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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Allied Health Dentistry Health and Medical Sciences Medicine Nursing Oral Health Psychology ALLIEDHEALTH PSYCHOLOGY MEDICINE Integrating innovative teaching, hands-on experience and cutting- edge research, our Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is a world leader in health education. We’re ranked at the top of the Group of Eight universities nationally for good teaching; and second across all Australian universities for overall satisfaction of the student experience (Australian Graduate
WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE? RANKED IN TOP 1% SA’S NO.1 UNI MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCED OVER OF UNIVERSITIES FOR GRADUATE THE GROUP 5 NOBEL PRIZE 100 RHODES WORLDWIDE EMPLOYABILITY* OF EIGHT WINNERS SCHOLARS Education that enlightens Our long and proud tradition instils 01 Why the University of Adelaide? confidence in our students. We are 02 Why Health? Studying with South Australia’s highest Australia’s third-oldest university and ranked university—consistently placed have a history of excellence in education 07 Careers and study among the world’s top 1%—equips spanning more than 145 years. 08 election rank isn’t the only S students to be tomorrow’s leaders. We are distinguished by a commitment way into university Having learnt from, and with, teachers to equality and an ongoing focus on 10 Allied Health and researchers who are themselves delivering outstanding research for international leaders in their fields, the benefit of society. The University 16 Dentistry and Oral Health our graduates are highly regarded has played key roles in many of the 22 Medicine and professionally recognised around world’s important discoveries and the globe. What’s more, they’re well advancements, and our alumni have 26 Nursing prepared to take advantage of the contributed significantly to shaping 30 Health and Medical Sciences opportunities this recognition can the educational, political and social 34 Psychology bring; with a complementary emphasis arenas of their day. on practical career skills, we’re also 38 Related degrees At the University of Adelaide, students the state’s leading university for are taught, supported and inspired to 40 Undergraduate degree index graduate employability*. be everything they can be. 41 Applying to the University of Adelaide * QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2020. ^ Times Higher Education and QS Ranking Why the University of Adelaide? 1
WHY HEALTH? The University of Adelaide’s wide range of undergraduate health-related degrees can open doors to a successful, rewarding career that enables you to improve health and wellbeing around the globe. Integrating innovative teaching, hands-on experience and cutting-edge research, our Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is a world leader in health education. We’re ranked number one in South Australia for Life Sciences and Medicine, Nursing, Psychology and Dentistry (QS Rankings by Subject, 2019). Our degrees are underpinned by a vibrant student culture. Our state-of-the-art facilities are among the best in Australasia. We have strong, well-established links to research centres, institutes and the health care industry, giving you the opportunity to immediately start building your professional networks. You will graduate as a compassionate, high- DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS IN HEALTH achieving professional with the skills, knowledge, and leadership expertise to make a difference in our community, whether in health care, research, policy or all of the above. To learn The Faculty of Health and Medical more, visit: www.health.adelaide.edu.au Sciences has a reputation for producing highly skilled graduates who are well Adelaide Health and Medical regarded by industry. The faculty is Sciences building ranked number one in South Australia for Life Sciences and Medicine, Nursing, In 2017, the faculty entered an exciting new Psychology and Dentistry (QS Rankings era in health education with the opening of the by Subject, 2019). Our degrees will 14-floor, $246 million Adelaide Health and provide you with hands-on experience in Medical Sciences (AHMS) building. Located in real-world environments, allowing you the heart of the Adelaide Biomed City alongside to develop the skills and confidence to the Royal Adelaide Hospital and South Australian excel in your chosen career. Health and Medical Research Institute, the AHMS building is home to the new Adelaide Dental Hospital, our expansive research and our flagship medical and nursing degrees. The building brings together more than 1600 students and 700 health researchers in a vibrant, innovative environment where learning and discovery work hand-in-hand. 2 Why Health? Why Health? 3
The scheme offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians an alternative entry pathway LIFE EXPERIENCE THROUGH GLOBAL to study the following degrees: • Bachelor of Dental Surgery • Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences • Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) LEARNING • Bachelor of Medical Studies / www.adelaide.edu.au/global-learning Doctor of Medicine All students will have the opportunity to • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) study overseas (subject to any travel restrictions) through a range of programs, including student • Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) exchange, study tours and summer and winter • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) schools. There are many exciting opportunities in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. • Bachelor of Nursing • Bachelor of Oral Health ABORIGINAL AND • Bachelor of Psychological Science. World-class simulation discipline, Global Learning experiences* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access can include short study tours, semester Entry Scheme applicants are assessed on TORRES STRAIT and clinical skills facilities exchanges, clinical placements or volunteer several factors, including: educational history; State-of-the-art facilities, new teaching styles, opportunities. This opportunity will give employment experience; understanding of the ISLANDERS and the latest technologies are taking our you a global perspective on major health chosen degree of study; an interview, and other degrees into the future and transforming challenges, and provide the chance to factors that demonstrate their skills and study. health sciences education, research and build confidence and intercultural skills. patient care in South Australia. The interview panel will include an Indigenous Student Support Officer, a representative from www.adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu Our world-class facilities include the: Dental Yaitya Purruna Indigenous Health Unit the academic area in which the applicant seeks Simulation Clinic; Ray Last laboratories, The words ‘yaitya purruna’ are from the enrolment, and a student representative. The University of Adelaide values diversity for bioskills, surgical skills and anatomy; Kaurna language of the Adelaide Plains where the rich cultures of Aboriginal and and Adelaide Health Simulation. Located For more information about the scheme, Torres Strait Islanders are taught, supported People, and mean ‘our own health and eligibility criteria and admissions process, in the AHMS building, Adelaide Health wellbeing’. Yaitya Purruna