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1 2013 Nursing & Midwifery Nursing, Midwifery flinders.edu.au

2 Pathways to Flinders At Flinders we recognise that every prospective student is an individual and that what works for one might not be right for another. That s why we provide multiple entry pathways to help you get into Uni. Take the time to explore your options and find the entry path that s right for you. For more information go to: flinders.edu.au/pathways What is your qualification? Selection criteria Apply through Year 12 SACE/IB (or interstate/ international equivalent) Previous university study Completed or partially completed degree TAFE/VET award Special entry Adult entry Note: This diagram should be used as a guide only. For more details on entry requirements and the entry pathways available, contact the Admissions/ Prospective Students Office. How to apply ATAR Calculated from Year 12 results GPA Based on Higher Education results Level of TAFE/ VET award Certificate 4, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma STAT For people 18 years or over Foundation studies Prepares you for study in a supportive learning environment SATAC UniWeb ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank GPA = Grade point average IB = International Baccalaureate SACE = South Australian Certificate of Education STAT = Special Tertiary Admission Test Flinders offers two admission cycles each year: > > February intake (Semester 1) applications open in August for commencement the following year. > > Mid-year intake (Semester 2) applications open in May for commencement in July that year. Not all courses are offered mid-year. Applicants must apply through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). For full details on how to apply visit satac.edu.au Entry options Competitive ATAR entry The majority of Year 12 applicants enter university via the traditional competitive entry method, where offers are made to eligible applicants with the highest ATARs until all places in the course are filled. The 2012 ATAR cut-offs for each course provide a guide for 2013 entry and are listed in the course entries on the following pages. Guaranteed entry ATAR Achieve an ATAR equal to or above the published guaranteed entry ATAR and you will be guaranteed a place at Flinders. All you need to do is ensure you have listed Flinders courses first in your preferences and you will be offered a place in the highest Flinders course preference that you are eligible for in More information can be found at: flinders.edu.au/guaranteedatar Bonus points Bonus points contribute to your ATAR when applying for Flinders University courses. Flinders offers a variety of bonus point access schemes, including: Student Equal Access Scheme (SEAS), Rural and Isolated Student Access Scheme (RISAS), Science and Maths Bonus Points Scheme, and the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Bonus Points Scheme. Find out more at: flinders.edu.au/bonuspoints TAFElink Flinders offers guaranteed entry to selected courses for applicants who have completed a TAFE/VET Certificate 4 or higher level qualification, so long as course prerequisites are met. Importantly, your TAFE/VET qualification does not need to be related to your selected area of study at Flinders. All you need to do is decide which course you wish to study and apply through SATAC. Holders of many TAFE/VET awards can also receive credit for their studies. More information is available at: flinders.edu.au/tafelink Admissions/Prospective Students Office Flinders University GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA admissions@flinders.edu.au For international student enquiries international@flinders.edu.au or visit flinders.edu.au/international

3 Nursing & Midwifery 02 Nursing 06 Midwifery You may also be interested in... Arts Biotechnology Disability and Developmental Education Engineering (Biomedical) Environmental Health Health Sciences Medical Science Medicine Nutrition and Dietetics Occupational Therapy Optometry Paramedic Science Physiotherapy Science Speech Pathology 01

