SmithBachelor of Occupational Therapy student

Useful websitesOccupational Therapy Australia www.otaus.com.au/work-or-study/employment

Hands-on learning is an integral part of our occupational therapy course.

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Courses

Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of OptometryDeakin’s Faculty of Health offers Australia’s first accelerated optometry course. You complete the five-year degree in just 3.5 years, studying three trimesters per year. Offered as a combined course, the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry is unique in many ways. It has an emphasis on case and team-based learning; an extensive, fully equipped clinical skills facility; industry partnerships; and a curriculum that delivers excellence across clinical, commercial and professional domains in optometry.

Optometry encompasses far more than just testing eyes. It involves a complex interplay of inter-professional communication; management of self, others and potentially a business; and the applied understanding of principles of ethics, the law, public health, and professional and commercial practices. Deakin’s optometry program integrates all these elements into the curriculum from year two of the degree through to graduation from the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry. Throughout your prevocational studies you study elements from the health, medical and vision science, business and management disciplines.

Optometry regional and remote entry schemeWorkforce shortages in optometry exist in regional and remote areas of Australia. The School of Medicine at Deakin University has decided to address these shortages by introducing a Regional and Remote Entry Scheme.

This scheme aims to attract more regional and rural students into the optometry course in order to achieve the mission of addressing workforce shortages in non-metropolitan areas.

Global policy recommendations of the World Health Organization (2010) suggest regional shortages are best addressed through the recruitment and training of students from under-represented regions. For more information, visit deakin.edu.au/medicine.

Professional recognitionGraduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and as Medicare Service Providers.

Work experienceClinical placements are an integral part of the program. You will undertake a variety of short-term industry placements and spend the final six months of the course as a ‘student resident’ in one of a range of clinical optometric and medical settings. These extensive rotations take place in both metropolitan

and regional or rural settings, and will enable you to consolidate your knowledge and skills in supported environments under the supervision of qualified optometrists.

Work placement requirementsIn accordance with Department of Human Services policy*, all students are required to undertake a National Police Record Check prior to clinical placements in each calendar year of their course. Students who fail to obtain a Police Record Check prior to the commencement of clinical placements will not be able to undertake any placements. Students are also required to undertake a Working with Children Check at the commencement of the course, and are required to read, understand and comply with the School of Medicine Infectious Diseases and Immunisation Policy. Failure to comply with this policy, or obtain a Working with Children Check, may also prevent students from undertaking clinical placements.

Several clinical placement agencies require that students are vaccinated/blood tested before undertaking clinical placement and/or graduate employment. Deakin University Medical Centres provide detailed advice, blood testing and administer all necessary vaccinations prior to commencement of clinical placements and/or employment.

CareersDemand for optometrists is high, job opportunities are strong and career outcomes are excellent. Deakin optometry graduates are well prepared for employment in a diverse range of work settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, health services, state and local governments, non-government organisations, research institutes, tertiary education institutions, private practice, and corporate and community settings.

Career and employment opportunities for qualified optometrists include private and public eye care, practice ownership, research and teaching, associates in eye surgery practices and recognised areas within optometry such as low vision, paediatric vision and behavioural optometry.

Course structure40 credit points – all core units.* Department of Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police

Record Check can be found at: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/about-the-department/our-organisation/careers/applying-for-a-job/application-process/step-4-safety-screening-checks.

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‘Deakin offers a course in optometry that is 1.5 years shorter than any other optometry course in Australia. This means I am able to get into the workforce faster and achieve things at an earlier age. I am passionate about helping people, especially those in rural areas who have access to fewer resources.’

Natalie DowlingBachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry student

Useful websitesAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) www.ahpra.gov.auOptometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board, New Zealand (ODOB) www.odob.health.nzOptometry Australia www.optometrists.asn.auOptometry Board of Australia www.optometryboard.gov.au

A clinical skills facility allows you to put theory into practice.

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Courses

Bachelor of Public Health and Health PromotionThis degree is designed to help you gain skills in industry-recognised competencies. You’ll develop your knowledge of planning and evaluation, health communication strategies, epidemiology and health research. Practical work placements give you the chance to gain valuable experience and further develop your expertise in the field.

