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CAREER PRACTITIONERS FORUM

MONASH MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

CHANGE OF PREFERENCE Presenter: Julie Baxter

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CHANGE OF PREFERENCE

All faculties and key areas will be available A range of seminars will be held:

• Level 2, building H
• Level 3, Building K

Take a tour of the state of the Arts Media Lab

CANNOT be added

• Bachelor of Medical

Science and Doctor

• f Medicine (MD)
• Bachelor of

Physiotherapy (Honours)

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Presenter: Noelleen Kiprillis

MONASH NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

• Established nearly 30 years ago in 1990.
• Based on two campuses:
• Clayton
• Peninsula
• Ranked 12th in the world

QS Top Universities rankings 2017

• Modern curriculum, responsive to the needs
• f industry
• Innovative teaching techniques
• Highly sought after graduates

TEACHING APPROACH

• Face to face
• Lectures
• Tutorials and workshops
• Simulated learning environments
• Interprofessional workshops

(with medical students)

• And online
• Moodle (online platform) provides

information, links to resources and

• pportunity to participate in a discussion

forum.

PRE-REGISTRATION / UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AIM

• To prepare students for current and future

workforce needs within an expanded multi-skilled scope of practice

• To prepare students to be effective and perceptive

communicators

• To prepare nurses and midwives who can work

across the full scope of practice in a variety of settings

• Monash nursing and midwifery graduates are

recognised for their excellent and innovative practice as they identify and effect change in health care.

CURRICULA

NURSING

• Medical & surgical nursing
• Law and ethics
• Population and society
• Bioscience
• Pharmacology
• Mental health
• Primary health
• Family/paediatric nursing
• Complex / high acuity
• Chronic illness

PLUS FOR MIDWIFERY

• Woman-centred care
• Normal birthing
• Complex birthing
• Care of healthy and sick babies
• Pharmacology specific to

maternity care

• Mental health specific to

maternity care

BACHELOR OF NURSING

Clayton and Peninsula 3 years (FT) 6 years (PT) Graduates eligible to register as registered nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• ATAR 2017:
• Clayton 75.55
• Peninsula 70.25
• Clinical placements start in semester 2, year 1

BACHELOR OF NURSING SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Clayton and Peninsula

• High performing prospective students interested in

nursing

• Academic mentor will provide individual guidance

and academic counselling.

• Focus on research and leadership development
• Provides pathway to more advanced learning and

engagement in nursing research.

BACHELOR OF NURSING AND BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY (HONS)

Peninsula 3 years (FT) 6 years (PT) Graduates eligible to register as registered nurse and a registered midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• ATAR 2017:
• Clayton 75.55
• Peninsula 70.25
• Clinical placements start in semester 2,

year 1

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS

• Bachelor of Nursing
• 840 hours plus (approximately)
• Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery
• 840 hours nursing (approximately)
• 880 hours midwifery (approximately)
• Hospitals and community
• Metropolitan and rural placements
• International exchanges

CLINICAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (CLE)

• Prepares students for their life on health care front

line

• Reflects modern day health care environment in

looks, feel and sounds

• Enforces dress code and behaviours expected in

‘real world’

• Utilises actor patients for an authentic learning

experience

• Simulation mannequins to run ‘real-life’ scenarios

STUDENT COMMUNITY

NEAR PEER TEACHING High achieving senior students mentor with lab skills for 1st year students. STUDENT REPS Meet with academics regularly to discuss issues and matters concerning student cohort. STUDENT MENTORS Hold regular weekly clinics to provide support, advice and help to fellow students. MUNC – STUDENT CLUB

(MONASH UNIVERSITY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY CLUB)

MUNC holds social and informative events

ENTRY PATHWAYS VCE

• ENGLISH
• Units 3 and 4: min 30 in English (EAL) ;

OR

• 25 in English
• MATHEMATICS
• Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in

two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods; OR

• Units 3 and 4: any mathematics

ENTRY PATHWAYS

DIPLOMA OF TERTIARY STUDIES (DOTS)

• Entry requirements:
• YEAR 12: Units 3 and 4, a study score min. 30 in

English (EAL) or min. 25 in English

• Selection Criteria:
• ATAR
• Entire educational history
• VTAC personal statement
• Two foundation units and 6 discipline units
• On successful completion, up to one year credit can be

given If Year 12 has been completed but the entry requirement has not been meet. DoTS at Monash University might be a great pathway into Nursing.

