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MONASH
MEDICINE,
NURSING AND
HEALTH SCIENCES

Undergraduate
Course Guide
2018
monash.edu/medicine
Undergraduate Course Guide 2018 - monash.edu/medicine MONASH MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES - Monash University
About Us
                                                                                        Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health                            Do what you love from day one
                                                                                        Sciences is the University’s largest                           All undergraduate courses offered by our
                                                                                                                                                       faculty are direct-entry specialist courses,
                                                                                        research faculty and a leading provider                        meaning that you’ll focus on your chosen
                                                                                        of education for doctors, nurses and                           area of study from day one, straight after
                                                                                                                                                       completing Year 12.
                                                                                        allied health professionals in Australia.
                                                                                        We are internationally renowned for our
                                                                                        excellence in education and research,
                                                                                        and ranked in the top one per cent                             Be in demand
                                                                                        of universities worldwide.                                     Health care has one of the highest
                                                                                                                                                       employment growth rates in Australia,
                                                                                        Our faculty comprises 10 schools and                           so if you want to start your health
                                                                                                                                                       career sooner, Monash offers you
                                                                                        is home to a number of leading centres                         that opportunity.
                                                                                        and research institutes, each with a
                                                                                        distinct purpose and focus. We offer
                                                                                        a broad suite of educational programs
                                                                                        across all areas of health, from direct                        Benefit from our partners
                                                                                        entry right through to professional                            We’ve partnered with some of the state’s
                                                                                                                                                       largest health care facilities, including
                                                                                        development for senior executives,                             The Alfred (Victoria’s leading trauma
                                                                                        and are dedicated to developing                                centre), Monash Health, Cabrini Health,
                                                                                                                                                       Eastern Health, Peninsula Health,
                                                                                        the next generation of medical                                 Bendigo Health and Epworth HealthCare,
                                                                                        and health practitioners.                                      among others.

Our facilities                      2
                                        Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences cover
Clinical and fieldwork education    4
                                        a broad range of health-focused disciplines.
Your course options                 5   Whichever course you choose, you’ll have
Subject prerequisites
                                        the satisfaction of contributing to someone’s
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and pathways                            recovery, or even saving their life.
International entry requirements   28

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Benefit from                                                                                                                                                                Medical Imaging Skills Lab

innovative facilities
                                                                                                                                                                            Our radiography and medical ultrasound
                                                                                                                                                                            facilities allow you to bring together
                                                                                                                                                                            all of your classroom learning into
                                                                                                                                                                            practice. You’ll be able to obtain images
                                                                                                                                                                            with correct exposure under differing
                                                                                                                                                                            conditions and to minimise patient
                                                                                                                                                                            radiation dose.
                                                                                                                                                                            These facilities model a hospital
                                                                                                                                                                            radiology department and, under
                                                                                                                                                                            supervision from radiographers and
                                                                                                                                                                            medical sonographers, you’ll learn
                                                                           BASE                                                                                             scanning practice using a model patient
                                                                           Our BASE (Be Active Sleep Eat) facility                                                          – with artificial bones and organs – and
                                                                           has been designed as an environment                                                              carry out experiments related to the
                                                                           for community volunteers to take                                                                 physics of radiographic imaging.
                                                                           part in research that contributes to
                                                                           advancing the science of nutrition,
                                                                           sleep and activity, and maximises
                                                                           healthy outcomes for all Australians.
                                                                           It comprises a sleep laboratory, a
                                                                           commercial kitchen, an exercise and
                                                                                                                                                                            Nursing and Midwifery Clinical
                                                                           fitness studio, and consulting suites.                                                           Learning Environment
                                                                                                                                                                            These facilities reflect what a modern-day
                                                                                                                                                                            health care environment looks, feels and
                                                                                                                                                                            sounds like, and enforces the dress code
                                                                                                                                                                            and behaviours expected of students in
                                                                                                                                                                            the real world while preparing them in a
                                                                                                                                                                            safe and educational environment.
                                                                                                                                                                            You’ll have the opportunity to practise
                                                                                                                                                                            with ‘real’ simulated patients, and with
                                                                                                                                                                            equipment you’ll be expected to use
                                                                                                                                                                            during clinical placements. High-fidelity
                                                                           Centre for Human                                                                                 simulation mannequins and a purpose-
                                                                           Anatomy Education                                                                                built simulation room also allow the
                                                                                                                                                                            recording and playback of students’
                                                                           The Centre for Human Anatomy
                                                                                                                                                                            performance and the running of ‘real-
                                                                           Education (CHAE) was established
                                                                                                                                                                            life’ scenarios that support learning.
                                                                           to ensure that undergraduate and
                                                                           graduate human anatomy education
                                                                           at Monash is of the highest national
                                                                           and international standards. It’s home
                                                                           to a large collection of anatomical
                                                                           models, charts, bottled specimens and
                                                                           entire sets of 3D prints of the human
                                                                           body – all valuable teaching aids for                                                            Physiotherapy and
                                                                           anatomy students.                                                                                Occupational Therapy facilities
                                                                                                                                                                            If you’re undertaking a physiotherapy
                                                                                                                                                                            or occupational therapy course, you’ll
                                                                                                                                                                            utilise facilities equipped with the latest
                                                                                                                                                                            aids and equipment to enhance and
                                                                                                                                                                            develop your clinical skills.

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Clinical and fieldwork education
During placements, you’ll develop a range of professional skills             interstate and, in some cases, internationally. Clinical and
under supervision in a variety of authentic settings. Placements             fieldwork education takes place in hospitals (both public and
within these workplace settings give you the opportunity to                  private), community health services, private practices and a
practise and refine the theory and skills learned in the classroom           variety of other locations such as non-government organisations,
and laboratories, and put them into a meaningful context. All                schools and local councils.
placements contribute to the professional socialisation of students,
                                                                             Most of our courses involve compulsory clinical placements.
and offer insights into the attitudes and behaviours expected in the
                                                                             In order to complete these integral components of your course,
specific workplace setting.
                                                                             you’ll be required to have up-to-date immunisation records,
Clinical and fieldwork education is undertaken in partnership                as well as undergo police and working with children checks.
with a wide range of placement providers located throughout                  Some courses might have additional requirements.
metropolitan Melbourne, regional and rural areas of Victoria,

Special requirements
Failure to hold satisfactory checks may result in students being unable to complete their course.

          Immunisations: Students must satisfy immunisation                        rug administration and Controlled Substances
                                                                                   D
           requirements in order to participate in placements that                 policy:** Students should be aware of their legal
           are compulsory for the course.                                          responsibilities regarding the administration and
                                                                                   storage of drugs in keeping with the Drugs Poisons
          Police check: Students must complete a National Police                  and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic) and the
           Records Check every year before undertaking placements.                 Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances
                                                                                   Regulations 2006 (Vic). The School of Nursing and
           orking with Children Check: Students must hold a Working
          W
                                                                                   Midwifery has formulated a policy and students
          With Children Check before undertaking clinical placements.
                                                                                   should be aware of the drug-administration policy
                                                                                   relevant to their particular year of study. Refer to
          ealth check:* Students must comply with the stipulations
          H
                                                                                   the Faculty’s clinical guidelines webpage.
          of Ambulance Victoria that a medical and fitness examination
          be completed as a specific prerequisite for clinical placements.          irst aid: It is highly recommended that students
                                                                                   F
          You will have to meet all associated costs. Go to the Ambulance          hold a current Provide First Aid Certificate prior to
          Victoria website for more details.                                       enrolling in the Bachelor of Medical Science and
                                                                                                                                                                           Your course options
                                                                                   Doctor of Medicine.

* Paramedicine only.
                                                                                                                                                                           Biomedical Science                      6
** Nursing only.