4 Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration; Graduate Entry; Registered Nurse Entry; Re-Entry; Registered Midwife Entry) Nursing This course > > will prepare you for a career that is challenging, rewarding and very much in demand; > > is the only course in South Australia offering a primary clinical placement model of Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) within the metropolitan area; > > offers opportunities for clinical placements in rural and remote areas and international exchange opportunities; > > aims to connect research, practice and teaching so that each informs the other. Course length 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. Prerequisites None. No assumed knowledge. Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration): SATAC Code ATAR Guaranteed entry ATAR Riverland: SATAC Code ATAR Guaranteed entry ATAR TAFElink Certificate 4 or above. Bonus points SEAS, RISAS. Course lengths and Gradstart Codes for Graduate Entry, Registered Nurse Entry, Re-Entry and Registered Midwife Entry can be found on the following pages. Nursing at Flinders Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities sick or well and in all settings. Modern nurses play an important role in health promotion, maintenance and education, as well as in traditional patient care and the restoration of health. The Bachelor of Nursing programs at Flinders produce graduates who can function in a variety of clinical settings and roles, have well-developed clinical reasoning skills, and understand that professional practice demands life-long learning. You will be taught how social, environmental and economic factors affect health; to access, evaluate and communicate information; and to negotiate with people from a variety of backgrounds and understand cultural differences and their relationship to health. The course is designed to help you reach the competency levels set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council to practise in the role of a registered nurse. Emphasis is placed on preparing you to manage rapid technological and social change and respond to ethical and legal demands. Our aim is to prepare nurses who are reflective about practice and have well-developed clinical reasoning skills. Our graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse. Flinders University s School of Nursing & Midwifery has been at the forefront of innovation and development in Australia for many years and is internationally recognised for its high quality programs in nursing and midwifery education. These programs address health issues and midwifery and nursing care practice across the lifespan in home, community and institutional settings. Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, and have many years of experience in a range of clinical specialties, sciences, humanities and law. Six of our staff members have won Vice-Chancellor s Excellence in Teaching Awards, whilst others have won national awards. We work closely with external clinical and community agency partners to create a curriculum and student practice informed by primary health care principles and demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism. We are particularly proud of our student-friendly, accessible and inclusive environment that celebrates the academic achievements of both students and staff. TAFE SA dual offers Entry via a TAFE SA dual offer pathway is also available for the Bachelor of Nursing (Pre- Registration). Successful applicants will receive an offer to both TAFE SA and Flinders. Progression to Flinders requires successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification. For more information go to: flinders.edu.au/tafe 02

5 Study program The Bachelor of Nursing caters for students with varying levels of experience and backgrounds. The course is highly structured and combines clinical practice with topics addressing ethics, law and biophysical and psychosocial sciences. The full-time workload is approximately 35 hours per week spread across 13 weeks of the semester. This includes time spent attending classes on campus, private study, assignment research and writing and exam preparation. Pre-Registration The Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) is a pathway for students with no previous formal nursing qualifications, for enrolled nurses and/or for psychiatric/mental health/ mental deficiency nurses who would like to become eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse. It requires three years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time in the internal mode only. This pathway is also offered at our Riverland Campus. First Year aims to introduce you to clinical practice together with the scientific basis of nursing with communication, research skills and the role of the nurse in the health care system. During Second Year you will continue to develop nursing skills and relate all aspects of body function with nursing practice, and continue gaining clinical experience in various health care settings. In Third Year you will explore more complex health issues including topics such as Indigenous Health for Nurses and Nursing in a Socio-Political Context and draw on the knowledge gained in the previous years to demonstrate your ability to work in the role of a registered nurse. Graduate Entry Course length 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time in internal mode only. Gradstart Code 2BG007. The Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) is an advanced nursing pathway for graduates of a degree in academic areas other than nursing who would like opportunities in a new career and would like to become eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse. First Year aims to build on writing and research skills gained from previous tertiary qualifications and to develop these into a nursing practice context while introducing clinical practice in various health care settings. Studies include pathophysiology and pharmacology, ethics and law as applied to nursing and clinical laboratory sessions. In Second Year you will explore more complex issues in nursing such as health sociology, mental health and mental illness and Indigenous health and draw on the knowledge gained in the previous year to demonstrate your ability to work in the role of a registered nurse. Registered Nurse Entry Course length 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time in internal mode only. Mid-year entry only. Gradstart Code 2BP002. The Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Nurse Entry) is a pathway for candidates who are qualified and registered/licensed nurses overseas who would like to become eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse. The year of study aims to build on and develop the nursing skills of overseas trained and qualified nurses and prepare them to join the Australian workforce in the role of a registered nurse. Studies include nursing research skills, the scientific basis of nursing, health psychology and health sociology, professional nursing studies and clinical experience in various health care settings. 03