Indigenous Health and celebrated. Wirltu Yarlu provides a range Simulation is the most high-tech health care visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu/ of services, schemes and preparation programs Unit provides support for all Aboriginal and study-with-us teaching facility in Australasia and the only Torres Strait Islander students studying in that are designed to support your desire to gain Australian simulation facility accredited with the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. educational outcomes. Wirltu Yarlu is a place the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Incidental fees where students can soar to new heights. for excellence in learning and teaching. For more information, visit: Most students in the faculty will have additional It includes 24 real-life simulation spaces, http://health.adelaide.edu.au/engage/ costs, over and above their tuition fees. four critical-care operation theatres, eight facilities-services/yaitya-purruna Depending on the degree, this can include acute-care ward suites, and four virtual home environments. Our AHMS location Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Entry Scheme things like textbooks, equipment, required immunisations, clearance renewals, first aid WANT TO GET A HEADSTART ON UNI? is seamlessly linked to an additional 12 certificates, travel and accommodation for simulation spaces in the city’s East End. placements, and student amenities fees. Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education administers the Aboriginal and Torres Strait For each degree’s specific fees, visit: Global Learning experiences Islander Access Entry Scheme in partnership www.adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/other-fees The faculty provides you with the valuable with the Faculty of Health and Medical www.adelaide.edu.au/headstart * Subject to travel restrictions opportunity to study overseas* during Sciences’ Indigenous Student Support The University of Adelaide’s Headstart scholarship your degree. Depending on your chosen Officer and Admissions Team. program gives high-achieving students the opportunity to study at university while still in Year 12, and have these university studies count towards FIT UNI their SACE and their university aggregate/ATAR. INTO LIFE While studying at the University part-time, Headstart students not only have the opportunity to find out what university life is like before they finish school, but also contribute to, and benefit This diary snapshot is an example of how you may choose to schedule your university study and life. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY from, the diverse cultural and intellectual life of the University of Adelaide. Attendance at university is less structured than at 8-9am Human Biology lecture 10am-12pm Clinical Skills tutorial 10am-12pm Case Based 8am-12pm Medicine lectures 8am Bioscience lecture For further information: high school. Hours spent on campus in lectures, 9-11am Human Biology tutorial 12-1pm Medicine lecture Learning tutorial 1-2.30pm Ethics/Medical Personal 9-11am Anatomy practical session Telephone: +61 8 8313 0165 tutorials, practicals or in the field—known as 12pm Lunch at UniBar and Professional Development Email: start@adelaide.edu.au 11am-2pm Private study/lunch break 1pm Meet in Hub Central 1-3pm CBL tutorial ‘contact hours’—depend on the degree enrolled 4-5pm Bioscience lecture (MPPD) tutorial in, study mode selected (internal, external, online 2-4pm Case Based Learning 3-4pm Interprofessional 5.30pm Friday drinks on Rundle St 4-5pm MPPD lecture (CBL) tutorial learning tutorial 6pm Private study or flexible learning) and course choices. 5.30pm Rowing practice 6-8pm Private study 6-8pm Adelaide University Medical Orchestra practice 7pm Private study 4 Why Health? Why Health? 5
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE IS RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF CAREERS PLEASE Some careers will require further study AND STUDY NOTE at postgraduate level UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE AND SOUTH Indicative study-to-career pathways AUSTRALIA’S LEADING UNIVERSITY Areas of interest Degrees Potential career pathways Areas of interest Degrees Potential career pathways Anatomy Bachelor of Health Community health worker Anatomy Bachelor of Aged care Biology and Medical Health information and Biology Speech Pathology Mental health Sciences 118 106 152 Health promotion officer Communication Health promotion Medical sciences Health policy advisory/planner Health Public and private Neuroscience Medical/research/clinical/ Health promotion health organisations Nutrition nutrition scientist Language Palliative care Public health Researcher Psychology Reproductive health Rehabilitation centres Public health Research 2020 Times 2020 QS World 2019 Academic Member of Research Physiology Rehabilitation Schools Higher Education University Rankings of World the Group Research world ranking ranking Universities (ARWU) of Eight Anatomy Bachelor of Community health worker Social sciences Entrepreneurship Health and Health information and Health Medical Sciences promotion officer (Advanced) Leadership Health policy advisory/planner Anatomy Bachelor of Academia Medical sciences Biology Medical Studies/ Accident and emergency RANKED Medical/research/clinical/ Neuroscience nutrition scientist Chemistry Doctor of Medicine Clinical and medical research Nutrition Researcher Clinical practice TOP IN SOUTH Doctor ARTS AND HEALTH Public health Reproductive health Community health Disease prevention General practice AUSTRALIA FOR: HUMANITIES (Times Higher Ed, QS, ERA) Research Health Healthcare leadership Intensive care Medical research (Times Higher Ed, QS, ERA) Human behaviour Medicine Biology Bachelor Academia/clinical testing Medical sociology Obstetrics Community health of Nursing COMPUTER ALL 6 SCIENCES Clinical practice Aid organisations Hospice care Surgery Population and global health ENGINEERING Psychiatry SCIENCE Health Infection control (Times Higher Ed, Health promotion Sports medicine (Times Higher Ed, QS, ERA) FIELDS (QS) QS, ERA) Infection control Nursing Public, private or community health care Surgery Registered nurse Medical care Research Biology Bachelor of Academia NURSING (QS) Palliative care MATHEMATICS STEM Social care Clinical practice Community health Dental Surgery Defence forces (QS, ERA) 9th in Australia (QS, ERA) Private practice Top 50 in the world Dentistry Public practice in government, Anatomy Bachelor of Aged care Disease prevention community or school-based Biology Occupational Mental health Health facilities Therapy #1 Health Health promotion Health promotion Oral health care ONLY SOUTH AUSTRALIAN Health promotion FOR GRADUATE Public and private Psychology health organisations UNIVERSITY WITH QS Public health EMPLOYABILITY* Rehabilitation centres Physiology Biology Bachelor of Community and social welfare Research Data analysis Psychological Rehabilitation Family and social justice Our graduates are the most employable in South Australia RANKING IN VETERINARY Research Social sciences Schools Health Human behaviour Science Health promotion SCIENCE AND DENTISTRY Human resource management Psychology * QS Graduate Employability ranking 2020 Juvenile justice and Social sciences correctional services Anatomy Bachelor of Aged care Sociology Physiotherapy Market research and advertising Biology Mental health Statistics Health Mental health services Health promotion Health promotion Product development Public and private Psychology health organisations Research/academia Public health Training and development Rehabilitation centres Physiology Research Rehabilitation Research Sporting organisations Social sciences 6 Why Health? Careers and study 7