ENTRY PATHWAYS

DIPLOMA OF NURSING

• Completed at TAFE
• On successful completion, up to one

year credit can be given

SINGLE UNIT ENROLMENTS

• Through Monash University or Open

University

• Can be quite costly

QUESTIONS

PARAMEDICINE Presenter: Lianne Gordon

WHAT IS A PARAMEDIC?

• Health care for individuals in

emergency and health related events

• Initiate care and determine

appropriate referral

• Liaise with a range of professionals

to facilitate appropriate healthcare needs

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WHY BECOME A PARAMEDIC?

• Challenging and rewarding
• ccupation
• Good employment
• pportunities
• Diverse career paths
• Excellent basis for further

study

• Sense of achievement
• Helping the community
• Flexible working environment

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Expanding employment opportunities

WHY MONASH PARAMEDICINE?

• Most established undergraduate and

postgraduate paramedic courses in Australia

• Quality graduates
• A wide array of clinical placements
• Staff clinically and professionally active
• Highest number of PhD qualified

academics in the world

• Only one to teach Masters of Specialist

Paramedic Practice (Aeromedicine & Retrieval; Intensive Care Paramedic)

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Small practical class sizes Realistic Simulations

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Working with other agencies Volunteering in the community

BACHELOR OF PARAMEDICINE

 All applicants apply via VTAC  150 places in 2017  No mid year in take

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3 Years ATAR: 75.15 25 in English or 30 EAL; 22 in maths or 25 in further maths

PARAMEDIC SPECIFIC CONTENT

• Foundations of paramedic practice
• Advanced life support
• Pharmacotherapy in emergency health
• Cardiovascular & respiratory conditions
• Trauma & medical conditions
• Mental health
• Extended care and emergency preparedness
• Maternal & neonatal health
• Paramedic clinical practice (clinical placement)

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CLINICAL PLACEMENTS

• 30 Ambulance Victoria placements over 3 years
• 24 other clinical & community placements
• Requirements:-

– Police check – Working with children check – Immunisations – Medical & Physical*

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QUESTIONS

STUDENT PANEL

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Presenter: Lianne Gordon

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

To enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life that they want, and need to do by modifying occupation and environments.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational therapy is a career for life.

• Why: the scope of practice means that you

can change career paths easily and also work in a diverse range of settings.

• OTs work:



with people of all ages



with individuals, groups and communities



Involves hands on interventions through to service design and policy development and review

WHY CHOOSE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

• Community Health services
• Rehabilitation services
• Hospitals
• Mobile support services
• Institutional care
• Forensic mental health
• Councils
• Industry and small business
• Education services
• OH&S services
• Insurance agencies
• Private practice / consultancy
• New practice areas emerging

PRACTICE AREAS

• 4 year FT (Peninsula)
• Approximately 18-20 contact hours p/w plus fieldwork placements
• Embedded Honours research

program available: offered at beginning of Year 3

BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (HONOURS)

• Students complete around 1000 hrs of

Fieldwork throughout their degree:



1st year – 2 days (observing)



2nd year – 3 weeks

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3rd year – 9 weeks 6 x 5 days per week, 3 x 2 days per week

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4th year – 13 weeks 3 x 2 days per week, 10 x 5 days per week

FIELDWORK

PRE-REQUISITES

• ATAR 2017: 85
• Min 30 in English (EAL) or

25 in any other English

• Recommended VCE units 3 & 4 in at

least two of:



Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Health & Human Development, Psychology, Physical Education



A study score of at least 30 in any two of these = an aggregate 2 points higher



These are not a pre-requisites, just a recommendation

• Min 30 in English Units 3 and 4 (EAL)
• r 25 in any other English
• Min credit average
• Work/voluntary/relevant life experience
• Add any additional information in the

VTAC notes section

NON-YEAR 12 STUDENTS

• Min. 60+ at tertiary level
• Course studied will have no impact on being made an offer - only results
• At least 2 university-level units instead (i.e. single unit study or Open

