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Issue 5/2015

Monash UpdateNews and information for career practitioners

In this issuen Monash Information Evenings

n Mid-year Entry

n Why experience Monash?

n Open Day

n Monash Residential Services

n Career Practitioners Seminar

n Year 10 and 11 Experience Days

n 2016 Faculty guides now available

n Faculty updates

– Engineering

– Arts

– Education

– Science

– Business

– Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

n Contact us/Quick links

Important dates for 2015

Tuesday 10 March – Thursday 17 September

At Monash Seminar Series

Tuesday 9 June – Thursday 27 August

Monash Information Evenings

Thursday 18 June Careers Practitioners Seminar

Tuesday 30 June Arts Drama Workshop

Thursday 2 July Year 10 Independence Day

Wednesday 8 July Year 11 Inspiration Day

Wednesday 29 July Berwick Open House

Saturday 20 – Friday 24 July

VCE Physical Education Enrichment Program

Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August

Open Day

Sunday 9 August Business Open House

Sunday 16 August Parkville Open House

Early October Extension applications open for 2016 study

Saturday 21 November – Friday 4 December

MADA Graduate Show

Welcome

Welcome to the fifth Monash Update for 2015. In this issue we focus on some of the upcoming events for you and your students hosted by Monash, such as the Career Practitioners Seminar, Year 10 and 11 Experience Days, and faculty-run events. Our 2016 Faculty Course Guides are also now available for order on BPO Intelligence.

Kind regards, Channel Management (Onshore)

Monash Information Evenings

Get ready for MonashRegister today at destination.monash/info-evenings

Come along to a Monash Information Evening in your local area and learn about:

n Course offerings

n Accommodation options

n Scholarships and fees

n Access Monash

n The VTAC application and selection process

Date Location

Tuesday 16 June Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury

Tuesday 11 August Monash Parkville, Parkville

Wednesday 12 August Leongatha Secondary College, Leongatha

Thursday 13 August The Geelong College, Geelong

Wednesday 19 August Monash Peninsula, Frankston

Tuesday 25 August Monash University Education Centre, Bairnsdale

Tuesday 25 August Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart

Wednesday 26 August Grand Chancellor Hotel, Launceston

Thursday 27 August Wayaperri House, Werribee

Session times: 6.30 – 8pm

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Mid-year entry

Undergraduate mid-year entry is currently being offered across the following interest areas at Monash: Arts, Business, Education, Information Technology and Science.

For a list of courses and their application closing dates, as well as links to apply, visit: monash.edu/mid-year

Why experience Monash?

In an age when so much information is available online, it can often seem more convenient to search for answers on a website than attend an on-campus event. However, universities continue to offer a wide range of events that are embraced by prospective students. Why should students consider making the effort to attend an on-campus event such as Open Day?

1. Events allow students to experience the culture of a university and campusThere are some things you just can’t get online, such as what a campus ‘feels’ like, or the particular ‘vibe’ of an institution. When prospective students come onto campus for an event, they can visualise themselves studying at the campus and ask questions such as: do I feel comfortable here? Will I fit in? Their answers can then help them decide whether a particular institution is for them.

2. Events can give an insight into what it’s like to study a particular disciplineMany events on offer to prospective students are discipline-specific, allowing them to gain a realistic idea of what it is actually like to study a particular course or in a certain field. These are invaluable opportunities as they can confirm or disprove whether a student’s concept of a course or career matches up with the reality of that course or career, allowing them to make more suitable choices.

3. Don’t just find what you’re looking for- discover what you didn’t even think ofWhilst students may be able to find answers to questions online, sometimes it can be difficult to know just what questions to ask. By attending an event, they are allowing the experts to guide them in making the best choice, as well as the opportunity to hear the questions and comments of other audience members.

This issue of the Update highlights a wide range of on-campus events for your students such as Year 10 and 11 Experience Days, Open Day and faculty offerings from Arts, Business, Engineering and Education.

Open Day

Saturday 1 August, 10am – 4pm Peninsula campus

Sunday 2 August, 10am – 4pm Caulfield and Clayton campuses

We will have over 500 activities running over the weekend and around 1000 student ambassadors volunteering to tell you about their life at Monash. To register to stay in touch, visit: destination.monash/open-day

Monash Residential Services

Key datesAugust 2015: Applications for studio apartment accommodation open

October 2015: Applications for halls of residence accommodation open

More information on MRS can be found at: mrs.monash.edu

MONASH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Does your brain work best at 4am? Live on campus and enjoy our 24/7 study spaces.

