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Friday 22nd May
Items in the Career News include *Dates to Diarise in Term 2
*Reminder: UMAT2015
*News from the University of Melbourne
'A Day at Melbourne'
Guaranteed and Minimum Entry Scores for 2016
Bachelor of Commerce Guarantee
My Melbourne Newsletter
Winter School for VCE Students
*News from La Trobe University
Aspire - Early Admission Program
Prerequisites - Nursing and Occupational Therapy
La Trobe Hallmark Program
Experience La Trobe
*Studying in the USA - Information Session
*News from RMIT University
RMIT Experience Days
Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising
Associate Degrees YouTube Clip
*RSPCA Short Courses
* Graphic & Visual Design Degrees – Victorian Universities
*Careers in Sports Medicine Evening
* ACU’s Uni Experience Program Monday 29 June
* Full Range of RMIT Holiday Experiences including Science Lab tours
*Victoria University’s Experience Uni & Be You at VU
*'Focus on Melbourne' Series
*'At Monash' Seminar Series
Dates to Diarise in Term 2
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UMAT Applications Close June 5 UMAT 2015 Testing Day Wed 29 July
Careers In Sports Medicine evening 27 May 7:15pm start
RMIT’s Big Picture Experience on individual days 29 June to 3 July
ACU Melbourne Campus University Experience Day Monday 29 June
ACU Ballarat Campus University Experience Day Tuesday 30 June
Experience Uni & Be You at VU Wednesday 8 July Footscray Park
Campus
* Experience La Trobe Bundoora (Melbourne Campus) Thursday 9 July
* A Day at the University of Melbourne 10 July
REMINDER: UMAT2015
Year 12 students are reminded that applications to sit the UMAT2015 close on Friday 5 June
2015 at 5.00pm sharp! The UMAT2015 will be held on Wednesday 29 July 2015, and the
results will be available late September 2015. Year 11 students are reminded that they may
not sit the UMAT2015 and should they do so, their results will be cancelled and they may not
be allowed to sit the UMAT again.
Students sitting the UMAT should note that candidates who do not possess a current
passport, driver’s licence or learner’s permit are strongly recommended to apply for an
Australian Keypass or Australian Proof of Age Card as soon as possible as no other forms of
ID will be accepted. Candidates without correct identification will not be permitted to sit
UMAT2015 and will be turned away.
For more information, and/or to apply visit UMAT2015 or call (03) 8508 7643.
News from the University of Melbourne
 ‘A Day at Melbourne’
Join us and experience a Day at Melbourne! This is a repeat event – the first was in the
April holidays! The event is designed for all Year 10 to 12 students and their families to go
and explore the Parkville campus and find out more about the range of study options
available at the university. There will be an opportunity to hear from current students
about what it is like to study at Melbourne and attend tailored sessions to learn more about
entry requirements, course structures and other opportunities available to Melbourne
students. A tour of the Southbank campus will also be included in the program for those
who wish to visit the Victorian College of the Arts.
When:
Time:
Location:
Friday 10 July 2015
10.00am - 3.30pm
Parkville Campus, Melbourne
There is no cost for this event, but registration is essential. Registrations open soon at
A Day at Melbourne
 Guaranteed and Minimum Entry Scores for 2016 Undergraduate Entry
The following guaranteed and minimum entry scores for 2016 entry are (no changes from
2015):
Domestic students –
minimum ATAR
International students – guaranteed entry*
Agriculture
70.00
70.00
Arts
85.00
85.00
Biomedicine
96.00
96.00
Commerce
93.00
93.00
Environments
85.00
85.00
Fine Arts
NA^
NA^
Music
NA^
NA^
Oral Health
85.00
85.00
Science
85.00
85.00
* The University of Melbourne guarantees admission to a course when an international student achieves the required
score as listed above, has met the course prerequisites, has achieved the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects
and has satisfied the University’s English language requirements and there are still places in the course at the time of
acceptance. If a student does not meet the guaranteed score, then the application cannot be considered for entry. The
guaranteed scores apply only if no further study has been undertaken after completion of the guaranteed
entry qualification.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
 Bachelor of Commerce Guarantee Continues in 2016
The Faculty of Business and Economics has confirmed that if students achieve an ATAR or
notional ATAR of 95.00 or above and satisfy the course prerequisites, they will be
guaranteed a place in the BCom in 2016. Students with an ATAR above the minimum ATAR
of 93.00 and below 95.00 may still be considered for a place in the course, depending on
demand. The course pre-requisite subjects are Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in
English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in Mathematical
Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics.
Find out more at Bachelor of Commerce
 Are You Subscribed to My Melbourne?
