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NURSING
AND MIDWIFERY
2019
WE ARE WESTERN SYDNEY
Located in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed. Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation’s third largest economy, and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation. With a large multicultural population of more than two million people from 170 nations, Western Sydney’s global links are creating unlimited opportunities for international business, investment, education and cultural exchange. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities in the world, Western Sydney University values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Your success starts here.
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WESTERN’S HSC
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It’s important to acknowledge and play to your strengths
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This is the premise behind Western Sydney University’s HSC
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True Reward offers you a place at Western before you receive
your ATAR, on the basis of relevant HSC subject results. Why?
Because at Western we recognise that too often, the ATAR
system overlooks natural strengths and talent.
At Western, we see the awesome in you. We recognise that
you are much more than your ATAR. True Reward focuses on
the scores that reflect your strong points.
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≥ THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE ≥ INTERNATIONALLY-RANKED
As home to the highest ranked* Nursing RESEARCH
School in Australia, Western Sydney Western Sydney University’s growing
University is the place to study. Our international reputation has been reinforced
undergraduate nursing and midwifery with the release of the 2018 edition of the
courses are designed to prepare graduates QS World University Rankings.
for work and to make a difference to the lives
of people, especially those in the Western A number of subject areas at Western Sydney
Sydney region. University were ranked in the top 400
worldwide, with Nursing ranked in the top 100.
By participating in one of our undergraduate
courses, you become part of one of the The 2018 QS rankings evaluated over
largest nursing education institutions in 4,500 universities by measuring academic
Australia. All our courses are underpinned and employer reputation surveys, as well
by a primary healthcare philosophy as metrics gauging the productivity and
supported by a flexible learning approach impact of researchers across the world.
that emphasises a balance of theory, clinical
practice and interdisciplinary learning. This
ensures our graduates are able to meet
future challenges and best respond to the
needs of individuals, their families and the
wider community. To support your learning
activities, your course incorporates a flexible
learning strategy. This enables you to access
contemporary, evidence-based online
materials with the support of highly-focused
and skill-based face-to-face sessions.
≥ HIGH EMPLOYMENT RATES
FOR OUR GRADUATES
WHY
*B ased on the Centre for World University
Rankings (CWUR) – Rankings by Subject 2017. The University provides high-quality,
evidence-based studies, emphasising a
balance of theory and clinical practice,
and interdisciplinary learning, to prepare
you for work in the nursing and midwifery
STUDY AT
sectors. We are internationally renowned for
producing nursing and midwifery graduates
who enjoy very high employment rates,
particularly in the Western Sydney region.
WESTERN
≥ LEARNING IN REAL-WORLD
ENVIRONMENTS
Nursing is taught at the Campbelltown,
Hawkesbury, Liverpool and Parramatta
campuses. Midwifery is taught at the
SYDNEY?
Parramatta campus. All locations have
modern, fully‑equipped Clinical Practice
Units. These units contain simulation
labs designed to replicate the practice
environments in the real world. This
preparation enables our students to
engage confidently and competently when
participating in scheduled clinical placements.
≥ FREE DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS
Western was the first university to
provide all the digital textbooks for your
first year units for free. We are pleased
to be offering the benefit of free digital
textbooks for first year units to students
once again in 2019! That’s up to $800 in
value. Why? Because money shouldn’t
stand between you and opportunity.
Discover more about free digital textbooks
at westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks
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Unlimited possibilities.
The Academy at Western
Sydney University.
