2015 UOW Health and Medicine Discipline Book

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

UOW COURSES IN EXERCISE SCIENCE & REHABILITATION / INDIGENOUS HEALTH / MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES / MEDICINE / NURSING / NUTRITION & DIETETICS

STUDY AT ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST UNIVERSITIES

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TOP 2%

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RATING FOR GETTING A FULLTIME JOB1

OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD2

UNIVERSITIES UNDER 50 YEARS OLD3

FOR GLOBAL GRADUATES4

WE’RE GOING PLACES

OUR GRADS GET JOBS

UOW is one of the best modern universities in Australia. We connect over 30,000 students from more than 130 nations to learn and discover. We’re young, we’re smart and we work hard enough to be ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. Join us and see how far you can go.

UOW graduates have the skills employers want. We’ve been rated in the top 100 in the world by employers for nearly a decade. You’ll learn how to learn, how to turn theory into practice, and how people with different skills work together.

YOU’RE IN CONTROL Take control of your life like never before at UOW. Choose your degree. Choose a major. Choose elective subjects, and make exactly the study program you want.

THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

BE SOMEONE YOU’RE PROUD OF Challenge yourself and come out on top at UOW. Tackle big ideas in your degree, push yourself and travel the world on international exchange, bring your learning to life with a UOWx program such as mentoring local students.

Study where the brightest people take the time to learn your name. You’ll be more than a number at UOW, and be taught by world famous educators and researchers.

Outside of class, you’ll be part of a campus culture defined by fun and friendship.

1. Good Universities Guide 2015 2. QS World University Rankings 2014/2015 4. QS World University Graduate Employers Survey 2014/2015

3. QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2014

FIVE REASONS TO STUDY HEALTH AND MEDICINE AT UOW

1. PRACTISE IN REAL WORKPLACES AS PART OF YOUR DEGREE Health and medicine is about helping people, and at UOW we ensure our students can practise their skills on real people, in the real world. That’s why we build practical placements into our courses.

Budding nurses, doctors, dieticians and exercise physiologists take part in clinical placements throughout their degrees and build the practical skills to become highly sought-after graduates in the industry.

3. JOIN PASSIONATE STUDENTS AIMING FOR A BETTER WORLD Studying health and medicine at UOW enables you to join other like-minded students who take part in organising events both on campus and out in the real world.

Travel around Australia, increase awareness of health related causes, visit high school students to promote good health or just get involved in the many social activities for health and medicine students.

The Student Health Alliance for Rural Populations (SHARP), Wollongong University Health Over Wealth and Wollongong University Medical Students Society are just a few of the active societies at UOW.

4. LEARN FROM REAL HUMAN BODIES—OR THE CLOSEST THING TO IT Doctors and allied health professionals need to know their way around the human body, which is something you can’t learn from pictures in a textbook. At UOW, when you take on an anatomy class, you will study actual human remains in the Human Anatomy Laboratory.

Our clinical laboratories—and simulation centres in Nursing and Medicine—have the technology to give you the closest experience to seeing real patients. This is your chance to put theory to work, and see how what you have learned will one day help save lives.

2. LEARN FROM THE BEST You’ll be taught by staff who are professional dietitians, nurses, doctors, exercise physiologists, medical scientists and researchers. They know how to prepare you for the challenges you’ll face in the industry because they work in it.

Developing real-world skills while you study will improve your career prospects in the job market after you graduate.

Throughout your degree, you’ll be encouraged to develop the critical practical skills you’ll need to pursue a profession in your chosen field.

5. GET A DEGREE RECOGNISED AUSTRALIA-WIDE Peak professional bodies accredit our degrees, and that means that employers seek UOW graduates to join their organisations. All our professional degrees in health sciences and nursing are accredited annually, which means that staff are constantly working to ensure our courses meet the evolving needs of students and industry.