6 >Nursing continued Re-Entry Course length 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time in internal mode only. Mid-year entry only. Gradstart Code 2BP003. The Bachelor of Nursing (Re-Entry) is a pathway for candidates with prior Australian nursing registration who are no longer eligible to hold a current practising certificate and must complete a re-entry course to rejoin the nursing workforce as a registered nurse. The year of study aims to renew and develop the nursing skills of previously registered nurses and to prepare them to rejoin the nursing workforce. Studies include nursing and research skills, the scientific basis of nursing, health psychology and health sociology and clinical experience in various health care settings. Registered Midwife Entry Course length 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time in internal mode only. Mid-year entry only. Gradstart Code 2BP004. The Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Midwife Entry) is a pathway for candidates who are graduates of a midwifery degree and/ or hold a current practising certificate as a registered midwife who would like to become eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse. The pathway aims to build on knowledge and skills gained from previous tertiary qualifications in midwifery and to develop these into a nursing practice context to prepare you to practise in the role of a registered nurse. Student registration and professional recognition Under the terms of Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (South Australia) Act 2010, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia will register you for the duration of study or clinical training, or until you are no longer enrolled in an approved program of study. The role of the board is focused on registering students and dealing with notifications about students: whose health is impaired to such a degree that there may be a substantial risk of harm to the public; who have been found guilty of an offence punishable by 12 months imprisonment or more; who have a conviction of, or are the subject of, a finding of guilt for an offence punishable by imprisonment; or who have contravened an existing condition or undertaking. Please note there are no registration fees for students. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse. For more information on registration go to: Clinical placement Clinical placement is undertaken in all of the above pathways in agencies and hospitals in Adelaide and involves shift work. When undertaking topics that require a clinical placement you must meet the following requirements. If you are unable to meet these requirements you may not be able to undertake your clinical placement: You must make a self-declaration as to your fitness to practise. Where there is a pre-existing illness or disability such that your ability to practise is impaired, you will advise the Topic Coordinator so that where possible a modified placement that will still meet the objectives of the topic can be arranged in consultation with you. You are required to provide an up-to-date immunisation record before undertaking clinical placement. You need to provide a national criminal history screening check. Riverland campus The Riverland campus of Flinders University is located within the rural township of Renmark, nestled within one of South Australia s richest horticultural regions. Studying in the Riverland offers you a distinct rural focus and provides you with many opportunities for professional and personal development. Personally, it provides you with the chance to experience a different lifestyle, to meet new people and to move beyond your comfort zone. Professionally, the diversity and variety inherent in rural practice fosters the development of high levels of professional competence, independence, resourcefulness and flexibility. Applicants interested in studying the Bachelor of Nursing in the Riverland must apply with SATAC Code

7 Combined degrees You can combine the Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) with the following Bachelor degree: Health Sciences 4 years SATAC Code: Upon successful completion you will meet the requirements to apply for nursing registration and receive a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a specialty stream in Health Education and Promotion, Health Management, Disability and Developmental Education, or Mental Health Nursing. For more information on the combined degree options available at Flinders go to: flinders.edu.au/courses/combined-degrees Career opportunities Nurses have career opportunities in hospitals and the community in a range of areas such as aged care, emergency, critical care, neonatal intensive care, maternal and child health, paediatrics, perioperative, oncology, palliative care, mental health, remote areas, occupational health, research and general practice. Hospitals, whether private or public, offer a number of career options and provide an opportunity to work in different settings in cities, regional areas across Australia and overseas. Hospitals also provide nurses with the opportunity to specialise in particular clinical areas of interest. Areas outside of hospital wards also offer nurses career opportunities in radiology, pathology, theatres, management, education, research and clinics. The community offers a number of career options and provides an opportunity to work in community health services, district nursing, primary care, schools or teaching in higher education. Further study >>> Flinders University offers a number of study options to nursing graduates including Honours, Graduate Certificate in Nursing, Graduate Diploma in Nursing, Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, Master of Nursing, Master of Mental Health Nursing, and Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). The lecturers were very encouraging, enthusiastic, motivated and fantastic to learn from. The clinical placements were very useful as they allowed you to practise and improve your clinical skills in a hands-on environment with real patients. Flinders Nursing graduate comments obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey. 05