Universities). TAFE units/certificates are not accepted

• Non-Monash students need to apply through VTAC
• Current Monash students can apply for Internal transfer
• Students can apply for credit once enrolled

PATHWAYS

• Mid year intake only
• Graduate entry Masters Program for students who have successfully

completed a Bachelor degree

• Full fee
• Min. credit average
• Apply online via website

MASTERS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

PHYSIOTHERAPY

• Physiotherapists are people who

play many important roles in health service delivery

• Most commonly, physiotherapists

assist people with movement problems

• Physiotherapists are people who play many

important roles in health service delivery

• Assist people with movement problems
• May occur after disease or injury
• Promote health to avoid disease and injury

WHAT IS A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?

• Private practice
• Public and private hospitals
• Community centres
• Rehabilitation facilities
• Sports clubs and organisations
• Schools, major businesses
• Health departments

WHERE DO PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORK?

SOME FAMILIAR ROLES…

SOME LESS FAMILIAR…

• 4 year FT (Peninsula)
• 120 students
• 20-24 contact hrs p/ w (additional self-study)
• 1000 hrs clinical education
• Interprofessional learning opportunities
• Clinical placements in Years 2, 3 and 4

BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (HONOURS)

• Learn relevant physiotherapy content from Year 1, week 1
• Small campus life (Peninsula)
• Big campus life (Clayton)
• Accredited by AHPRA

WHY MONASH?

• Small group based learning
• Practical skill development

TEACHING

SELECTION: DOMESTIC STUDENTS

Apply via VTAC (by close of timely applications) Academic record is assessed for pre-requisite subjects Interviews are offered to selected applicants Offer is made via VTAC

• VCE units 3 and 4 with min. 35 in English (EAL) or 30 in any other

English

• Min. study score of 25 in any two of:
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematical methods
• Physics
• Specialists mathematics
• Students should aim for an ATAR of around 95

PRE-REQUISITES

• VCE pre-requisites
• Academic record/GPA is considered
• Min. distinction average for any other tertiary study

SELECTION: NON YEAR 12 APPLICANTS

• Min. 2 semesters of tertiary studies in the pre-requisite VCE subjects

at recognised tertiary institution – Eg. Biology 1 and Biology 2, or Physics 1 and Physics 2, etc

• Alternatively, students can study the required VCE unit/s at their local

TAFE or via Open Universities Australia

PRE-REQUISITES

• Invitations sent mid-late December
• Multiple Mini Interview format – held in early January of

commencing year of study

• Interviews must be attended in person at the allocated

time (no SKYPE or telephone option)

• Note – applicants with a later release of results will have

interviews scheduled in late January INTERVIEW

• Min. one year (FT) tertiary study and min 70+
• VCE pre-requisite units
• No specific degree will give applicants an advantage
• Must apply through VTAC
• No quota of Year 12/non year 12 places

PATHWAYS

• Tips

– Undertake a course that you have the best chance of achieving a high academic score (GPA) – Study subjects you will enjoy and are more likely to perform well in – Undertake course you would be willing to continue should you be unsuccessful in gaining entry to physiotherapy

PATHWAYS

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QUESTIONS

HEALTH SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH Presenter: A/Prof Dragan Ilic

HEALTH SCIENCES

WHAT IS INVOLVED WITH HEALTH SCIENCES?

Core learning outcomes

• Health discipline knowledge
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Inter-professional learning
• Teamwork

FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE & FLEXIBILITY

Foundation knowledge

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Public health
• Epidemiology
• Human lifespan
• Disease pathology &

forensic medicine

• Australian healthcare

system Flexibility

• Biological sciences

– Chemistry – Microbiology – Pharmacology – Psychology

• Social work
• Public health & clinical

research

• Physics
• Other…

COURSE MAP

Year 1 Semester 1 BMA1011 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1 HSC1100 Introduction to research and evidence HSC1200 Introduction to public health Elective Year 1 Semester 2 BMA1012 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2 HSC1300 Human health and disease HSC1400 The Australian health care system Elective Year 2 Semester 1 HSC2100 Emerging challenges in health HSC2200 Health and the human lifespan HSC2300 Health promotion and disease prevention Elective Year 2 Semester 2 PBH2001 Foundations of epidemiology Elective Elective Elective Year 3 Semester 1 PBH3005 Social and behavioural sciences in public health PBH3002 Disease prevention and control Elective Elective Year 3 Semester 2 For3001 Principles of Forensic Medicine PBH3012 Translating research into practice Elective Elective