                                                                                                                                                                           Health Sciences                         9

                                                                                                                                                                           Medicine                            10

                                                                                                                                                                           Nursing,                            12
                                                                                                                                                                           Nursing and Midwifery

                                                                                                                                                                           Nutrition Science                   14

                                                                                                                                                                           Occupational Therapy                15

                                                                                                                                                                           Paramedicine                        16

                                                                                                                                                                           Physiotherapy                       17

                                                                                                                                                                           Psychology                          18

                                                                                                                                                                           Public Health                       20

                                                                                                                                                                           Radiation Sciences                  21

                                                                                                                                                                           Radiography                         22
                                                                                                                                                                           and Medical Imaging

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Biomedical Science

                                                        Biomedical Science                                                                                                          Career opportunities

              Clayton
                                                        Bachelor of Biomedical Science
                                                        The biomedical sciences help us understand
                                                                                                                             Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced
                                                                                                                             (Honours)
                                                                                                                                                                                    As a graduate, you may find work
              3 years (including                        disease, how it occurs, what happens and how we                      Biomedical Science Advanced (Honours) is a             in the hospital and medical sector,
              Scholars Program)                         can control, cure and prevent it. Breakthroughs in
              4 years
                                                        biomedical science improve the quality of people’s
                                                                                                                             high-profile course designed for talented students
                                                                                                                             who expect to pursue a career in biomedical            including medical diagnostic laboratories;
              Advanced (Honours)
                                                        health and lives.                                                    research. It’s an advanced version of the Bachelor
                                                                                                                             of Biomedical Science, providing outstanding
                                                                                                                                                                                    secondary and tertiary teaching;
                                                        Biomedical scientists look at the interactions between
 ATAR 94
                                                        organs, tissues and cells, and the complex processes
                                                                                                                             opportunities to develop research, communication
                                                                                                                             and teamwork skills during your undergraduate
                                                                                                                                                                                    media and communications; and the
              Scholars Program:
              99.05
                                                        that occur to allow us to function and develop
                                                        normally. With this understanding, biomedical
                                                                                                                             studies. A VCE study score of 30 (or equivalent)       government sector in such areas as
                                                                                                                             is required for Chemistry and Mathematical Methods,
              Advanced (Honours)
                                                        scientists work towards developing therapeutics
                                                        and preventatives that ultimately preserve health and
                                                                                                                             Specialist Mathematics or Physics for entry into the   health promotion and health economics.
              96.40                                                                                                          Scholars Program.
                                                        combat disease. Consequently, biomedical science
    IB        36                                        covers a range of biological and molecular sciences
                                                        that underpin modern medicine.                                                                                              Graduate destinations have included:
              Scholars Program:
              42                                        Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholars)
              Advanced (Honours):                       Very high-achieving students can apply for access
              38                                        to our Scholars Program, which provides a range

              English:
                                                        of extracurricular opportunities to engage with                                                                                      Graduate entry medicine                                   Medical research
                                                        research staff who are at the forefront of their
                                                       areas. A VCE study score of 40 (or equivalent) is                                                                                    An undergraduate degree in biomedical science             Medical research strives to understand body
                                                        required for Chemistry and Mathematical Methods,                                                                                     provides an ideal foundation for graduate entry           processes and functions and uses this knowledge
              Maths:                                    Specialist Mathematics or Physics for entry into                                                                                     medicine programs.                                        to develop new technologies, therapeutics and
              Methods, Specialists,                     the Advanced Honours Program.                                                                                                                                                                  advances in medical treatments.
                                                                                                                                                                                             From 2017, at least 50 of the 75 places available
              or Physics
                                                                                                                                                                                             into the graduate entry MD at Monash will be              Biomedical research generally requires honours
              Science/other:                                                                                                                                                                 reserved for students who have completed                  and PhD qualifications.
              Chemistry                                                                                                                                                                      the Monash University Bachelor of Biomedical
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Places of employment include:
                                                                                                                                                                                             Science. GAMSAT will not be required for 2017
                                                                                                                                                                                             entry and beyond.                                         • universities            • hospitals
Specific scores, subjects                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • research institutes     • industrial research
and pathways – page 24.                                                                                                                                                                      med.monash.edu.au/medicine/admissions/                      and centres                and development.
                                                                                                                                                                                             grad-entry/2017-entry.html
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       • government bodies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         such as the CSIRO
                                                        Course progression                                                                                                                                                                               and DSTO

                                                        Here’s an example of what your studies could look like.
                                                        Year 1

Double degrees*
                                                         Semester 1     Biomedical chemistry
                                                                                                       Cells, tissues and
                                                                                                       organisms
                                                                                                                                     Medical biophysics      Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                             Graduate studies                                         Working in industry
•   Commerce                                                                                                                                                                                 A degree in biomedical science can position              Graduates have roles in laboratories or sales in a
                                                                                                                                     Public health and                                       you well for a career that allows interaction with       wide range of industry sectors, including hospital
•   Engineering (Honours)                                Semester 2     Molecular biology              Human neurobiology                                    Elective
                                                                                                                                     preventative medicine
                                                                                                                                                                                             patients. All of these careers will require some         and research laboratories, pharmaceuticals and
•   Laws (Honours)
                                                                                                                                                                                             degree of formal education and/or on the job             reproductive technologies
•   Science                                             Year 2                                                                                                                               training. However, credits may be awarded for
* Not available with the Scholars Program. All double                                                                                                                                                                                                 Opportunities exist in:
                                                                        Structure of the human                                                                                               your biomedical science studies.
degrees will have different entry requirements.
                                                         Semester 1     body: An evolutionary and      Human molecular biology       Body systems            Elective                                                                                 • product development and testing
                                                                        functional perspective                                                                                               Graduates can continue into fields such as:              • food industry
                                                                                                                                                                                             • ambulance and            • public health               • biomedical equipment and pharmaceutical sales.
                                                         Semester 2
                                                                                                       Microbes in health            Introduction to                                           paramedics               • pharmacy
                                                                        Human genetics                                                                       Elective
                                                                                                       and disease                   bioinformatics                                          • audiology                • physiotherapy
                                                                                                                                                                                             • dentistry                • radiation therapy.
                                                        Year 3
                                                                                                                                                                                             • nutrition and dietetics

                                                         Semester 1     Molecular mechanisms of disease                              Electives

                                                         Semester 2     Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human disease           Electives

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Health Sciences

                                                                           “What biomedical scientists
                                                                             do is research new techniques
                                                                             and approaches that a clinical
                                                                                                               Health Sciences
                                                                             practitioner might actually use
                                                                             to benefit patients. So we are
                                                                             the people behind the scenes,
                                                                             if you think about it.”
                                                                           MOHAMMED                            Bachelor of Health Sciences                          Career options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Caulfield
                                                                           Bachelor of Biomedical Science      This course will give you a sound foundation in      •   Pathway into clinical graduate courses
                                                                                                               health science and a broad overview of health        •   Clinical research                                                    3 years
                                                                                                               care, and skills in identifying, investigating,      •   Healthcare marketing
                                                                                                               analysing and assessing health issues. This
                                                                                                                                                                    •   Government organisations
                                                                                                               foundation provides the opportunity for you to                                                                        ATAR E:70+
                                                                                                                                                                    •   Health education
                                                                                                               tailor your degree to pursue a variety of career
                                                                                                               paths in the health sciences. It’s a course suited
                                                                                                               to those who want flexibility in determining which                                                                      IB    E:25+
                                                                                                               area of the health sciences they wish to pursue.
                                                                                                               The common thread is the commitment to an                                                                                     English:
                                                                                                               evidence-based approach to delivering quality                                                                                 
                                                                                                               health care efficiently and effectively.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Specific scores, subjects
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and pathways – page 24.