My Melbourne is a monthly newsletter for future students. It is a great way to keep up to
date with what is happening at the University and find out all about the opportunities
available to its students. Subscribe at My Melbourne
 Winter School for VCE Students
Be inspired to achieve VCE excellence! The University of Melbourne will be hosting its
successful Winter School for VCE students again in 2015. This year the Faculty of Arts will be
offering a series of inspiring lectures and tutorials in three VCE subjects – literature,
Australian History and History: Revolutions and is open to students in years 10 – 12.
The program, which will be developed in consultation with VCE experts and taught by
internationally acclaimed scholars, will give students the head start they need to excel in
their VCE exams.
With registrations now being accepted and limited places available, students are
encouraged to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Dates:
Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July - Literature
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July - Australian History
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July - History: Revolutions
Cost:
$30 each lecture, $35 each tutorial. Lectures and tutorials can be booked
separately
Registrations are essential! Go to Winter School
News from La Trobe University
 Aspire – Early Admissions Program
The Aspire program is aimed at recognising students who are or actively involved in the
positive impact of community service and non-academic school commitments, such as
leadership, sport or cultural activities. Applicants for this program will be assessed on these
criteria and not just ATAR scores. The assessment criteria will include –
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A recommendation by the Principal (or their nominee)
A written statement where the student indicates the activities they have been involved in,
the impact these activities have had on their community, and how regularly they
participated
Types of volunteering include –
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community service or community group activities
religious/cultural group activities
participating in social justice groups or a school leadership role
being involved in sport, the performing arts or charity fund-raising group activities
Key dates
Applications Open – 1 June 2015
Applications Close - 31 August 2015
Notification of Outcome – from early September 2015
The Aspire Program is on offer across all La Trobe courses and campuses, and applicants will
apply in June and receive conditional offers will be made by September and will be based on
the assumption that the student meets the minimum ATAR of 50 with the exception of the
following professional degree programs:
COURSE
Audiology
Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics
Dentistry
Dietetics
Exercise Physiology
Law
Law Double Degrees
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Oral Health Science
Orthoptics
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Speech Pathology
ASPIRE ATAR
70
70
97
85
60
70
70
70
60
70
60
70
90
60
85
2015 ATAR
Above 85
Above 89
Above 99
Above 93
Above 77
Above 90
Above 90
Above 84
Above 70
Above 83
Above 79
Above 88
Above 97
Above 70
Above 86
Interested Year 12 students can register now to receive regular program updates over the
next few weeks by visiting ASPIRE
 Prerequisites for 2016
Prerequisites for the Bachelor of Nursing have changed for 2016. They are:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English
other than EAL, and at least 20 in one of biology, chemistry, health and human
development, any maths, physical education, physics or psychology.
Prerequisites for the Bachelor of Applied Science/Occupational Therapy Practice
are clarified as 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, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.
 La Trobe Hallmark Program
The La Trobe Hallmark Program is an elite undergraduate program for high-achieving
students. This program provides students with opportunities to work in cross-disciplinary
teams on some of the world's most pressing issues with access to and mentoring by leading
researchers. Enrichment activities, such as an international study tour, are made possible
through scholarship funds provided to all successful applicants.
All successful applicants to the Hallmark Program also receive a Hallmark Program
Scholarship valued at $10, 500 over 4 years to enable students to undertake a variety of
enrichment activities beyond the classroom including an International Study Tour; a 2-day
residential; Cross-disciplinary Projects; and an Honours year.
To be eligible, students should:
 be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent
resident visa, or permanent humanitarian visa
 be studying in 2015 a standard Victorian Year 12 (VCE) or standard Interstate Year 12
or IB
 have applied through VTAC for one of the specified courses and be selected into that
course
 achieve a high ATAR for VCE or equivalent in 2015
Applications will open later in the year but to find out more about this program, visit La
Trobe Hallmark Program. A useful FAQ sheet can be found at Hallmark FAQs
 Experience La Trobe
Experience La Trobe is designed especially for Year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents
to get a taste of what it is like to be a university student for a day and get the inside scoop
on what really happens after high school. Students may participate in workshops of their
choice, find out about student life and also check out the Melbourne campus, including
student accommodation. Melbourne Heart Football Club will be in attendance to
showcase a skills workshop and participate in a new session ‘Professional jobs in sport’.
Experience La Trobe is a free event - with lunch and entertainment provided!
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Thursday 9 July 2015
9.30am – 4.00pm
Melbourne Campus
To register, visit Experience La Trobe Melbourne, or email study@latrobe.edu.au for more
information.
To find out about the dates and times of Experience La Trobe at its other campuses, visit
Experience La Trobe
Studying in the USA
Education USA Melbourne is holding an Undergraduate Information Session for students
who wish to find out more about going to university in the USA.