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

• Anatomy, physiology, human disease
• Public health, health promotion, healthcare system
• Cutting edge units

– Forensic medicine – Translational research – Social & behavioural sciences

OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER OPTIONS

Bachelor

• f Health

Sciences

Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (2 yrs) Master of Public Health (2 yrs) Master of Social Work (2 yrs) Master of Dietetics (2 yrs) Master of Nursing Practice (2 yrs) Honours PhD Workforce

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Caulfield 3 years (FT) 6 years (PT) Estimated ATAR: 70+ Requirements

• Year 12 (VCE, IB or equivalent) prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in

English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL

PUBLIC HEALTH

WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH?

• Focus on communities and populations rather than individuals
• Focus on health rather than disease

VCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH

‘VCE Health and Human Development offers students a range of pathways and caters to those who wish to pursue further formal study in areas such as health promotion, community health research and policy development, humanitarian aid work, allied health practices, education, and the health profession.’

PUBLIC HEALTH STREAMS

Public health

Research Policy Practice

BROAD RANGE OF DISCIPLINES

• Infectious diseases
• Chronic diseases
• Health promotion and policy
• Indigenous health
• Occupational health
• Environmental health
• Health services management
• Bioethics and law
• Biostatistics and epidemiology
• Trauma and injury
• Evidence based medicine
• International health
• Health economics
• Medical and health professional education

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Caulfield 3 years (FT) 6 years (PT) Estimated ATAR: 74+

• Year 12 (VCE, IB or equivalent) prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in

English other than EAL

• Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 22 in one of Mathematical Methods

(CAS) or Specialist Mathematics; or a score of at least 25 in Further Mathematics

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER OPTIONS

Bachelor of Public Health

Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (2 yrs) Master of Social Work (2 yrs) Master of Public Health (1.5 yrs) Master of Clinical Research Methods (1.5 yrs) Master of Nursing Practice (2 yrs) Honours PhD Workforce

• Public health practitioner
• Clinical researcher
• Health promotion

practitioner

• Policy advisor
• Data analyst

QUESTIONS

RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIATION SCIENCES Presenter: Prof. Marilyn Baird Lori Boyd

RADIATION SCIENCES

WHAT IS RADIATION SCIENCE?

• Scientific study of the application of

ionising and non-ionising radiations in medicine

• Radiation Therapy (RT): Localisation and

treatment of cancer – High powered X-Rays to treat cancer – 2D Imaging, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear medicine – Locate tumour site, visualising critical radiosensitive structures, visualising radiation dose, daily treatment position verification

DIRECT ROUTE RADIATION THERAPY

Bachelor of Radiation Sciences (BRS) 3 years Master of Radiation Therapy (MRT) 1.5 years

Radiation Therapist

• 40 students
• Blended learning independent analytic learners
• Delivery of foundation studies in Radiation Science (RS)
• Select BRSc stream prior to entry
• Includes clinical practice and simulated learning in RT:

– Year 2 (orientation) – Year 3 (4 weeks)

• Access for all students with appropriate GPA and who pass selection

process into MRT

PROGRAM OUTLINE

POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

• Master of Radiation Therapy
• Master of Medical Ultrasound
• Master of Advanced Health Care Practice
• Postgraduate research

RADIOGRAPHY AND MEDICAL IMAGING

• Use a wide variety of imaging modalities to create diagnostic

images for analysis & interpretation

WHAT DO RADIOGRAPHERS DO?

General radiography

CT IMAGING

DSA VASCULAR IMAGING

MEDICAL ULTRASOUND

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

KEY FEATURES

• 4yr (Clayton)
• Taught in relation to each imaging modality and integrated with

clinical studies; patient-centred; professional practice approach

• Clinical studies undertaken as rotations for each semester from

Year 1.

• Year 4 includes 24wk paid supervised practice including

additional clinical rotations to CT and MRI clinical experience.

• 1 of only 2 Medical Imaging courses offered by the Group of

Eight universities in Australia.