Accredited courses: Bachelor of Exercise Science Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing Advanced Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) Bachelor of Nutrition Science

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LEARN YOUR WAY DEGREES OVERVIEW DEGREE OPTIONS

DURATION

ATAR

Bachelor of Exercise Science

3 yrs

78

Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

4 yrs

94

Bachelor of Health Science (Indigenous Health)

3 yrs

70

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences / Adv

3 yrs / 4yrs

82 / 93

Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health

3 yrs

95

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate entry)

4 yrs

NA «

Bachelor of Nursing / Adv

3 yrs / 4 yrs

70 / 80 ▲

Bachelor of Nutrition Science

3 yrs

78

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

4 yrs

93

« Separate application, interview and/or audition (refer to page 17) ▲ Also offered at some regional campuses, ATARs may vary, check coursefinder.uow.edu.au

Professor Julie Steele is more than just a world-class researcher in Biomechanics. Her passion lies in getting her students involved and excited by research, from the day that they walk through her classroom door.

When she meets with students she works hard to discover and develop their interests, and gives them the tools to turn it into their own research. Julie believes “learning at UOW is a two-way street”.

While students get council and guidance from an expert in their field, who brings over 30 years’ experience to the classroom, Julie loves that she can “watch my students discover their own passion for learning, watch them get excited about how they can have an impact on the world.”

JULIE STEELE Director, Biomechanics Research Laboratory, UOW

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Natalie wasn’t sure of what direction her health degree would take when she started, but through her studies and 500 hours of clinical placements she was able to experience and discover what she loved.

Natalie worked with a wide variety of patients and professionals, “I took placements at Sutherland Hospital, the Illawarra Brain Injury Clinic,

Illawarra-Shoalhaven Medicare Local and I even spent 12 months assisting health professionals with the St George Illawarra Dragons.”

She was offered a job as an Exercise Physiologist after her placement at the Shellharbour Mental Health Unit. Natalie’s advice to students is to get as involved as possible. “It’s by participating and networking with people in the industry that you find what you are passionate about.”

NATALIE THOUMINE Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science), Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Accredited Exercise Physiologist – MAX Solutions

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EXERCISE SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION Bachelor of Exercise Science go.uow.edu.au/bexsci ATAR 78 DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 757642 CRICOS 083033D

Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation go.uow.edu.au/bexscreh ATAR 94 DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 757643 CRICOS 016112E

Exercise scientists look at the effect of exercise on human performance. They design, implement and evaluate exercise and physical activity for healthy people. They provide programs for improving general health, the prevention of chronic diseases, health promotion and enhanced sports performance.

Exercise rehabilitation is specifically concerned with restoring good health and physical capability to people after illness or injury, or improving quality of life and managing physical function in people with chronic disease and physical disabilities. Accredited exercise physiologists are allied health professionals who specialise in the delivery of exercise for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries.

WHAT YOU STUDY BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE You will study anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and biomechanics. You will gain a basic understanding of the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion and the effect of exercise, injury and disease on human performance in sport, industry and in daily living.

BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION You will study anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and biomechanics. Your scientific training will improve your skills in data gathering and analysis, systems integration and, most importantly, understanding the fundamental processes behind both healthy and unhealthy human bodies. This scientific foundation will enable you to adapt to a variety of situations in the workplace.

YOUR DEGREE BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE The Bachelor of Exercise Science includes a workplace experience component that requires 140 hours of placement in a community, sporting, scientific or commercial setting. Completion of these hours is required in order to graduate. This experience is an essential part of earning accreditation and will allow you to put into practice what you’ve learned in the course to ensure that you are work-ready as an exercise scientist. The course will prepare you for a career in sporting organisations, community health units, workplaces, gymnasiums and in education.

BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation includes advanced clinical training for work as an exercise physiologist. As an industry-accredited course, you will undertake 500 hours of clinical workplace experience. This will ensure that you will be work-ready as an accredited exercise physiologist enabling you to work in private clinics, hospitals, occupational rehabilitation companies, employment agencies, gymnasiums, GP super clinics and research institutes. You will be eligible to register with Medicare Australia, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and WorkCover and your qualifications will be recognised by most private health insurers. You will gain the same workplace experience with healthy populations and be able to pursue the same employment opportunities as students who have completed the three-year Bachelor of Exercise Science degree.

ACCREDITATION Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science are eligible to register for accreditation as exercise scientists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation are eligible to register for accreditation as exercise physiologists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

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CAREERS

In both degrees, you will also learn how to use a variety of equipment including:

An exercise scientist can work in many fields such as:

community coaching and fitness high performance sport strength and conditioning health policy corporate consultation research, advisory and advocacy roles

An exercise physiologist has advanced knowledge in pathology, exercise rehabilitation and clinical practice skills. This means they can work with clients to:

Electrocardiograph machines (ECG machines) Spirometers Metabolic machines (VO2 – oxygen consumption machine) Blood pressure units Body composition devices Exercise equipment for assessment and training purposes

With further training, you could also become a cardiac technician, radiographer, pacemaker technician, and pursue other technological careers with a clinical focus.

PATHWAYS TO SPECIALISED CAREERS

manage or prevent illness and injury recover from sickness, injury or surgery Example careers include:

Both exercise science degrees are an excellent undergraduate pathway to additional postgraduate study such as:

Exercise Physiologist Sports and Exercise Physician Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exercise Specialist Sports Administrator

WHICH EXERCISE DEGREE? To work as an exercise physiologist in Australia, you need to become an accredited exercise physiologist. The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation will enable you to apply directly to ESSA to become an accredited exercise physiologist.

If you complete the Bachelor of Exercise Science you become an accredited exercise scientist on graduation. If you then complete the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology postgraduate degree you can apply to become an accredited exercise physiologist.

STUDY

Medicine Physiotherapy Sports Dietetics Occupational health and safety Clinical exercise physiology

1.

BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE

EXERCISE SCIENTIST: Coaching, Consultant, Policy

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN MEDICINE, PHYSIOTHERAPY, WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

MASTER OF CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

2.

BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION

Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Accreditation

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST: Clinical/hospital practice, Coaching, Consultation and Rehabilitation

ACCREDITATION CAREER

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INDIGENOUS HEALTH Bachelor of Health Science (Indigenous Health)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face a unique set of personal and community health issues. Professionals working in this field to address these issues require a broad set of skills and knowledge to deliver effective, responsive and compassionate health care.

go.uow.edu.au/bhlthsci-ih ATAR 70 DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February), Spring (July) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 756632 CRICOS 066320E

WHAT YOU STUDY The degree includes the following subjects: Effective Communication in Health Care Relationships Functional Structures in Indigenous Communities Cultural Competence in Health Care Practice Current Services in Indigenous Health

Indigenous Community Development: Environmental Health Issues Indigenous Community Development: Health Promotion Indigenous Community Development: Social & Emotional Wellbeing

You can also elect to study subjects such as Introduction to Indigenous Australia, Critical Themes in Indigenous Studies, and Indigenous Peoples and Decolonisation: Global Perspectives.

YOUR DEGREE This degree is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. The course covers areas including community health, community development, cultural issues, comparative Indigenous health issues and Indigenous health research. These are complemented with study in Aboriginal Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Education and other related areas.

The Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (WIC) will assist students by providing tutors, access to support staff and resources, and helping individual students find their best method of study. More information at: uow.edu.au/wic

CAREERS Job opportunities include working in the community sector, Aboriginal Medical Services or with State or Federal health agencies. Graduates may be interested in working in rural or remote community development, health promotion, planning or policy.

Many of our students are already employed well before the completion of their degree.