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Medicine

                                                Medicine

                                                Bachelor of Medical Science                                             Direct entry                                               Graduate entry
         Clayton (Direct entry)
                                                and Doctor of Medicine (MD)                                             The direct entry program is only available to current      Our graduate entry medical program gives you the
         5 years (Direct entry)                 Monash is the only Victorian university to offer both                   Year 12 (or equivalent) students or applicants who         opportunity to commence your medical studies after
                                                direct-from-school and graduate entry to the same                       have completed Year 12 no more than two years              completing another degree. Students complete
                                                medical degree. Our medical program, the Bachelor                       prior and have not commenced any form of other             Year A of the 4 year program, the pre-clinical year,
 ATAR RC                                        of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, has                          tertiary studies during that time.                         in Churchill. Years B, C and D are all undertaken in a
                                                been designed in close consultation with doctors,                                                                                  range of clinical settings in Metropolitan Melbourne,
                                                                                                                        Those who have commenced tertiary study
   IB    RC                                     health care professionals and leaders in the health                                                                                South Eastern Victoria or Northern Victoria.
                                                                                                                        (including at Certificate IV level) are ineligible
                                                and research sectors to give you the scientific
                                                                                                                        for the direct entry program.                              Domestic applicants
         English:                               background and clinical expertise to ensure you’re
                                                prepared for your future as a doctor.                                                                                              Only applicants with the following Monash degrees
                                                                                                                       Range of Criteria (RC)
                                                                                                                                                                                   will be eligible for entry into the graduate entry MD:
                                                                                                                        The selection process for Direct Entry medicine
         Science/other:                         Career options                                                                                                                     • Bachelor of Biomedical Science*
                                                                                                                        at Clayton consists of three components: Year 12
         Chemistry                                                                                                                                                                    (including double degrees)
                                                On completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science                        (or equivalent) results, completion of the UMAT
                                                                                                                        (Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences                • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
                                                and Doctor of Medicine (MD) you are eligible for
RANGE OF CRITERIA                               provisional registration with the Medical Board of                      Admission Test) and a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).       • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
                                                Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner                    All three components are weighted equally.                 • Bachelor of Science (with specified units)
 Y12 Academic Requirements
                                                Regulation Agency. After serving a compulsory
                                                                                                                        Selection for interview (MMI) is based on a                *Biomedical Science Pathway
         Admissions test (UMAT)                 internship year of residence in an approved
                                                                                                                        combination of an applicant’s UMAT and ATAR                This pathway allows our Biomedical Science
                                                hospital, you become eligible for final registration
         Interview (MMI)                                                                                                scores. The cut off score is determined by the             students to be considered for the program at
                                                in Victoria and other states of Australia*.
                                                                                                                        distribution of scores each year, and therefore            the end of their penultimate year of their degree.
                                                * International students: Any offer of a place in a Monash University   changes depending on each cohort.
RC – Range of Criteria.                         medical course is made on the understanding that Monash in no way
                                                                                                                                                                                   To be considered, you must maintain an Average
                                                guarantees any period of internship in an Australian hospital at the    International students
Specific scores, subjects                       completion of your medical degree.                                                                                                 Mark (AM) of at least 70 across the core
and pathways – page 24.                                                                                                 International students will need to sit the ISAT instead   Biomedical Science units.
                                                Special requirements (see page 4)                                       of the UMAT. If you think your citizenship status may
                                                                                                                        change during the selection process, you need to           Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend
                                                                                                                        undertake both the UMAT and ISAT.                          a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and Situational
                                                                                                                                                                                   Judgement Test (SJT) as part of the selection
                                                                                                                        Category of places (domestic students only)                process. The GAMSAT will not be required.
                                                                                                                        Direct Entry (242 Places)     Graduate Entry (75 Places)   For more information about the graduate entry

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                                                                                                                        BMP: 68                       BMP: 21                      program visit med.monash.edu.au/medicine/
                                                                                                                        ERC: 30                                                    admissions/grad-entry/index.html

                                                DID YOU KNOW?                                                           Extended Rural Cohort (ERC)
                                                                                                                        – direct entry only
                                                If you’re an Indigenous student or have a rural                         About 30 places are available under the Extended
                                                background, you may be able to boost your                               Rural Cohort stream. ERC students undertake the
                                                chances of entry into this course by submitting                         majority of their clinical years placements in regional
                                                additional information via the Dean’s Indigenous                        and rural north-west Victoria.
                                                List or Dean’s Rural List schemes.                                      More ERC information can be found at
                                                                                                                        med.monash.edu/medical/northernvic
                                                med.monash.edu.au/medicine/admissions/
                                                direct-entry/entry-schemes.html
                                                                                                                        Bonded Medical Places (BMP)
                                                                                                                        By accepting a BMP place, you’ll will be required
                                                                                                                        to sign a contract provided by the Commonwealth
                                                                                                                        Government. At completion of your training,                      “Monash’s holistic, direct entry course
                                                                                                                        you’ll be required to work in a designated area                    has already given me great insight into
                                                                                                                        of medical need.
                                                                                                                                                                                           the field, with placements starting as
                                                                                                                        Important note                                                     early as first year. I love what we are
                                                                                                                        It’s vital you are aware of the interview dates                    studying and I’ve been amazed at how
                                                                                                                        and make yourself available during these times.                    much we have learned in two years.”
                                                                                                                        Only those who attend an interview will remain
                                                                                                                        eligible for a place in the MD program. We don’t                  KATIA
                                                                                                                        not run interviews outside of the allocated times.                Medicine (Direct entry)

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Nursing and Midwifery

                                              Nursing and Midwifery

       Clayton, Peninsula
                                              Bachelor of Nursing                                          Career options                                         “The most amazing
                                              The Bachelor of Nursing will provide you with the            Completion of these courses will lead to eligibility
       Nursing:                               knowledge and clinical skills to provide high quality        for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery          experience as a nursing/
       3 years                                nursing care. You will also have the scope to provide
                                              care in multiple settings, including acute care, primary
                                                                                                           Board of Australia. As a nurse you may pursue
                                                                                                           opportunities in acute hospital care, mental health,
                                                                                                                                                                    midwifery student is to
       Nursing/Midwifery (Hons):
       4 years
                                              health care, mental health and health promotion.             rehabilitation, aged care or community-based care.       be a part of a woman’s
                                                                                                           As a midwife, you’ll have additional employment
ATAR Clayton:
                                              Clinical nursing experience is a major component of
                                              the course. There are plenty of opportunities for clinical
                                                                                                           opportunities in antenatal, birth and postnatal          pregnancy. I’ve enjoyed
                                                                                                           areas.
       75.55
                                              experience in diverse settings throughout Victoria.                                                                   building relationships with
       Peninsula:                             You may also take up the opportunity to study and
       70.25                                  undertake clinical placements in Sweden or the UK,           Special requirements (see page 4)                        the teaching staff, who have
       Scholars Program:
                                              through our successful student-exchange programs.
                                                                                                                                                                    been approachable and
       90+                                    Bachelor of Nursing                                                                                                   always willing to share their
       Nursing/Midwifery
       (Hons):
                                              (Scholars Program)                                                                                                    knowledge and experiences,
                                              The Bachelor of Nursing Scholars program course
       84.35                                  has been designed for high performing prospective                                                                     and have provided invaluable
  IB   Clayton:
                                              students interested in nursing. Students enrolled in
                                              the Bachelor of Nursing Scholars program will have
                                                                                                                                                                    guidance and support.”
       26                                     an academic mentor who will provide individual                                                                      SHAYANA
       Peninsula:                             guidance and academic counselling. The focus                                                                        Bachelor of Nursing and
       25                                     of the program will be research and leadership                                                                      Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) graduate
                                              development and provides a pathway to more
       Scholars Program:                      advanced learning and engagement in nursing
       33+                                    research.
       Nursing/Midwifery
       (Hons):                                Bachelor of Nursing and
       30                                     Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)*
                                              This double degree prepares you to graduate
       English:                               both as a nurse and as a midwife.
                                             Midwives and nurses hold a special place in
       Maths:                                 communities throughout the world. A combined

                                                                                                                                 !
                                              midwifery and nursing degree gives you the skills
                                             to make a difference in health care outcomes and
                                              ensures constant career challenges and diversity.
Specific scores, subjects
and pathways – page 24.                       In addition to your nursing qualification, as a midwife      DID YOU KNOW?
                                              you’ll provide care to mothers and babies during
                                              pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period,          Monash University is ranked
                                              including emergencies.                                       No. 12 in the world for Nursing*
                                              * Only available at Peninsula campus.                        * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017

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Nutrition Science                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Occupational Therapy

                                              Nutrition Science                                                                                               Occupational Therapy