SELECTION RANK ISN’T THE ONLY WAY INTO UNIVERSITY Choose subjects at school that will help you prepare for Subject-based pathways are available into: success at university and take advantage of the subject- • Arts based entry to some of our most popular degrees. Apply as • Commerce normal through SATAC, and list the University of Adelaide • Engineering in your preferences, and we’ll assess your application • Health and Medical Science against your subjects as well as your Selection Rank. • Media Note: you must complete your SACE and have achieved • Psychological Science an ATAR to be considered. • Science University of Adelaide degree Subject-based entry criteria Grade Bachelor of Arts English Literary Studies (2ELS20) or English (2ESH20) B or better All varieties except Advanced and Any other Humanities or Social Science subject B or better Bachelor of Commerce English Literary Studies (2ELS20) or English (2ESH20) B or better and Specialist Mathematics (2MSC20) or Mathematical B or better Methods (2MHS20) or General Mathematics (2MGM20) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Specialist Mathematics (2MSC20) B or better (Chemical), (Environmental) and HEALTH HQ Mathematical Methods (2MHS20) B or better and Chemistry (2CEM20) C or better Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Specialist Mathematics (2MSC20) B or better (Architectural and Structural), and (Civil), (Electrical and Electronic), Mathematical Methods (2MHS20) B or better (Mechanical), (Mining), (Petroleum), and (with/without major), (Software) Physics (2PYI20) C or better Bachelor of Media English Literary Studies (2ELS20) or English (2ESH20) B or better All varieties and Discover your future at Adelaide Any other Humanities Social Science subject B or better Bachelor of Psychological Science English Literary Studies (2ELS20) or English (2ESH20) B or better and Specialist Mathematics (2MSC20) or Mathematical B or better Methods (2MHS20) or General Mathematics (2MGM20) Bachelor of Health and Medical Science Biology (2BGY20) or Chemistry (2CEM20) or Physics (2PYI20) B or better A free event showcasing the degrees MAY 2021 and available from the Faculty of Medical Biology (2BGY20) or Chemistry (2CEM20) or Physics (2PYI20) B or better or Specialist Mathematics (2MSC20) or Mathematical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Methods (2MHS20) or General Mathematics (2MGM20) Bachelor of Science Biology (2BGY20) or Chemistry (2CEM20) or Physics (2PYI20) B or better or Earth and Environmental Science (2EES20) and Biology or Chemistry (2CEM20) or Physics (2PYI20) or C or better Earth and Environmental Science (2EES20) or Specialist Mathematics (2MSC20) or Mathematical Methods (2MHS20) Register your interest: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/health-hq 8 Selection rank isn’t the only way into university
ALLIED A degree in physiotherapy, speech pathology or occupational therapy is A career in speech pathology offers a rewarding opportunity to have a profound WHY THE more than a career, it’s an opportunity to have a profound positive impact on and lifelong positive effect on the lives of individuals, families and communities. UNIVERSITY the lives of others. With comprehensive hands-on practical Clinical placement requirements OF ADELAIDE? To undertake clinical placements— HEALTH experience in both simulated and real health care settings, you will be equipped a compulsory part of our allied health SA’s most complete to work in a broad range of areas. These degrees—you must satisfy a number and globally of requirements. These include: recognised health include mental health or community education environment health services, public or private • criminal history clearance hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sporting organisations, schools or private practice. • first aid certificate (including CPR) Learn from practising • immunisations and prescribed professionals with You’ll graduate with the knowledge and an emphasis on skills required to work with people and communicable infections (PCI) screening real-world experience communities in inter-professional and • tuberculosis screening culturally responsive ways that enable • clinical placement deed poll Enjoy high-level inter- them to reach their physical, cognitive professional learning and developmental goals, enhancing • student and professional registration. in a safe, supportive their quality of life. Students will be required to undertake environment clinical placements in metropolitan What is occupational therapy? and rural locations, in line with the Occupational therapy helps people of requirements of their degree, and the all ages to actively and independently clinical placement program. participate in activities they find For more details, visit: meaningful, and those critical to daily life: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with- parenting, work, education, socialising, us/student-support/clinical-placements leisure, and looking after themselves. Time dedicated to study A career in occupational therapy will Inherent requirements Our allied health degrees are not available enable you to significantly enhance Inherent requirements are the fundamental for part-time study. As a full-time student quality of life for individuals, families parts of a degree that must be met by all you can expect to spend about 30 to 38 and communities. students. They are the abilities, knowledge hours (Monday to Friday) on campus and skills you’ll need to complete the each week, engaged in: classes, simulated What is physiotherapy? learning activities, clinical instruction, degree. If you have a disability or chronic Physiotherapy is concerned with helping health condition, of course, reasonable small-group discovery sessions, tutorials people recover, maintain and enhance their adjustments can be made to help you and learning laboratories. ability to move freely and without pain. meet the requirements. But this must not Clinical courses may require out-of-hours Employing physical examination, diagnosis, compromise academic integrity. involvement, and some courses require prognosis, intervention, rehabilitation and off-campus placements. For more details, visit: http://health.adelaide. education, physiotherapists help people edu.au/study-with-us/allied-health of all ages overcome injury and disability, preserve physical condition during and after illness, and improve athletic performance. Choosing physiotherapy will lead to a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. What is speech pathology? Speech pathology involves working with children and adults of all ages to overcome developmental or acquired communication and swallowing challenges. Speech pathologists use knowledge and skill spanning anatomy, neurophysiology, linguistics and psychology to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care in diverse community, education, disability and health settings. 10 Allied Health Allied Health 11
BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (HONOURS) BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (HONOURS) You’ll regularly access our purpose-built You’ll regularly access our purpose-built SATAC CODE DURATION CAMPUS SATAC CODE DURATION CAMPUS training facilities and state-of-the-art training facilities and state-of-the-art 354271 4 years full-time North Terrace 354251 4 years full-time North Terrace simulation suites—among Australasia’s simulation suites—among Australasia’s PREREQUISITES most advanced. In addition, you’ll PREREQUISITES most advanced. In addition you’ll SACE Stage 2: Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical benefit from collaborative learning with SACE Stage 2: Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical benefit from collaborative learning with Methods or equivalent. key complementary disciplines speech Methods or equivalent. key complementary disciplines speech IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Chemistry pathology and physiotherapy. IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Mathematics: Applications (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Mathematics: Applications pathology and occupational therapy. and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis From late in third year, you’ll choose one and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis From third year, you’ll choose one of two and Approaches (SL), or equivalent. and Approaches (SL), or equivalent. of two streams—research* or industry— streams—research* or industry—and ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and undertake a major project. Research ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS undertake a major project. Research Strict quotas apply and late applications will will hone your skills in developing new Strict quotas apply and late applications will will hone your skills in developing new not be considered. knowledge; industry focuses on integrating not be considered. knowledge; industry focuses on integrating To meet the minimum academic threshold for entry, research into practice. To meet the minimum academic threshold for entry, research into practice. applicants must achieve a Selection Rank of 90 or applicants must achieve a Selection Rank of 90 or above, or an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of above, or an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 33 or above (or the interstate/overseas equivalent). Where could it take you? 33 or above (or the interstate/overseas equivalent). Where could it take you? You’ll graduate eligible to pursue a wide You’ll graduate eligible to pursue a wide adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Search occupational therapy range of career opportunities working with Search occupational therapy range of career opportunities. You could help communities and populations to achieve cancer patients improve their condition— and maintain health and well-being. You and spirit—during treatment. You could could help children with sensory issues help a range of people better manage a Transform lives by promoting health realise their full learning—and life— Transform lives through freedom variety of health conditions. You might potential. You might help elderly people help a child take their first steps, or you and well-being maintain the capacity to live in their of movement could help someone get back to work, sport Occupational therapists help us build and treasured family homes. Perhaps you’ll help Physiotherapists help us recover, maintain or other activities. Those in the research protect the specific capabilities we need those recovering from workplace trauma and enhance our ability to move freely and stream may change the way we assess and to effectively participate in the critical return to their passion. without pain. They help us overcome injury, manage a range of conditions, leading to activities of our daily lives: learning, preserve physical condition during and after better health outcomes for the population. socialising, playing, doing our jobs and Professional accreditation illness, and improve athletic performance. simply looking after ourselves. Accredited with conditions by the But the psychological impact of that is Professional accreditation By guiding and supporting physical and Occupational Therapy Council and approved far from purely technical; it’s a critical The Bachelor of Physiotherapy program has psychological progress, they help individuals, by the Occupational Therapy Board. component of positive mental health and been conditionally accredited for a period families and communities create or restore an enabler of a rewarding quality of life. of 4 years, starting from the 31/12/2020. meaning, purpose and independence. Industry placement The University of Adelaide looks forward What will you do? to continuing to work with the Australian What will you do? Students will be introduced to clinical placement in the second year of study, Our Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) Physiotherapy Council during this period. Our Bachelor of Occupational Therapy before completing 1000+ hours of clinical equips you to assess and manage a range (Honours) equips you to identify, prevent placement in a range of metropolitan of health conditions. Industry placement and manage the full range of challenges to and rural settings throughout the final With many courses taught by registered From first year, students will undertake everyday activity. 18 months of the program. practising physiotherapists, the degree an observational clinical placement, With many courses taught by registered * Entry into the research stream will be based places an emphasis on real-world experience. before completing 900+ hours of clinical practising occupational therapists, the on academic merit. In up to 900 hours of work-based training, placement in a range of metropolitan degree places an emphasis on real-world you’ll work with children and adults of all and rural settings throughout the final experience. In over 1,000 hours of work- ages in multiple settings, which may include: 18 months of the program. based training, you’ll work with children public and private health organisations; and adults of all ages in multiple settings: schools; rehabilitation centres; sporting *E ntry into the research stream will be based on academic merit. public and private health organisations; organisations; aged care and more. schools; rehabilitation centres; aged care; You’ll gain high-level knowledge and mental health and more. skills in: You’ll gain high-level knowledge and • human anatomy, biomechanics skills in: and physiology • human anatomy, physiology and • clinical assessment and management pathophysiology of patients with cardiothoracic, • rehabilitation from short- and long-term musculoskeletal and neurological injury, musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction, and developmental disorders conditions, chronic illness, disability and • safe patient handling practices and mental health issues patient education • specialised practice with children • broad public health issues and families • evidence-based, patient-centred care. • broad public health issues and population approaches to health and wellbeing • cultural diversity, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, and rural or international health perspectives • evidence-based, patient-centred care. 12 Allied Health Allied Health 13