Example careers include:

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Policy and Research Officer Program Manager Health Promotion Planning Officer Community Development State and Federal Health Agencies

UOW is a welcoming and supportive university. I wouldn’t have completed my degree if it weren’t for the teachers, Woolyungah Indigenous Centre and other students’ support. I have worked within the Aboriginal community controlled sector, drug and alcohol sector and now employment and university sector and I

feel the degree gave me the well-rounded understanding needed to succeed in these different roles.

I have become an advocate for social justice and socioeconomic issues for Aboriginal people at local, state and national levels, and will continue to do so for as long as I can.

KRISTIE HARRISON Bachelor of Health Science (Indigenous Health) Aboriginal Employment Officer, UOW

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences go.uow.edu.au/bmhs ATAR 82 DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 757630 CRICOS 068533J

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours) go.uow.edu.au/bmhs-adv-hons ATAR 93 DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 757631 CRICOS 069350G

Medical and health scientists play an important role working alongside other health professionals within the medical research and clinical health fields in both private industry and hospital settings. Using the scientific bases of human structure, function and health, medical and health scientists are involved in the development of therapies, treatments and health services.

WHAT YOU STUDY BACHELOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES In your first year you will cover human biology, physiology, biochemistry and anatomy.

After studying the core science subjects, you’ll have the chance to customise your program of study with elective subjects that include pathophysiology, pharmacology, histology, exercise and cardio-respiratory physiology, genetics, molecular biology, and within specialised areas of chemistry, anatomy, bioethics and public health.

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES ADVANCED (HONOURS) This degree is built upon core subjects in first year, which provide foundation knowledge in the sciences underpinning human structure, function and health. You will receive rigorous training in human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, together with electives in a variety of areas such as biology, biotechnology, chemistry, neuroscience, nutrition, psychology and public health.

YOUR DEGREE BACHELOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences is a flexible, rigorous program designed specifically for students who wish to study the scientific basis of human structure, function and health. The qualification provides you with a basis for a wide range of careers or further study in medical and health sciences, including higher degree research and postgraduate studies in medicine and the allied health professions. As the degree progresses, you will have increasing opportunities to customise your program of study to include a wide range of biomedical and behavioural subjects related to the human body and health.

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES ADVANCED (HONOURS) The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours) degree is a flexible program designed specifically for high-achieving students who wish to study the scientific basis of human structure, function and health. The qualification provides you with a basis for a wide range of careers or further study in medical and health sciences, including higher degree research and postgraduate studies in medicine and the allied health professions. It includes opportunities for you to develop your research knowledge and skills throughout the degree, and the chance to participate in a variety of research enrichment activities with options to gain hands-on experience in the diverse range of research laboratories located within the Faculty.

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CAREERS Graduates are commonly employed in the health, medical research and clinical health fields, in private industry and hospital settings. Many career opportunities exist in neuroscience, thermal physiology, biomechanics, diabetes and metabolic disorders, functional anatomy and cardio respiratory function, pathology, pharmaceuticals, instrumentation, chemicals, biochemicals and biotechnology. Example careers include:

Research Scientist Medical Scientist Laboratory Manager Technical Writer Pharmaceutical Scientist

Graduates may use their degree to enter into higher degree research programs that lead to becoming a medical research scientist.

PATHWAYS TO MEDICINE AND OTHER MEDICAL PROFESSIONS These degrees are also very popular choices as foundation degrees for graduate medical studies, such as UOW’s Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) where the best performing students are selected for entry (refer to page 17). You can also continue into postgraduate degrees in dentistry and other areas of medical practice.

With UOW’s rapidly growing reputation in medical science, it was always going to be my first-choice university. There are enormous opportunities to get involved in groundbreaking laboratory work and gain experience in experimental techniques and procedures.

Now with the help of an APA, and Australian Rotary Health Ian Scott Scholarship, I’m carrying out my PhD

research into the long-term effects of antipsychotic drug use in the critical childhood/adolescent period on behaviour, and the dopamine and serotonin neurotransmitter systems.

The research facilities at Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) at UOW allow researchers from areas of both health sciences and biological sciences to complete world-class, collaborative research right here in Wollongong.

