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Information about courses available for 2010 will be on the Course and Units website from September 2009. In the meantime you can view a list of available courses at Undergraduate Courses for 2010 entry and Postgraduate Courses for 2010 entry.
On this page you will find additional information regarding particular courses identified below.
The Advanced Honours Program – Faculty of Arts
The Advanced Honours Program in the Faculty of Arts aims to provide high achieving undergraduate students with a learning environment in which their academic potential and creative excellence is encouraged and nurtured throughout the course of their undergraduate study.
The program runs concurrently alongside a number of degree courses in the Faculty of Arts and comprises seminars, presentations by visiting scholars and artists, forums and workshops during the academic year. Students will also have access to their own academic mentor who will provide individual academic mentoring and advice. To remain in the program students must maintain a distinction average in their study. Upon successful completion of their undergraduate degree students will gain direct entry into an Honours degree in the Faculty of Arts.
Year 12 students who expect to gain a TER/ITI score of 90 or above can apply for admission to the Advanced Honours Program within a single or combined degree course in the Faculty of Arts. The Advanced Honours program is available in the BA, BFA, BMUS and degrees combined with these courses. To apply for entry to an Advanced Honours Program select the relevant admission code, eg. 13AA Bachelor of Arts (Advanced Honours). For more information about the program and to access the full range of Arts degrees available within the Advanced Honours Program, go to the Faculty of Arts website at www.utas.edu.au/arts or email arts.advancedhonours@utas.edu.au.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Visual Communication (BVC) applicants
Applicants are normally expected to have satisfied the University's admission requirements. It is a distinct advantage for applicants to have completed a practically orientated pre-tertiary Visual Arts or Design subject or TAFE certificate, or have equivalent experience and/or qualifications.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements should submit a folio consisting of no more than ten photographs, drawings, paintings or electronic images of work and a statement outlining their interest in the course including any relevant experience or qualifications. Unsuccessful applicants to Bachelor degree courses may instead by offered admission to the Associate Degree in Arts, and after successful completion of 1 or 2 semesters can transfer to the BFA/BVC.
Where applicants have little or no evidence of a previous interest in or study of visual art or design they will be required to undertake FSA001 Preparatory Studies in Fine Art and Design in their first semester. Course counselling will be offered to all successful applicants prior to the start of semester, to discuss choice of studio and potential careers.
Bachelor of Nursing 2 Year Fast Track
Year 12 applicants will be assessed on their Year 12 results. Tertiary applicants will be assessed on their Tertiary results and other relevant experience and qualifications. All other applicants will be required to complete a UniSelect test to complete their application. There is no charge for this test. The test will be offered on both the Sandy Bay campus in Tasmania, and the Rozelle campus in New South Wales (applies to both St. Vincent’s & Mater Health and Rozelle applicants). Online applicants will be booked into a test within the application system. Paper applicants will be contacted by the School of Nursing and Midwifery for a booking. Queries about the test or bookings should be forwarded to the School of Nursing and Midwifery on 03 6324 3681 or email cathy.dunham@utas.edu.au.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery applicants
Applications for Medicine close at 5pm on Wednesday, 30 September 2009. Late applications for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M3N, M3NC) will not be considered.
All applicants must complete the course prerequisites, TCE pre-tertiary (or equivalent) Chemistry and English, with a successful result prior to 1 February 2010. Provision of evidence of the successful completion is required by 8 February 2010.
Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRB) - To apply for a Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship at this University, download the MRB expression of interest form from the Tasmanian School of Medicine website. Forms are available after 1 August at http://www.medicine.utas.edu.au/admissions/mrbs08.html. Send this completed form to the School of Medicine. The Admissions Office does not manage this process.
Bonded Medical Places (BMP) Scheme - (M3NC) - Applicants selecting this preference need to be aware that there is no financial scholarship attached to these places and should look at the information provided by the Australian Government at this website: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/content/health-workforce-bmp. (Applicants who express interest in a BMP do not forfeit their eligibility to be offered a non-bonded place).