Success is not just about The Academy at Western Sydney ≥ unprecedented opportunities for
University offers advanced industry and real-life experience
getting a degree, but also degrees that prepare you to thrive
developing the critical in the face of change and seize ≥ world-class research,
researchers, teachers,
thinking and leadership success at every opportunity.
experts and innovation labs
Whether your dream is to achieve
skills to support a as a professional, an entrepreneur ≥ travel to national and
successful career. or an academic, you will learn to international leadership
think differently and creatively experiences and conferences
It’s about learning skills in whatever you do.
for your chosen life, not The Academy offers high-
≥ a range of professional
and personal development
just a job. achieving students a unique, workshops
hands-on approach to learning in
an interdisciplinary environment. ≥ internship, service learning and
Led by Professor Jonathon Allen, volunteering opportunities
The Academy draws on the unique
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social change agents, community
≥ mentorship programs
leaders, and high-achieving
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student-led, community-focused
With a focus on ethical leadership
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and critical thinking, built on
the pillars of academic rigour, Visit westernsydney.edu.au/
community engagement, and theacademy for more information.
professional and personal
development, The Academy
offers students access to:
The Academy
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Bachelor COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
of Nursing B Nursing (Advanced) 720168 063558G 4693 March Liverpool 3F 90.00
(Advanced) 720170
720172
063558G
063558G
4693
4693
March
March
Campbelltown 3F
Hawkesbury 3F
90.00
90.00
720174 063558G 4693 March Parramatta 3F 90.00
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time.
This degree has been designed to develop ADVANCED STANDING PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
our future nursing leaders and researchers.
Advanced standing is granted on a case Scheduled placements in a range of health
If you have a strong interest in, and aptitude
by case basis. Students in this program will facilities and community settings are integrated
for, nursing, and are interested in a career
only be able to attract advanced standing throughout the course. These will provide
involving leadership in research and practice,
for the elective unit (10 credit points you with a variety of clinical experiences,
this course has been designed for you.
unspecified). Prospective students will need and opportunities to practice and consider
to provide formal evidence of qualifications career options as a graduate nurse.
This course aims to challenge and further
and supporting documentation to enable
develop our students’ leadership capacity
assessment. Credit transfer will be granted to FURTHER STUDIES
through participation in: advanced coursework,
eligible students internally transferring from
extension activities, research training and An additional Honours year is available
the Bachelor of Nursing to the Bachelor of
enhanced professional practice opportunities. to students who achieve the relevant
Nursing (Advanced) for completed first year
A mentoring program will link you with GPA score. Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)
nursing units.
experienced academic staff and research students are strongly encouraged to
groups within Western Sydney University. undertake an Honours program post-
This will allow you to take part in the University’s CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
graduation. Information about Honours
research activities. Aspects of the advanced To graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing options will be provided to you
coursework and extension activities will involve (Advanced), you are required to complete as you progress through your Bachelor
advanced nursing strategies and opportunities in a full-time mode of study, 24 units consisting degree, or you can find out more at:
to work collaboratively with other members of 17 core units from the Bachelor of Nursing westernsydney.edu.au/honours
of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. degree plus six specifically nominated
Advanced units and one elective unit. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Students must maintain a grade point Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing
To be enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) course pursue careers as
average (GPA) of 5.5 or above to remain
(Advanced), students must comply with NSW registered nurses in a diverse range of
in this course and you will be required
Ministry of Health Special Requirements for settings including:
to sign a declaration acknowledging
clinical practicum. ≥≥ acute care hospitals
the requirement when you enrol.
These include: ≥≥ aged care services
1.
National Police Check or a criminal record ≥≥ child and adolescent health
AREAS YOU WILL STUDY INCLUDE:
clearance card/letter; International ≥≥ community health
students require a police check (with The course follows the pattern ≥≥ disability services
English translation) from their own country described for the Bachelor of Nursing ≥≥ emergency or trauma units
or any country they have lived, as well as so, in addition to research, all nursing ≥≥ forensic
one from Australia career practice opportunities are ≥≥ drug and alcohol
open to graduates of this degree. ≥≥ occupational health
2. Meet NSW Ministry of Health verification
requirements with regard to immunisation ≥≥ justice health
Units include: Professional Practice ≥≥ medical practice nursing
(a completed vaccination card with
Experience, Primary Healthcare in Action, ≥≥ mental health services
serology results)
Bioscience, Professional Communication ≥≥ nursing education
3. NSW Health Code of Conduct signed in Nursing, human Relationships and Life ≥≥ oncology
4. Student Undertaking Placement/ Transitions, Approaches to Professional ≥≥ operating theatres
Declaration signed Nursing Practice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait ≥≥ palliative care
Islander Health, Health Variations 1, 3 and 5. ≥≥ rehabilitation services.
