NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2019

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1 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2019

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3 Located in the heart of one of Australia s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed. Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation s third largest economy, and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation. With a large multicultural population of more than two million people from 170 nations, Western Sydney s global links are creating unlimited opportunities for international business, investment, education and cultural exchange. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities in the world, Western Sydney University values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Your success starts here.

4 RUE EW WESTERN S HSC TRUE REWARD EARLY OFFER PROGRAM. WE SEE THE AWESOME IN YOU. Most people are good at something. What s your passion? Do you excel at English literature? Are you a mental mathematician? An advocate for social justice? A designer extraordinaire? Do you breathe foreign languages? It s important to acknowledge and play to your strengths because, ultimately, your strengths will determine your future. This is the premise behind Western Sydney University s HSC True Reward - a unique early offer program that recognises the strengths of each individual. True Reward offers you a place at Western before you receive your ATAR, on the basis of relevant HSC subject results. Why? Because at Western we recognise that too often, the ATAR system overlooks natural strengths and talent. At Western, we see the awesome in you. We recognise that you are much more than your ATAR. True Reward focuses on the scores that reflect your strong points. True Reward is a better system. It s a more equitable system. It s a system that makes sense. True Reward acknowledges the idea that if you re good at something, you re just what Western is looking for. Find out more about True Reward and how to apply visit westernsydney.edu.au/hsctruereward 4 Western Sydney University

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7 THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE As home to the highest ranked* Nursing School in Australia, Western Sydney University is the place to study. Our undergraduate nursing and midwifery courses are designed to prepare graduates for work and to make a difference to the lives of people, especially those in the Western Sydney region. By participating in one of our undergraduate courses, you become part of one of the largest nursing education institutions in Australia. All our courses are underpinned by a primary healthcare philosophy supported by a flexible learning approach that emphasises a balance of theory, clinical practice and interdisciplinary learning. This ensures our graduates are able to meet future challenges and best respond to the needs of individuals, their families and the wider community. To support your learning activities, your course incorporates a flexible learning strategy. This enables you to access contemporary, evidence-based online materials with the support of highly-focused and skill-based face-to-face sessions. WHY STUDY AT WESTERN SYDNEY? * Based on the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) Rankings by Subject INTERNATIONALLY-RANKED RESEARCH Western Sydney University s growing international reputation has been reinforced with the release of the 2018 edition of the QS World University Rankings. A number of subject areas at Western Sydney University were ranked in the top 400 worldwide, with Nursing ranked in the top 100. The 2018 QS rankings evaluated over 4,500 universities by measuring academic and employer reputation surveys, as well as metrics gauging the productivity and impact of researchers across the world. HIGH EMPLOYMENT RATES FOR OUR GRADUATES The University provides high-quality, evidence-based studies, emphasising a balance of theory and clinical practice, and interdisciplinary learning, to prepare you for work in the nursing and midwifery sectors. We are internationally renowned for producing nursing and midwifery graduates who enjoy very high employment rates, particularly in the Western Sydney region. LEARNING IN REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS Nursing is taught at the Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool and Parramatta campuses. Midwifery is taught at the Parramatta campus. All locations have modern, fully equipped Clinical Practice Units. These units contain simulation labs designed to replicate the practice environments in the real world. This preparation enables our students to engage confidently and competently when participating in scheduled clinical placements. FREE DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS Western was the first university to provide all the digital textbooks for your first year units for free. We are pleased to be offering the benefit of free digital textbooks for first year units to students once again in 2019! That s up to $800 in value. Why? Because money shouldn t stand between you and opportunity. Discover more about free digital textbooks at westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks westernsydney.edu.au 7