Alternative pathways into Medicine and Pharmacy
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
For 2010, UTAS accepts into Medicine up to 10 Australian applicants (including up to 6 from the Bachelor of Medical Research) each year on the basis of performance in one of the following Pathway courses, the Bachelor of Medical Research, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Environmental Science at UTAS. To be eligible to apply for the available places, applicants must have:
- completed a full-time year of study at UTAS in one of the listed degrees in the year prior to the proposed Medicine enrolment; and
- achieved a Distinction average (70%) or above for the two most recent semesters of full-time study; and
- satisfied the year 12 pre-requisites for Medicine - TCE pre-tertiary Chemistry (CHM315109) and Year 12 English (ENC315109 or ENW315109 or ENS315109) or equivalent; and
- completed the UMAT and have achieved a combined UMAT score at least equal to the lowest UMAT score in the cohort selected in other pathways.
Please note that from 2011 the approved Pathway courses will include the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Bachelor of Pharmacy
UTAS will accept into the Bachelor of Pharmacy up to 5 Australian applicants each year on the basis of performance in the Bachelor of Medical Research, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biotechnology, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Health Science or the Bachelor of Environmental Science at UTAS. To be eligible to apply for the available places, applicants must have:
- completed a full-time year of study at UTAS in one of the listed degrees in the year prior to the proposed Pharmacy enrolment; and
- achieved a Grade Point Average of at least 6 (a distinction average)
- satisfied the year 12 pre-requisites for Pharmacy - TCE pre-tertiary Chemistry (CHM315109) and Mathematics Methods (MTM315109) or equivalent.
Students who complete appropriate units in the course prior to applying for Pharmacy may be granted credit for those units in the Bachelor of Pharmacy. It should be noted that, at this stage, this will not reduce the number of years of study in the Bachelor of Pharmacy, but students granted credit may have reduced workloads in some years of the program. Interested students should seek advice from the School of Pharmacy about units that may attract credit prior to undertaking the alternative entry program.
Australian Maritime College (AMC)
AMC is a specialist institute of the University and it offers both Vocational (VET) courses and Higher Education (HE) courses.
AMC offers the following VET courses and applicants for entry into one of these courses should visit http://www.amc.edu.au/future/apply/vte/ or phone 1300 030 277.
Master Class 5 Engineer Class 3
Master Class 4 Marine Engine Driver 1
Integrated Rating Marine Engine Driver 2
Coxswains Marine Engine Driver 3
If you are applying for entry into any other AMC course, please follow the standard University application process detailed in this booklet.
If you are applying for entry into one of the AMC’s seafarer programmes, please select the appropriate course as follows:
Pre Sea (Deck): Diploma of Nautical Science (Deck Watchkeeper) (J1T) or
Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Nautical Science) (J2U)
Deck Watchkeeper: Diploma of Applied Science (Deck Watchkeeper) (J1U)
Pre Sea (Engine): Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (J2W)
Engineer Watchkeeper: Diploma of Marine Engineering (Watchkeeper (J1W)
Mate /Master (< 500GT): Diploma of Applied Science (Mate/Master < 500GT (J1V)
Second Engineer: Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Chief Engineer) (J2X)
Chief Mate/Master: Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Chief Mate/Master) (J2V)
Chief Engineer: Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Chief Engineer) (J2X)
Students who intend to seek Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency on completion of their course should be aware that they will need AMSA approved seatime as per Marine Orders Part 3 prior to undertaking orals. Seatime assessments are undertaken at AMC as part of the course. For further details visit http://www.amsa.gov.au/ .
If you are unsure whether the course you are applying for is Higher Education or Vocational, please contact the Uni Info Centre on 1300 363 864.
Law and Combined Law degree entry requirements
Year 12 (direct entry) applicants
For 2010 entry the Faculty of Law will have a limited number of direct entry places available into the combined Bachelor of Laws degrees. To be eligible for entry applicants will need a minimum TER score of 90.