5. A valid Working with Children Check
6. A current, approved First Aid certificate. Advanced units are: Research for Nursing,
Health Variations 2 (Advanced) - Chronic PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
All must be completed before students are Illness and Disability,, Promoting Mental Successfully completing the course enables
eligible for clinical placement. Health and Wellbeing 2, Health Variations you to apply for registration as a registered
4 (Advanced) - Acute Life Threatening nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board
Conditions, Being a Professional Nurse, of Australia (NMBA), which is a partner
and Clinical Leadership in Nursing. board of the Australian Health Practitioners
Registration Authority (AHPRA).
For more information and advice, call the
Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669.
You will be able to select one elective from
school-based offerings; other Western Sydney
courses; or from another institution (by
negotiation). For detailed information about
the course structure and units, visit:
westernsydney.edu.au/future
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Bachelor COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
of Nursing B Nursing
(Graduate Entry)
950539 050935E 4692 January Campbelltown 2F N/A
(Graduate Entry) 950540 050935E
950541 050935E
4692
4692
January
January
Hawkesbury
Parramatta
2F
2F
N/A
N/A
950538 050935E 4692 January Liverpool 2F N/A
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; N/A = Alternative selection criteria apply.
The Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
is a specialised program designed for
To be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Scheduled placements in a range of health
applicants who hold a relevant Bachelor
(Graduate Entry), students must comply with facilities and community settings are
degree, Graduate Diploma, Masters degree
NSW Ministry of Health Special Requirements integrated throughout the course. These
from Australia or a nursing qualification from
for clinical placement. will provide you with a variety of clinical
another country.
These include: experiences, opportunities to practice and
1. National Police Check or a criminal record consider career options as a graduate nurse.
The course is two years beginning in the
Summer session with an intensive full-time clearance card/letter; International
unit of study offered at the Parramatta students require a police check (with FURTHER STUDIES
campus. English translation) from their own country
An additional Honours year or Master of
or any country they have lived, as well as
Nursing is available to students who achieve
one from Australia
SELECTION CRITERIA the relevant Grade Point Average (GPA) score.
2. M
eet NSW Ministry of Health verification Information about Honours options will be
Applicants must have successfully completed
requirements with regard to immunisation provided to you as you progress through your
an (AEI-NOOSR equivalent) undergraduate
(a completed vaccination card with Bachelor degree, or you can find out more at:
degree, Graduate Diploma, Masters degree,
serology results) westernsydney.edu.au/honours
or higher in biological sciences, health or
behavioural science (completed within the 3. NSW Health Code of Conduct signed
last 10 years), 4. Student Undertaking Placement/ CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OR Declaration signed Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing
completed a three-year post-secondary 5. A valid Working with Children Check (Graduate Entry) course pursue careers
qualification as a registered nurse as registered nurses in a diverse range of
6. A current, approved First Aid certificate.
(completed within the last 10 years). settings, including:
All must be completed before students are
≥≥ acute care hospitals
Qualifications are reviewed in the context of eligible for clinical placement.
≥≥ aged care services
the Australian Education International (AEI)
≥≥ child and adolescent health
assessment through the National Office Note: This course is not available to 2018 ≥≥ community health
of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). HSC or IB Candidates. ≥≥ disability services
Applications from Australian and New Zealand
≥≥ emergency or trauma units
citizens and holders of permanent resident
ADVANCED STANDING ≥≥ forensic
visas must be made via the Universities
≥≥ drug and alcohol
Admissions Centre (UAC). Applicants who Recognition of Prior Learning via NOOSR
≥≥ occupational health
have undertaken studies overseas will have to assessment of qualifications is already
≥≥ justice health
provide proof of proficiency in English. Details recognised as part of the entry to the course,
≥≥ medical practice nursing
of minimum English proficiency requirements therefore, no further advanced standing will
≥≥ mental health services
and acceptable proof can be found on the be granted.