                                              Bachelor of Nutrition Science                            Special requirements (see page 4)                      Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)           Career options
       Clayton                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Peninsula
                                              There’s a need for nutritionists who can explain to                                                             Occupational therapists work with people of all      After your graduation from Monash, you could
                                              the public the science underpinning the relationship                                                            ages to address issues related to participation      work individually or as part of a multidisciplinary
       3 years                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4 years
                                              between diet and disease. In this degree you’ll tap                                                             in everyday life caused by illness, psychological    health care team in a hospital, rehabilitation
                                              into the multi-faceted discipline of human nutrition
                                                                                                       Pathways to dietetics                                  or emotional difficulties, developmental delay,      centre, school, early-intervention program,
ATAR 76.10                                                                                             Monash University has developed a new two-year
                                              and gain an appreciation of the broad scope of                                                                  the effects of ageing, and life transitions such     private practice, supported employment service,                  ATAR 85
       Scholars Program:                      food in society, in-depth knowledge of nutritional       Master of Dietetics. The process for full Dietitians   as retirement. They aim to address barriers that     aged care facility, community health centre,
       91.85                                  and biomedical science, and the role of nutrition        Association of Australia (DAA) accreditation of the    prevent individuals, families, and groups from       mental health clinic or in specialised programs
                                              in health and disease.                                   new master’s has begun, but it’s a rigorous and        accessing their communities in ways that are         for children, adults with physical disabilities, the               IB    31
  IB   27                                                                                              lengthy process, to be completed mid-2017.             important for health and wellbeing.                  elderly or people with developmental disabilities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            English:
       Scholars Program:                      Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Scholars                  Scholars who complete the Bachelor of Nutrition        Fieldwork education in a variety of community,
       34                                     Program)                                                                                                        educational and clinical settings will provide       Special requirements (see page 4)                                        
                                                                                                       Science with a credit average or above are
       English:                               If you’re a very high-achieving student you can apply    guaranteed entry into the Master of Dietetics with     further opportunities to apply your knowledge and
                                              for access to our Scholars Program, which provides       unit credits, so the master’s may be completed         skills, while developing your appreciation of the                                                                     Specific scores, subjects
                                             a range of extracurricular opportunities to engage       in 1.5 years full-time. Graduates of this combined     relevance of ongoing learning in the context of                                                                       and pathways – page 24.
       Science/other:                         with research staff and the advanced technical           4.5-year program will be awarded a Bachelor            supervised health-service delivery.
       Chemistry or Biology                   facilities used for research. If you complete your       of Nutrition Science (Scholars Program) and
                                              degree with an average grade of credit or above          the Master of Dietetics.
                                              you’re guaranteed entry into a dietetics program
Specific scores, subjects                                                                              If you don’t qualify for the Scholars Program
                                              accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
and pathways – page 24.                                                                                you may be offered admission to the Bachelor
                                                                                                       of Nutrition Science and, as a graduate, will still
                                              Career options
                                                                                                       be eligible to compete for entry into the 1.5-year
                                              You’ll graduate with the skills to become a nutrition    Master of Dietetics.
                                              scientist or pursue a career in the food industry
                                              (nutrition advisor, product development, regulatory
                                              affairs), nutrition research, government and non-
                                              government agencies, public health nutrition,
                                              food science or sports nutrition.
                                              Our Bachelor of Nutrition Science is the only
                                              program in Australia accredited with the UK
                                              Association for Nutrition (AfN). As a graduate
                                              you’re eligible to register as an associate                                                                           “Our lecturers have so much knowledge
                                              nutritionist in the UK, and recognised in the                                                                           to share and are always challenging us
                                              UK and Europe for employment.
                                                                                                                                                                      to better ourselves, to ensure we become
                                                                                                                                                                      the best practitioners we can be. Many
                                                                                                                                                                      of our lecturers work in the field as well
                                                                                                             “This course will widen your perspective                as teaching, which ensures we receive
                                                                                                               of what nutrition can encompass. It will               the most up-to-date information about
                                                                                                               be interesting, inspiring, challenging,                OT practice as we learn.”
                                                                                                               and most of all it will equip you with
                                                                                                                                                                     ANGE
                                                                                                               the knowledge you need to enter                       Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
                                                                                                               the workforce.”                                       graduate

                                                                                                              WAI
                                                                                                              Bachelor of Nutrition Science student

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Undergraduate Course Guide 2018 - monash.edu/medicine MONASH MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES - Monash University
Paramedicine                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Physiotherapy

                                                 Paramedicine                                                                                                  Physiotherapy

                                                 Bachelor of Paramedicine                                 Career options                                       Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)                      Special requirements (see page 4)
          Peninsula*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Peninsula
                                                 Paramedics are at the forefront of the medical           On graduating, you’ll have the practical skills of   Physiotherapists are health care professionals
                                                 community. They provide health care for individuals      advanced life support that are required to assess    who use exercise, movement analysis, manual
          3 years                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                4 years
                                                 experiencing a vast array of emergency and health-       and care for patients. You’ll qualify to work as a   therapy and specialist techniques to restore,
                                                 related events in the community, initiating care and     paramedic in national and international ambulance    improve and promote health. This course will
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Range of Criteria (RC)
 ATAR E:75.15+                                   determining appropriate referral of patients to enable   services, private services, industry or community-   develop the knowledge and skills you need to                                                                              ATAR RC
                                                 their continuing health care needs. Paramedics are       based emergency health services.                     practise as a physiotherapist, preparing you             Entry is based on a two-part application process.
                                                 also required to cooperate effectively with other                                                             for a range of career opportunities working              Each part carries equal weighting and you must
   IB     E:26+                                  emergency services to respond to mass-casualty                                                                independently or as part of a team of health             satisfy the requirements of each part, including                   IB    RC
                                                                                                          Special requirements (see page 4)
                                                 incidents in a range of situations.                                                                           care professionals.                                      the completion of prerequisite subjects.
          English:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               English:
                                                                                                                                                               You’ll receive intensive training in relevant clinical   International Students: From 2017, interviews
                                                                                                                                                              environments, and the chance to study with               will only take place in Australia in late November.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
          Maths:                                                                                                                                               expert physiotherapists and leading researchers.         Those unable to attend an interview in person will                       Maths/Science:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        no longer be eligible to be considered for a place                       Any two of Biology,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       in the course.
                                                                                                                                                               Career options                                                                                                                    Chemistry, Maths
* Students are based at Peninsula campus                                                                                                                       Physiotherapists work in public and private                                                                                       Methods, Specialist
with travel to other teaching sites required
                                                                                                                                                               hospitals, health centres, sports medicine clinics,                                                                               Maths or Physics
throughout their degree.
                                                                                                                                                               maternity hospitals, rehabilitation centres, aged
Specific scores, subjects                                                                                                                                      care facilities and in private practices, as well                                                                        RANGE OF CRITERIA
and pathways – page 24.                                                                                                                                        as in health promotion, education, management
                                                                                                                                                               and research.                                                                                                             Y12 Academic Requirements
                                                                                                                                                               After successfully completing this course,                                                                                        Interview (MMI)
                                                                                                                                                               you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with
                                                                                                                                                               the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RC – Range of Criteria.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Specific scores, subjects
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and pathways – page 24.

                                                                                                                “I’ve been offered a position
                                                                                                                  as a paramedic in the United
                                                                                                                  Kingdom, working for the                           “Studying Physiotherapy was
                                                                                                                  London Ambulance Service,                            the best decision I ever made.
                                                                                                                  so I’ll start my career saving                      The hands-on nature of the course
                                                                                                                                                                       allows students to apply the
                                                                                                                  lives in the UK.”
                                                                                                                                                                       knowledge in real-life scenarios
                                                                                                                 MICHAEL
                                                                                                                 Bachelor of Emergency Health
                                                                                                                                                                       and develop the required
                                                                                                                 and Paramedic Practice graduate                       clinical skills.”
                                                                                                                                                                      NATASHA
                                                                                                                                                                      Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) student

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Psychology

                                              Psychology

       Clayton
                                              Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)                                “Monash has a great range of
                                              The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is designed
                                              for those with a passion for understanding human
                                                                                                                research laboratories providing
       4 years
                                              cognition and behaviour. It provides a comprehensive              internship opportunities for
                                              education in human psychology, ranging from
ATAR 85.45                                    normal to abnormal psychology through the
                                                                                                                psychology students. My
                                              genetic/molecular level to the individual and                     internship allowed me to work
                                              group-behavioural level.
  IB   31                                                                                                       with experienced researchers
                                              Honours in Psychology                                             and aspiring PhD students.
       English:
                                             You must complete the first three years with a                    It’s an amazing feeling to
                                              minimum of 70 per cent average in four specific
                                              core units to proceed to the fourth year. If you
                                                                                                                know that you are helping
Specific scores, subjects                     don’t satisfy this requirement or decide not to                   others lead the way with new
and pathways – page 24.                       continue with an honours year, you’ll exit with
                                              a Bachelor of Psychological Science.
                                                                                                                and groundbreaking discoveries.”
                                              If you don’t meet the academic requirement                       LUIS
                                              to continue to the honours year, you may be                      Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) student
                                              eligible to apply for other fourth-year psychology
                                              programs, in particular the Graduate Diploma in
                                              Psychology (Advanced) at Monash.

                                              Career options
                                              Many opportunities exist for our graduates,
                                              including academic and industry research,
                                              teaching, clinical neuropsychology and
                                              many other related careers.