MICHAEL DE SANTIS Bachelor of Medical Science Masters of Science by Research Doctor of Philosophy (Current)

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NURSING Bachelor of Nursing go.uow.edu.au/bnurs ATAR 70 DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February) LOCATION Wollongong - UAC 757101

Batemans Bay - UAC 757105

Bega - UAC 757102

Shoalhaven - UAC 757103

Southern Sydney - UAC 757104 CRICOS 003330B

Bachelor of Nursing Advanced go.uow.edu.au/bnurs-adv ATAR 80 DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February) LOCATION Wollongong - UAC 757110

Batemans Bay - UAC 757114

Bega - UAC 757111

Shoalhaven - UAC 757112

Southern Sydney - UAC 757113 CRICOS 068538D

Nursing is one of the cornerstones of the health care system and nurses play an important role in health promotion and prevention strategies, and in chronic disease management. Nurses are integral in the treatment of individuals, families, communities and populations. This is a privileged position and carries with it significant responsibility.

WHAT YOU STUDY Both degrees are a blend of art and science, which includes sociology, anthropology, psychology and biology (particularly human anatomy and physiology).

There are four main areas of study: Acute care—most common in a hospital setting, this is caring for people who are suffering a distinct episode of illness Aged care—in order to meet the needs of older people we emphasise healthy ageing, as well as chronic and continuing care

Community and primary care— working in practices, clinics and in people’s homes alongside other health professionals Mental health—this is a mixture of ‘patient states’ with unique challenges, and it can occur in any setting (hospital or community) with any patient cohort across the life span.

BACHELOR OF NURSING ADVANCED In your fourth year, the advanced course focuses on teaching you the skills and adaptability necessary to work in constantly evolving clinical and administrative environments. You can choose one of three minors: Management and Leadership Mental Health International Studies

YOUR DEGREE Both degrees are structured courses delivered at five of UOW’s campuses: Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven, Southern Sydney and Wollongong. All of our campuses are equipped with modern Nursing Simulation Laboratories where you will develop your nursing skills in a supportive environment prior to undertaking workplace experience. Within the Bachelor of Nursing course you will attend 21 weeks and within the Bachelor of Nursing Advanced, 28 weeks of off-campus workplace experience in hospitals, clinics, aged care facilities and health services. This will allow you to care for patients and clients, putting into place what you have learned in lectures and simulations.

The Bachelor of Nursing Advanced also gives you the opportunity of additional workplace practice which may include observational workplace experience in a setting not typically available to students, or the opportunity to undertake overseas workplace experience.

I was lucky enough to score a new graduate position with Ramsay Health at Figtree Private Hospital. Over the course of the year I will complete four months in the medical ward, surgical ward and ICU. My current plan is to specialise and become a Nurse Practitioner in a Critical Care setting such as ICU or Emergency.

CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL Bachelor of Nursing Nurse, Ramsay Health, Figtree Private Hospital

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Being a part of a profession whose ultimate goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of others drove me to study nursing. There are so many areas of nursing that I knew I would never get bored and would always be able to push myself professionally and personally and always be learning.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS From your first year in either degree, you will complete clinical placements in hospitals, clinics, aged care facilities and health services. In these placements you will care for patients and clients, putting what you have learned in lectures and simulations to work.

After every placement you will receive feedback from your facilitator and other Registered Nurses (RNs). This means that you’ll improve with each of your placements.

You’ll learn to be more effective and see your career as a nurse unfold.

LECTURES AND TUTORIALS

Learn scientific and theoretical principles of nursing

Lessons developed from rigorous research and extensive workplace experience

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS

Practical learning in real hospitals, community practices, aged care facilities

SIMULATIONS AND LABORATORIES

Learn clinical skills Clinical communication skills Simulated patients

REGISTRATION WITH THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY BOARD OF AUSTRALIA (NMBA)

ACCREDITATION You will be eligible to apply to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Registration with AHPRA will require an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 7.0 in all four test categories: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. Results must have been obtained no more than two years prior to applying for registration. Visit the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website for further information.