≥≥ nursing education
UAC website at: uac.edu.au
≥≥ oncology
CORE UNITS
≥≥ operating theatres
Graduation from the Bachelor of Nursing ≥≥ palliative care
(Graduate Entry) course requires the ≥≥ rehabilitation services.
successful completion of 17 units in the
recommended schedule. Students commence
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
this course by undertaking an accelerated
introductory unit, providing an overview of the Successfully completing the course enables
knowledge and skills in fundamental nursing you to apply for registration as a registered
practice. Satisfactory completion of this unit nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board
enables progression to the other 16 core units. of Australia (NMBA), which is a partner
The core units you will study in this degree board of the Australian Health Practitioners
include: Professional Practice Experience; Registration Authority (AHPRA).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health;
Health Variations - Perioperative, Chronic
Illness and Disability, Acute Exacerbations of
Chronic Conditions, Acute Life Threatening
Conditions and Palliative and End of Life Care;
Research for Nursing and Midwifery; Graduate
Entry Practice Experience; Promoting Mental
Health and Wellbeing; Being a Professional
Nurse or Midwife and Clinical Leadership and
Professional Relationships.
For more information and advice, call the
Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669.
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Bachelor COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
of Nursing B Nursing 726550 041099M 4691 March Campbelltown 3F 74.05
726555 041099M 4691 March Hawkesbury 3F 70.00
726560 041099M 4691 March Parramatta 3F 79.00
726568 041099M 4691 March Liverpool 3F 75.00
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time.
The Bachelor of Nursing degree has These include:
been designed to develop caring and 1. National Police Check or a criminal record
compassionate nurses with the necessary clearance card/letter; International
attitudes, knowledge and skills to support students require a police check (with
all people across the lifespan, in diverse English translation) from their own country
settings, and to deliver contemporary or any country they have lived, as well as
evidence-based practice. It is through this one from Australia
engagement with people that nurses have 2. Meet NSW Ministry of Health verification
the opportunity to make a difference to the requirements with regard to immunisation
lives of individuals and their communities. (a completed vaccination card with
serology results)
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA 3. NSW Health Code of Conduct signed
If you are not a 2018 Australian Year 12 4. Student Undertaking Placement/
student and have not completed studies Declaration signed
to the level of the NSW HSC or equivalent,
5. A valid Working with Children Check
we recommend you sit the Special Tertiary
Admissions Test (STAT). Enrolled Nurses 6. A current, approved First Aid certificate.
are not required to sit the STAT. All
All special requirements must be met before
Enrolled Nurses have guaranteed entry.
students are eligible for clinical placement.
Graduates from The College’s University
Foundation Studies Nursing course may be ADVANCED STANDING
admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing degree
Advanced standing is granted on a case by
at Western Sydney University provided they
case basis. Prospective students will need
achieve a minimum Grade Point Average of
to provide formal evidence of qualifications
7 in the Foundation Course and a minimum
and supporting documentation to enable
of a B Grade in the Academic English unit.
assessment. Decisions will be based on
evidence of currency of the qualification
Applicants who hold overseas professional
and also evidence of equivalence in
nurse qualifications/registration or a related
learning outcomes/ major content having
degree, Graduate Diploma, Masters degree, or
been satisfactorily completed. Advanced
higher in the human biological or behavioural
standing for professional practice
and social sciences are advised to seek advice
experience units may require the satisfactory
relating to their eligibility to enter the Bachelor
completion of a skill challenge workshop
of Nursing (GE) degree. To be enrolled in
prior to commencement of studies.