BACHELOR OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY (HONOURS) You’ll regularly access our purpose-built SATAC CODE DURATION CAMPUS training facilities and state-of-the-art 354261 4 years full-time North Terrace simulation suites—among Australasia’s PREREQUISITES most advanced. In addition you’ll benefit SACE Stage 2: English PLUS one of Biology or Chemistry from collaborative learning with key or Mathematical Methods or equivalent. complementary disciplines physiotherapy IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Chemistry and occupational therapy. (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis From late third year, you’ll choose one and Approaches (SL), English or equivalent. of two streams—research* or industry— ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and undertake a major project. Research Strict quotas apply and late applications will will hone your skills in developing new not be considered. knowledge; industry focuses on integrating To meet the minimum academic threshold for entry, research into practice. applicants must achieve a Selection Rank of 90 or above, or an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 33 or above (or the interstate/overseas equivalent). Where could it take you? You’ll graduate eligible to pursue a adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Search speech pathology wide range of career opportunities. You could help children with disabilities or developmental delays connect with their peers by overcoming social communication Transform lives through the power challenges. You might help a person who has had a stroke regain their ability to eat of communication and communicate, or support a patient Speech pathologists help us make use of in end-of-life care. Perhaps you’ll enable arguably our most precious capability— adults with acquired or traumatic brain communication. As humans, we are innately injuries communicate with others, or be social, our lives revolve around connecting part of a therapeutic team working towards with others through eating, drinking, work achieving the person’s goal of gaining and play. Speech pathologists help people employment. of all ages to participate in their life and connect with others. Professional accreditation Talented speech pathologists are already highly The Bachelor of Speech Pathology sought-after, and demand is growing fast. (Honours) is undertaking the Qualifying Accreditation process in accordance with What will you do? the accreditation procedures of the national Our Bachelor of Speech Pathology professional body, Speech Pathology Australia. (Honours) equips you to assess, diagnose and treat conditions across the full scope Industry placement of speech pathology practice; speech and Students will be introduced to clinical language, swallowing, fluency, voice and placement in the third year of study and multimodal communication. Our courses will be required to complete 800+ have an emphasis on inter-professional and hours of clinical placement in a range culturally responsive practice. With many of metropolitan and rural settings of the courses taught by certified practising throughout the program. speech pathologists, the degree facilitates * Entry into the research stream will be based the development of transferrable skills on academic merit. through real-world learning experiences. In over 800 hours of clinical-based training, you’ll have the opportunity to work with children and adults of all ages in public and private health, community, disability, education and aged-care settings. You’ll gain high-level knowledge and skills in: • head and neck anatomy and neurophysiology • speech and language development, linguistics and phonetics, motor speech, aphasia, cognition and swallowing • current public health and justice system topics • working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities • evidence-based, person-centred care. 14 Allied Health Allied Health 15
DENTISTRY A centre of excellence since 1920, Adelaide Dental School is the highest ranked dental Run by the Adelaide Dental School, with assistance from a group of dedicated WHY THE school in Australia and offers you the chance to learn in one of the country’s most volunteer private dentists and allied health professionals, the program has provided UNIVERSITY advanced dental facilities. In 2017, the school relocated to the $246 million Adelaide care for over 1,240 disadvantaged South Australians since its establishment in 2011. OF ADELAIDE? Health and Medical Sciences (AHMS) AND ORAL 89 building, which is also home to the state- Dental Simulation Clinic of-the-art Adelaide Dental Hospital. CHAIR DENTAL As one of our dentistry or oral health students you’ll have the opportunity to HOSPITAL Our staff have won national awards for their outstanding teaching, knowledge perfect your skills in a clinical environment and practical skills. Together with real- using the latest simulation technology. 01 RANKED NO.1 world clinical placements and hands-on With 90 individual simulators available, simulation learning, this will ensure you dental students spend more than 550 IN AUSTRALIA* HEALTH gain the knowledge, skills and confidence hours in the simulation clinic as part of to excel in your chosen career. their curriculum, and oral health students more than 330. What is dentistry? RANKED 28TH Dentistry is the profession concerned with Dentistry and Oral Health clinical placement requirements IN THE WORLD^ preventing, diagnosing and treating problems of the teeth, jaws and mouth. Good dental To undertake clinical placements in health is important for everyone, making dentistry—a compulsory part of the dentistry a primary health care profession. degrees—you must satisfy a number of * Dentistry, Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject, 2020 Choose a career in dentistry and you’ll requirements. These include: make a difference to the lives of many. ^ Dentistry, QS World University • Australian Health Practitioner Rankings by Subject, 2020 What is oral health? Regulation Agency student registration Oral health includes dental hygiene, • criminal history clearance prevention and treatment of oral disease, • immunisations and prescribed professional cleaning, and health communicable infections (PCI) screening promotion through education. Good oral health is essential throughout life. • tuberculosis screening Time dedicated to study Choosing to work in oral health will lead • clinical placement deed poll. to a rewarding career helping people of all If studying full-time, you can expect to For more details, visit: ages maintain healthy teeth and gums. spend about 25 to 35 hours (Monday to www.health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/ Friday) on campus each week, engaged student-support/clinical-placements Adelaide Dental Hospital in: classes, simulated learning activities, Inherent requirements clinical instruction, small-group discovery Featuring 89 dental chairs, the Adelaide sessions, tutorials and learning laboratories. Dental Hospital in the AHMS building Inherent requirements are the fundamental is one of the advanced clinical training parts of a degree that must be met by all Clinical courses will require out-of-hours grounds available to our dentistry and students. They are the abilities, knowledge involvement, and some courses require oral health students. and skills you’ll need to complete the off-campus placements. Run in partnership with the South degree. If you have a disability or chronic Global Learning experiences Australian Dental Service, the hospital health condition, of course, reasonable offers you the chance to work alongside adjustments can be made to help you As a dentistry student you’ll have the professional dentists to deliver year-round meet the requirements. But this must not opportunity to undertake a two-week oral health services for disadvantaged compromise academic integrity. study tour to Vietnam (subject to travel members of our community. restrictions) as part of your clinical For more details, visit: placement, working as part of a clinical www.health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/ Community Outreach Dental Program team in schools and private practices. dentistry-oral-health/dentistry-oral- The Community Outreach Dental health-inherent-requirements Program provides dental and other health services for people experiencing homelessness or having difficulty accessing conventional care. 16 Dentistry and Oral Health Dentistry and Oral Health 17