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday 22 June 2015
3:30pm - 4:30 pm
U.S. Consulate General, Level 6, 553 St Kilda Road in Melbourne
Students must register their attendance and registrations close Friday 12 June. For more
information, please visit Study in the USA Information Session
News from RMIT University
 RMIT Experience Days
Places are filling up fast for the upcoming Experience Days. These full day programs include
hands-on activities and presentations aiming to give Year 10 – 12 students an introduction
to campus life. There are still limited places available in Tuesday 30 June - Health and Medical Sciences (Bundoora)
Wednesday 1 July - Justice and Legal OR Music, Sound and Live Production OR Science
Register at Experience Days
 Associate Degree in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Students should please note that selection into the Associate Degree in Fashion and
Textiles Merchandising for 2016 will be based on an ATAR.
 Associate Degrees
RMIT has put together a useful YouTube clip explaining what an associate degree is, and
where it can take a student. Click on Associate Degrees
Students who may be interested in working with animals, or just want to learn more about how
to care for their pets, might like to take up one of these.
The RSPCA is now accepting applications for its Certificate II in Animal Studies, program 2
(starting in June) and program 3 (starting in July).
CERTIFICATE II in ANIMAL STUDIES - Certificate II in Animal Studies
Delivered in partnership with Box Hill Institute this is a nationally accredited course which
provides general training for people seeking employment in the animal care industry and
foundation skills and knowledge for those who wish to pursue further studies in this area.
RSPCA Short Courses - RSPCA Short Courses
The following 1 day courses are on offer:
Introduction to working with Dogs
Introduction to working with Cats
Introduction to working with Small Animals
First Aid for Pets
Visit RSPCA Education and Learning to find out more!
Graphic & Visual Design Degrees – Victorian Universities
Listed below are a number of courses in graphic and/or visual design offered at most
universities in Victoria. For a comprehensive list of all courses visit VTAC
UNIVERSITY
VCE PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS & SELECTION
ATAR 2015
Australian Catholic
University
Visual Arts and Design (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 Art, Studio Arts or Visual
Communication Design)
60.85 (M)
Deakin University
Visual Arts (Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English
(EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL)
55.00 (GW), 56.40 (M)
Federation University
La Trobe University
Selection: ATAR
Selection: ATAR
Visual Communication & Design (Units 3 and 4: a study score of at
least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL)
56.30 (GW), 55.65 (M)
Visual Arts (Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any
English)
Range of Criteria (CS) and GP)
Creative Arts (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)
Selection: ATAR
Selection: Supplementary
Form, Folio and Interview
Selection: ATAR
Range of Criteria (B)
Selection: Folio and Interview
Monash University
RMIT University
Swinburne University
University of
Melbourne (VCA)
Arts/Visual Arts (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 30 in one of Art or Studio Arts)
85.05 (C)
Business/Visual Arts (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 any Mathematics; and a study score of at
least 30 in one of Art or Studio Arts)
n/a (C)
Communication Design (Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25
in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL)
Range of Criteria (C)
Communication Design (Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30
in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL)
Range of Criteria (M)
Selection: Information kit and
Folio Presentation
Graphic Design Associate Degree (Units 3 and 4: a study score of
at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL)
Range of Criteria (M)
Communication Design or Communication Design (Honours)*
(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 Art, Product Design And Technology, Media, Interactive
Digital Media C, Studio Arts or Visual Communication Design)
Fine Arts (Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English
(EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL)
79.95 (H)
Selection: ATAR
Selection: ATAR
Selection: Supplementary
Form, Folio and Interview
Selection: Folio and Interview
92.05 (H) *
Selection: ATAR
Range of Criteria (M)
Selection: Supplementary
Form, Folio and Interview
(M) – Melbourne campus, (GW) – Geelong Waterfront campus, (B) – Bendigo campus, (CS) – Camp Street
campus, Ballarat, (C) – Caulfield campus, (GP) – Gippsland, H – Hawthorn
Careers in Sports Medicine Evening
Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre (OPSMC) is holding its annual Careers in Sports
Medicine Evening which aims to build an awareness of the health professions involved in
caring for athletes, whether they compete for Australia or exercise for fitness. Practitioners
from each discipline will be giving short talks and the rest of the team will be available
question time. Disciplines -Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Podiatry, Psychology, Massage
Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology.
Date:
Time:
Where:
Cost:
Wednesday 27 May 2015
7.15pm (registration), 7.30pm (talks begin)
AAMI Park Stadium, 60 Olympic Boulevard, Entrance F, Gate 4,
Corporate Entrance, Olympic Room 2 (see www.opsmc.com.au for a map)
$25 per student incl. GST (One parent or guardian per student is
welcome at no charge)
Parking:
RSVP:
Eastern Plaza Car park access via Entrance D, and a right turn at the
roundabout (off Olympic Blvd), parking fees apply.
Registration is essential by Monday 25 May 2015
Register at Careers in Sports Medicine Evening. For more information, contact Megan
Marshall at megan.marshall@opsmc.com.au.