                                              Monash Psychology Programs

                                              Bachelor’s Degree

                                                Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences                      Other Monash faculties
                                                         Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)                        Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

                                              Fourth-year Psychology

                                                                                         Honours in Psychology,
                                                                                Graduate Diploma in Psychology Advanced,
                                                                               Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology

                                              Graduate degrees

                                                                                        Doctor of Philosophy (PhD),
                                                                                Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
                                                                                       or Clinical Neuropsychology

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Public Health                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Radiation Sciences

                                              Public Health                                                                                                 Radiation Sciences*
                                                                                                                                                            * Not available for international students

                                              Bachelor of Public Health                             Career options                                          Bachelor of Radiation Sciences                        Special requirements (see page 4)                                      Caulfield (1 year)
       Caulfield
                                              Public health focuses on populations and              The health care industry requires people with a         Radiation therapy is an exciting and engaging                                                                                Clayton (2 years)
                                              communities rather than individuals, from promoting   sound understanding of health and health care to        health care field that uses ionising radiations for
       3 years
                                              good health, through to preventing disease and        fill a range of non-clinical roles. With a degree in    the treatment of cancer and benign conditions.                                                                               3 Years
                                              managing illness and disability.                      Public Health, you’ll find rewarding opportunities in   The equipment used is increasingly sophisticated,
ATAR E:74+                                                                                          the areas of health promotion; disease prevention,      and a comprehensive knowledge of its function,        Be eligible to apply for general registration
                                              This course focuses on developing, implementing
                                                                                                    practice and policy; health planning and                operation and computer interfacing is fundamental.                                                                   ATAR E:80.20+
                                              and evaluating programs and policies to promote                                                                                                                     Completion of the Bachelor of Radiation Science
                                                                                                    management; non-government organisations;                                                                     enables graduates with the required GPA to
  IB   E:26+                                  health and prevent disease and injury, as well as
                                                                                                    and government services. It’s also a pathway
                                                                                                                                                            Studying Radiation Sciences at Monash will
                                              undertaking public health research. It has                                                                    enable you to combine scientific and technical        receive recognition for 18 credit points of study                IB    E:28+
                                                                                                    to other vocational degrees, such as nursing                                                                  from the Master of Radiation Therapy and enter
       English:                               a global orientation, examining both Australian                                                               knowledge with studies in health and patient care,
                                                                                                    or social work.                                                                                               this program in summer semester. After a further                       English:
                                              and international health challenges.                                                                          and prepare you to enter an 18-month graduate
                                                                                                                                                           master’s program in radiation therapy.                five semesters of study (including a second                            
       Maths:                                                                                       Special requirements* (see page 4)                                                                            summer semester), you’ll be eligible to graduate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and apply for general registration from the                            Maths:
                                                                                                                                                           Career options                                        Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia.
                                                                                                                                                            Challenging and fulfilling opportunities await
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                    * Only for students who undertake placement electives   those who successfully complete the program.
Specific scores, subjects
                                                                                                                                                            There’s an increasing demand for adaptable                                                                           Specific scores, subjects
and pathways – page 24.
                                                                                                                                                            radiation therapists in response to the ageing                                                                       and pathways – page 24.
                                                                                                                                                            population, expansion of services in regional
                                                                                                                                                            Australia, and organic growth of the industry.

                                                                                                            “I hope to work for organisations                    “I chose to study at Monash
                                                                                                              like World Vision, the World Health                   because it’s a pathway for me
                                                                                                              Organisation or the United Nations                    to become a radiation therapist
                                                                                                              in areas related to global health                     and treat cancer. I’m learning
                                                                                                              and health promotion. I want to                       alongside students from other
                                                                                                              put what I’ve learned into practice                   areas of health science, which
                                                                                                              and make a difference in the lives                    will benefit my future career.”
                                                                                                              of those who need it the most.”                      HUSSAIN
                                                                                                                                                                   Bachelor of Radiation Sciences student
                                                                                                             ESTEFANIA
                                                                                                             Bachelor of Public Health Science student

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Radiography and Medical Imaging

                                              Radiography
                                              and Medical Imaging
                                              Bachelor of Radiography                                  Career options
       Clayton
                                              and Medical Imaging (Honours)                            • Radiographer in general radiography, trauma,
                                              Radiographers are health professionals who have            paediatrics, mobile imaging, computed
       4 years
                                              the knowledge and understanding required to use            tomography (CT) in public and private medical
                                              and manipulate radiographic equipment and complex          imaging departments
ATAR E:90+                                    medical imaging technology to generate a variety of      • Specialist practitioner in computed tomography
                                              images for subsequent interpretation and storage.          (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
                                                                                                         digital subtraction angiography (DSA),
  IB   E:33+                                  Generally speaking, radiographers work as part of
                                                                                                         breast imaging and dental imaging
                                              a medical imaging team. Using digital technology,
       English:                                                                                        • Sonographer (following additional graduate study)
                                              they select and implement the most appropriate
                                              examination protocol that will deliver the lowest        • Application specialist in digital imaging, x-ray and
                                                                                                        medical imaging equipment, picture archiving and
                                              possible dose of radiation to the patient. In order to
       Maths:                                 perform their professional role, radiographers must        communication systems.
       Methods or Specialist                  be competent in radiographic and medical imaging
                                              science and methods, radiologic physics, radiation
       Science/other:                         protection, and radiologic biology. They must also be
       Biology or Physics                     able to care for the patients undergoing radiographic
                                              and medical imaging examinations.
Specific scores, subjects
and pathways – page 24.                       Our program prides itself on the exceptional links
                                              it creates between the classroom and the clinical
                                                                                                             “Students undertake clinical
                                              workplace. The practical skills you acquire will                 placements each semester,
                                              be reinforced by placements in a wide variety of
                                              clinical institutions, such as hospitals and private
                                                                                                               beginning in semester one
                                              radiology practices.                                             of the first year. Not only
                                                                                                               does this provide a genuine
                                              Special requirements (see page 4)
                                                                                                               insight into what life will be
                                                                                                               like when qualified, it also
                                                                                                               allows us to work alongside
                                                                                                               real industry partners and
                                                                                                               form professional relationships.
                                                                                                              I’ve recently finished a six-month
                                                                                                               paid clinical rotation as part of
                                                                                                              my final year, and enjoyed the
                                                                                                               challenges and opportunities
                                                                                                              that go hand-in-hand with being
                                                                                                              an employee of a large public
                                                                                                               hospital. The course allows me
                                                                                                              to graduate and begin working
                                                                                                              immediately as a radiographer in
                                                                                                              a range of clinical environments.”
                                                                                                              JESSICA
                                                                                                              Bachelor of Radiography
                                                                                                              and Medical Imaging (Honours) student

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Entry requirements
and pathways
Degree awarded                                                                                                                                                                                           Degree awarded
                                                    ATAR 2017

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ATAR 2017
                                                                           Guarantee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Guarantee
                                                                                       VCE #                              IB #                                Pathways     #
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       VCE #                              IB #                              Pathways#
                                         Campus

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Campus
                                                                IB score

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                IB score
                                                                           Monash

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Monash
                                                                2017

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2017
                                                                                       Subject – 2018               Score Subject – 2018        SL       HL                                                                                                                                            Subject – 2018               Score Subject – 2018          SL   HL
                                                                                       Units 3&4 unless specified                                                                                                                                                                                      Units 3&4 unless specified