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY SATAC CODE DURATION CAMPUS Where could it take you? Application process Information for Application process 3. Applicants must submit their application international students only and payments prior to 30 June 2021. 314122 5 years full-time North Terrace You could work in a local or community There are two distinct parts to the 1. University Clinical Aptitude Test Applicants who have not yet completed dental clinic or provide dental care for application process. (UCAT ANZ) application. International PREREQUISITES Bachelor of Dental Surgery admission overview their current qualification will still be people in the developing world. You might 1. University Clinical Aptitude applicants are required to register and sit SACE Stage 2: Two subjects—one from Chemistry, required to apply by this date. Closing Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics or become a defence force dentist. Perhaps Test (UCAT ANZ) application Applicants will be ranked in consideration for the UCAT ANZ. The UCAT ANZ dates are strictly adhered to and late Physics and one from Biology, Chemistry, Geology you’ll be a researcher, making new All applicants, with the exception for an offer based on their performance in is used widely to help universities select or Physics. submissions will not be accepted. discoveries to improve oral health care. of those entering via the Aboriginal the following three components: applicants with the most appropriate IB: two science subjects (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3), or Please note: testimonials, character/school one science subject plus Mathematics: Applications and Torres Strait Islander Pathway, • interview results—first ranking level mental abilities, attitudes and professional and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Professional accreditation behaviours required for new doctors and references, awards, certificates and predicted Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL). Note: subject are required to register and sit for • University Clinical Aptitude Test results do not make up any of the selection the UCAT ANZ. The UCAT ANZ dentists to be successful in their clinical prerequisites are applicable to all Bachelor of Dental The Bachelor of Dental Surgery is accredited (UCAT ANZ)—second ranking level components and will not be considered. Surgery entry pathways. is used widely to help universities careers. To register for the UCAT ANZ by the Australian Dental Council. Details of performance in individual select applicants with the most • academic results—final ranking level (to and access the practice materials, visit: ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS separate applicants with equal-summed www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz components of the admissions process are To meet the minimum academic threshold for entry, Graduate registration appropriate mental abilities, attitudes not given to applicants. Information regarding and professional behaviours required interview and UCAT ANZ scores). 2. All international applicants must applicants must achieve a Selection Rank of 90 an applicant or application is confidential To be eligible to work in Australia as submit a formal application online via or above, or an International Baccalaureate (IB) for new doctors and dentists to be and cannot be released to members of score of 33 or above (or the interstate/overseas a dentist, you’ll be required to register the University’s International website. equivalent). New applications/preferences for successful in their clinical careers. family or friends. For more information, with the Australian Health Practitioners Visit http://international.adelaide.edu. Dental Surgery will not be considered after the To register for the UCAT ANZ and visit: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/study- closing date of 30 September 2021. Late applications Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the au/apply and select Step 4: Apply online. access the practice materials, visit: with-us/dentistry-oral-health will not be considered. Dental Board of Australia on completion of Please note that strict quotas apply to the www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz your degree. In order to register, you must Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree. This degree 2. South Australian Tertiary Admissions does not contain elective courses—all courses comply with the English language skills are compulsory. requirements as determined by AHPRA. Centre (SATAC) application Once you’ve registered with UCAT ANZ, For further details, visit: ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE you must lodge your SATAC application A necessary precursor for success in the Bachelor www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration.aspx online at www.satac.edu.au by the of Dental Surgery is a high proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery September 2021 closing date. You’ll qualification is recognised by the: be asked to enter your UCAT ANZ • Dental Board of Australia (once identification number when doing so. adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Search dental registered, graduates are also eligible CHRISTOPHER Merit selection criteria for membership of the Australian Dental Association) Selection for the Bachelor of Dental KAWALEC • Dental Council of New Zealand Surgery is based on three components. Bachelor of Dental Surgery Keep your community smiling (under the Trans-Tasman Mutual 1. Performance in the UCAT ANZ. Dentists work to improve oral health in our communities. They’re lifelong learners who care about their patients and their work. Recognition Agreement) • Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada (further examinations are 2. Performance in an interview. 3. Achievement of a Selection Rank of 90 “ The best part of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery is indisputably necessary to work in Canada) or above (or equivalent) for appropriate Dentistry is a science and an art. It’s flexible and rewarding, and it changes lives. Year 12 studies; credit average (GPA the hands-on component • Singapore Dental Council. 