Job growth in the health sector continues to increase as public health issues such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, sedentary lifestyles, and ageing populations affect health care systems globally. Career opportunities exist in government and private sector roles across Australia and internationally.

Professional recognition*Graduates from the Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion may be eligible to become members of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).

CareersAs a graduate you may qualify to work in positions including health promotion officer, community development officer, social planning officer, health educator, women’s health officer, health policy developer, planning officer, health researcher, program development officer or program evaluator. You may find employment in a diverse range of areas including, but not limited to, healthy eating, physical activity, mental health, social inclusion, chronic illness (such as asthma, arthritis, heart disease) and women’s health.

Work experienceWork-integrated learning is a core feature of this course, and is embedded within all units, including assignments that replicate work in the field. Another key feature of this course is the capstone experience, a 120-hour field education placement that provides you with an opportunity to transfer your knowledge and skills to a practical setting, where you can further your learning through realistic field experience. These placements enable you to consolidate your skills under the supervision of qualified practitioners, which assists you to be work-ready after graduation.

Course structure24 credit points – three foundation health units, 13 core units in public health and health promotion and eight elective units. An honours year is available upon completion of this degree.* Note: All information regarding professional recognition is accurate at the date of

publication. Enquiries regarding accreditation and professional membership should be directed to the School of Health and Social Development in order to ascertain the current status of accreditation at any future point in time beyond publication. Representations about accreditation apply only to the course, and the relevant professional body retains discretion as to whom they admit as members of their association. Deakin University cannot exercise any control over membership of an external body.

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‘I’m volunteering at headspace during my honours year, working with the youth

community engagement officer to create and plan youth activities to reduce stigma

towards mental health.’

Renee HeckmanBachelor of Public Health and

Health Promotion (Honours) student

Useful websitesAustralian Health Promotion Association www.healthpromotion.org.auPublic Health Association of Australia www.phaa.net.auVicHealth www.vichealth.vic.gov.au

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Courses

Bachelor of Social WorkA degree in social work gives you the skills to enhance the wellbeing of people, taking into account the influence of policy, socio-economic factors and social justice issues. You’ll also become familiar with a range of social research methods and learn how to design and conduct research directly relevant to social work practice.

At Deakin, the Bachelor of Social Work has a particular emphasis on human rights, anti-oppressive practice and the importance of critical reflection.

You will graduate with the professional recognition and the training you need to launch a rewarding career.

With a strong emphasis on progressive, innovative and student-centered teaching practices, we aim to develop highly professional social workers who are able to work alongside individuals, groups and communities to enable social changes that support all people to have a good life.

Professional recognition*Deakin’s Bachelor of Social Work is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).

CareersYou may be involved in activities as diverse as policy development and research, counselling, family therapy, drug and alcohol counselling, community development and refugee assistance. Social workers also work as program managers or coordinators, as advocates, facilitators, activists or consultants. You may work in specialist areas such as health, housing or education, or with groups such as the aged, women, youth or multicultural populations.

Work experienceField education placements provide an opportunity for students to learn from experience under the supervision of qualified social work practitioners. During the course there is a minimum of 1000 hours of fieldwork placements conducted in a variety of communities and workplaces in metropolitan and regional settings. As social work at Deakin has a rural focus, one of the two fieldwork placements will have a rural focus.

If you choose to study via the Cloud Campus you must attend 20 days at the Geelong Waterfront Campus engaged in intensives and workshops to complete your degree. For a full-time student of the Bachelor of Social Work this will generally mean five (consecutive) days per year.

Work placement requirementsIn accordance with Department of Human Services policy# all students are required to obtain a National Police Record Check each year prior to undertaking field placements. Students may also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check.

Course structure32 credit points – all core units. An honours stream is available in the fourth year to eligible students.# Department of Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police

Record Check can be found at: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/about-the-department/our-organisation/careers/applying-for-a-job/application-process/step-4-safety-screening-checks.

* Note: All information regarding professional recognition is accurate at the date of publication. Enquiries regarding accreditation and professional membership should be directed to the School of Health and Social Development in order to ascertain the current status of accreditation at any future point in time beyond publication. Representations about accreditation apply only to the course, and the AASW retains discretion as to whom they admit as members of their association. Deakin University cannot exercise any control over membership of an external body.