CAREERS UOW nursing graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects with 98.8% in full-time employment within three months of graduating (My University Website 2015).

Nursing in urban areas is often specialisation based, while rural and regional practices favour nurses who can work across multiple areas as needed. Your UOW education will prepare you for either setting.

In addition to being a registered nurse, other example careers include:

Case Worker/Manager Child and Family Health Nurse Child Protection Officer Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Health Promotion Officer Nurse Manager

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NUTRITION AND DIETETICS Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) go.uow.edu.au/bnutdiet-hons ATAR 93 DURATION 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 757647 CRICOS 084857M

Bachelor of Nutrition Science go.uow.edu.au/bnutsci ATAR 78 DURATION 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent STARTS Autumn (February) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 757645 CRICOS 083034C

Eating well is central to supporting growth and development, preventing chronic disease, and general vitality at all stages of life. Nutrition is the science of how the foods we eat affect health. Nutritionists are scientists who attain, maintain and promote health of the public through nutrition research, communicate nutrition information or conduct public health forums. Dietitians are specialist nutritionists who, in addition to these research and public health roles, are accredited to work with individuals and groups to help improve their health outcomes and quality of life.

WHAT YOU STUDY BACHELOR OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (HONOURS) Core areas of study include biochemistry, physiology and areas of practice including clinical dietetics, community and public health nutrition, and food service systems management. The degree includes a fourth year Honours thesis, including research in practice.

BACHELOR OF NUTRITION SCIENCE You will study the building blocks of nutrition: biochemistry, dietetics, food services and physiology. You will explore the role of nutrients in the regulation of enzymes and metabolic pathways through to food sources of nutrients and food production. You will also consider nutrition education in the community, including the effects of food and nutrition policy on health.

ACCREDITATION Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) are eligible for the credentials of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science will be awarded associate membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). With further work experience you can qualify to be placed on a register of nutritionists kept by the Nutrition Society of Australia.

CAREERS Accredited Practising Dietitians (sometimes also called Dietitian-nutritionists) can work in hospitals, private practice, aged care institutions, community and public health settings and research assisting individuals, groups and populations to maintain good health and prevent disease. Dietitians design nutritional therapy based on age, body size, activity, state of health or disease, lifestyle, cultural and psychological factors.

Nutritionists are trained in the science of how the human body processes and absorbs the chemical and mineral compounds it needs to stay alive and healthy. They can apply their knowledge to a range of community settings. This includes working with organisations and industries to create better nutritional standards and policies, undertaking research and working with communities to support health through nutrition.

With cross-training, nutritionists and dietitians can also find careers in media and journalism as specialist writers and reporters.

Example careers include:

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Dietitian Health Promotion Officer Nutritionist Sports Dietitian Catering Manager Food Scientist

WHICH NUTRITION DEGREE?

STUDY

ACCREDITATION

CAREER

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BACHELOR OF NUTRITION SCIENCE

BACHELOR OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (HONOURS)

Associate membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

NUTRITIONIST: Working with communities, organisations and industries as well as research

MASTER OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

DIETITIAN: Working in clinical/ hospital and private practice, as well as community and public health settings and research

My highlight at UOW was the time that I spent in the many health and science labs. These world-class facilities contributed to my career success: because I was more experienced in the practical side of dietetics, I was considered for a greater number of positions.

Right now I am so happy being a classroom teacher; however I do want to bring my two passions together in the future. I would love to help build cross-curricular links between PDHPE, Food Technology and Science to encourage students to be involved in their health and wellbeing from a younger age.