8 Future thinking. Unlimited possibilities. The Academy at Western Sydney University. Success is not just about getting a degree, but also developing the critical thinking and leadership skills to support a successful career. It s about learning skills for your chosen life, not just a job. The Academy at Western Sydney University offers advanced degrees that prepare you to thrive in the face of change and seize success at every opportunity. Whether your dream is to achieve as a professional, an entrepreneur or an academic, you will learn to think differently and creatively in whatever you do. The Academy offers highachieving students a unique, hands-on approach to learning in an interdisciplinary environment. Led by Professor Jonathon Allen, The Academy draws on the unique experience of leading thinkers, social change agents, community leaders, and high-achieving students both past and present. With a focus on ethical leadership and critical thinking, built on the pillars of academic rigour, community engagement, and professional and personal development, The Academy offers students access to: unprecedented opportunities for industry and real-life experience world-class research, researchers, teachers, experts and innovation labs travel to national and international leadership experiences and conferences a range of professional and personal development workshops internship, service learning and volunteering opportunities personalised career planning mentorship programs applied leadership experience in student-led, community-focused projects. Visit westernsydney.edu.au/ theacademy for more information. The Academy 8 Western Sydney University

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12 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR B Nursing (Advanced) G 4693 March Liverpool 3F G 4693 March Campbelltown 3F G 4693 March Hawkesbury 3F Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time G 4693 March Parramatta 3F This degree has been designed to develop our future nursing leaders and researchers. If you have a strong interest in, and aptitude for, nursing, and are interested in a career involving leadership in research and practice, this course has been designed for you. This course aims to challenge and further develop our students leadership capacity through participation in: advanced coursework, extension activities, research training and enhanced professional practice opportunities. A mentoring program will link you with experienced academic staff and research groups within Western Sydney University. This will allow you to take part in the University s research activities. Aspects of the advanced coursework and extension activities will involve advanced nursing strategies and opportunities to work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA To be enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced), students must comply with NSW Ministry of Health Special Requirements for clinical practicum. These include: 1. National Police Check or a criminal record clearance card/letter; International students require a police check (with English translation) from their own country or any country they have lived, as well as one from Australia 2. Meet NSW Ministry of Health verification requirements with regard to immunisation (a completed vaccination card with serology results) 3. NSW Health Code of Conduct signed 4. Student Undertaking Placement/ Declaration signed 5. A valid Working with Children Check 6. A current, approved First Aid certificate. All must be completed before students are eligible for clinical placement. ADVANCED STANDING Advanced standing is granted on a case by case basis. Students in this program will only be able to attract advanced standing for the elective unit (10 credit points unspecified). Prospective students will need to provide formal evidence of qualifications and supporting documentation to enable assessment. Credit transfer will be granted to eligible students internally transferring from the Bachelor of Nursing to the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) for completed first year nursing units. CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES To graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced), you are required to complete in a full-time mode of study, 24 units consisting of 17 core units from the Bachelor of Nursing degree plus six specifically nominated Advanced units and one elective unit. Students must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or above to remain in this course and you will be required to sign a declaration acknowledging the requirement when you enrol. AREAS YOU WILL STUDY INCLUDE: The course follows the pattern described for the Bachelor of Nursing so, in addition to research, all nursing career practice opportunities are open to graduates of this degree. Units include: Professional Practice Experience, Primary Healthcare in Action, Bioscience, Professional Communication in Nursing, human Relationships and Life Transitions, Approaches to Professional Nursing Practice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Health Variations 1, 3 and 5. Advanced units are: Research for Nursing, Health Variations 2 (Advanced) - Chronic Illness and Disability,, Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing 2, Health Variations 4 (Advanced) - Acute Life Threatening Conditions, Being a Professional Nurse, and Clinical Leadership in Nursing. For more information and advice, call the Course Information Centre on You will be able to select one elective from school-based offerings; other Western Sydney courses; or from another institution (by negotiation). For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit: westernsydney.edu.au/future PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Scheduled placements in a range of health facilities and community settings are integrated throughout the course. These will provide you with a variety of clinical experiences, and opportunities to practice and consider career options as a graduate nurse. FURTHER STUDIES An additional Honours year is available to students who achieve the relevant GPA score. Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) students are strongly encouraged to undertake an Honours program postgraduation. Information about Honours options will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree, or you can find out more at: westernsydney.edu.au/honours CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) course pursue careers as registered nurses in a diverse range of settings including: acute care hospitals aged care services child and adolescent health community health disability services emergency or trauma units forensic drug and alcohol occupational health justice health medical practice nursing mental health services nursing education oncology operating theatres palliative care rehabilitation services. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Successfully completing the course enables you to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), which is a partner board of the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA). 12 Western Sydney University