Bachelor of Nursing, students must comply
with the NSW Ministry of Health Special
For more information and advice, call the
Requirements for clinical placement.
Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669.
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CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES unit is Maintaining Clinical Currency. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
To graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing you Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing course
are required to complete in a full-time mode PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION pursue careers as registered nurses in a
of study, 24 units consisting of 23 core units Successfully completing the course enables diverse range of settings including:
from the Bachelor of Nursing degree plus you to apply for registration as a registered ≥≥ acute care hospitals
one elective unit. You will be able to select nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board ≥≥ aged care services
the elective from school-based offerings, of Australia (NMBA), which is a partner ≥≥ child and adolescent health
other Western Sydney courses or another board of the Australian Health Practitioners ≥≥ community health
institution (by negotiation). These units Registration Authority (AHPRA). ≥≥ disability services
include: Professional Practice Experience; ≥≥ emergency or trauma units
Primary Healthcare in Action; Bioscience; ≥≥ forensic
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Communication; Human ≥≥ drug and alcohol
Relationships and Life Transitions; Approaches Scheduled placements in a range of health ≥≥ occupational health
to Professional Nursing Practice; Aboriginal facilities and community settings are ≥≥ justice health
and Torres Strait Islander Health; Research integrated throughout the course. These ≥≥ medical practice nursing
for Nursing and Midwifery; Promoting will provide you with a variety of clinical ≥≥ mental health services
Mental health and Wellbeing; Being a experiences, opportunities to practice and ≥≥ nursing education
Professional Nurse or Midwife; Leadership consider career options as a graduate nurse. ≥≥ oncology
in Nursing and Midwifery. For more detailed ≥≥ operating theatres
information about the course structure and FURTHER STUDIES ≥≥ palliative care
units visit: westernsydney.edu.au/future ≥≥ rehabilitation services.
An additional Honours year is available
to students who achieve the relevant
ADDITIONAL CORE UNIT FOR STUDENTS
Grade Point Average (GPA) score.
WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL STUDY PATTERN
Bachelor of Nursing students are strongly
It is an accreditation requirement that encouraged to undertake an Honours
students satisfactorily complete a minimum program post-graduation. Information
four week clinical practicum in the final about Honours options will be provided
session of their pre-registration Nursing to you as you progress through your
program. Students within the Bachelor of Bachelor degree, or you can find out more
Nursing who vary their study sequence at: westernsydney.edu.au/honours
significantly from the normal progression
may be required to complete additional
skills workshops and should discuss this
with the Academic Course Advisor. The
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Bachelor COURSE UAC
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
of Midwifery B Midwifery 726570 4684 March Parramatta 3F N/A
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; N/A = not applicable.
The Bachelor of Midwifery degree has PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
been designed to develop skilled and
Successful completion of the course enables To graduate with a Bachelor of Midwifery,
caring midwives with the expertise to
you to apply for registration as a registered you will be required to complete 24
support women and their families during
midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery units. The core units you will study in this
pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
Board of Australia (NMBA), which is a partner degree include: Primary Healthcare in
board of the Australian Health Practitioners Action; Bioscience; Midwifery Knowledge;
Graduates will develop skills to work in
Registration Authority (AHPRA). Midwifery Professional Practice; Human
partnership with women and collaborate
Relationships and Life Transitions; Aboriginal
with other members of the healthcare team
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS PREREQUISITES and Torres Strait Islander Health; Research
in order to provide ‘woman-centred’ care.
for Nursing and Midwifery; Promoting
The course has been divided into 50 per To gain entry into our Bachelor of Midwifery Mental health and Wellbeing; Complex
cent theoretical component and 50 per cent course, all eligible students will be invited Care; Legal and Ethical Issues in Midwifery;
practical component spread across the full to participate in an interview selection Collaborative Care; Psychosocial Issues in
three years of the program. This course process. To be enrolled in Bachelor the Perinatal Period; Being a Professional
is offered on the Parramatta campus. of Midwifery, students must comply Nurse or Midwife and Clinical Leadership
with NSW Ministry of Health Special and Professional Relationships. You will
During your studies, you will learn about
Requirements for clinical placement. have one elective practice placement,
the science and art of midwifery knowledge
and practice, the principles of primary which will enable you to experience an
These include:
healthcare, how to work in partnership alternative model of midwifery care.