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       English (EAL) or              30   English B or            5    4
MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        University
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Bachelor of Nutrition Science                             76.10          27         70        English other than EAL        25   English                 4    3    A credit average (60%) across all
                                                                                       English (EAL) or              35   English B or           6       5                                                                                                                                                                                                                  previous studies*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Chemistry or Biology          25   Chemistry or Biology    4    3
                                                                                       English other than EAL        30   English                5       4
                                                                                                                                                              University                                                                                                                                                                                                    University
                                                                                       Chemistry                     25   Chemistry              4       3
Bachelor of Biomedical Science                       94           36         88                                                                               A distinction average (70%)* across all                                                                                                                                                                       A credit average (60%) across all
                                                                                       Maths Methods or              25   Mathematics or         4       3    previous studies                           Bachelor of Occupational Therapy                                                              English (EAL) or              30   English B or            5    4    previous studies*
                                                                                       Specialist Maths or                Physics, or                                                                                                                                85           31         78
                                                                                                                                                                                                         (Honours)                                                                                     English other than EAL        25   English                 4    3    TAFE
                                                                                       Physics
                                                                                                                          Further Mathematics            3                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A completed graded Diploma with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            60% average*
                                                                                       English (EAL) or              35   English B or           6       5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       English (EAL) or              30   English B or            5    4
                                                                                       English other than EAL        30   English                5       4                                                                                                                                                                                                                  University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       English other than EAL        25   English                 4    3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A credit average (60%) across all
Bachelor of Biomedical Science                                                         Chemistry                     40   Chemistry              7       6
                                                   99.05          42         N/A                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Maths Methods or              22   Mathematics             4    3    previous studies*
(Scholars Program)                                                                                                                                                                                       Bachelor of Paramedicine                                E:75.15+ E:26+              70
                                                                                       Maths Methods or              40   Mathematics or         7       6                                                                                                                                             Specialist Maths or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TAFE
                                                                                       Specialist Maths or                Physics, or                                                                                                                                                                  Further Mathematics           25   Further Mathematics          3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A completed graded Diploma with
                                                                                       Physics                            Further Mathematics        6                                                                                                                                                                                    or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            60% average*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Maths Studies           4
                                                                                       English (EAL) or              35   English B or           6       5
                                                                                       English other than EAL        30   English                5       4                                                                                                                                             English (EAL) or              35   English B or            6    5
                                                                                                                                                              University                                                                                                                               English other than EAL        30   English                 5    4    University
Bachelor of Biomedical Science                                                         Chemistry                     30   Chemistry              5       4
                                                   96.40          38         90                                                                               A high distinction average (80%)*          Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)                        RC            RC       86 RC Any two of Chemistry,                                                      Academic record, GPA and interview
Advanced (Honours)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   25   Any two of Chemistry,   4    3
                                                                                                                                                              across all previous studies                                                                                                                                                                                   and VCE or IB prerequisite subjects or
                                                                                       Maths Methods or              30   Mathematics or         5       4                                                                                                                                       Biology, Maths Methods,                  Biology, Mathematics,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            their tertiary equivalent
                                                                                       Specialist Maths or                Physics, or                                                                                                                                                            Specialist Maths or                      Further Mathematics
                                                                                       Physics                            Further Mathematics            4                                                                                                                                       Physics                                  or Physics

                                                                                                                                                              University                                                                                                                                                                                                    University
                                                                                                                                                              A credit average (60%) across all                                                                                                                                                                             A credit average (60%) across all
                                                                                                                                                              previous studies*                                                                                                                        English (EAL) or              30   English B or            5    4    previous studies*
                                                                                       English (EAL) or              30   English B or           5       4                                               Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)                          85.45          31         75
Bachelor of Health Sciences                        E:70+        E:25+        70
                                                                                       English other than EAL        25   English                4       3    TAFE                                                                                                                                     English other than EAL        25   English                 4    3    TAFE
                                                                                                                                                              A completed graded Diploma with                                                                                                                                                                               A completed graded Diploma with
                                                                                                                                                              60% average*                                                                                                                                                                                                  60% average*

                                                                            94, English (EAL) or                     35   English B or           6       5                                                                                                                                             English (EAL) or              30   English B or            5    4
                                                                                                                                                              University                                                                                                                                                                                                    University
Bachelor of Medical Science and                                            UMAT English other than EAL               30   English                5       4                                                                                                                                             English other than EAL        25   English                 4    3
                                                    RC            RC                                                                                          Consider Monash Graduate Entry                                                                                                                                                                                A credit average (60%) across all
Doctor of Medicine                                                         175,
                                                                            RC                                                                                program                                                                                                                                  Maths Methods or              22   Mathematics or          4    3    previous studies*
                                                                                Chemistry                            30   Chemistry              5       4                                               Bachelor of Public Health                                E:74+         E:26+        70        Specialist Maths or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TAFE
                                                                                                                                                              University                                                                                                                               Further Mathematics           25   Further Mathematics          3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A completed graded Diploma with
                                                                                       English (EAL) or              30   English B or           5       4    Complete or incomplete qualification                                                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            60% average*
                                                                                       English other than EAL        25   English                4       3                                                                                                                                                                                Maths Studies           4
                                       Clayton     75.55          26                                                                                          TAFE
                                                                                                                                                              Completed graded Certificate IV in                                                                                                       English (EAL) or              30   English B or            5    4
                                                                                       Units 1&2: General            S    Any maths             Successful    Health (Nursing) or Diploma of Nursing                                                                                                                                                                        University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       English other than EAL        25   English                 4    3
Bachelor of Nursing                                                          70        Maths or Maths Methods                                   completion    with 60% average*                                                                                                                                                                                             A distinction average (70%) across all
                                                                                       or Specialist Maths, or                                                                                                                                                                                         Maths Methods or              25   Mathematics or          4    3    previous studies*
                                                                                       Units 3&4: any maths                                                   Diploma of Tertiary Studies (Nursing)      Bachelor of Radiation Sciences                          E:80.20+ E:28+              75        Specialist Maths or
                                                                                                                                                              (Peninsula only)                                                                                                                                                                                              TAFE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Further Mathematics           30   Further Mathematics          4
                                      Peninsula    70.25          25                                                                                          Completed diploma with 55%                                                                                                                                                                                    A completed graded Diploma with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          or
                                                                                                                                                              average allows entry into second                                                                                                                                                                              70% average*
                                                                                                                                                              year at Peninsula.                                                                                                                                                          Maths Studies           5

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       English (EAL) or              35   English B or            6    5
                                                                                       English (EAL) or              30   English B or           5       4    University                                                                                                                                                                                                    University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       English other than EAL        30   English                 5    4
                                                                                       English other than EAL        25   English                4       3    Complete or incomplete qualification                                                                                                                                                                          A distinction average (70%) across
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Bachelor of Radiography                                                                                                                                            all previous studies with some units
Bachelor of Nursing and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           E:90+         E:33+        86        Maths Methods or              25   Mathematics or          4    3
                                                   84.35          30         78        Units 1&2: General                 Any maths             Successful    TAFE                                                                                                                                                                                                          in the area of prerequisite studies.*
Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)                                                                                                                                                                          and Medical Imaging (Honours)                                                                 Specialist Maths                   Further Mathematics          3
                                                                                       Maths or Maths Methods        S                          completion    Completed graded Certificate IV in                                                                                                                                                                            Studies must have been completed
                                                                                       or Specialist Maths, or                                                Health (Nursing) or Diploma of Nursing                                                                                                                                                                        within seven years of intended
                                                                                                                                                              with 60% average*                                                                                                                        Biology or Physics            25   Biology or Physics      4    3    commencement.
                                                                                       Units 3&4: any maths

                                                                                                                                                                                                        # Prerequisite requirements may be met by year 12 subjects or completion of equivalent units at tertiary level.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        * Admission is on a competitive basis. Marks included in this document are the minimum and higher marks may be required to be competitive in a given year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Note: The above requirements relate to 2018 intake. It is recommended that you check the requirements for the year that you are applying for.

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Prerequisites

Academic prerequisite subjects
                                                                                                                          The table below outlines the requirements and the course listing
All Monash undergraduate courses require you                                                                              tells you which categories apply to each course. Note that some
to have previously studied and achieved required                                                                          courses have special requirements such as folios, special admissions
standards in certain specified subjects.                                                                                  tests or interviews. Make sure you check if this applies to your course
                                                                                                                          of choice in the courses section of this guide.