13 Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) COURSE B Nursing (Graduate Entry) UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR E 4692 January Campbelltown 2F N/A E 4692 January Hawkesbury 2F N/A E 4692 January Parramatta 2F N/A E 4692 January Liverpool 2F N/A Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; N/A = Alternative selection criteria apply. The Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) is a specialised program designed for applicants who hold a relevant Bachelor degree, Graduate Diploma, Masters degree from Australia or a nursing qualification from another country. The course is two years beginning in the Summer session with an intensive full-time unit of study offered at the Parramatta campus. SELECTION CRITERIA Applicants must have successfully completed an (AEI-NOOSR equivalent) undergraduate degree, Graduate Diploma, Masters degree, or higher in biological sciences, health or behavioural science (completed within the last 10 years), OR completed a three-year post-secondary qualification as a registered nurse (completed within the last 10 years). Qualifications are reviewed in the context of the Australian Education International (AEI) assessment through the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas will have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the UAC website at: uac.edu.au ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA To be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry), students must comply with NSW Ministry of Health Special Requirements for clinical placement. These include: 1. National Police Check or a criminal record clearance card/letter; International students require a police check (with English translation) from their own country or any country they have lived, as well as one from Australia 2. Meet NSW Ministry of Health verification requirements with regard to immunisation (a completed vaccination card with serology results) 3. NSW Health Code of Conduct signed 4. Student Undertaking Placement/ Declaration signed 5. A valid Working with Children Check 6. A current, approved First Aid certificate. All must be completed before students are eligible for clinical placement. Note: This course is not available to 2018 HSC or IB Candidates. ADVANCED STANDING Recognition of Prior Learning via NOOSR assessment of qualifications is already recognised as part of the entry to the course, therefore, no further advanced standing will be granted. CORE UNITS Graduation from the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) course requires the successful completion of 17 units in the recommended schedule. Students commence this course by undertaking an accelerated introductory unit, providing an overview of the knowledge and skills in fundamental nursing practice. Satisfactory completion of this unit enables progression to the other 16 core units. The core units you will study in this degree include: Professional Practice Experience; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health; Health Variations - Perioperative, Chronic Illness and Disability, Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions, Acute Life Threatening Conditions and Palliative and End of Life Care; Research for Nursing and Midwifery; Graduate Entry Practice Experience; Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing; Being a Professional Nurse or Midwife and Clinical Leadership and Professional Relationships. For more information and advice, call the Course Information Centre on PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Scheduled placements in a range of health facilities and community settings are integrated throughout the course. These will provide you with a variety of clinical experiences, opportunities to practice and consider career options as a graduate nurse. FURTHER STUDIES An additional Honours year or Master of Nursing is available to students who achieve the relevant Grade Point Average (GPA) score. Information about Honours options will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree, or you can find out more at: westernsydney.edu.au/honours CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) course pursue careers as registered nurses in a diverse range of settings, including: acute care hospitals aged care services child and adolescent health community health disability services emergency or trauma units forensic drug and alcohol occupational health justice health medical practice nursing mental health services nursing education oncology operating theatres palliative care rehabilitation services. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Successfully completing the course enables you to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), which is a partner board of the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA). westernsydney.edu.au 13