LEAH MOON Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary Science Teacher, Port Hacking High School

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MEDICINE Bachelor of PreMedicine, Science and Health – NEW in 2016! go.uow.edu.au/bpremedscihlth ATAR 95 DURATION 3 years full-time STARTS Autumn LOCATION Wollongong UAC 757500 CRICOS 086246M

Those who build a successful career in health and medicine know more than just facts and figures—they demonstrate a commitment to the ideal of ‘service to society’.

Pre-medical studies build a foundation for your entry into a medical school to undertake further study in preparation for a career as a doctor, surgeon, or for further postgraduate study enabling you to pursue a career in dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and radiology.

WHAT YOU STUDY In your first year you will study foundational anatomy, biology, chemistry, exercise physiology and effective communication in healthcare settings.

In years two and three, under the guidance of the course coordinator, you can tailor your interests by selecting one of nine specialisations:

Biomedical Research Exercise Science Health Informatics Health Practice Medical Radiation Physics

Medical Science Molecular Medicine Nutrition Medical Geosciences

In year three, a capstone subject examines case studies across six topics. The case studies are explored via scientific summaries, clinical trial critiques, media reporting, essays and debates.

YOUR DEGREE Unique to the course is a Foundations for Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) subject in the first year. It provides an excellent understanding of, and foundation for, the GAMSAT exam.

Extracurricular activities outside of the classroom are vital to demonstrate your leadership, dedication and cooperation. From your first year in the course you will have opportunities to participate in a wide range of volunteer and enrichment activities in the community. These will assist you in developing real-world skills and a readiness for a career in health and medicine.

The top six performing domestic students who meet the minimum admission criteria for the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at UOW, will be guaranteed a UOW Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) interview.

It’s easy to read about something: putting it into practice is a different story. I think it’s pretty noticeable how capable UOW students are.

When I was in Mudgee in my third-year placement, some of the GPs I met did anaesthetics for the visiting surgeons, and they all ran the emergency department

together. I didn’t know you could do that much in general practice until I saw it.

I don’t like the idea of doing one thing for the rest of my life. Here in general practice I get to see pregnant women, kids, elderly people, diabetes, hearts, bowels. You never know who or what is going to walk through the door.

LAUREN PIATEK Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery General Practitioner, Illawarra Family Medical Centre

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Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Medicine is potentially one of the most exciting and challenging of all professions. The Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery aims to produce knowledgeable, caring and competent graduates, well prepared to practise medicine under supervision as interns, and subsequently to commence vocational training in any area of medicine.

go.uow.edu.au/mbbs ATAR Not applicable.

Graduate Entry only.

DURATION 4 years full-time STARTS Late January – early February LOCATION Wollongong, Shoalhaven CRICOS 054941G ENTRY GAMSAT exam with minimum 50 in all sections.

MCAT results for exams taken prior to January 2015: overall score 24 and 8 in each section.

MCAT results for exams taken from January 2015 onwards: a minimum overall MCAT score of 500, and a minimum score of 123 in each sub-section. Applicants with results slightly under these scores are still encouraged to apply as an overall decision will be made based on the strength of all aspects of their application.

GAMSAT and MCAT exam results must not be over two years old at time of application.

WHAT YOU STUDY

UOW’s Graduate School of Medicine offers this four-year program of study to high performing graduates from UOW and all other ratified universities across Australia.

We encourage applications from high performing students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

No preference is given to any particular undergraduate degree.

The Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery is a four-year course, with each academic year being approximately 42 weeks in length. In the first year, you will participate in approximately 25 hours of structured and an additional 20-30 hours of self-directed teaching and learning experiences each week.

As the course progresses and the clinical exposure increases, by the fourth phase the face-to-face requirement resembles full-time clinical work.

Participation in scheduled small group learning activities, clinical skills laboratories, anatomy laboratories and clinical placements are an integral part of your learning. There is a high level of online structured learning activities. This complements the learning experiences in the clinical environment that help you learn by doing.