5.0) for tertiary studies; or STAT rank in of the program. Dental the top decile. Please note: you will only What will you do? Industry placement be invited to sit an interview following a students have the Our Bachelor of Dental Surgery supports From your first year, you’ll undertake satisfactory UCAT ANZ result. privilege of taking what you in becoming a highly skilled and compulsory clinical placements in a range they learn and applying patient-focused dentist. You will: of metropolitan and rural settings. These Dental Surgery Admissions Guide ” can extend beyond the academic year and it immediately. • build clinical experience starting in your You’re required to read the Dental Surgery very first year may include after-hours and weekend work. Admissions Guide before applying for the • learn in Australia’s newest dental teaching Bachelor of Dental Surgery. The guide hospital, in the state-of-the-art Adelaide covers essential information regarding: Health and Medical Sciences building • admission requirements • explore the full range of dental • key dates and deadlines therapies—from complex restorative • the merit ranking process to preventative-based treatments • inherent requirements • practise using equipment in our Dental Simulation Clinic • subject prerequisites and more. • tackle real-life case scenarios in teams At the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences we regularly review the admission • benefit from extensive placements across criteria and application processes for our metropolitan and rural settings degrees, and reserve the right to change • improve lives through community them without notice. outreach programs. Please note that failure to read the Dental Surgery Admissions Guide will not be grounds for special consideration. For more inform- ation, visit: https://health.adelaide.edu.au/ study-with-us/dentistry-oral-health 18 Dentistry and Oral Health Dentistry and Oral Health 19
BACHELOR OF ORAL HEALTH Advocate for oral health • benefit from early clinical exposure Professional accreditation Merit selection criteria Information for SATAC CODE DURATION CAMPUS and extensive placements international students only 314701 3 years full-time North Terrace Oral health is an essential component The Bachelor of Oral Health is accredited Selection will be based on three components. of a healthy life. Complex dental work • practise using equipment in our by the Dental Board of Australia. PREREQUISITES Dental Simulation Clinic 1. Performance in the UCAT ANZ. Bachelor of Oral Health admission overview contributes to this, but proper care and SACE Stage 2: one 20-credit mathematics 2. Performance in an interview. or science subject. prevention are just as important. • tackle real-life case scenarios in teams Graduate registration Applicants will be ranked in consideration IB: equivalent subjects. While dentists perform specialised • improve lives through community 3. Achievement of a Selection Rank of 70 for an offer based on their performance in To be eligible to work in Australia, treatments, oral health therapists have outreach programs. or above (or equivalent) for appropriate the following three components: you’ll be required to register with the ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS broad expertise in general oral health Year 12 studies; a pass average for tertiary • interview results—first ranking level Please note that strict quotas apply and late Australian Health Practitioners Regulation care and education. Where could it take you? studies; or a completed VET diploma applications will not be considered. To meet the Agency (AHPRA) on completion of your • UCAT ANZ results—second ranking level minimum academic threshold for entry, applicants or advanced diploma; or a satisfactory You will be part of providing high-quality degree. To gain professional registration must achieve a Selection Rank of 70 or above, or What will you do? STAT rank. Please note: you will only • academic results—meets threshold and an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25 or clinical care for all ages. You might develop through AHPRA and register as an oral above, or the interstate/overseas equivalent. be invited to sit an interview following final ranking level (to separate applicants Our Bachelor of Oral Health is an hygiene maintenance programs for people health therapist with the Dental Board a satisfactory UCAT ANZ result. with equal-summed interview and UCAT evidence-based degree that prepares you managing chronic gum pain. You could of Australia, you must comply with the ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE ANZ scores). for providing general oral health care and advise on public health policy or design and English language skills requirements as A necessary precursor for success is a high proficiency Oral Health Admissions Guide in the written and oral use of the English language. health promotion. You will: implement educational campaigns. Perhaps determined by AHPRA. For further details, Application process you’ll open an oral health clinic with a team visit: www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration.aspx All applicants are required to read the Oral • learn in Australia’s newest dental teaching Health Admissions Guide before applying 1. University Clinical Aptitude Test adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder hospital, in the state-of-the-art Adelaide of oral health therapists and dentists you’re Upon graduation, you will also be eligible for (UCAT ANZ) application. International Search oral health yet to meet at the University of Adelaide. membership with the Australian Dental and for the Bachelor of Oral Health. The guide Health and Medical Sciences building covers essential information regarding: applicants are required to register and sit Oral Health Therapists Association and the for the UCAT ANZ. The UCAT ANZ • study within a close-knit oral health Dental Hygienists Association of Australia. • admission entry requirements learning community is used widely to help universities select International applicants should note that • key dates and deadlines applicants with the most appropriate successful completion of this degree may • the merit ranking process mental abilities, attitudes and professional not qualify them to practise/register in their behaviours required for new doctors and home country. Students will have to contact • inherent requirements dentists to be successful in their clinical the relevant health registration bodies of • subject prerequisites, and more. careers. To register for the UCAT ANZ their home country for further information. At the Faculty of Health and Medical and access the practice materials, visit: Sciences we regularly review the admission www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz Industry placement criteria and application processes for our 2. All international applicants must From your first year, you’ll undertake degrees, and reserve the right to change submit a formal application online via compulsory clinical placements in a range them without notice. the University’s International website. of metropolitan and rural settings. These Please note that failure to read the Oral Visit http://international.adelaide.edu. compulsory placements can extend beyond Health Admissions Guide will not be au/apply and select Step 4: Apply online. the academic year and can include after- grounds for special consideration. 3. Applicants must submit their application hours and weekend work. For more information, visit: and payments prior to 30 June 2021. http://health.adelaide.edu.au/study- Applicants who have not yet completed Application process with-us/dentistry-oral-health their current qualification will still be There are two distinct parts to the required to apply by this date. Closing application process. dates are strictly adhered to and late submissions will not be accepted. 