8 Bachelor of Midwifery (Pre-Registration; Registered Nurse Entry; Registered Midwife Entry) Midwifery This course > > was the first specialised midwifery degree in Australia; > > will prepare you to work as a responsible and accountable professional midwife in a range of settings; > > stresses the partnership between midwife and mother at all times. Bachelor of Midwifery (Pre-Registration): Course length 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. Prerequisites None. No assumed knowledge. SATAC Code ATAR Guaranteed entry ATAR TAFElink Advanced Diploma or above. Bonus points SEAS, RISAS. Course lengths and Gradstart Codes for Registered Nurse Entry and Registered Midwife Entry can be found on the following pages. Midwifery at Flinders Midwifery encompasses the autonomous and collaborative care of birthing women in hospital and in the community. Midwives are accountable and responsible professionals who provide support, care and advice to women before, during and after childbirth. The role is challenging, varied and highly specialised. The Bachelor of Midwifery produces graduates who: work in partnership with women to give the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period and to provide care for the newborn and the mother; are reflective about practice and have well-developed clinical reasoning skills; understand how social, environmental and economic factors impact on midwifery practice; reach the competency levels set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. The program of study reflects the philosophy that midwifery is a profession in its own right. It provides learning opportunities that will prepare you to function as a safe and competent women-centred midwife who is adaptable to different models of care and context of practice and who will be able to respond to changing health care needs and consumer demands. Our graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practise in the role of a registered midwife. Flinders University s School of Nursing & Midwifery was the first to offer a Bachelor of Midwifery program in Australia in 1997 and has been at the forefront of midwifery innovation and development in Australia ever since. We have a strong commitment to excellence in midwifery education, research and practice and work to develop strong links with the midwifery profession in metropolitan and rural areas of Australia. We offer innovative practice-based education and aim to connect research, practice and teaching so that each informs the other. Our academic staff work closely with external clinical and community agency partners to create a curriculum and student practice that is informed by primary health care principles and demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism. 06

9 Study program The course offers a number of pathways catering for students with varying levels of experience and backgrounds. The program is highly structured and combines clinical practice with topics such as the biophysical and psychosocial sciences, maternal and infant assessment and an evidence-based approach to midwifery practice. Pre-Registration The Bachelor of Midwifery (Pre-Registration) is a pathway for candidates with no previous formal midwifery qualifications or for enrolled nurses who would like to become eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered midwife. In each year of the program, you will have the opportunity to follow identified women through their experience of pregnancy and childbirth in a variety of settings, including rural and remote areas. First Year provides an introduction to clinical practice together with the scientific basis of midwifery and research skills, communication and maternal and infant assessment. You will also study the sociology of midwifery and the role of the midwife. In Second Year you will continue to develop midwifery skills and focus on family dynamics, nutrition, breastfeeding, pharmacology and the complexities of childbirth. In Third Year you will explore managing practice and working in communities, and draw on the knowledge gained in the previous years to demonstrate your ability to work in the role of a registered midwife. There will be a focus on Indigenous health, midwifery research and practicum. Registered Nurse Entry Course length 1.5 years fulltime or equivalent part-time. Gradstart Code 2BP001. The Bachelor of Midwifery (Registered Midwife Entry) is a pathway for candidates who are graduates of a nursing degree and/ or hold a current practising certificate as a registered nurse who would like to become eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered midwife. This pathway aims to build on knowledge and skills gained from previous tertiary qualifications/skills in nursing and to develop these into a midwifery practice context to prepare students to practise in the role of a registered midwife. Registered Midwife Entry Course length 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time. Gradstart Code 2BP005. The Bachelor of Midwifery (Registered Midwife Entry) is a pathway for candidates who are already eligible for registration as a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practising certificate who would like to upgrade their qualifications to a midwifery degree. Clinical placement Clinical placement is undertaken in the Pre- Registration and the Registered Nurse Entry pathways. These clinical placements are undertaken in agencies and hospitals in Adelaide and may include shift work. The full-time workload is about 40 hours per week including classes, private study, assignment preparation and continuity of care experiences. This may be spread over the whole year to ensure opportunities for continuity of care and relevant experience. When undertaking topics that require a clinical placement you must meet the following requirements. If you are unable to meet these requirements you may not be able to undertake your clinical placement: You must make a self-declaration to the School of Nursing & Midwifery as to your fitness to practise. Where there is a pre-existing illness or disability such that your ability to practise is impaired, you will advise the Topic Coordinator so that where possible a modified placement that will still meet the objectives of the topic may be arranged in consultation with you. You are required to provide an up-to-date immunisation record before undertaking clinical placement. You need to provide a national criminal history screening check. 07