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‘I’ve always been a great listener, strong communicator and have wanted a career that helps others. Social work aligns with my passion for social justice and with my empathetic nature.’

Georgina HyettBachelor of Social Work student

Useful websitesAustralian Association of Social Workers www.aasw.asn.auDepartment of Human Services www.dhs.vic.gov.au

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Combined coursesBachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of ArtsThe Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts allows you to design your own course by combining subjects from a wide range of health and arts related areas. You choose how to structure your course and could combine, for example, exercise science with dance, politics and policy studies with nutrition, environmental health with media and communication, food studies with journalism, or sociology with health promotion.

Bachelor of Health Sciences majors§

See pages 10–11.

Bachelor of Arts majorsWithin the 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts, you must complete at least 4 credit points at level 3 and at least one major from the list below.

• Animation • Anthropology • Arabic • Australian studies • Children’s literature • Chinese • Criminology • Dance • Drama • Education#

• Film and television • Gender and sexuality • Geography (minor only) • History • Indonesian • International relations • Journalism • Language and culture studies • Literary studies • Media studies • Middle East studies • Motion capture (minor only) • Philosophy • Photography • Politics and policy studies • Professional and creative writing • Professional experience and practice (minor only) • Public relations • Sociology • Spanish • Sport and society (minor only) • Studies of religions • Sustainability and society (minor only) • Visual arts • Visual communication design

§ Please check the handbook. Students are required to undertake six core units, a major and a minor from Health Sciences.

# A sequence of four education units in levels 2 and 3.

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Bachelor of Nursing◊/Bachelor of Public Health and Health PromotionThe Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion develops skills in the provision of nursing care, as well as providing a thorough understanding of the social and environmental factors that cause poor health, together with the factors that create and sustain good health. Both public health and health promotion are growing fields of employment in Australia and around the world. A wide range of units provides a good foundation for health promotion practice, such as environmental health, health sociology, planning and evaluation, epidemiology, biostatistics and research.

Learn how to apply public health and health promotion strategies to populations at risk of disease and to gain a sound understanding of the importance of health education, the factors influencing health practices, and strategies to promote the health of individuals and groups.

Professional recognitionOn successful completion of the course you will be eligible to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Note: the NMBA has registration requirements that must be met in order to register. Course completion is one of these requirements. Graduates may be eligible to become members of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).

Work experienceFrom Trimester 1 of your first year of study you start clinical placements, allowing you to develop clinical skills under the supervision of registered nurses and enabling you to experience working in multidisciplinary health care teams. In addition, you will complete a Public Health and Health Promotion Practicum unit that provides an in-depth working understanding of public health and health promotion principles and approaches in the field.

Clinical placement requirements In accordance with Department of Human Services policy1, nursing students are required to undertake a National Police Record Check prior to work placements in each calendar year of their course. In accordance with the Working with Children Act 20052, all students are required to undertake a Working with Children Check at the commencement of the course. You will also be required to ensure your immunisations (vaccinations) are current and provide evidence to the School of Nursing and Midwifery prior to your clinical placement. 1 Department of Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and

Police Record Check can be found at: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/facs/bdb/fmu/service-agreement/4.departmental-policies-procedures-and-initiatives/4.6-safety-screening-for-funded-organisations.

2 Department of Justice 2007, Working with Children Act 2005, Victoria, Australia, retrieved 16 June 2008.

◊ All nursing and midwifery undergraduate courses require a STAT Multiple Choice where the applicant has not undertaken any tertiary study within the past five years. Applicants who are registered or are eligible to register as an enrolled nurse do not require the STAT.

‘Deakin gave me a great foundation for working in a graduate position, as

well as giving me valuable life skills.’

Josh DundasBachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health

and Health Promotion graduateEmployed: Graduate nurse, Austin Health

Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of CommerceThis combined course provides you with a thorough understanding of the importance of health education, the factors influencing health practices, and strategies to promote the health of individuals and groups. You also gain a professional business qualification incorporating aspects of management, marketing, human resources or finance, depending on the major you take in the commerce component of your degree.