News from the Australian Catholic University
 University Experience Day
University Experience Day is a hands-on, fun, free event, where students will be able to
participate in a range of activities related to the course area of their choice. Students will
have the opportunity to meet ACU staff and current students, mingle with other prospective
students, and get a good feel for the Melbourne or Ballarat campus.
The University Experience Day at the Melbourne Campus will take place on Monday 29
June 2015. Students can choose workshops from a range of ACU study areas, including
nursing, midwifery, business, paramedicine, education, physiotherapy, psychology, public
health, exercise science, theology and lots more!
Interested students in years 10 – 12 should register online now as places are limited and
fill up fast! Visit and register at University Experience Day
More News from RMIT University
 Big Picture Experience 2015
RMIT University offers a number of free events designed to give students in Years 10, 11
and 12 to engage in real hands-on workshops, explore life on campus, and get behind the
scenes. These events will run during the upcoming Term 2 school holidays. These activities
are free but students are encouraged to register early as numbers are limited and these
workshops are very popular. The following ‘Experience Days’ include –
WORKSHOP
YEAR LEVELS
DATE
Business
10, 11 & 12
Monday 29 June
Engineering
11 & 12
Monday 29 June
Health and Medical Sciences
10, 11 & 12
Tuesday 30 June
Justice and Legal
10, 11 & 12
Wednesday 1 July
Music, Sound & Live Production 10, 11 & 12
Wednesday 1 July
Science
10, 11 & 12
Wednesday 1 July
Advertising, Marketing and PR
10, 11 & 12
Thursday 2 July
Engineering
11 & 12
Thursday 2 July
Sustainability
10, 11 & 12
Thursday 2 July
Art and Design
10, 11 & 12
Friday 3 July
Project Management
10, 11 & 12
Friday 3 July
To register or to learn more, visit Big Picture Experience Days.
LOCATION
City Campus
City Campus
Bundoora Campus
City Campus
City Campus
City Campus
City Campus
Bundoora Campus
City Campus
City Campus
City Campus
 Science in the City Lab Tours
Students, parents and teachers are invited to visit RMIT’s cutting edge learning laboratories
and discover the range of programs on offer including: biology, biotechnology, chemistry,
environmental sciences, food science, nanotechnology and physics.
Tour dates:
Monday 29 June 2015, 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
Monday 21 September 2015, 11.00am to 2.00pm
Visit Science in the City Lab Tours
Victoria University’s Experience Uni & Be You at VU Wed 8th July
On Wednesday 8 July at the Footscray Park Campus of Victoria University there will be an
opportunity to take part in a series of workshops with current students & staff and explore
your passions interests and career options.
Register for BE YOU AT VU at vu.edu.au/be-you-at-vu
‘Focus On Melbourne’ Series
Over the next few weeks the University of Melbourne will be hosting a series of free ‘Focus
on…’ Information Sessions aimed at informing prospective students about the courses on
offer; hear from current students, academic staff and recent graduates about what it is like
to study that degree or course at Melbourne, and the career and personal development
opportunities available to graduates.
Date
Event
Campus
Tuesday 26 May
Focus on Commerce
Parkville
Wednesday 27 May
Focus on Environment
Parkville
Tuesday 2 June
Focus on Science
Parkville
Thursday 4 June
Focus on Law
Parkville
Thursday 11 June
Focus on Engineering
Parkville
Thursday 11 June
Focus on IT
Parkville
All sessions will run from 6.30pm – 8.00pm, and registration is important.
To register for one or more of these sessions, visit Focus on Melbourne Events
Upcoming ‘At Monash’ Seminars
Year 11 and 12 students are reminded of ‘At Monash’ seminars taking place this term and
next, and students who have not yet registered to attend one, are recommended to do so
soon! A reminder that these seminars provide students and parents with an insight into the
courses and career options within discipline areas. The seminars are presented by
academics in conjunction with current university students and graduates, and are held in
various locations across the Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Seminars with the
same title have the same program.
DATE
EVENT
CAMPUS
Tuesday 26 May
Nursing
Berwick
Wednesday 27 May
Biomedical Science, Radiography, and Nutrition and Dietetics
Clayton
Thursday 28 May
Engineering
Clayton
Wednesday 15 July
Business and Economics
City
Tuesday 18 August
Theatre, Performance and Music
Clayton
Thursday 27 August
Science
Clayton
Tuesday 1 September
Teaching (education courses offered at the Clayton Campus)
Clayton
Thursday 3 September Teaching (unique dual sector qualifications offered at the Berwick Campus)
Berwick
Tuesday 8 September
Peninsula
Teaching (education courses offered at the Peninsula Campus)
Thursday 17 September Engineering
Clayton
All seminars commence at 6.30pm and finish at 8.00pm. Seminars with the same title will
have the same program. Exact venue details are available online! Registrations are
essential and can be completed online at At Monash For more information call 1800
Monash.