CLINICAL STUDIES

Large Public Hospitals Monash Medical Centre Suburban Hospitals Frankston Hospital Large Private Hospitals The Epworth Private Radiology Practices MIA - Dandenong Radiology Regional Hospitals The Geelong Hospital Interstate placements The Royal Hobart Hospital

• An integral component of the course
• The use of learning contracts
• Detailed clinical workbooks/

PebblePad

• Competency based assessments
• Variable clinical sites including

tertiary, suburban and rural hospitals and a variety of private hospitals and radiology practices

ON CAMPUS RADIOGRAPHY AND US LABS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Pre requisites: Units 3 & 4
• Min. 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English
• Min. 25 in Physics or Biology
• Min. 25 Maths Methods (CAS) or Specialist Maths; OR
• Completed tertiary studies with min. 70% average
• ~ 80 places
• Year 12 candidates ranked according to ATAR score
• Middle Band = SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
• Non-Y12s applicants; shortlisted for interview: December 13th/

14th Contact: enquiries.radiography@monash.edu

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• FANTASTIC AND VARIED
• General Radiographer
• Specialist Radiographer
• Application Specialist for multi-national medical

imaging companies

• Research
• Education

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

ISRRT 2014: Helsinki Rwanda 2015 TAIWAN 2014

Warrington UK Botswana

QUESTIONS

PSYCHOLOGY Presenter: Jake Hoskin

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WHY PSYCHOLOGY? WHY MONASH?

Studying Psychology will equip students with skills that are directly transferable to industry, such as:

• an understanding of human behaviour,
• well-developed research and analytical skills,
• the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively

WHY MONASH?

• Learning from world leaders in areas including:
• Addiction,
• Attention, memory and consciousness
• Sleep
• Brain Injury and Rehabilitation
• Neurodegeneration
• Neurodevelopment
• Psychopathology: Prevention and Intervention
• Access to research internships in some of our most prestigious labs, via the

Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences (MICCN)

• Balanced degree that provides a foundation springboard to pursue a career

in:

• Academia/research
• Clinical settings
• Industry

WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?

Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. It is a broad scientific discipline that includes investigations of:

• The brain
• Learning
• Memory
• Reasoning
• Decision making
• Language
• Developmental and social processes
• Personality
• Mental health and well being
• Abnormal psychology
• Psychological testing and assessment
• Ethics

APAC ACCREDITED PSYCHOLOGY PATHWAYS

FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER First Year

PSY1011 Psychology 1A PSY1022 Psychology 1B

Second Year

PSY2061 Biological Psychology PSY2071 Developmental Psychology PSY2042 Personality and Social Psychology Psychology Elective

Third Year

PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories

• f ability and ethics

PSY3051 Perception and Cognitive Psychology PSY3032 Abnormal Psychology PSY3062 Research methods and theory

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Bachelor of Psychological Science (Sunway) Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business (Sunway)

Faculty of Arts Bachelor of Arts Faculty of Science Bachelor of Science

BECOMING A PSYCHOLOGIST

Postgraduate Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - research focussed Clinical PhD - research and practice Clinical Neuropsychology PhD - research and practice Masters Programs (offered through the Education Faculty)

Fourth-year Psychology

• Honours in Psychology
• Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) (online)

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS VCE Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English Clearly-in ATAR min 85 Offered on campus at Clayton only PT or FT

4th YEAR (HONOURS)

• Guaranteed entry to Honours
• min distinction avg (70%)

maintained

• Students who do not meet the entry

criteria for Honours will be awarded a Bachelor of Psychological Science.

→ Eligible to apply for entry to

• ther fourth year psychology

programs at Monash

MICCN

MICCN RESEARCH PROGRAMS

ATTENTION AND MEMORY SLEEP ADDICTION Three Integrated Research Programs

CAREERS FOR PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES HONOURS

Research Industry Clinical

Research career in neuroscience, psychology,

• r the biomedical sciences

Universities, Hospitals, Research Centres, Pharma/BioTech Clinical Psychology Clinical Neuropsychology Counselling Education & Training Health & Safety Digital Economy Marketing Government/Policy

QUESTIONS

STUDENT PANEL

NUTRITION SCIENCE Presenter: Amanda Anderson

DIETITIAN VS NUTRITIONIST

Nutritionist - expertise to provide range of evidence based nutrition services related to nutrition, public health nutrition, policy and research, and community