10 >Midwifery continued Student registration and professional recognition Under the terms of Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (South Australia) Act 2010 the Nursing and Midwifery Board will register you for the duration of study or clinical training, or until you are no longer enrolled in an approved program of study. The role of the Board is focused on registering students and dealing with notifications about students: whose health is impaired to such a degree that there may be a substantial risk of harm to the public; who have been found guilty of an offence punishable by 12 months imprisonment or more; who have a conviction of, or are the subject of, a finding of guilt for an offence punishable by imprisonment; who have contravened an existing condition or undertaking. Please note there are no registration fees for students. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered midwife. For more information on registration go to: Career opportunities Midwives have an extensive range of career opportunities in hospitals and in the community. Hospitals offer a number of career options and provide an opportunity to work in different settings across Australia and overseas. Community-based options include work in community services, community health centres, or teaching in higher education. Further career opportunities for midwives include self-employment, home-based services, health agencies, doctors surgeries, remote and rural areas, nursing agencies, international aid agencies and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (for students who also have nursing qualifications). Further study >>> Honours, Graduate Certificate in Midwifery, Graduate Diploma in Midwifery and Master of Midwifery Clinical placements throughout the course were very beneficial for skill building. The variety of guest speakers with different backgrounds in midwifery gave me a greater understanding of the different possibilities this course can lead to. Flinders Midwifery graduate comments obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey. 08

11 My Flinders experience Rob Sym Choon Nursing graduate Emergency Department Nurse, Women s and Children s Hospital (Adelaide) After 25 years working in real estate, I wanted a career change. I could have gone for any degree but I wanted to come out with skills that were portable. In the beginning I found I had forgotten how to study. It was a bit stressful approaching my first assignment but thankfully my lecturers were absolutely brilliant. They gave me fantastic feedback on grammar, English and presentation as well as the medical side of things. As a mature age student, I was consistently studying and taking whatever information I got from the University very seriously. When I arrived at University I also met a few other mature age students. We bonded and are still good friends. I picked up a lot of skills at Flinders. In nursing, it s the understanding of medical skills but also understanding how nurses and other medical professionals interact with each other. Understanding how the industry works is as important to me as anything else I learned. I m currently at the Women s and Children s Hospital. The biggest thrill is to have parents who thank you so much for saving the life of their child. It s quite gratifying even if it s only something minor which the parents thought was life-threatening. You ve been able to look at the child and help that family. Nicki Biermann Midwifery graduate Midwife, Goulburn Valley Health (Victoria) I m passionate about supporting women and families during their child-bearing years. There is a very deep responsibility and there is a satisfaction knowing that you along with the team needed to provide a safe birth are caring for two lives. I ve attended many, many births but with every one, there is still a spark of excitement and joy. Being a midwife and a healthcare professional, there is a lot more energy in monitoring the situation and providing the care that is required. There is a sense of awe that is definitely there. To be a part of a birth is both an honour and a privilege. Over the years I was practising as a doula a personal attendant to women in labour. I had an inquiring mind, so I wanted to become a professional in the area of midwifery. At the time I was living in Sydney and I decided to come to Flinders University. The academic profiles of the associate professors really appealed to me and also the cost of living in Adelaide was much better. I had studied at other universities but my Flinders degree was above and beyond anything I had studied before. A lot of my peer group found it quite a personal journey to become a midwife, and access to the academic staff as mentors was invaluable. Their support was outstanding. Beyond the clinical knowledge, the support they gave me to grow into my role as a midwife was priceless. 09

