Careers Information
University Information
Medicine, Dentistry & Podiatric Medicine 2015
Medicine is offered at UWA and Notre Dame as a graduate-entry study option only and dentistry and podiatric medicine is offered as a graduate-entry study at UWA. This means that there is no longer a requirement for students to sit the UMAT (Undergraduate Medical Admission Test) as following the completion of an undergraduate degree, students who are intending to complete postgraduate studies in either medicine, podiatric medicine or dentistry will be required to sit the GAMSAT (Graduate Medical School Admission Test).
However, UWA offers limited assured entry places to highly qualified school-leaving (Year 12) students when they commence at UWA. To secure one of these places, a student must sit the UMAT, attend the structured interview, achieve a 99+ ATAR and complete an undergraduate degree with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.5 (approx. 65%).
Students who are intending to study medicine or dentistry at an interstate university (except University of Melbourne) are still required to sit the UMAT to gain entry into undergraduate medicine or dentistry.
UMAT applications closing date: Friday 6 June 2014
UMAT date: Wednesday 30 July 2014
For more information please see umat@acer.edu.au or contact Mr Frusher at Scotch.
UWA Year 12 Information Sessions
Speak to staff about the range of courses offered, application process and new developments at UWA.
Tue 11 March, 6.00pm, Alexander Lecture Theatre, UWA Arts Building
Wed 12 March, 6.00pm, Alexander Lecture Theatre, UWA Arts Building (repeat session)
http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/about/events/year-12-students/yr12-info
UWA Prospective Student Campus Tours
One hour tours where prospective student can view the facilities and collect course information and brochures.
Mon 3 March, 10.00am, Mon 2 June, 10.00am, Mon 7 July, 10.00am
http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/about/events/year-12-students/campus_tours
Australian Defence Force Academy
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) will be holding an Information Session at Irwin Barracks, Stubbs Terrace, Karrakatta 12 March at 6.30pm.
This session in particular is an excellent opportunity for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to speak to officers to find out all the advantages of studying at ADFA. To reserve your seat please email cptwa@dfr.com.au .
Apply now for ADFA in 2015
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), situated in Canberra is a university like no other, offering combined military and leadership training, with a world class degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). It has the best university student-to teacher ratio in the country, amazing sports and recreational facilities and is one of Australia's most respected universities. ADFA offers paid study with degrees in a wide range of disciplines, and best of all, you're guaranteed a job as an officer in the Navy, Army or Air Force. Applications are now being taken for ADFA 2015, with the next Officer Selection Boards being held in April 2014. Visit http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/Adfa/ for more information.
TISC Presentation for WA Students
TISC have released a presentation for all Year 12 students. The presentation covers all TISC aspects relating to Year 12 including admission requirements, ATAR, the mark adjustment process as well as the application and offer process.
http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/download.tisc
Gap Year Opportunities for 2015
Rotary Youth Exchange 2015
Applications are now being accepted for Rotary Youth Exchange for 12 months commencing January 2015. School students who are currently 14-16 years of age are invited to apply
Details of the Exchange Program are contained in the initial application form downloadable from the website.
The anticipated countries of exchange for 2015 may vary, but typically include: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan.
Application forms are available from your local Rotary Club or may be downloaded from Rotary Youth Exchange website: www.youthexchange.asn.au
Applications close late March 2014.
Tutors Worldwide handles the recruitment of gap tutors for a good number of schools in the UK. Last year they offered 130 gap tutor placements in UK schools to Australian applicants from the age of 17 upwards. Full information regarding the programme offered by Tutors Worldwide can be found at the organisation's website www.tutorsworldwide.org. Please note that the closing date for applications for placements in 2015 is Thursday 10 April 2014.
One year that will change your life...Defence Forces Gap Year
Experience what it's like to work in the Army over 12 exciting months. No long-term commitments and no strings attached. Just great pay, new mates and world-class training that will set you up for a rewarding career in the Army and your future. Over 12 months you'll be paid to work in your chosen role. First you'll complete basic training, including physical training, weapon handling, first aid and field craft. You'll then continue to learn on the job as you're immersed in the active Army lifestyle. Working on challenging projects with a close team, you will make friends you'll keep for life. What's more, you'll be getting a competitive wage and great benefits like full medical cover and you may be eligible for rental assistance.
After completing the year, you can choose to continue your career in the Army or use the skills you have learnt during your training to secure a civilian job. Learn more at
www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/oneyearroles/
Lattitude Global Volunteering - 2015 applications now open!
Applications are now open for students interested in embarking on a volunteering placement in a new culture and community during their gap year in 2015. Lattitude is the original gap year organisation, having supported young Australians on worthwhile and challenging placements for over 40 years.
Placements are available within our region in Asia/Pacific, or further afield in Europe, the Americas and Africa. Exciting additions to the program next year include Japan as a country option, and Medical Assistant placements which will be ideal for those considering a career in a health profession. To help with costs, they have a number of scholarships available to assist with placement fees or flights to certain countries.
The Lattitude website explains all the details and includes an Application Form for students to download. Application deadline for all placement options this year is Friday 27 June 2014. Further information is also available from Mr Frusher at Scotch College.
WACE HELP Classes
Academic Task Force offers a variety of WACE HELP classes across Middle school ( English and Mathematics) and Senior school (Physics 2AB and 3AB, Chemistry 2AB and 3AB, English 2AB and 3AB, Mathematics 3AB, 3CD & Specialist 3CD) at a variety of venues.
Contact learn@academictaskforce.com.au or 9314 9500 for further details.
WACE Master Classes
Mastermind Australia offers a variety of classes to assist Middle and Senior school students to improve their understanding and depth in a variety of WACE courses.
For more information contact Dr Robert Hallam on 9486 1377 or 0488 102 907 email: academicpathways@mastermindaustralia.com.au.
2015 Upper School WACE Courses
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) has recently released more information on the new courses that will be introduced next year for Year 11 students and the conditions for secondary graduation that will affect the 2016 Leavers cohort and beyond. For detailed information all parents are advised to go to SCSA website http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Senior_Secondary/The_WACE/WACE_2016
Once there you can view the significant changes by clicking on any of the options below.
A brief summary of key features of the information is as follows:
To achieve a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) a student will need to have demonstrated a standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to a Year 9 Band 8 in the national testing known as NAPLAN. If a student does not achieve this they will be required to sit further tests until they are deemed to have met the standard. The test is called the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) and students will have several opportunities to take the assessment prior to completing their secondary education in Year 12. The first opportunity for Year 10 boys is in Week 6 and 7 of this term.
In Year 11 and 12 they will then be required to achieve at least 4 C grades in Year 11 and 3 C grades in Year 12 so careful consideration must be given to the choice of course.
The new courses, which will be known as ATAR and General, will be released by SCSA by the end of March and we will then prepare our course booklets for our Year 10 boys.
If a boy chooses to undertake the IB Diploma, there is no requirement for him to have a WACE. The Diploma takes the place of WACE for secondary graduation.
Mr Peter Frusher
Careers Advisor