• health. (Bachelor of Nutrition Science)

Dietitian - qualified to provide range of evidence based nutrition services, but in addition have the expertise to provide individual dietary counselling, medical nutrition therapy, group dietary therapy and food service management. (Master

• f Dietetics)

https://daa.asn.au/what-dietitans-do/dietitian-or-nutritionist/

CHANGED PREREQUISITES

Bachelor of Nutrition Science (ATAR 70+) BNS Scholars Program (ATAR 90+)

Master of Dietetics DIETITIAN

NUTRITIONIST

Bachelor of Nutrition Science (ATAR 70+)

Prerequisites are English and Biology or Chemistry Both Bachelor programs are fast track DIETETIC PATHWAYS

DAA accredited!

DAA-Dietitians Association of Australia www.daa.asn.au AfN- Association for Nutrition (UK) http://www.associationfornutrition.org/

AfN accredited (UK) - only course in Australia!

Bachelor of Nutrition Science Scholars Program (1st preference)

• 3 years duration +/- 1.5 years Master of Dietetics
• ATAR 91.85, 29 offers (21% of offers, lower ATAR)
• Maintain a credit average, eligible for Master of Dietetics
• Offers development opportunities eg. Leadership program

Bachelor of Nutrition Science (2nd preference)

• 3 years
• ATAR 76.1, 64 offers (22% offers, lower ATAR)
• Maintain a credit average, eligible for Master of Dietetics
• Increasing enrolments in 2018

http://delta.vtac.edu.au/CourseSearch/searchguide.htm#course

Roxanne, Bachelor of Nutrition Science graduate, 2016

NUTRITION SCIENCE

WHY MONASH?

• internationally recognised credential:

– Only our graduates can register

• Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)

– Eligible to apply for membership,

• Offers longest work placement increasing

employability prospects – 11 weeks work based placement; professional experience (eg. Fonterra, Nutrition Australia, community settings, etc) evaluating public health nutrition programs (eg. School Breakfast Club, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden programs)

• Great career- Recent graduates…
• Simplot in nutrition and food regulation
• Research assistant (public health) at Baker IDI
• Joy Foods as a nutritionist
• Hawkins Watts as ingredient specialist
• Great future study options
• Direct and short pathway to the Master of Dietetics- in total 4.5 years full time

(vs 5 years)

• Bachelor of Nutrition Science Honours program (4th year on completion of BNutSc)

Recent projects: – Impact of exercise on gastrointestinal distress – The effect of meal timing on cardiovascular disease risk – The effectiveness of portion size education aids – Vitamin D requirements of UK dwelling adolescents http://www.med.monash.edu.au/scs/nutrition-dietetics/bnd-honours.html

• Further graduate study in medicine, nursing, food technology, public health,

PhDs

WHY MONASH?

• Monash Abroad

– international experience opportunity eg UK, Norway, Germany

“I can’t recommend enough the study abroad experience, as challenging and daunting as it was, it was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had so far”, Jhermaine, University of Reading in Reading, UK

• Mentoring program for CALD & international students
• Vacation scholarships

– Research project collaboration

• Industry engagement
• Volunteer opportunities
• Engagement with Food Innovation Centre @ Monash

WHY MONASH?

COURSE CONTENT

COURSE CONTENT

The diversity of this course never ceases to amaze me! We study physiology, microbiology, food standard codes and regulations, food science, human nutrition, public health, research and so much more. I personally enjoy the integration of science with nutrition the most. Delaram, BNutSc Scholars, 3rd year

What have you enjoyed most about studying the Bachelor of Nutrition Science so far?

INNOVATIVE TEACHING: Food Science INSTAGRAM COMPETITION (1st Year)

Theme: Australian Indigenous Foods; #NUT1102_2017, #MonashNutritionStudents, #FoodScience Lemon myrtle and macadamia cheesecake with raspberry coulis, macadamia crumb and lemon myrtle tea

INNOVATIVE TEACHING: VC Award Teaching Excellence 2017

Congratulations to our very own Dr Simone Gibson, who was awarded the Monash University’s Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence (Priority Area) 2017! Simone prepares students to reach clinical competency and to gain employment in the fast-paced and often stressful hospital environment. Our students are exceptionally lucky to have her.