12 You may also be interested in... Arts The Bachelor of Arts (BA) enables you to explore in depth a single field of study or study several different fields through a wide range of majors and minors. The BA produces flexible, literate, independent and well-informed graduates, equipped with transferable, highly valued skills. These include: communication and presentation skills, research and critical analysis skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills, management and planning skills, intellectual and creative skills, and computer literacy. A new Bachelor of Arts Enhanced Program for High Achievers is also available. can be found in the Flinders Arts & Humanities undergraduate programs brochure. Arts High Achievers Program The new Bachelor of Arts Enhanced Program for High Achievers is designed to enable high achieving students to maximise their intellectual growth in a supportive environment. It enables you to study alongside students with similar capabilities, develop your interests and share ideas. In addition, it provides you with the skills and knowledge required to pursue further study at honours and research higher degree levels. You will complete core topics specifically designed for the High Achievers Program and at least one major sequence and one minor sequence. You will also receive mentoring throughout your degree and be required to attend conferences and seminars. can be found in the Flinders Arts & Humanities undergraduate programs brochure. Biotechnology The Biotechnology specialisation available in the Bachelor of Science programs concerns the use of living organisms for health, social or economic purposes. This specialisation has a strong business component with emphasis on enterprise management, intellectual property protection, marketing, and the legal, ethical and social aspects of biotechnology. can be found in the Flinders Science & Mathematics undergraduate programs brochure. Disability and Developmental Education The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education will help you develop specialist human service skills in areas including counselling, rehabilitation, case management, skill development and individual support. The course will prepare you for a rewarding career that enables you to make an important difference in people s lives. This course is also offered externally. or Psychology & Social Work undergraduate programs brochures. Engineering (Biomedical) The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) involves using electronics, mechanics and computer systems to improve health care and health services to enhance the quality of human life. You will gain a solid education in engineering and medical science and develop skills to investigate, plan, design, manufacture and maintain systems and equipment used in all aspects of health care. All students undertake Flinders University s nationally recognised 20-week industry placement. can be found in the Flinders Engineering Environmental Health The Bachelor of Health Sciences/Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice prepares you for a career in environmental health which can include monitoring and maintaining health standards in relation to air, food and water quality, soil pollution, waste management, noise pollution, pest control, housing and the use of hazardous substances. Graduates of this pathway will be awarded a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice. can be found in the Flinders Environment or Health undergraduate programs brochures. 10