1. National Police Check or a criminal record
with women from all cultures and how to clearance card/letter; International For more detailed information about
translate theory and research into practice. students require a police check (with the course structure and units visit:
English translation) from their own country westernsydney.edu.au/future
Practice experiences will occur in a variety
or any country they have lived, as well as
of areas, such as antenatal clinics and wards,
one from Australia
birthing units, postnatal wards, newborn PRACTICAL PLACEMENTS
nursery and community. This experience 2. Meet NSW Ministry of Health verification
requirements with regard to immunisation Practical placements will occur across
will be undertaken in blocks of time (from
(a completed vaccination card with the full calendar year. The majority
one day a week to five days per week)
serology results) of practice placements will occur
during the three-year course, with fewer
within one Local Health District.
clinical hours in first year compared to 3. NSW Health Code of Conduct signed
second year, and the majority occurring 4. Student Undertaking Placement/
in the third year. The practice experience CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Declaration signed
also includes placement with caseload Registered midwives have the opportunity
5. A valid Working with Children Check
midwives, privately practising midwives to work in a number of settings that include
and child and family health professionals. 6. A current, approved First Aid certificate. hospitals, in metropolitan, rural, and remote
areas as well as the community (including
Students will begin their first midwifery All special requirements must be completed
home). Midwives can be self-employed
practice placement in the first semester before students are eligible for clinical
and work as privately practising midwives,
of the Bachelor of Midwifery degree, after placement.
be employed in public and private hospitals,
they have met all the prerequisites for and work in caseload midwifery programs
clinical placement. Students will attend In order to satisfy the requirements for
and group midwifery practice. Their roles
antenatal clinics on a weekly basis and begin Continuity of Care, students will be required
include antenatal, postnatal and birthing
by observing the practice of midwifery to follow women throughout pregnancy, birth
care, research, education, management
care. In lab-based simulations students and the postnatal period. This may require
and policy development.
will develop confidence in midwifery skills students to attend a birth during the evening
and the provision of midwifery care. or at night. Students must have access to safe
transport arrangements in order to satisfy
Throughout their degree, students will also be this requirement.
required to meet and work in partnership with
10 women to gain experience in midwifery
continuity of care. Under the supervision of
a registered midwife, students will follow
the woman through their pregnancy, labour
and birth and during the postnatal period
for up to six weeks. These continuity of
care experiences will be spread across
the three years: two in first year, three in
second year and five in the third year.
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ALTERNATIVE ENTRY
PATHWAYS
THE COLLEGE The 16-month Extended Diploma program
covers the same units as first year uni, as well as
Western Sydney University The College
additional preliminary units to prepare you for
(The College) provides a range of pathway
success in your tertiary studies. Upon successful
options and support services to help you
completion of the program, you’ll have the
on your journey to university. Through its
opportunity to enter into the second year of the
comprehensive range of integrated Diploma/
corresponding university degree.
Bachelor courses, Extended Diplomas and
University Foundation Studies featuring
The College provides pathways in the following
small class sizes and individual attention from
fields:
academic staff, The College provides a well-
≥ Arts (for students wishing to study Arts,
supported environment for you to succeed in
Education, Humanities, Law, Psychology and
your tertiary studies.