CAREERS IN DIETETICS

Fast track to the Master of Dietetics pathway…

Graduates will fulfil the National Competency Standards for Entry Level Dietitians as defined by the Dietitians Association of Australia

PLACEMENTS

• Clinical- hospital
• Public Health
• Food Service Management

A RECENT GRADUATE

“One of the aspects of the Master of Dietetics that appealed to me was the

• pportunity to go on placements and

gain experience in both hospital and community health settings. So far I have been loving the course. My lecturers are fantastic; they are all friendly, approachable and knowledgeable in their areas of expertise which has made the transition from my Bachelor’s degree so much easier.” Jessie, MDiet graduate, 2017

FOOD AS MEDICINE

Free open online course - Prospective students may be interested in this free course if interested in food, nutrition and health

https://www.monash.edu/medicine/scs/nutrition/healthcare-professional-education/food-as-med

• r

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/food-as-medicine

Course developed by Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, Monash University Endorsed by AfN

QUESTIONS

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Presenter: A/Prof Yvonne Hodgson

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Sciences that study the human body in health & disease

WHAT ARE THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES?

WHAT ARE THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES?

Anatomy = What is the structure of the body? (organs and cells) Biochemistry = How do cells work? (chemical components, cellular

reactions)

Physiology = How do the organs and cells of the body work together? Immunology = How does the body defend itself against infection? Microbiology = How do microorganisms cause disease? Pharmacology = What chemical agents can be used to treat disease?

WHAT ARE THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES?

How do we develop? Why do we age? Why do we get sick and can we prevent or cure diseases?

• diabetes
• cancer
• infectious diseases
• obesity

Source: Graduate Careers Australia - Graduate Outlook 2014 http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Graduate_Outlook_2014.pdf

SKILLS WANTED FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATES

Communication skills Analytical skills (critically analysis; problem solving) Practical skills (use of laboratory equipment and techniques) Teamwork Initiative (self motivated; think independently) Time management and organisational skills IT & quantitative literacy Ethical awareness Discipline-specific knowledge and understanding

SKILLS ACQUIRED BY BIOMEDICAL GRADUATES

Thinking about careers and building

• ptions

Building a career profile and networking Sourcing jobs Reflecting on employability skills Goal setting and resilience

The Monash Biomed Society careers and industry evening

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We asked the second year students to find an advertised job (420 students).… 20% = scientist

(researcher, laboratory technician)

20% = clinical 20% = allied health

(physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacy, audiology,

• ptometry, nursing, social

work, radiography, paramedicine, genetic counsellor)

17% =

administration management

7% = teaching

(secondary, university)

Others = lawyer, engineer, journalist/editor, design, IT, accounting.

STUDENT CAREER ASPIRATIONS

Audiology, dentistry, veterinary science, physiotherapy, OT, public health, nutrition, teaching, radiation therapy Pharmaceutical industry, diagnostic testing, medical sales

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Monash Bachelor of Biomedical Science (+/- honours) Post-graduate medicine GAMSAT

Other Australian medical programs Monash graduate medicine pathway

Masters level course at Monash Master of Nursing Practice Master of Dietetics Master of Clinical Embryology Master of Forensic Medicine Master of Biomedical and Health Sciences Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Master of Radiation Therapy Master of Biotechnology

MONASH COURSES FOR GRADUATES

• Provides education and training in major areas of

biomedical science

• Designed for high achievers
• Non-vocational degree with

a diverse range of career

• utcomes

BIOMED AT MONASH

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

2017 Clearly-in ATAR = 94.05

Pre-requisites:

• at least 30 in English
• at least 25 in Chemistry
• at least 25 in Mathematics methods,

Specialist mathematics or Physics Enrolments: A total of 350 students enrolled in 2017

Designed to meet specific employment markets:

Commerce - Biotechnology, industry Law - Biotechnology, intellectual property, patenting, medical litigation Engineering - chemical (pharmaceuticals), materials (prosthetics), electrical (medical devices). Science - strength in a related area such as chemistry, mathematics, physics