Professional recognitionDeakin’s Bachelor of Commerce is internationally recognised and EPAS-accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

The Bachelor of Commerce component of this course can lead to accreditation with many professional bodies, such as the Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Program of CPA Australia, entry into the CA program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), the Association of Chartered

Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Public Accountants Professional Accounting Program, the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Economics Society of Australia and the Australian Marketing Institute, providing you meet the specified requirements within the course.

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA).

Work experienceA Public Health and Health Promotion Practicum unit provides an in-depth working understanding of public health and health promotion principles and approaches in the field. As part of the Bachelor of Commerce component of this course, the Faculty of Business and Law offers work-integrated learning, which covers business internships, community-based volunteering, industry-based learning and international study opportunities.

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Related disciplines

We offer a broad range of study areas within health sciences and allied health. This is your chance for a rewarding career, where you can support people – whether in Australia or overseas – to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives.

Disability and inclusionBe part of a movement towards a new direction in disability and inclusion. This growing sector needs new thinkers and innovators with connections to leaders in the field. Deakin’s newly developed courses in this area will help you become a sought-after specialist, as well as provide access to leaders in disability and inclusion research, and leaders in policy and practice.

Environmental healthStudy the relationships between healthy environments and healthy people and find work in public health, environmental health and related areas.

Once you graduate, you could work in areas such as disease control, pest control, waste management, environmental protection, health education, noise control, water quality testing, food safety, air quality monitoring, disaster relief, occupational health and many more.

Exercise and sport scienceLearn how to apply exercise and sport science to improve the athlete, the team or the individual, through training, coaching and advice.

Family, society and healthExplore the issues facing families, covering topics like the link between healthy human development and healthy households, economic wellbeing and health, and the need for supportive environments. By studying family, society and health, you could gain employment in welfare or health promotion, or with organisations offering support services for families.

Food and nutrition sciencesDevelop an understanding of food, including its relationship to health and the role of nutrition in disease prevention. Learning from the largest course of its kind in Victoria, you’ll be set up to work as a qualified food and nutrition professional.

Health and medical sciencesDevelop your research and investigative skills in a wide range of health and medical science disciplines. From biological sciences and clinical practice through to medical ethics.

Health and sustainabilityWant to understand the environment and how it affects community health? By studying health and sustainability at Deakin, you can explore the social, economic and environmental determinants of health in areas such as environmental sustainability, climate change and local and global environments for health. We’ll teach you the skills you’ll need to work in planning and evaluation for health and sustainability programs, as well as policy development and research.

Physical activity and healthGain an in-depth understanding of physical activity and how it relates to the health of the community, population and individuals. As a physical activity and health specialist, you’ll be able to develop programs or interventions to improve participation in physical activity at an individual, community and population level, as well as evaluate program effectiveness.

PsychologyPsychology is the scientific discipline that studies the mind and its processes, human behaviours and mental states. Are you curious about the mind? If so, take a closer look at what we offer in our courses.

Sport coachingDevelop a coaching philosophy and the communication skills you need to motivate, and learn to plan and execute coaching sessions. You’ll cover motor learning and development through to advanced sports coaching theory and practice. The Deakin coaching program has been developed in conjunction with national sporting organisations, elite coaches and expert academics to provide the latest in innovative coaching theory and practice.

To find out more about Deakin’s full range of health-related courses, please visit our website.

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Getting into Deakin

Your pathway optionsThe traditional path from Year 12 to university isn’t the only way into Deakin. We welcome students through diverse entry pathways. If you didn’t get the score you needed, haven’t completed Year 12, or are working and looking for ways to transition into tertiary education, we can help.

Pathways through DeakinTaking a pathway through Deakin means you get to experience Deakin immediately. Depending on what you would like to study, you may be able to: complete an associate degree, transfer between courses or campuses, undertake a single unit of study, or study at one of our learning centres.

Pathways through Deakin CollegeDeakin College diplomas are equivalent to first year of a Deakin University degree. Upon satisfactory completion and meeting academic criteria, graduates are eligible to apply for a place in second year of the relevant degree at Deakin. Find out more about the Diploma of Health Sciences at deakincollege.edu.au.