Social Sciences)
≥ Building Design Management
DIRECT ENTRY ADVANTAGE ≥ Business
One of the many advantages of studying at ≥ Communication
The College is the direct entry arrangement ≥ Construction Management
with Western Sydney University. After ≥ Criminology
successfully completing the University ≥ Design
Foundation Studies program you will be ≥ Engineering
able to apply for a place in the first year of ≥ Health Science
a corresponding undergraduate degree at ≥ ICT Health Informatics
Western Sydney University. ≥ Information and Communications Technology
≥ Nursing
The 12-month Diploma component of the ≥ Policing
Integrated Diploma/Bachelor course covers the ≥ Science
same units as first year uni over the same time ≥ Social Science
span, meaning there’s no time lost. Our entry
scheme also means upon successful completion HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible
of your first year of studies, you’ll receive students. For more information, visit
guaranteed direct entry into the second year of westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
the corresponding university degree.
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and teachers/mentors
≥ Call the Course Information ≥ Place your Western Sydney University
≥ Refer to the Future Students site, visit Centre on 1300 897 669 or email preferences
westernsydney.edu.au/future study@westernsydney.edu.au
≥ Check your eligibility and submit a
≥ Get the inside information on Alternative scholarship application, visit
Entry Pathways, Advantage Entry westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships
programs, Bonus Points and scholarships
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADVANTAGE ENTRY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES
If you are an international student completing PROGRAMS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
one of the following qualifications in 2018, Western Sydney University provides the At Western Sydney University we have over
you must apply through UAC International: following Advantage Entry programs: $22.4 million in scholarships, grants and prizes
≥ an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia for our students.
BEFORE THE ATAR
≥ an International Baccalaureate
The range of scholarships reflects a strong
≥ a New Zealand National Certificate of ≥ Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS)
commitment to academic excellence and
Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3. If you apply to the SRS through UAC,
opportunity for the students of the University.
you may be eligible for a guaranteed
Western also provides support to students
You can lodge your application online at offer even before your ATAR is released.
who have diverse interests and skills, and who
uac.edu.au/international make an active contribution to the broader
All other International students must apply HSC TRUE REWARD community.
direct to Western Sydney University at At Western, we do things differently. In 2018, There are over 100 different scholarships
westernsydney.edu.au/international/apply we are giving HSC students the opportunity focusing on areas such as industry
to plan their futures early because we believe placements, leadership and community
For information about studying at Western
your hard work matters. involvement, international exchanges, sport,
Sydney University, including courses,
specific courses, local government areas,
tuition fees, English requirements, intakes, The HSC True Reward is the only program high-achieving students, as well as students
assessment methods, accommodation of its kind in NSW, open to 2018 NSW HSC experiencing financial hardship, people with
options and living in Australia, visit students, that makes an early offer for entry to a disability or long-term medical condition,
westernsydney.edu.au/international a degree based on corresponding HSC subject Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders, and
band outcomes. refugees and asylum seekers.
If you have any questions about
applying as an international student, Register now to receive information For more information, visit
call 02 9852 5499 or email from Western Sydney University westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships
internationalstudy@westernsydney.edu.au about this program at
westernsydney.edu.au/hsctruereward
IMPORTANT DATES GET CONNECTED
2018
IMPORTANT DATES GET CONNECTED
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westernsydney.edu.au/future
2018
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August November Events
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Open Day Western U Day westernsydney.edu.au/events
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Open Day Western U Day Facebook
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September 7 Parramatta campus
Future Students Information Evenings
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 12-13 Penrith campus Facebook
Future Students Information Evenings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Twitter
facebook.com/westernsydneyu
September Future Students Information Evenings twitter.com/westernsydneyu
10 Penrith campus
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11 Campbelltown campus All year Twitter
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Email
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Email
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DISCLAIMER
Western Sydney University reserves the right at all times to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. Variations may include but
are not limited to location of its courses on the University’s campuses or other locations. In the event that a course within this publication is to
be changed or withdrawn, applicants will be advised by mail to the address specified
specified by them on their UAC application before the last date for
the change of preferences for the main round. In respect of course location change, students should be aware of the need to accommodate
such changes for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol. The University also reserves the right to update, amend or replace online
versions of this publication without notice.
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