14 Bachelor of Nursing COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR B Nursing M 4691 March Campbelltown 3F M 4691 March Hawkesbury 3F Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time M 4691 March Parramatta 3F M 4691 March Liverpool 3F The Bachelor of Nursing degree has been designed to develop caring and compassionate nurses with the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to support all people across the lifespan, in diverse settings, and to deliver contemporary evidence-based practice. It is through this engagement with people that nurses have the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of individuals and their communities. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA If you are not a 2018 Australian Year 12 student and have not completed studies to the level of the NSW HSC or equivalent, we recommend you sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Enrolled Nurses are not required to sit the STAT. All Enrolled Nurses have guaranteed entry. Graduates from The College s University Foundation Studies Nursing course may be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing degree at Western Sydney University provided they achieve a minimum Grade Point Average of 7 in the Foundation Course and a minimum of a B Grade in the Academic English unit. Applicants who hold overseas professional nurse qualifications/registration or a related degree, Graduate Diploma, Masters degree, or higher in the human biological or behavioural and social sciences are advised to seek advice relating to their eligibility to enter the Bachelor of Nursing (GE) degree. To be enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing, students must comply with the NSW Ministry of Health Special Requirements for clinical placement. These include: 1. National Police Check or a criminal record clearance card/letter; International students require a police check (with English translation) from their own country or any country they have lived, as well as one from Australia 2. Meet NSW Ministry of Health verification requirements with regard to immunisation (a completed vaccination card with serology results) 3. NSW Health Code of Conduct signed 4. Student Undertaking Placement/ Declaration signed 5. A valid Working with Children Check 6. A current, approved First Aid certificate. All special requirements must be met before students are eligible for clinical placement. ADVANCED STANDING Advanced standing is granted on a case by case basis. Prospective students will need to provide formal evidence of qualifications and supporting documentation to enable assessment. Decisions will be based on evidence of currency of the qualification and also evidence of equivalence in learning outcomes/ major content having been satisfactorily completed. Advanced standing for professional practice experience units may require the satisfactory completion of a skill challenge workshop prior to commencement of studies. For more information and advice, call the Course Information Centre on Western Sydney University

15 CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES To graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing you are required to complete in a full-time mode of study, 24 units consisting of 23 core units from the Bachelor of Nursing degree plus one elective unit. You will be able to select the elective from school-based offerings, other Western Sydney courses or another institution (by negotiation). These units include: Professional Practice Experience; Primary Healthcare in Action; Bioscience; Professional Communication; Human Relationships and Life Transitions; Approaches to Professional Nursing Practice; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health; Research for Nursing and Midwifery; Promoting Mental health and Wellbeing; Being a Professional Nurse or Midwife; Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery. For more detailed information about the course structure and units visit: westernsydney.edu.au/future ADDITIONAL CORE UNIT FOR STUDENTS WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL STUDY PATTERN It is an accreditation requirement that students satisfactorily complete a minimum four week clinical practicum in the final session of their pre-registration Nursing program. Students within the Bachelor of Nursing who vary their study sequence significantly from the normal progression may be required to complete additional skills workshops and should discuss this with the Academic Course Advisor. The unit is Maintaining Clinical Currency. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Successfully completing the course enables you to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), which is a partner board of the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA). PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Scheduled placements in a range of health facilities and community settings are integrated throughout the course. These will provide you with a variety of clinical experiences, opportunities to practice and consider career options as a graduate nurse. FURTHER STUDIES An additional Honours year is available to students who achieve the relevant Grade Point Average (GPA) score. Bachelor of Nursing students are strongly encouraged to undertake an Honours program post-graduation. Information about Honours options will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree, or you can find out more at: westernsydney.edu.au/honours CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing course pursue careers as registered nurses in a diverse range of settings including: acute care hospitals aged care services child and adolescent health community health disability services emergency or trauma units forensic drug and alcohol occupational health justice health medical practice nursing mental health services nursing education oncology operating theatres palliative care rehabilitation services. westernsydney.edu.au 15