YOUR DEGREE The School of Medicine curriculum reflects the latest approach to medical education, and incorporates extensive use of existing and emerging medical education and information technologies. Local medical and other health practitioners are extensively involved in all aspects of the educational, clinical, and research and governance components of the program. The curriculum is delivered using a combination of teaching approaches: Clinical teaching in hospitals, clinics, and general practice surgeries Large and small group clinical presentations Seminars, tutorials and small group work In addition, the curriculum includes activities directed at the personal and professional development of medicine students.

PLANNING ON APPLYING FOR THE MBBS IN THE FUTURE? When selecting subjects for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or tertiary studies you should undertake subjects that will help to develop important communication and reasoning skills. You may also wish to consider chemistry, physics or biology to help you achieve a reasonable level of scientific understanding, which will be required for the GAMSAT. It is also important for you to undertake HSC or secondary studies subjects that meet the requirements for entry into your desired undergraduate degree.

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Get involved in campus life. There are a range of clubs and societies listed below within the Science, Medicine and Health faculty that offer you the opportunity to meet and network with other students, gain additional skills and engage in a range of activities both on and off campus. You can also start your own club with like-minded students.

Critical Care Interest Group: a communication forum for students enrolled in the MBBS with more than a passing interest in critical care.

Health Sciences Social Club: creating a strong network across the many different health disciplines.

SHARP: UOW’s very own Rural Health Club with over 500 members that have a keen interest in rural and remote health.

Student Nurses of Wollongong: providing a unified body for student nurses on campus.

Wollongong University Health over Wealth: striving to make a difference to both the quality and availability of health care.

Wollongong University Medical Students Society: aiming to support all med-heads both academically and within general welfare.

For more information or to join or create your own club, visit: clubs.uow.edu.au

NEW SCIENCES TEACHING FACILITY (STF) – BUILDING 43 The newly built 7,000m² STF building will accommodate undergraduate laboratories for Environmental Sciences on the ground floor, Biological Sciences on the first floor and Chemistry on the second floor. There will also be a Technology Room, Higher Degree Research areas and an informal learning area on the ground floor. The building includes new scientific laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and new mobile touchscreen computers.

SCHOLARSHIPS There are a range of undergraduate scholarships offered to all students, to assist you with covering the cost of your studies. For a list of all scholarships, criteria and how to apply, visit: uow.edu.au/about/scholarships

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OTHER DEGREES YOU MAY LIKE This booklet is just a sample of the degrees on offer at UOW. Here are a few more from different study areas that may interest you.

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education This degree gives you expert theory and professional experience for employment as a Health and Physical Education teacher. You will learn through face-to-face delivery in classrooms, online learning and community settings.

go.uow.edu.au/bphysed

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) This degree provides comprehensive training in the scientific study of human behaviour and experience, the physiological, sensory and cognitive processes that underlie it, and how the profession applies this knowledge to practical problems.

go.uow.edu.au/bpsych

Bachelor of Science A successful career in science requires a curious mind and the ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-life situations. At UOW you’ll spend close to half your course hours doing practical work in our new purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility or out in the field, ensuring that you have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of tomorrow’s employers.

go.uow.edu.au/bscience

Bachelor of Public Health Public Health improves the health and quality of life of a population, by working to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health. You will learn the basics of the health sector and develop an understanding of the problems involving health, illness, treatment and welfare.

go.uow.edu.au/bpubhlth

LEARN MORE SEE US FOR YOURSELF This book is a just a part of who we are and what we do. Come and meet us face to face, and we’ll show you why UOW is the place for you.

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GET IN BRIGHT AND EARLY Would you like to secure your place at UOW before you sit your HSC exams? Our Early Admission program can help you get there. uow.edu.au/future/early-admission

SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND HEALTH smah-admissions@uow.edu.au uow.edu.au/study/health-medicine smah.uow.edu.au GENERAL ENQUIRIES uow.edu.au/future Within Australia: 1300 367 869 International: +61 2 4221 3218 futurestudents@uow.edu.au facebook.com/uowfuture

The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (April 2015); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of enquiry for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E