13 Health Sciences The Bachelor of Health Sciences combines health-related topics with specialised studies. It caters for a wide range of careers and equips you with transferable, industry relevant skills. The course is multidisciplinary and there are multiple majors available. You can study: disability, health education and promotion, health management, the life sciences, and nutrition. The course gives you a deeper understanding of the roles and functions of various health professions and provides internship opportunities with industry placements in a variety of areas. Medical Science The Bachelor of Medical Science offers a specialised program for those seeking work as medical science professionals in areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology, and toxicology. The course offers a basis for postgraduate studies in radiology, pathology, pharmacology and other fields. It is also a preparation for the graduate-entry medical and health programs at Flinders. Medicine Flinders offers an undergraduate pathway to our graduate-entry Medicine degree through the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences. You will undertake the first two years of the undergraduate degree and by maintaining a GPA of at least 5.0 will be guaranteed entry to the four-year Medicine degree. As a professional graduate-entry qualification, our Medicine degree delivers outstanding clinical and academic training, ensuring you are well prepared for the challenges of internship and future vocational training. can be found in the Flinders Medicine Nutrition and Dietetics The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics is designed to produce nutritionists and dietitians who interpret scientific knowledge about food then translate it into practical information to help people change their eating habits and improve their health. You will gain knowledge about the nature, management and prevention of diet-related diseases and the social and psychological factors that influence what people eat. There are a limited number of places available for transfer into Year 3 entry for Flinders students. Check the web for entry requirements. Occupational Therapy The Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Occupational Therapy program provides you with the skills and knowledge to assess and treat people who have limited ability in daily activities because of illness, injury or circumstance. You will develop skills in the therapeutic use of occupations, individual and group assessment, and in intervention techniques. Supervised clinical placements are integral to the course and will enable you to develop a sound basis for professional practice. Optometry The Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry gives you a fundamental grounding in science with a specialisation in Vision Sciences, where you will study the visual system and factors that influence sight in preparation for intensive study and clinical experience in optometry. This double degree prepares you with the knowledge and skills you will need to provide vital optometry services to the community, undertake vision research, and teach in optometry and vision science. Flinders is recognised nationally for its research into blinding eye conditions. 11

14 You may also be interested in... Paramedic Science The Bachelor of Paramedic Science offers a direct-entry program for anyone seeking a career as a paramedic or communications officer/call-taker with ambulance services. A conversion course for people with existing paramedic qualifications is also available. This course ensures that all graduating paramedics have the skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable them to provide sophisticated emergency pre-hospital care and ensure seamless care from site to hospital. Physiotherapy The Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy program builds on Flinders University s strengths in rehabilitation, aged care and musculoskeletal medicine. This program provides you with the physiotherapy knowledge and skills required to become registered and work as a physiotherapist. Supervised clinical placements including rural and remote placements will enable you to develop a sound basis for professional practice. Science The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science (Honours) enable you to follow your interests in core sciences such as biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, or diverse options such as computer systems, ecology, evolution and organismal biology, engineering science, environmental hydrology and water resources, information systems, molecular biosciences and microbiology, and nanotechnology. You can also specialise in fields such as: Animal Behaviour, Aquaculture, Biodiversity and Conservation, Biotechnology, Clean Technologies, Environmental Science, Forensic and Analytical Science, Marine Biology, and Nanotechnology (see separate entries for more information). can be found in the Flinders Science & Mathematics undergraduate programs brochure. Science (Honours) High Achievers Program The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Enhanced Program for High Achievers offers students of exceptional academic ability an enhanced program of studies. It provides opportunities to embark upon research in every year of the course. This additional challenging material provides you with the opportunity to maximise your intellectual growth and potential. Specialisations: Animal Behaviour, Aquaculture, Biodiversity and Conservation, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic and Analytical Science, Marine Biology, Nanotechnology can be found in the Flinders Science & Mathematics undergraduate programs brochure. Speech Pathology The Bachelor of Speech Pathology involves facilitating communication skills by working with people or through research. Speech pathologists treat people affected by surgery, brain damage or disease of the nervous system and people with difficulties acquiring normal speech sounds or language. Graduates are prepared for entry into other health professions such as audiology or medicine. More information on these and our other courses can also be found at: flinders.edu.au/courses 12