16 Bachelor of Midwifery COURSE UAC WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR B Midwifery March Parramatta 3F N/A Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; N/A = not applicable. The Bachelor of Midwifery degree has been designed to develop skilled and caring midwives with the expertise to support women and their families during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Graduates will develop skills to work in partnership with women and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team in order to provide woman-centred care. The course has been divided into 50 per cent theoretical component and 50 per cent practical component spread across the full three years of the program. This course is offered on the Parramatta campus. During your studies, you will learn about the science and art of midwifery knowledge and practice, the principles of primary healthcare, how to work in partnership with women from all cultures and how to translate theory and research into practice. Practice experiences will occur in a variety of areas, such as antenatal clinics and wards, birthing units, postnatal wards, newborn nursery and community. This experience will be undertaken in blocks of time (from one day a week to five days per week) during the three-year course, with fewer clinical hours in first year compared to second year, and the majority occurring in the third year. The practice experience also includes placement with caseload midwives, privately practising midwives and child and family health professionals. Students will begin their first midwifery practice placement in the first semester of the Bachelor of Midwifery degree, after they have met all the prerequisites for clinical placement. Students will attend antenatal clinics on a weekly basis and begin by observing the practice of midwifery care. In lab-based simulations students will develop confidence in midwifery skills and the provision of midwifery care. Throughout their degree, students will also be required to meet and work in partnership with 10 women to gain experience in midwifery continuity of care. Under the supervision of a registered midwife, students will follow the woman through their pregnancy, labour and birth and during the postnatal period for up to six weeks. These continuity of care experiences will be spread across the three years: two in first year, three in second year and five in the third year. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Successful completion of the course enables you to apply for registration as a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), which is a partner board of the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS PREREQUISITES To gain entry into our Bachelor of Midwifery course, all eligible students will be invited to participate in an interview selection process. To be enrolled in Bachelor of Midwifery, students must comply with NSW Ministry of Health Special Requirements for clinical placement. These include: 1. National Police Check or a criminal record clearance card/letter; International students require a police check (with English translation) from their own country or any country they have lived, as well as one from Australia 2. Meet NSW Ministry of Health verification requirements with regard to immunisation (a completed vaccination card with serology results) 3. NSW Health Code of Conduct signed 4. Student Undertaking Placement/ Declaration signed 5. A valid Working with Children Check 6. A current, approved First Aid certificate. All special requirements must be completed before students are eligible for clinical placement. In order to satisfy the requirements for Continuity of Care, students will be required to follow women throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. This may require students to attend a birth during the evening or at night. Students must have access to safe transport arrangements in order to satisfy this requirement. CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES To graduate with a Bachelor of Midwifery, you will be required to complete 24 units. The core units you will study in this degree include: Primary Healthcare in Action; Bioscience; Midwifery Knowledge; Midwifery Professional Practice; Human Relationships and Life Transitions; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health; Research for Nursing and Midwifery; Promoting Mental health and Wellbeing; Complex Care; Legal and Ethical Issues in Midwifery; Collaborative Care; Psychosocial Issues in the Perinatal Period; Being a Professional Nurse or Midwife and Clinical Leadership and Professional Relationships. You will have one elective practice placement, which will enable you to experience an alternative model of midwifery care. For more detailed information about the course structure and units visit: westernsydney.edu.au/future PRACTICAL PLACEMENTS Practical placements will occur across the full calendar year. The majority of practice placements will occur within one Local Health District. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Registered midwives have the opportunity to work in a number of settings that include hospitals, in metropolitan, rural, and remote areas as well as the community (including home). Midwives can be self-employed and work as privately practising midwives, be employed in public and private hospitals, and work in caseload midwifery programs and group midwifery practice. Their roles include antenatal, postnatal and birthing care, research, education, management and policy development. 16 Western Sydney University

