FACULTY OF HEALTHSTUDY OPPORTUNITIES IN NURSING AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Maree BauldCourse Coordinator Bachelor of NursingSchool of Health Sciences

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Courses in Health

HealthNursing

MedicinePharmacy

PsychologyHealth ScienceDementia Care

Exercise ScienceMedical Research

Biomedical Science…and a range of

postgraduate programs

Image: Medicine students studying in the Launceston Clinical School at the Launceston General Hospital

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Great place to study – and safe!

Generous scholarship programHigh success rates

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School of Health Sciences

– Over 2800 students– Across five campuses– State of the art facilities– Teaching and Research in four disciplines;

– Nursing and Midwifery– Rural Health– Sports and Exercise Science– Biomedical Science

– Strong Clinical Education component– Strong online presence– Full range of health related programmes

across the Faculty

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Image: 2nd year nursing student, Favour David-Onu in the simulation laboratory at the Domain Campus in Hobart

Bachelor of Nursing– Undergraduate 3 year

program in Launceston – Fast-Track undergraduate

Undergraduate 2 year program

– Some of the highest workplace experience available than any other course in Australia

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General Admission RequirementsEnglish Language Requirements:Evidence of English language ability

- IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided; or

- English waived if English was medium language of instruction for the last 2 years within the last 24 months; or

- Year 12 students – SA in Pre-tertiary EAL; or

- UTAS Foundation – GPA of 4.9 out of 7 for English for Tertiary subject.

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Nursing– ELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.5)

TOEFL (iBT) 88 (no skill below: Reading 21; Listening 21; Speaking 21; Writing 25)PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 58UTASAccess-English Level 7 - 65% (no individual score less than 65%)

– English language requirements for graduates of Biomedical Science, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Psychology

– The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has recently announced that it is mandatory for all graduates seeking registration with the relevant National Board to demonstrate that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 7.0.

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General Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements:- qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia.

- required grade in studies to meet prerequisite subjects.

Bachelor of Nursing (3 years)

- ATAR of 65- 4.90 out of 7(if last studies were based on Australian Tertiary Degree)

Bachelor of Nursing Fast Track (2 years)

- ATAR 75; or- 5.25 out of 7(if last studies were based on Australian Tertiary Degree)

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General Admission Requirements

Australian Nursing Diploma Students

• Assessment will be made on academic results from last completed studies prior to the Diploma Studies;

• This also applies to the assessment of the Tasmanian International Scholarship;

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Bachelor of Nursing

Our Bachelor of Nursing course is one of the largest in Australia. It is committed to providing high-quality courses that are informed by clinicians from our partner organisations who are on our course advisory boards. Our courses reflect current trends and evidence-based practice.

UTAS graduates are highly sought after by employers for their ability to provide high-quality, person-centered and evidence-based care focused towards improving patient outcomes.

Duration: 3 yearsor 2 years fast-track

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Bachelor of Nursing

Career Outcome:Nurse On completion you can register as a graduate nurse in Australia with

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Point of Difference Clinical skill acquisition and simulation experiences embedded

throughout program Varied location and timeframes to undertake course Varied range of placement opportunities Up to date curriculum being fully revised for 2016 Strong demand for graduates based on course reputation

ATR3 year: 652 year: 75

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3 Year BNYear 1 Semester 1

Professional and Discipline Studies in Nursing

Foundations for Professional Practice 1 Contexts of Health and Health care in

Australia Health Assessment 1

Semester 2 Foundations for Professional Practice 2 Nursing Practice 1 Health Assessment 2 Aboriginal and Torres strait islander health

(6.25%) Responding to Diversity (6.25%)

Year 2 Semester 1 Nursing Practice 2 Pharmacology and Medication

Management Professional Practice 1 Mental Health

Semester 2 Nursing Practice 3 Professional Practice 2 Professional Practice 3 Older Persons and Ageing populations

Year 3 Semester 1 Developing Professional Nursing Practice Improving Health and Nursing Practice

through translational Research Children, young people & family: bio-

ecological perspectives Strengths-based Nursing Care

Semester 2 Becoming a Registered Nurse: Practice

consolidation Professional Practice 4 Practice Enhancements Streams Transition to Professional Practice

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Professional Experience Duration: 3 yearsor 2 years fast-track

The BN includes a total of 880 hours of Professional Experience Placement.