                     ENGLISH                                                                   MATHEMATICS                                                                                                    SCIENCE
                     ■ Level 1                            ■ Level 2                            ■ Level 1                           ■ Level 2                            ■ Level 3                             ■ Science approved list*         Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – total score out of 1600:                                                               Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Total score obtained by adding the highest section scores** (by adding                                                  Qualification awarded from 2009 an onwards: Overall average of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               the best scores achieved for ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’                                                       best seven subject grades (including English, Kiswahili and Mathematics)
IB                   At least 4 in English SL or 3        At least 5 in English SL or 4        Successful completion of any        At least 4 in Mathematics SL         At least 4 in Mathematics SL          At least 4 at Standard Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               and ‘Math’) across all SAT examinations submitted to Monash University.                                                 as awarded on the official final Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
                     in English HL or 5 in English        in English HL or 6 in English        mathematics subject                 or 3 in Mathematics HL or 3          or 3 in Mathematics HL or 3           (SL) or 3 at Higher Level (HL)
                     B SL or 4 in English B HL            B SL or 5 in English B HL                                                in Further Mathematics HL            in Further Mathematics HL             from the Science approved        The following documents must also be submitted:                                                                         results slip. Score grades as follows: A=12, A- =11, B+=10, B=9, B- =8,
                                                                                                                                   or 4 in Math Studies SL                                                    list unless otherwise stated     • Official final SAT examination issued by The College Board, and                                                       C+=7, C=6, C- =5, D+=4, D=3, D- =2, E=1.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               • Official final academic transcript and Diploma Certificate for                                                        Qualifications awarded prior to 2009: Overall average of the best
VCE                  Units 3 and 4: a study score         Units 3 and 4: a study score         Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory         Units 3 and 4: a study               Units 3 and 4: a study score          Units 3 and 4: a study score       the American High School Diploma (or equivalent Australian                                                            eight subject grades (including English, Kiswahili and Mathematics) as
                     of at least 30 in English            of at least 35 in English            completion in 2 units (any          score of at least 22 in              of at least 25 in one of              of at least 25 in one of           Year 12 qualification^).
                     (EAL) or 25 in English other         (EAL) or 30 in English other         study combination) of               Mathematical Methods (any)           Mathematical Methods (any)            Science approved list,                                                                                                                                   awarded on the official final Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
                     than EAL                             than EAL                             General Mathematics or,             or Specialist Mathematics,           or Specialist Mathematics             unless otherwise stated          Additional Requirements for American Admission Tests                                                                    results slip. Score grades as follows: A=12, A- =11, B+=10, B=9, B- =8,
                                                                                               Mathematical Methods or             or a score of at least 25 in                                                                                                                                                                                                        C+=7, C=6, C- =5, D+=4, D=3, D- =2, E=1.
                                                                                               Specialist Mathematics              Further Mathematics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (SAT and Advanced Placement):
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               • The American High School Diploma cannot be accepted                                                                   Ontario Secondary School Diploma – Grade 12: Overall average
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 independently for admission into Monash University.                                                                   of the best six academic Grade 12 subjects (excluding workplace
Other                English (Australian Year 12          Higher score in English              Mathematics (Australian Year        Mathematics (Australian Year         Higher level mathematics              One of biology, chemistry,
                     equivalent)                          (Australian Year 12                  11 equivalent)                      12 equivalent)                       (Australian Year 12                   environmental science,                                                                                                                                   preparation courses and open courses). Students must achieve a
qualifications                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Schools that offer the American High School Diploma in the United
                                                          equivalent)                                                                                                   equivalent)                           physics, geography,                                                                                                                                      minimum total of 30 credits and complete Community Involvement.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              psychology or higher level       States of America must be listed as accredited on the National Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                              mathematics (all Australian      for Education Statistics at nces.ed.gov/globallocator                                                                   SMA3, Indonesia: Overall average of Semester 1 and Semester 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Year 12 equivalent unless        • Schools that offer the American High School Diploma outside                                                           Grade 12 results.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              otherwise stated)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  the United States of America must be accredited by the Advanced
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       South Africa, National Senior Certificate (awarded from 2009
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ed or an equivalent regional accrediting agency in the United States
* VCE: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematical Methods (any), Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and onwards): Total score of the best six subjects (excluding Life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  of America as follows:
IB (SL or HL): Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Further Mathematics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Orientation). A maximum of 2 bonus points is offered for achieving:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 —— Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       English Home Language achievement of Level 6 or above = +1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 —— New England Association of Schools and Colleges                                                                    Mathematics achievement of Level 6 or above = +1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 —— North Central Association of Colleges and Schools                                                                  Mathematical Literacy achievement of Level 6 or above = +1.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 —— Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       STPM, Malaysia: Total of the best three subjects (excluding Pengajian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 —— Northwest Accreditation Commission
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Am (General Studies)
How we calculate your entry score                                                                                                                                                                                                                —— Western Association of Schools and Colleges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       UEC, Malaysia: Average of the best five subjects with grades A1, A2,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 —— Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       B3, B4, B5 and B6. Subjects with grades C7, C8 and F9 will not be
Australian Year 12: ATAR published in this guide is indicative of the final                                               US Admission Tests:                                                                                                  • If a student has undertaken multiple American Admission Tests                                                         included in the calculation. Scores graded as follows: A1=1, A2=2, B3=3,
ATAR score for entry in 2017 and should be used as a guide only.                                                          Advanced Placement: Total of the best two Advanced Placement (AP)                                                      (i.e. SAT, AP or ACT), the test with the highest achieved scores                                                      B4=4, B5=5, B6=6.
                                                                                                                          examinations undertaken during grades 9 to 12 of the American High                                                     will be considered as meeting Monash University undergraduate
A Level, GCE: Total score of a maximum of the best three A Level                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): Overall average
                                                                                                                          School Diploma. If more than two AP examinations have been completed,                                                  entry requirements.
subject examinations taken within two years*. Two AS Level subjects                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    of the best eight units plus any bonus points that may apply.
                                                                                                                          only the best two AP examinations will be used in the calculation.                                                   ** In order for the final score to be calculated all SAT scores must be marked out of 1600.
can be counted in place of one A Level subject, provided that the subject                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Successful completion of MUFY is required. The undergraduate entry
                                                                                                                          Minimum accepted score in each AP examination is 3. The following
has not been taken at A Level, and there is at least one A Level subject                                                                                                                                                                       ^ Students who have undertaken an American Admission Test (i.e. SAT, AP or ACT) with another international              requirements published in this brochure are for students who commence
                                                                                                                          documents must also be submitted:
included in the calculation. AS Level results cannot be used to replace                                                                                                                                                                        qualification (equivalent to an Australian Year 12) will be considered for Monash University undergraduate admission,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       the MUFY program in 2018.
                                                                                                                          • Official final Advanced Placement examination issued by the                                                        however the qualification OR American Admission Test with the highest achieved score will be used to determine
a poor performance in an A Level subject. Score A Level grades as                                                                                                                                                                              whether the student has met the entry requirements.
                                                                                                                            College Board.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             UNSW Foundation Studies: Final grade point average.
follows: A*(a*) = 5, A(a) = 5, B(b)=4, C(c)=3, D(d)=2, E(e)=1, U=0. Score
AS Level grades as follows: a(a) =2.5, b(b)=2, c(c)=1.5, d(d)=1, e(e)=0.5,                                                • Official final academic transcript and Diploma Certificate for the                                                 High School Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông),
                                                                                                                            American High School Diploma (or equivalent Australian Year 12                                                                                                                                                                             The University of Melbourne Trinity College Foundation Studies:
U=0. N (Narrow failure) and U (Unclassified) not to be included in the                                                                                                                                                                         Vietnam: Overall average of all Grade 12 results.
                                                                                                                            qualification^) must be submitted.                                                                                                                                                                                                         Overall average of the best four subjects.
calculation. A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving A* in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: Total score of the best
an A Level subject.                                                                                                       Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – total score out of 2400: Total                                                                                                                                                                              Other international qualifications entry requirements can be found at:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               five subjects (Category A and C only). Score graded as follows: Level
                                                                                                                          score obtained by adding the highest section scores* (by adding                                                                                                                                                                              monash.edu/prior-study
* Subject examinations taken within two years may include more than one sitting. For example subject examinations in                                                                                                                           1=1, Level 2=2, Level 3=3, Level 4=4, Level 5=5 or A=5, B=4, C=3,
June 2012 until June 2014 are acceptable.                                                                                 the best scores achieved for ‘Critical Reading’, ‘Mathematics’ and                                                   D=2, E=1. A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving Level                                                    For more information regarding admission to coursework courses
                                                                                                                          ‘Writing’) across all SAT examinations submitted to Monash University.                                               5** or Level 5* in a HKDSE Category A subject.
All India Senior School Certificate: Overall average of the best four                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and units of study procedures please refer to the following link:
                                                                                                                          The following documents must also be submitted:
academic subjects (excluding Physical Education).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/admissions/
                                                                                                                          • Official final SAT examination issued by The College Board, and                                                    Indian School Certificate Examination: Overall average of the best four
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       admissions-coursework-courses-units-of-study-procedures.html
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               academic subjects (excluding Physical Education) and results indicated as
                                                                                                                          • Official final academic transcript and Diploma Certificate for the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               PASS CERTIFICATE AWARDED.                                                                                               Please note that all entry requirements for Monash University and Monash
                                                                                                                            American High School Diploma (or equivalent Australian Year
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       College are subject to change.
                                                                                                                            12 qualification^).                                                                                                International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total final score
                                                                                                                          * In order for the final score to be calculated all SAT scores must be marked out of 2400.                           as awarded on the final official transcript.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Academic IELTS
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Listening Reading Speaking Writing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6.0                                 6.0                                       6.0                                       6.0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Internet Based TOEFL
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       B                                     6.5                                                                            6.5                                 6.5                                       6.0                                       6.0                                               79                                                     20                            19                          18                           21                              58                                                                 58                             58                                  50          50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       D                                     7.0                                                                            6.5                                 6.5                                       6.5                                       6.5                                               94                                                     20                            19                          20                           24                              65                                                                 58                             58                                  58          58