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Career Practitioners Seminar

Don’t forget to register!All careers practitioners are cordially invited to attend the 2015 Monash University Careers Practitioners Seminar.

Date: Thursday 18 June 2015

Time: 8.30am – 2.30pm

Location: Monash Clayton

To view a program and to register, visit: monash.edu/careerseminar

If you are unable to attend the seminar but would like to request an information pack, please email onshore@monash.edu

Year 10 and 11 Experience Days

Year 10 Independence DayTake hold of your future.

Join us at Year 10 Independence Day. Explore current passions, discover new interests and experience all things Monash.

Date: Thursday 2 July, 2015

Time: 11am – 3.30pm (light lunch provided for students only)

Location: Robert Blackwood Concert Hall (Building 2, 49 Scenic Boulevard), Clayton Campus

To view a program and to register, visit: destination.monash/year10-day

Year 11 Inspiration DayYear 11 is the time to get inspired.

Learn how you can make the most of your final school years. Discover the future that Monash could have in store for you.

Date: Wednesday 8 July, 2015

Time: 11am – 3.30pm (light lunch provided)

Location: Exhibition Space H1.16, Building H, Caulfield Campus

To view a program and to register, visit: destination.monash/year11-day

For further information, contact Rachel Ung at rachel.ung@monash.edu or on 9903 4752

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2016 Faculty Guides are now available

All our 2016 faculty guides are now available for order on BPO.Schools can order copies of guides (right) from BPO Intelligence, accessible at: monash.edu/schools

The system allows for one login per school. If you need to check your login or update it due to staff changes, please email the following details to onshore@monash.edu

n Your name

n Your position

n Your email address

n School name

n School address

n School phone number

What does the control of biohazards have to do with Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences? Find out more inside.

Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesUndergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/arts

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[ it’s more than you think ]

What does coffee have to do with Business? Find out more inside.

BusinessUndergraduate Courses | 2016

business.monash.edu

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[ it ’s more than you think ]

What does a backpack have to do with Education? Find out more inside.

EducationUndergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/education

[ it’s more than you think ]

What does a kangaroo tattoo have to do with Engineering? Find out more inside.

EngineeringUndergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/engineering

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[ it’s more than you think ]

How can Information Technology help you prepare for a bushfire? Find out more inside.

Information TechnologyUndergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/it

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[ it ’s more than you think ]

What does an egg have to do with Law? Find out more inside.

LawUndergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/law

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What does a gumnut have to do with Art Design & Architecture? Find out more inside.

Art Design & ArchitectureUndergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/mada

[ it ’s more than you think ]

What does an eye have to do with Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences? Find out more inside.

Medicine, Nursing and Health SciencesUndergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/medicine

[ it’s more than you think ]

What does a scorpion have to do with Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences?

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Undergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/pharm

[ it’s more than you think ]

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[ it’s more than you think ]

What do sniffer dogs and fruit flies have in common? Find out more inside.

ScienceUndergraduate Courses | 2016

monash.edu/science

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Monash online

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Find a course study.monash/courses

International students monash.edu/study/international

Scholarships monash.edu/scholarships

Off-campus learning monash.edu/offcampus

Monash on YouTube youtube.com/monashunivideo

Future student enquiries

Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens

Tel: 1800 MONASH (666 274)

Email: future@monash.edu

monash.edu/study/contact

International students

Australia freecall tel: 1800 181 838

Tel: +61 3 9903 4788 (outside Australia)

Email: study@monash.edu

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Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Entry into the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) The prerequisite requirements and study scores for the course are 35 for EAL or 30 for any other English, along with 30 in Chemistry.