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18 ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PATHWAYS THE COLLEGE Western Sydney University The College (The College) provides a range of pathway options and support services to help you on your journey to university. Through its comprehensive range of integrated Diploma/ Bachelor courses, Extended Diplomas and University Foundation Studies featuring small class sizes and individual attention from academic staff, The College provides a wellsupported environment for you to succeed in your tertiary studies. DIRECT ENTRY ADVANTAGE One of the many advantages of studying at The College is the direct entry arrangement with Western Sydney University. After successfully completing the University Foundation Studies program you will be able to apply for a place in the first year of a corresponding undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University. The 12-month Diploma component of the Integrated Diploma/Bachelor course covers the same units as first year uni over the same time span, meaning there s no time lost. Our entry scheme also means upon successful completion of your first year of studies, you ll receive guaranteed direct entry into the second year of the corresponding university degree. The 16-month Extended Diploma program covers the same units as first year uni, as well as additional preliminary units to prepare you for success in your tertiary studies. Upon successful completion of the program, you ll have the opportunity to enter into the second year of the corresponding university degree. The College provides pathways in the following fields: Arts (for students wishing to study Arts, Education, Humanities, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences) Building Design Management Business Communication Construction Management Criminology Design Engineering Health Science ICT Health Informatics Information and Communications Technology Nursing Policing Science Social Science HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible students. For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege APPLICANT CHECKLIST FIND OUT ABOUT OUR COURSES Read the information within this Guide Talk with careers advisors, your parents and teachers/mentors Refer to the Future Students site, visit westernsydney.edu.au/future TALK TO US Attend Western Sydney University events find out more at westernsydney.edu.au/events Call the Course Information Centre on or study@westernsydney.edu.au Get the inside information on Alternative Entry Pathways, Advantage Entry programs, Bonus Points and scholarships APPLY TO US Apply through UAC, visit uac.edu.au or apply direct to Western at Place your Western Sydney University preferences Check your eligibility and submit a scholarship application, visit westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships 18 Western Sydney University

19 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS If you are an international student completing one of the following qualifications in 2018, you must apply through UAC International: an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia an International Baccalaureate a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3. You can lodge your application online at uac.edu.au/international All other International students must apply direct to Western Sydney University at westernsydney.edu.au/international/apply For information about studying at Western Sydney University, including courses, tuition fees, English requirements, intakes, assessment methods, accommodation options and living in Australia, visit westernsydney.edu.au/international If you have any questions about applying as an international student, call or internationalstudy@westernsydney.edu.au ADVANTAGE ENTRY PROGRAMS Western Sydney University provides the following Advantage Entry programs: BEFORE THE ATAR Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) If you apply to the SRS through UAC, you may be eligible for a guaranteed offer even before your ATAR is released. HSC TRUE REWARD At Western, we do things differently. In 2018, we are giving HSC students the opportunity to plan their futures early because we believe your hard work matters. The HSC True Reward is the only program of its kind in NSW, open to 2018 NSW HSC students, that makes an early offer for entry to a degree based on corresponding HSC subject band outcomes. Register now to receive information from Western Sydney University about this program at westernsydney.edu.au/hsctruereward PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS At Western Sydney University we have over $22.4 million in scholarships, grants and prizes for our students. The range of scholarships reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence and opportunity for the students of the University. Western also provides support to students who have diverse interests and skills, and who make an active contribution to the broader community. There are over 100 different scholarships focusing on areas such as industry placements, leadership and community involvement, international exchanges, sport, specific courses, local government areas, high-achieving students, as well as students experiencing financial hardship, people with a disability or long-term medical condition, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders, and refugees and asylum seekers. For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships IMPORTANT DATES 2018 August Open Day 19 Parramatta campus September Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Future Students Information Evenings 10 Penrith campus 11 Campbelltown campus Open Day 22 Liverpool city November Western U Day 7 Parramatta campus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Future Students Information Evenings Penrith campus All year School Visits Request a school visit from a Student Outreach Adviser westernsydney.edu.au/careersadvisers GET CONNECTED Future students westernsydney.edu.au/future Events westernsydney.edu.au/events Facebook facebook.com/westernsydneyu Twitter twitter.com/westernsydneyu Instagram #westernsydneyu Call study@westernsydney.edu.au School of Nursing and Midwifery westernsydney.edu.au/ nursingandmidwifery Facebook facebook.com/westernsydusonm DISCLAIMER Western Sydney University reserves the right at all times to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. Variations may include but are not limited to location of its courses on the University s campuses or other locations. In the event that a course within this publication is to be changed or withdrawn, applicants will be advised by mail to the address specified by them on their UAC application before the last date for the change of preferences for the main round. In respect of course location change, students should be aware of the need to accommodate such changes for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol. The University also reserves the right to update, amend or replace online versions of this publication without notice. Published CRICOS Provider Number 00917K. westernsydney.edu.au 19

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