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ALL INDIA SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (2009
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SAT, AMERICA (SCORES OUT OF 1600)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SAT, AMERICA (SCORES OUT OF 2400)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, TRINITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    KENYA, 6263 KENYA CERTIFICATE OF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ADVANCED PLACEMENT, AMERICA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, VIETNAM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (COMMENCING MUFY IN 2018)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ATAR (INTERNATIONAL 2017) –

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            UNSW FOUNDATION STUDIES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ONWARDS), SOUTH AFRICA
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     SECONDARY EDUCATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                INDICATIVE SCORE ONLY
                                                                                                                                                                              category (see page 29)

                                                                                                                                                                                                         2017 Fee p.A.2 (A$)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SMA3, INDONESIA
                                                                                                                                                          Intake (semester)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           STPM, MALAYSIA
                                                                                                                                                                              English language
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            UEC, MALAYSIA
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              GCE A LEVELS
                                                                                                                            Monash code

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               – GRADE 12
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ENGLISH MATHEMATICS                        SCIENCE

                                                                                                                                               Location
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Level Level Level Level     Level          Approved list                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Diploma Diploma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 1     2     1     2         3            or specified                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Part 1  Part 2^

 MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE
                             Bachelor of Biomedical Science                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            90                     12              82%                                   77%                                                  8                        1290                                      1800                                      8.56                                22                         33                        84.90% 9 or 90%                                              N/A                            10               2.6                     80%                                     11                              8.5                           86%

                                                                                                                                                          February, July
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ■
Biomedical Science                                                                                         3               M2003            Clayton                                    D                                             ■                                     Chemistry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         or Physics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   9.5 or
                             Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholars Program)3                                                                                                                                                                                                                    97.5                       15              90%                                   85%                                            10                             1420                                      2020                                             9                            25                        39                         89.50%                                                       N/A                            11                  1               88.75%                                       12                              9.5                           95%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   95%
                                                                                                                                                                                                       $38,500

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Higher
Biomedical Science                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     score in            Higher score
                             Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced (Honours)3                            4               M3004            Clayton                                    D                                             ■                                                                 95                     14              85%                                   80%                                                  9                        1360                                      1920                                      8.7                                 23                        36                            88%                             9 or 90%                  N/A                           10.33             1.8                     85%                                     11                                    9                       90%
Advanced (Honours)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Mathematics          in Chemistry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      or Physics

Health Sciences              Bachelor of Health Sciences                                                   3               M2014 Caulfield                                             B               $29,100 ■                                                                                       70                        7            65%                                   60%                                                  6                        1120                                      1540                                             8                            18                        25                         72.40% 8 or 80%                                                 31                         8.33                 6               63.75%                                           7                           6.5                           67%

Medical Science and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Higher score                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9.5 or
                             Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine3,4,5                       5               M6011            Clayton                                    D $68,600                                     ■                                                         97.5 RC                        15              90%                                   85%                                            10                             1420                                      2020                                             9                            25                        39                         89.50%                                                       N/A                            11                  1               88.75%                                       12                              9.5                           95%
Doctor of Medicine                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in Chemistry                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             95%

                                                                                                                                            Clayton                                                                                                                                                    75                        8            70%                                   65%                                                  6                        1160                                      1600                                      8.14                                19                        26                         75.50% 8 or 80%                                                 33                         8.67                 5                                                                8                                 7                       72%
                             Bachelor of Nursing3,4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            67.50%
                                                                                                                                           Peninsula                                                                                                                                               72.5                       7.5            67.50% 62.50%                                                                               6                        1140                                      1570                                      8.07                                18                        25                            74%                             8 or 80%                     32                          8.5              5.5                                                            7.5                              6.75                          70%
Nursing                                                                                                    3               M2006                                                                                                ■          ■

                                                                                                                                            Clayton/                                   B               $29,900
                             Bachelor of Nursing (Scholars Program)3,4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 90                     12              82%                                   77%                                                  8                        1290                                      1800                                      8.56                                22                         33                        84.90% 9 or 90%                                                 39                          10               2.6                     80%                                     11                              8.5                           86%
                                                                                                                                           Peninsula

Nursing/Midwifery            Bachelor of Nursing and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               8.5 or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Not applicable
                                                                                                           4               M3007 Peninsula                                                                                      ■          ■                                                           85                     10              80%                                   75%                                                  7                        1240                                      1730                                      8.42                                21                        30                         81.80%                                                          37                         9.33              3.4                72.50%                                       10                                    8                       81%
(Honours)                    Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)3,4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    85%
                                                                                                                                                          February

                             Bachelor of Nutrition Science3,4                                                                                                                         B                                         ■                                                                      75                        8              70                                  65%                                                  6                        1160                                      1600                                      8.14                                19                        26                         75.50% 8 or 80%                                              N/A                           8.67                 5               72.50%                                           8                                 7                       72%
Nutrition Science                                                                                          3               M2001            Clayton                                                    $36,000                                                        Chemistry or Biology
                             Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Scholars Program)3,4                                                                                                      D                                              ■                                                                 90                     12              82%                                   77%                                                  8                        1290                                      1800                                      8.56                                22                        33                         84.90% 9 or 90%                                              N/A                            10               2.6                     85%                                     11                              8.5                           86%

Occupational Therapy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               8.5 or
                             Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)3,4                                 4               M3001 Peninsula                                             B               $35,300 ■                                                                                   82.5                       9.5            77.50% 72.50%                                                                               7                        1220                                      1700                                      8.35                                20                         29                        80.20%                                                          36                         9.17              3.8                74.25%                                      9.5                              7.75                          79%
(Honours)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          85%

Paramedicine                 Bachelor of Paramedicine3,4                                                   3               M2011 Peninsula                                            B                $29,100 ■                                 ■                                                 72.5                       7.5            67.50% 62.50%                                                                               6                        1140                                      1570                                      8.07                                18                         25                            74%                            8 or 80%                     32                          8.5              5.5                     65%                                    7.5                              6.75                          70%

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Two of Chemistry,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Biology, higher-level
Physiotherapy (Honours) Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)3,4,5                                           4               M3002 Peninsula                                             D $40,700                                     ■                                                          90 RC                         12              82%                                   77%                                                  8                        1290                                      1800                                      8.56                                22                        33                         84.90% 9 or 90%                                                 39                          10               2.6                     80%                                      11                             8.5                            86%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mathematics or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Physics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   8.5 or
Psychology (Honours)         Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)                                              4               M3005            Clayton                                    A               $29,900 ■                                                                                       85                     10              80%                                   75%                                                  7                        1240                                      1730                                      8.42                                21                        30                         81.80%                                                          37                         9.33              3.4                76.25%                                       10                                    8                       81%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   85%

Public Health                Bachelor of Public Health4                                                    3               M2012 Caulfield                                            B                $29,100 ■                                 ■                                                 72.5                       7.5            67.50% 62.50%                                                                               6                        1140                                      1570                                      8.07                                18                        25                            74%                             8 or 80%                     32                          8.5              5.5                     65%                                    7.5                              6.75                          70%

Radiography and
Medical Imaging              Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)3,4                      4               M3006            Clayton                                    D $40,700                                     ■                      ■          Biology or Physics              90                     12              82%                                   77%                                                  8                        1290                                      1800                                      8.56                                22                        33                         84.90% 9 or 90%                                                 39                          10               2.6                     80%                                     11                              8.5                           86%
(Honours)

1. Duration is based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points per annum.                                                          3. There are a limited number of places available in this course. The entry score is only indicative.
2. Fees are quoted in Australian dollars; each is the annual average fee per 48 credit points of study in this                            4. This course will have additional requirements.
   course for 2017. Fees are adjusted annually. Please see monash.edu/fees for updates.                                                   5. This course has additional selection criteria such as an interview.
                                                                                                                                             Please see the individual course entry for requirements.

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