If you wish to apply for one of these places, and you are a Year 12 applicant, please put the relevant degree with Introduction to Law as your first preference. For example, if you wish to be considered for the Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws (combined) indicate this by applying for Bachelor of Economics (+ Introduction to Law and Legal Systems). If you then achieve the required entry score, and there are enough places available, you will automatically be placed into the Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws (combined). Students are still required to complete the first year in another faculty (75%) in addition to the units LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems.
Non year 12 applicants
If you do not have a TER of 90 or are applying as a non-Year 12, you may still apply for entry. You should apply for a relevant degree with the units LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems in 2010 and be assessed at the end of the first year of study for transfer to a combined or straight Law degree.
University/Graduate applicants
If you have already completed an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree, or have successfully completed one year in another faculty including the subjects LAW121 Introduction to LAW122 Legal Systems, you are eligible to apply for any of the Faculty of Law courses. Entry into these courses is based on academic performance in prior university studies.
Enabling and Supporting Programs
Programs to prepare you for tertiary study
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) recognises that starting or resuming study can be a daunting experience. To make it easier for you to adjust to and ultimately succeed in your studies, UTAS offers a wide range of programs aimed at equipping you with the appropriate skills and knowledge you will need to succeed at University, including in areas such as IT, communications and critical thinking.
UTAS Transition Programs assist in developing skills in areas such as IT, communications and critical thinking. These programs range from a 5 day pre-semester course through to a full year of preparation.
UTAS Bridging Programs and Foundation Units offer subject-specific units of study, suitable for people who do not have the necessary pre-requisite subjects to embark on their chosen degree.
This brochure provides a general overview of the programs that are available for 2010 that are designed to help prepare you to succeed in your studies. If you would like any more specific information or guidance about which program would best suit you please contact course.info@utas.edu.au or call 1300 363 864 http://www.utas.edu.au/.
Transition programs
University Preparation Program (UPP)
A pre-university program aimed at assisting potential students in their preparation for University study. The program has a number of delivery modes on each campus: face-to-face delivery, online and HELP sessions. Students can select from one to four units, depending on their needs. Students may enrol in one unit in order to address a specific skill need or may complete a semester or full year of UPP. Some of the units offered are Study Skills, Written Communications, Information Literacy, Bridging Maths, Preliminary Academic Activities and Using Technology.
Campus: Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast & Distance
Dates: Semesters 1 & 2
Contact: UPP Coordinator (03) 6324 3391 or (03) 6430 4914 or upp.course@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Web: http://www.futurestudents.utas.edu.au/UniversityPreparationProgram.html
Unistart*
This pre-semester, week-long program aims to help students improve their tertiary literacy, and begin to develop essential academic skills required for independent learning and success at university, such as critical thinking, academic reading and essay writing. The program is offered in an on-campus mode, with face-to-face classes in Hobart, Launceston or the Cradle Coast, or a fully online Distance mode. Both modes are supported by online resources available throughout the year.
Dates: Multiple offerings in Spring, Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Distance. Refer to www.utas.edu.au/unistart/ for exact program dates or contact The Centre for Advancement of Learning and Teaching (CALT).
Contact: Hobart, Distance (03) 6226 7251, Launceston, Cradle Coast, Rozelle & Darlinghurst (03) 6324 3504, or Enquiries@calt.utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Web: http://www.utas.edu.au/unistart
Riawunna Programs
The following programs are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students only. There is no fee for participation.
Orientation and Assessment Program
This is an introductory program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Campus: Hobart, Launceston & Cradle Coast
Dates: Hobart Jan 20, Launceston Jan 21 & Cradle Coast Jan 22
Murina (Pathway) to Higher Education Program
This is an enabling program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Run over two 13-week semesters, including field trips and other cultural activities.
Campus: Hobart & Launceston
Dates: Semester 1 Feb 22 – May 28, Semester 2 July 12 – Oct 15
Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)
Individual or group tuition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students.