The selection process consists of three components:

n Year 12 (or equivalent) results

n Domestic applicants: completion of the UMAT (Undergraduate Medical and Health Sciences Admission Test). The test is on 29 July. For further information, visit: umat.acer.edu.au

International applicants: completion of ISAT. For further information, visit: isat.acer.edu.au Note: International applicants who think that their residency status may change during the selection period should undertake both the ISAT and UMAT.

n Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

All three components are weighted equally. Selection for interview (MMI) is based on a combination of an applicant’s UMAT and ATAR scores. Offer of interview is determined by the distribution of scores each year and therefore changes depending on each cohort.

Dean’s Rural List and Dean’s Indigenous List

Applicants who include MBBS in their preferences by close of the timely application period (30 September) will be contacted via email by Monash University in October with details about the selection process. At this time, applicants will also be invited to apply for the Dean’s Indigenous and Dean’s Rural Lists. Please encourage applicants to check their emails during this time as eligibility via these programs can improve an applicant’s chance of being invited to interview. Applicants should check their SPAM and TRASH folders during this time.

For further information about the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, visit: med.monash.edu.au/medical/central/prospective-students.html

Faculty updates

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Arts

Free drama workshop for Year 12 studentsThe Centre for Theatre and Performance at Monash invites interested Year 12 students to an exciting one-day drama workshop during the upcoming school holidays.

The workshop will focus on a range of practices such as performance making, skills in acting, oral presentation proficiencies, voice projection and a lecture and discussion on Shakespeare. Students will learn from academics who are professional practitioners in the area of theatre and performance, and work alongside current Monash performing arts students. In addition, students will gain a unique experience of university life and an insight into the vibrant culture of performing arts at Monash.

Date: Tuesday 30 June 2015

Time: 10am – 4.30pm

Campus: Monash Clayton

Cost: Free

Registrations are essential as places are limited. For further information or to register, please contact Nicholas Sofos at nicholas.sofos@monash.edu or 9905 8737.

Theatre studies and Performance studies can be taken as part of the Bachelor of Arts degree. Theatre studies can be taken as a major, and Performance studies only as a minor. The course encompasses a vibrant suite of cutting-edge units with strong industry connections. Monash is also a major sponsor of the Malthouse Theatre, which provides our students access to internships, performance and networking opportunities, as well as discounted tickets.

Engineering

The Year 8 ChallENGe Year 8 students can dive into the wonderful world of engineering during the upcoming school holidays. Over three days they will participate in six exciting workshops run by Monash experts.

When: 6 – 8 July, 2015

Time: 9am – 3.30pm daily

Where: Monash University, Clayton Campus

For more details and to register, visit: eng.monash.edu.au/challenge

Science of more at Monash University

For the first time two of Victoria’s Group of Eight universities are accepting students into a Bachelor of Science at very similar clearly-in ATARs. This raises the question: How can we help our year 12 students make an informed decision about their future in science?

Comparing one degree to the next across different institutions can be challenging. From the outside, they can appear very similar, or perhaps even the same—but scratch the surface and distinct differences begin to emerge.

– Size isn’t everything, or is it? Each year Monash accepts around 1,000 students into science, less than half of other similarly-

sized institutions. Fewer students means more access to our science-exclusive support services including a careers advisor, industry placement program and revision classes. More importantly we offer double the lab hours as compared to other universities, meaning there are more opportunities to get hands-on.

Additionally, we offer genuine flexibility through our Bachelor of Science, putting our students in charge of how they structure their degree – all science, science plus electives outside of science – the choice is theirs.

– State-of the-art facilities If you haven’t been to the Clayton campus for a while, you may not realise the science precinct

has been transformed. We’ve invested millions in new facilities, teaching and learning spaces for our students. From our new state-of-the-art chemistry labs, to our science student only lounge and other informal in and outdoor study chill-out spaces -our spaces provide an excellent on campus experience.

– The many science-only opportunities At Monash our focus is on ensuring our students graduate career-ready. In addition to gaining a

solid education in science, our students are offered opportunities outside the classroom. They can get involved in leadership programs, ambassadorial programs, seek extra study support, pre-exam support, or even get involved in research at undergraduate level if they choose to.

– Appeal to the head and heart Most people study science because it something they love. The advantage of studying science

at Monash is the ability to combine it with another interest area, perhaps graduating with a double degree. We also recognise their passion by offering students who study more than one science subject through years 11 and 12 a VTAC subject bonus.