1. University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ) application All international applicants to the Bachelor All applicants, with the exception of those of Oral Health (BOH), including International entering via the Aboriginal and Torres students studying in Australia, submit an Strait Islander Pathway are required application online via http://international. to register and sit for the UCAT ANZ. adelaide.edu.au/apply The UCAT ANZ is used widely to help Please note: testimonials, character/ universities select applicants with the most school references, awards, certificates and appropriate mental abilities, attitudes predicted results do not make up any of and professional behaviours required for the selection components and will not new doctors and dentists to be successful be considered. Details of performance in in their clinical careers. To register for individual components of the admissions the UCAT ANZ and access the practice process are not given to applicants. materials, visit: www.ucat.edu.au Information regarding an applicant or 2. South Australian Tertiary Admissions application is confidential and cannot Centre (SATAC) application be released to members of family or Once you’ve registered with UCAT ANZ friends. For more information, visit: you must lodge your SATAC application https://health.adelaide.edu.au/study- online at www.satac.edu.au by the with-us/dentistry-oral-health September 2021 closing date. You’ll be asked to enter your UCAT ANZ identification number when doing so. 20 Dentistry and Oral Health Dentistry and Oral Health 21
MEDICINE The University of Adelaide’s medical degree is the third-oldest in Australia, • students will have the opportunity to complete a year-long course in the rural WHY THE with a rich and prestigious history dating back to 1885. setting in Year 5 UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE? • clinical placements will occur in a variety 135 years of teaching and research has of settings led to an impressive list of groundbreaking • simulation of clinical scenarios will play discoveries and achievements at the 01 a key part of student learning Ranked No. 1 in University that continue to transform health • you will be required to attend lectures, South Australia care and make an impact on the world workshops, tutorials, practical sessions for Medicine* today. Among the University’s notable alumni are Nobel Prize winners, pioneering and placement researchers and world-renowned clinicians. • you will learn alongside students from Hands-on experience Following in their footsteps as an Adelaide other disciplines, such as nursing, in with diverse range of Medical School student, you’ll be provided specific interprofessional learning activities. clinical placements with state-of-the-art education, training and facilities to ensure you’re ready to face Rural placements the challenges of medical practice in the All Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor Study in the twenty-first century. of Medicine students are encouraged to $246m AHMS building undertake rural clinical placements. Rural alongside future New medical degree launching 2022 placement provides a diverse range of nursing colleagues In 2022, the University of Adelaide will experience wherein one day you may be welcome its first cohort into Year 1 of assisting with the medical care of multi- the new Bachelor of Medical Studies car trauma accident and the next day * QS World Academic Rankings by Subject, 2020 and Doctor of Medicine. The two new helping to deliver a baby. Commonwealth- sequential degrees will replace the existing supported students (in both bonded and Bachelor Medicine and Bachelor of unbonded places) must complete at least Surgery (MBBS). four weeks of rural placements before graduation, with 25% of students required In the Adelaide medical program you will: to complete a year-long rural placement. • learn in partnership with clinicians and Inherent requirements Short term rural placements usually occur health professional educators whereby during clinical training in years 4 to 6 of the The University of Adelaide medical educators become coaches Adelaide medical program. In fifth year, you program places substantial demands on • learn in state-of-the-art facilities, have an opportunity to undertake year-long students. The learning style and assessment Adelaide Health Simulation, including rural placements through the Adelaide Rural techniques used are likely to be different the new immersion lab which utilises Clinical School. In recent years, applications from those experienced elsewhere requiring 360° technology for these placements have been highly the ability to learn and work in small groups, competitive however, if these 12-month and undertake self-directed learning. • learn from curriculum based on real- places are not filled voluntarily, students For more details, visit: https://health. world scenarios and global perspectives will be allocated in a random ballot. adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/medicine- • be work-ready by the end of the six-year surgery/inherent-requirements degree, with all competencies required Medicine clinical placement requirements by the Australian Medical Council Time dedicated to study To undertake your compulsory clinical (AMC) completed placements you must satisfy the As you will be studying full-time you • develop research skills with all students following requirements: can expect to spend about 25 to 35 hours undertaking a substantial research project. (Monday to Friday) on campus each • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation The Bachelor of Medical Studies and Agency student registration week, engaged in: lectures, tutorials, Doctor of Medicine is a six year program workshops, seminars and practical • criminal history clearances laboratory classes. In addition, you will of study resulting in Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) • immunisations and prescribed also be expected to undertake private Level 7 and Level 9 qualifications. communicable infections (PCI) screening study and self-directed learning. Key features of the the Adelaide • tuberculosis screening Within years 4 to 6 of the program you medical program: will be required to undertake substantive • clinical placement deed poll clinical placements off campus with • six year medical degree • hand hygiene. expectations that you will be available for • to progress to the Doctor of Medicine, full-time placement with some out-of-hours If you don’t meet these requirements you you will need to successfully complete the involvement. won’t be able to complete your placements, Bachelor of Medical Studies putting you at risk of not graduating. Detailed Global Learning experiences • the degree focuses on students learning information on the above criteria will be in the following domains: science and provided when you commence your studies. As an Adelaide Medical School student scholarship, clinical practice, health and you can undertake a training placement in For more details, visit: www.health. a local or overseas hospital or clinic of your society, and professionalism and leadership adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/student- choice (subject to travel restrictions) prior • emphasis is on developing and applying support/clinical-placements to completing your degree. Past students research skills. You will undertake a have worked and studied in countries research project in Year 6 of the program. including the UK, Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Canada. 22 Medicine Medicine 23
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