Pathways through Deakin learning centresBased in outer metropolitan Melbourne? Learn where you live in a supported community environment. Located in Craigieburn, Dandenong and Werribee, Deakin’s learning centres provide you with the opportunity to further your education without having to travel to study, as well as offering an alternative entry into Deakin University. The first year of the Bachelor of Health Sciences is available at our learning centres. Four units are conducted in converged mode, which combines video conference classes and face-to-face seminars, and four units are offered online with support provided by the Deakin learning centres. You will then complete the remainder of the course at one of our Deakin campuses.

Pathways through TAFEUse TAFE as a stepping stone to university study. We offer a number of guaranteed pathways to Deakin with select TAFEs. As long as your study performance meets criteria and you complete your TAFE course, you are guaranteed a place at Deakin in the relevant course. Deakin also offers credit in these courses, and in other TAFE courses, saving you time and money. Find out more at deakin.edu.au/TAFE.

Applying to DeakinFinishing Year 12? If you are finishing Year 12, you can apply for most of Deakin’s undergraduate courses commencing Trimester 1 through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) at vtac.edu.au. For courses commencing in Trimester 2 or Trimester 3, you can apply directly to Deakin at deakin.edu.au/apply.

Finished Year 12 a few years ago? If you’re returning to study after a break, you can apply for most of Deakin’s courses commencing in Trimester 1 through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) at vtac.edu.au, or you may be able to apply directly to Deakin at deakin.edu.au/apply. For courses commencing in Trimester 2 or Trimester 3 apply directly to Deakin at deakin.edu.au/apply.

Are you an international student? Applications for international students are open all year. Once you have organised all the necessary documentation, you can submit your application online or by email. To apply online, visit the applicant portal at deakin.edu.au/apply. After completing the relevant application forms you can email your application to deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au.

When can I start?Allied health undergraduate courses are available to start in Trimester 1 (March), some also offer Trimester 2 (July) or Trimester 3 (November) intake. Check entry options for your chosen course in this booklet.

Gain credit towards your degree

With Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), your previous study or work experience may make you eligible for credit towards your Deakin degree. It can reduce the number of units you need to study, allowing you to complete your course earlier and often more affordably. Find out more at deakin.edu.au/courses/entry-pathways/credit-for-prior-learning.

Contact usSometimes it’s great to talk through your options. You can contact our team on 1800 693 888 or email myfuture@deakin.edu.au.

Deakin Pathways Finder

There are many different ways you can get into an undergraduate course at Deakin. No matter your ATAR score, use our pathway planner to explore your options and map your journey to Deakin.

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Courses to careersAt Deakin, we’re about careers and experience, not just courses. Here are just a few of your future career opportunities.

Course Possible careers

Bachelor of Health Sciences • Youth development officer • Childhood nutrition advisor • Community health planner

Bachelor of Medical Imaging • Diagnostic medical imaging technologist

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy • Aged care occupational therapist • Hospital occupational therapist • Paediatric occupational therapist

Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry • Optometrist in private practice • Practice manager • Vision scientist

Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion

• Health promotion officer • Health educator • Health policy developer • Planning officer

Bachelor of Social Work • Social worker • Community development officer • Program manager

Areas you could work in • Social justice • Health promotion • Mental health • Human rights • Public health • Housing and homelessness • Community development • Disability and equity • Medical imaging • Optometry • Occupational therapy • Research • Education • Defence force

What employers want in their employees • Interpersonal communication skills • Passion • Logic and technical skills • Good academic results • Work experience • A good cultural fit • Emotional intelligence • Teamwork skills • Leadership skills

Source: Graduate Outlook Survey, Graduate Careers Australia

Feature careerMedical imaging technologistA trained health professional who performs medical imaging by producing high-quality images to diagnose and treat injury or disease. It is an important part of medicine and a patient’s diagnosis and treatment is often dependent on the images produced.

AttributesAttention to detail; interpersonal communication skills; emotional intelligence.

Indicative average salary$81,000

Feature industryOccupational therapyOccupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. It combines physical and mental rehabilitation to support people to live happy, healthy and productive lives.

AttributesEmpathy; emotional intelligence; good communication skills; patience; teamwork skills.

Indicative average salary$70,000

Explore more courses and careers at explore.deakin.edu.au.

Visit explore.deakin.edu.au to kickstart your course and career exploration at Deakin. With more than 600 paired courses and careers, it’s the perfect destination for you to explore your future career.

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