15 Enhance your degree Didn t find the course you were looking for? Check out our other undergraduate course brochures. Diploma in Language Flinders offers you the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide you with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to your qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. The Diploma in Language is only available in combination with another undergraduate course at Flinders. You can apply direct to the University for the Diploma once you enrol in your undergraduate course at Flinders. Languages available for study at Flinders are Chinese, French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek and Spanish. Arts & Humanities Arts and Arts High Achievers Program Archaeology Creative Arts (Creative Writing; Digital Media; Drama; Screen) International Tourism Languages Media (Creative Arts; Public Affairs) Theology Business & Commerce Business (Business Economics; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Advanced Leadership) Commerce (Accounting; Accounting/ Finance; Finance; Finance/Economics; Sustainability; Advanced Leadership) International Studies International Tourism Computing & Information Technology Computer Science Computer Systems Engineering Digital Media Geographical Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering Creative Arts & Media Creative Arts (Creative Writing; Digital Media; Drama; Screen) Digital Media Media (Creative Arts; Public Affairs) Education Early Childhood/Arts Early Childhood and Special Education/ Disability Studies Primary R - 7/Arts Primary R - 7 and Special Education/ Disability Studies Middle and Secondary/Arts Middle and Secondary/Health Sciences Middle and Secondary/Science Middle and Secondary/Special Education/ Disability Studies Secondary/Languages Engineering Biomedical Civil Computer Systems Electrical Electronics Environmental Technologies Maritime Electronics Mechanical Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing Naval Architecture Robotics Software Engineering Science Engineering Technology Environment Aquaculture Biodiversity and Conservation Clean Technology Environmental Health Environmental Management Environmental Science Environmental Technologies Engineering Geographical Information Systems Marine Biology Health Disability and Developmental Education Environmental Health Health Sciences Medical Science Nutrition and Dietetics Occupational Therapy Optometry Paramedic Science Physiotherapy Speech Pathology International Studies, Tourism & Languages International Studies International Tourism Languages Law & Justice Justice and Society Laws and Legal Practice Medicine Year 12 entry Graduate entry Indigenous Entry Stream Northern Territory Medical Program Psychology & Social Work Behavioural Science (Psychology) Disability and Developmental Education Psychological Science Psychology (Honours) Social Work and Social Planning Science & Mathematics Science and Science (Honours) Science (Honours) High Achievers Program Animal Behaviour Aquaculture Biodiversity and Conservation Biotechnology Clean Technology Environmental Science Forensic and Analytical Science Marine Biology Mathematical Science Nanotechnology Society, Politics & Government Government and Public Management International Studies Justice and Society Social Work and Social Planning

16 Why make Flinders your choice? Before you get here Giving you the freedom to grow, explore, and discover your full potential is one of the things that distinguishes Flinders University. It is why we have so many flexible entry pathways. And it is also why we have an extensive network of services to support you all the way from your initial enquiry and enrolment right through to your graduation and beyond. Flinders understands that everybody s life path is different. If you are completing Year 12 and thinking about uni, Flinders improves your chance of getting into the course of your choice by offering bonus points for many of its courses. If you are not a school leaver, TAFE/VET qualifications, the Special Tertiary Admissions Test, Foundation Studies programs and prior tertiary studies are other ways you can get to Flinders. While you re here A well-rounded university education should not be the end of your learning but a launching pad for the next phase of your life. What you learn should be relevant, it should increase your understanding of the world around you, and it should help you realise your full potential. Flinders is fully committed to constantly improving the quality of its teaching. Learning at Flinders is connected to our dynamic research environment, with strong links to industry and the broader community. Among our staff there are a number of national and international award winners for teaching and research, and Flinders has a solid record of achievement in the Australian Awards for University Teaching. Flinders has state-of-the-art facilities on our superb campus in Bedford Park and across our regional and interstate locations, making Flinders the perfect setting in which to study, to grow, to relax and to meet friends. Your next step Flinders has a variety of resources and services to help you kick-start your career. Practical placements which give you jobready skills are an integral part of many Flinders courses. You will have access to valuable career advice from industry leaders, professionals and graduates. Or you may like to study one of our postgraduate courses. Whatever your next step, when you graduate from Flinders you will be part of an international network of alumni who have built careers that enrich their communities across Australia and throughout the world. Our mobile apps flinders.edu.au Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this brochure is accurate at the time of publication: July Flinders University reserves the right to alter any course or topic contained herein without prior notice. Alterations are reflected in the course information available on the University s website. CRICOS No A