2017 Clearly-in ATAR scores:

BCom/BBiomedSci 95.20 (4 years, 35 students) LLB/BBiomedSci 98.00 (5 years, 26 students) BEng/BBiomedSci 94.50(5 years, 35 students) BSc/BBiomedSci 95.05 (4 years, 51 students)

DOUBLE DEGREES

Core subjects (14): designed as interlinked units that provide fundamental concepts of Biomedical Science (e.g. Human Neurobiology, Body systems) Elective subjects (8): allow flexibility for students to construct a sequence of studies to meet their own interests and career aspirations

2 elective subjects each year may be taken from other Faculties in the University. Chemistry or Molecular biology  Forensics English/History  Science journalism Pharmacology  Pharmaceutical industry

STRUCTURE

QUESTIONS

MEDICINE Presenter: Kerri Holmes

MEDICINE AT MONASH

• Direct Entry: 5 Years
• Graduate Entry: 4 Years
• All students graduate with a Bachelor of

Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD)

PATHWAYS TO MEDICINE

Internship (post grad year)

3-4 Years

• Biomed Science
• Physiotherapy
• Pharmacy
• Science

GRADUATE ENTRY

4 Years 7 Years

3 Years

Monash Biomedical Science degree

5 Years

DIRECT ENTRY

242

YEAR 12

75

DIRECT ENTRY

242 places (domestic)

500 interviews ~3400 eligible applicants

15% 48%

DIRECT ENTRY - REQUIREMENTS

VCE prerequisites

• 35 in English

(EAL) or 30 in English other than EAL

• 30 in Chemistry
• Biology

IB prerequisites

• 5 in English (SL) or

4 in English (HL)

• r 6 in English B

(SL) or 5 in English B (HL), and

• 5 in Chemistry (SL)
• r 4 in Chemistry

(HL)

UMAT

• 25 July 2018
• 3, 4, 5, 8 January

2018

• 23rd and 24th for

Interstate

Interview Recommended

CATEGORIES OF PLACES

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

• 112 places

Extended Rural Cohort (ERC)

• 30 places
• Clinical placements in regional/

rural Victoria Bonded Medical Places (BMP)

• 28.5% of all places
• 12 months ‘Return of service obligation’
• Do not need to apply for a BMP place
• http://health.gov.au/BMPscheme

79% 21%

CSP + BMP

ERC

ACCESS SCHEMES

Dean’s Rural List: increases applicants chance of gaining an interview if they have resided (according to principal home address) for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in areas classified as RA 2-5.

For the most accurate eligibility results, applicants should type in their full address not just the postcode or town!

www.doctorconnect.gov.au/internet/otd/Publishing.nsf/Content/ASGSRA_locator

ACCESS SCHEMES

The Faculty Admissions unit will contact applicants in OCTOBER with information about registering for the DRL and DIL schemes Please make sure you check your emails and submit the documentation!

Dean’s Indigenous List:

• Significant advantage for applicants to advise us if they

identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person

• If accepted into the course may apply to waive certain

costs associated with study.

• To check eligibility or for support with your application

please contact Phone: 99053828 Email: med.indigenoushealth@monash.edu

ACCESS SCHEMES

The Monash Guarantee:

• Guaranteed interview for applicants with an ATAR of 94+ and UMAT of 175
• Eligibility is based on:
• Financial disadvantage; OR
• Attending a Monash listed under-represented school; OR
• Identifying as an Indigenous Australian; OR
• Live in a low socio-economic area

To apply :

• submit a VTAC course application and include your preferred Monash

University courses in your preference list

• complete a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application including any

required documentation via VTAC

MMI – WHAT WE ARE ASSESSING

MMI stations focus on an applicant’s relevant personal qualities, including:

• Communication skills
• Motivation
• Critical thinking
• Ethical / Empathetic reasoning
• Teamwork / Collaboration
• Advocacy
• Resilience

Physiotherapy will be conducting 4 station MMIs Applicants who apply for Medicine AND Physiotherapy will undertake an 8 station MMI with results adjusted to 4 stations for the selection purposes of Physiotherapy

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• 8 sequential interview‘stations’
• 1 inactive station
• 2 mins reading/changeover

time

• 8 minutes of interview time
• 90 minutes to complete full

interview process

QUESTIONS