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Welcome to UTS:SCIENCE

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UTS:SCIENCE

WELCOME TO

UTS:SCIENCE

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY

I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation upon whose ancestral lands this Campus now stands I would also like to pay respect to the Elders, both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians

• f knowledge for these

lands

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ME

BEFORE

• 1990 Bachelor of Biomedical Science, UTS
• 1997 PhD University of Sydney

NOW

• Senior Lecturer, School of Life Sciences
• Program Director BAdvSci (Pre-medicine

major)

• Director of Student Mobility and

Engagement, Faculty of Science

• Current holder of the Indigenous Education

and Employment Portfolio, Faculty of Science – david.vanreyk@uts.edu.au

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THE CHOICE YOU HAVE MADE

• Choosing uts – choosing the future

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And apart from lectures, pracs and tutes…..GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

• Communication
• Disciplinary

knowledge

• Team work
• Critical thinking

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THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

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WHAT IS GLOBAL EXCHANGE?

• UTS offers one of the largest international exchange programs in

Australia with over 150 partner universities in more than 30 countries

• You have the unique opportunity to spend a semester *overseas

and receive credits towards your degree.

• We swap a UTS student with a student from our exchange partner

universities overseas

• You remain enrolled at UTS but take classes overseas
• You must gain credit towards your degree for your study overseas
• Short programs are also possible over the UTS summer/ winter

* depending on your study plan

WHERE CAN I GO?

You can study subjects in English at many partner universities

(Database is accessible on the global exchange website)

SHORT PROGRAMS

Study overseas 2-3 weeks in the UTS Summer or Winter => BUiLD

Interested?

• UTS website: “What is Global Exchange?”
• Access via “Current Students” Page
• http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/opportunities/global-

exchange/what-global-exchange

• Email the Director of Student Mobility and

Engagement for an appointment

• And the name of that person is……………..

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• MSc: (72cp) 1.5 year equivalent full-time

Discipline knowledge & analytic skills to advance your career

• MSc (Advanced): (96cp) 2 year equivalent full-time

Complements disciplinary skills with related elective studies in Health, Engineering, Business and/or Communications

• MSc (Honours): (96cp) 2 year equivalent full-time

Complements disciplinary skills with development of research skills for industry R&D Provides pathway to PhD. High achieving Honours graduates may be eligible for a PhD scholarship

Master of Science Courses: MSc, MSc (Adv), MSc (Hons)

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Majors: Options for specialisation

MSc in Medical Biotechnology MSc in Forensic Science MSc in Marine Science & Management MSc in Biomedical Engineering MSc in Mathematical & Statistical Modelling MSc (no specific major) Master of Science Courses: MSc, MSc (Adv), MSc (Hons)

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Graduate Certificate in Mathematics

• Tertiary (re)training in new discipline
• Prerequisite knowledge for more advanced courses

Graduate Certificate in Maths Graduate Certificate in Science

• Entry qualification for MSc programs
• Equivalent to an initial stage in MSc

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so remember….

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: “The first year of uni was exciting, boring and challenging all the same time! The key was to build a network of support for both social and academic success.”

STAY CONNECTED STAY SUPPORTED

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BUILDING 10 STUDENT CENTRE

• Provide general student administration information and

advice to any UTS student including:

• Subject and course information
• Enrolment enquiries
• Study plan enquiries
• Class allocation enquiries
• Recognition of prior learning
• eRequests
• Leave of Absence and concurrent study applications
• Exam related and academic progress applications

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STUDENT SERVICES UNIT

• Located in the Tower, Building 1 (which is…)
• Health
• Counselling
• Financial Assistance
• Special Needs
• Careers
• Housing
• FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT

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ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT

• Maths and Science Study Support Centre -

Building 4, level 3

• U:PASS
• HELPS

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MEET OUR CURRENT STUDENTS

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BUiLD takes you beyond your degree

Explore issues of:

• Social justice
• Sustainability
• Community Building
• Innovation

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WHAT DOES BUiLD INVOLVE?

• Collect 100 CLiCS
• Official record of program completion on your

AHEGS

• Attend our fantastic workshops and events,

BUiLD Abroad programs, volunteering

• pportunities + more!

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START PLANNING FOR BUiLD ABROAD

• Discover your discipline overseas
• Study Tours, Community Programs

& Internships

• $1000 Travel Scholarships
• Up to $7764 via OSHELP Loans
• Equity & Diversity Scholarships

Exciting overseas opportunities!

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• BE INSPIRED
• CREATE GREAT NETWORKS
• INCREASE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY
• GLOBALISE YOUR DEGREE

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START YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY TODAY!

UTSBUiLD BUiLD.UTS.EDU.AU UTSBUiLD

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QUESTIONS?