We will soon be launching a new science website. Check back in July: monash.edu/science

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Contact us Monash University Channel Management, Onshore

Jodie Altan Director, Channel Management 03 9903 4751

Helen O’Keeffe Manager, Postgraduate and Pathways 03 9903 4762 / 0439 315 909

Andrea Wintrip Manager, Programs and High Achieving Students 03 9903 4810 / 0417 592 027

Tamara Barth Manager Schools Liaison 03 9903 4075 / 0429 412 258

Melissa New Regional Coordinator 03 9903 4282 / 0439 760 971

Steven Lester Regional Coordinator 03 9903 2288 / 0429 918 125

Ben Law Regional Coordinator 03 9903 4763 / 0408 259 815

Richenda Sabo Regional Coordinator 03 9903 1613 / 0408 460 681

Te Hira Cooper Regional Coordinator 03 9903 4758 / 0409 395 653

Maneesh Prakash Regional Officer 03 9903 4737 / 0408 436 847

Jacqui Burchell Regional Officer 03 9903 1404 / 0409 663 352

Rachel Ung Events and Marketing Coordinator 03 9903 4752 / 0419 100 183

Anna Huntley Monash Extension Programs Officer 03 9903 4756

Onshore student recruitment bookings Email: onshore@monash.edu

Course or application enquiries Email: future@monash.edu Phone: 1800 MONASH

Quick linksMonash Find a Course study.monash

Monash career practioners and schools website monash.edu/schools

The Monash Update is a monthly newsletter dedicated to keeping careers practitioners, their students and parents/guardians in the know about all things Monash. If you have any feedback on or ideas for the Update, please email them to onshore@monash.edu

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Education

Health and Physical Education study options at MonashMonash allows students to follow their passion for PE by specialising in this popular teaching area as well as qualifying for other specialist teaching areas at the same time.

The Bachelor of Education (Honours) offers a choice of eight specialisations and two of these are distinct pathways for those who wish to become PE teachers:

1. Specialisation in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education Students choosing this option will qualify as a generalist primary school teacher and a specialist health and physical education primary school teacher, as well as a secondary school teacher with health and physical education as their two specialist teaching areas.

2. Specialisation in Secondary Health and Physical Education Students choosing this option will qualify as a specialist secondary school teacher of both health (including human development) and physical education, and a third teaching area of their choice. Their third teaching area could be outdoor education and environmental studies, biology with a focus on exercise physiology, business, geography, mathematics or social education.

For further information about choices in Health and PE Education, please visit: monash.edu/education

VCE Physical Education Enrichment Program 2015Monash will again be conducting the popular VCE Physical Education enrichment program at the Peninsula campus. This program supports the delivery of PE Units 3 and 4 and presents a unique opportunity for students to apply understandings of theory utilising the latest assessments technology available to athletes. A lecture covering important VCE PE topics will allow students to enhance their understanding of the curriculum, and students will also have the opportunity to meet current students and staff involved in the Health and Physical Education areas at Monash.

Registrations are essential. To find out more about the program and book your school’s place, please visit: monash.edu/education/events/vce-physical-education-enrichment-program

All information contained in this document is current at time of publication. Monash University reserves the right to alter this information at any time – please check the Monash University website for updates (monash.edu). Published June 2015

Business and Economics

Fast forward your students to a rewarding career in international businessMonash Business School’s Bachelor of International Business is a new specialist degree for students who want to experience the fast-paced environment of global business.

Students will develop the academic skills expected of a Monash business graduate. They will also benefit from the University’s international expertise, and learn to apply their knowledge in a global business context.

Course benefits

n Delivery in a trimester model, allowing students to finish in two years rather than three.

n Study abroad or gain work experience through an industry placement.

n Flipped classrooms and smaller class sizes to encourage interaction with peers and teachers.

n A new, custom-designed CBD location in the heart of Melbourne.

No matter how big their aspirations, Monash Business School’s Bachelor of International Business can help students fast-track their career.

Open HouseTo learn more about the Bachelor of International Business and other business courses offered at Monash, attend our Open House at our new city location, 271 Collins Street. See a ‘flipped classroom’ demonstration and tour the facilities.

Date: Sunday 9 August 2015

Time: 11am – 3pm

For more information to register, visit: destination.monash/open-day

CRICOS Course code: 083825E