Campus: Hobart, Launceston & Cradle Coast
Dates: Semester 1 March 1 – May 28, Semester 2 July 12 – Oct 15
Contacts for all Riawunna Programs:
Hobart: Deb Brown (03) 6226 2539 or D.J.Brown@utas.edu.au
Launceston: Meegan Davey (03) 6324 3491 or Meegan.Davey@utas.edu.au
Cradle Coast: Krystelle Jordan (03) 6430 4505 or Krystelle.Jordan@utas.edu.au
Web: http://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/arts/riawunna/
International Student Programs
Foundation Studies Program
This has been specifically designed for international students who need to upgrade their academic results to meet university entry requirements.# This program is an intensive 32-week preparation for direct entry to most undergraduate degree courses offered by UTAS (excluding Medicine and Psychology).
Campus: Hobart (March to November)
Dates: Refer to www.international.utas.edu.au for exact dates
Contact: International Services, Hobart: (03) 6226 2706 or International.Admissions@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Web: http://www.international.utas.edu.au/static/FSP/
# Please note that achieving the minimum entry score for Pharmacy does not guarantee entry due to limited number of places available.
Faculty of Law International Student Support Program (ISSP)
The ISSP offers an orientation program for new International students who are starting their study in law. The Orientation Program runs for approximately two weeks. During this time a tutor greets students, gives a general orientation of the law school and law library, assists with enrolment and general university services (like ID cards and email), conducts preliminary seminars on referencing, and is generally available for support and queries.
The first orientation session commences during the general International student orientation program conducted by the International Student Office (before the start of semester). The ISSP also provides a full range of support during the academic year through a dedicated international student tutorial program.
Campus: Hobart
Dates: Semester 1 & 2
Contact: Anja Hilkemeijer (03) 6226 7203 or Anja.Hilkemeijer@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Web: http://www.international.utas.edu.au/static/FSP/
Foundation and Bridging Programs
Foundation Units
Web: Visit the Course and Unit Handbook at www.utas.edu.au/courses
Preparatory Studies in Fine Art and Design
This program prepares students for tertiary study in Fine Art and Design, through an introductory program of art theory and studio-based exercises. The foundations of critical thinking and writing about art and design are introduced through a program of seminars, tutorials and written exercises. The foundation elements of studio-based art and design are introduced through practical exercises in two and three-dimensional media.
Campus: Centre for the Arts, Hunter Street, Hobart
Dates: Semesters 1 & 2, Summer
Contact: Olivia Bowman (03) 6226 4304 or Olivia.Bowman@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Web: http://www.futurestudents.utas.edu.au/enabling.html
Biostart*
Offered in Summer School in Launceston for Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Standing), Riawunna students, and students without a pre-tertiary science background. Biostart is also suitable for alternative entry and mature age students returning to study. This unit will also be offered to Bachelor of Nursing students in Winter Semester in Launceston, Rozelle and Sydney.
Campus: Launceston, Rozelle & Sydney
Dates: Summer School: Launceston, Winter School: Launceston, Rozelle & St Vincent’s.
Contact: Janine.Tarr@utas.edu.au or (03) 6324 5489, Sue.Musgrave@utas.edu.au (Launceston and Hobart) (03) 6324 3934 or Kylie.Hoffman@utas.edu.au or (02) 8382 4823 (Sydney Campuses-Winter School only)
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Web: http://www.futurestudents.utas.edu.au/enabling.html
Law Bridging Seminars*
A series of seminars offered at the beginning of Semester 1 for students enrolled in core Law subjects for the first time, who have not studied Introduction to Law.
Campus: Hobart
Dates: Semester 1
Contact: Jane Nielsen (03) 6226 2322 or Jane.Nielsen@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Thinking and Writing at University*
This Unit is designed to develop and assess thinking and literacy skills essential to study at university level, with a particular focus on basic and tertiary literacy, critical analysis and information literacy. Acts as a core foundation of the Associate Degree in Arts and is available as an elective unit in other degree programs (contact specific Faculty/School for details).