PEP 1 – 80 hoursPEP 2 – 160 HoursPEP 3 – 160 HoursPEP 4 – 240 HoursPEP 5 – 240 hours

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Professional Experience

A – Mental Health

B – Primary Health (Care)

C – Aged Care

D – Rural & Remote

E – Hospital

F – Hospital (Specialisation)

Duration: 3 yearsor 2 years fast-track

Placement types are grouped to ensure all students receive a variety of experiences

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Nurses and Midwives 2015

Of the 360,008 registered nurses and midwives in Australia- 307,104 Employed- 8,930 looking for work- 14,981 on extended leave- 28,993 not in workforce.

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Employment Growth trends

– In 2015, the overall supply of employed nurses and

midwives varied across the states and territories, from

1,036 FTE per 100,000 population in New South Wales

to a high of 1,534 in the Northern Territory.

Comparatively, supply in 2011 ranged from 993 FTE

nurses and midwives per 100,000 population in New

South Wales to 1,504 in the Northern Territory.

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Employed nurses and midwives: FTE rate, 2011 to 2015

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World-class facilities

Generous scholarship programHigh success rates

State of the art laboratories and teaching spaces

High tech simulation centres

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Simulation Facilities Duration: 3 yearsor 2 years fast-track

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WHAT IS A MEDICAL SCIENTIST?

Medical scientists perform medical laboratory tests on blood, other body fluids and tissues to assist clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Medical scientists get results!

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General Academic RequirementsBachelor of Biomedical Science

Course Duration: 3.5 yearsCampus: LauncestonIntake: Semester 1

Academic Requirements:- qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia.- Subject pre-requisites: Chemistry, Maths - ATAR: 75

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General Academic RequirementsMaster of Biomedical Science

Course Duration: 2 yearsCampus: LauncestonIntake: Semester 2

Academic Requirements:

- Equivalent of Australian Bachelor Degree- In area such as Biochemistry or a Medical Science, Health Science,

Science or other related discipline, with a credit average;- Including studies of Biochemistry/Physiology at second year and some

first or second year Immunology and Microbiology.

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Features of the Course

Professionally accredited course:

–Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) –Re-accreditation every 4-5 years –Professional Placement (semester 7; year 4) –Students become Graduate Members of AIMS

Outstanding reputation

- Our graduates are sought after by laboratories throughout Australia- 100% employment rate for Bachelor of Biomedical Science Students

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Employment Opportunities Diagnostic medical / pathology laboratories: • Public hospitals • Private pathology providers

Veterinary • Food and water testing • Forensic testing • Pharmaceutical companies • Defence force

Graduates from this course get jobs

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Employment OpportunitiesMedical research:

Biomedical Science staff are involved in research • Haematology, thrombosis and haemostasis • Microbiology, antimicrobial resistance• Molecular biology • Nutrition and disease

Graduate entry into other programs • e.g. post-graduate medicine

There is an international shortage of medical scientists!

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BASE SALARY AND TOTAL PACKAGE BY SECTOR

SECTOR AVERAGE BASE SALARYPRIVATE SECTOR 76,595

STATE PUBLIC SERVICE 97,529

UNIVERSITY 89,365

HOSPITAL 95,861

OTHER 96,500

OVERALL AVERAGE 87,595

Source: 2014 AIMS EMPLOYMENT & REMUNERATION SURVEY REPORT

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‘I chose to study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UTAS because it’s accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) – which means it’s recognised at the highest professional level in Australia and opens up my career opportunities’

Trung Pham, Vietnam

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Professional Development / Social Professional Development: • Orientation Day

• Biomedical Science Forums - Guest speakers & past graduates - How to get jobs - Professional/career development

Social Activities: • Staff vs students indoor soccer (perpetual trophy) • Biomedical Science Formal Dinner • BioNEWS • Other events….

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Launceston campus

Image: Birds eye view of Launceston campus

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Mountain scenery

Image: The view from Mt Wellington in Hobart - the mountain can be hiked or driven up.

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Take the first step,apply today

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