Campus: Cradle Coast, Hobart & Launceston
Dates: Semesters 1 & 2
Contact: Dr Tim Moss (03) 6324 3268 or Timothy.Moss@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Computer Applications
Students develop their general knowledge of, and skill in, using common applications that are immediately useful to them in their studies. The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in society, and in professional life, is widespread. How they are used and what they can enable people to do are still evolving, and at a rapid rate. These issues are introduced and discussed in this unit.
Campus: Hobart & Launceston
Dates: Semester 1
Contact: Soon-ja Yeom (03) 6226 2963 or S.Yeom@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Introduction to Quantitative Methods*
This unit is suitable for students who do not have a recent pre-tertiary-level maths background, and serves as a refresher and/or preparation unit prior to enrolment in BEA140 Quantitative Methods. BEA140 is a core first year unit in the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Economics degrees.
Campus: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston & Distance
Dates: Semesters 1 & 2
Contact: Jenny Oakley (03) 6430 4905 or Jennifer.Oakley@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Chemistry Foundation Unit*
Essential knowledge and practical skills to satisfy prerequisites for first year units requiring chemistry. This is a self-paced program, requiring online computer access and compulsory attendance at laboratory sessions. Students need to have been offered a place at the University to undertake this unit.
Campus: Hobart & Launceston
Dates: Semester 1, 2 (Hobart only) & 3
Contacts: Julie.Wills@utas.edu.au or www.utas.edu.au/chem
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
http://www.utas.edu.au/chem/chemfoundationunit.html
Life Science Foundation Unit*
Essential knowledge and practical skills for students in introductory Biological Science. This unit provides guidance to the standards required in first year Life Science studies. Comprises 15 x 2 hour tutorials (30 contact hours) over five days with a supplementary online component. Students need to have been offered a place at the University and be enrolled in first year Plant Science or Zoology to undertake this unit.
Campus: Hobart
Dates: Feb 15-19, 2010
Contacts: School of Plant Science: (03) 6226 2603 or Rob.Wiltshire@utas.edu.au School of Zoology: (03) 6226 2613 or S.M.Jones@utas.edu.au or Felicity.Walsh@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
Physics Foundation Unit*
Essential physics for interested students, this unit satisfies the prerequisite for first year Physics units and includes a one-day compulsory practical session (Hobart only). This unit is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and independent learning in November/December of each year.
Campus: Hobart, Launceston, Distance & Cradle Coast
Dates: Hobart: commences Nov 10 - 15 Dec 2010
Launceston & Cradle Coast: Nov 10 - 15 Dec 2010 (subject to sufficient enrolment)
Contact: Karen Bradford (03) 6226 2439 or Karen.Bradford@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
* It is recommended that distance education students consider hiring a tutor*
Mathematics Foundation Unit*
For students who plan to enrol in a first year unit in Computing, Science or Engineering that has mathematics prerequisites. This unit is taught through a combination of independent learning, lectures and tutorials in the Summer & Winter semesters of each year.
Campus: Hobart & Launceston, Cradle Coast & Distance
Dates: Hobart: commences Jan 6 – Feb 12 2010, and Jun 3 – Jul 7 2010.
Cradle Coast: commences Jan 5 – Feb 12 2010
Launceston students are required to attend one of the initial sessions at the Hobart or Cradle Coast Campus.
Distance: commences Jun 3 – Jul 7 2010.
Contact: Karen Bradford (03) 6226 2439 or
Karen.Bradford@utas.edu.au
Fee: For fees and charges see www.utas.edu.au/enrol/enabling
* It is recommended that distance education students consider hiring a tutor*
Ongoing Support
For Information regarding Ongoing Support at UTAS contact your Student Adviser. Student Advisers offer individualised assistance to help you solve your problems or identify where you need to go for help with these issues. The Student Advisers can be found at various locations on both the Northern and Southern UTAS campuses. To contact the Student Adviser in your Faculty or School, please contact Student Services on (03) 6226 2697 or email student.services@admin.utas.edu.au
Web: http://www.studentservices.utas.edu.au/
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