Health FLINDERS FOR FLINDERS FOR HEALTH Health

Health & Care Starting at Flinders

Disability & Community Inclusion 6 Combined degrees 17

Disability & Developmental Education 6 Flinders Diplomas 17

Exercise Science 7 Pathways to study 18

Exercise Physiology 7 Student support 20

Health Sciences 8 Indigenous Admission Scheme 21

Digital Health 9 Scholarships and study abroad 22

Physiology & Neuroscience 10 How to apply 23

Therapy Studies 10 Key dates 23

Psychology 11 Fees & charges 23

Occupational Therapy 11 Glossary 24

Physiotherapy 12 Location & map 25

Human Nutrition 12

Medical Science 13

Optometry 13

Nutrition & Dietetics 14

Paramedic Science 14

Public Health 15

Speech Pathology 15

Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners on lands in which its campuses and centres are located and honours Elders past and present. These are the traditional lands of the Arrernte, Barngarla, Boandik, Dagoman, Erawirung, Gunditjmara, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Nauo, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Peramangk, Ramindjeri, Wardaman, Warumungu and Yolngu peoples, spanning across , the and .

Page 2 - Health 2022 At Flinders, it’s all about your life-changing health career

Choose your health degree Gain real-world experience Flinders University offers a range of future-focused health degrees Flinders’ Work Integrated Learning (WIL) enables you to gain work that will allow you to follow your interest across areas as diverse as experience while you study. You’ll have the opportunity to gain real- medicine, nursing, health sciences, audiology, social work and more. world experience through placements, practicums, field studies and Choose a degree that reflects your passions and graduate with the simulated workplace settings and assessment activities. Flinders skills and knowledge to take your place in an ever-changing world. aims to provide each and every student with access to a WIL opportunity during their studies. Take your place in a critical industry Health care and social assistance is Australia’s largest industry “The teachers are very experienced in and is projected to have the strongest employment growth of any their fields, and that helps to build up our industry through to May 2025.* The importance of health workers to our society has never been more evident, and projected employment knowledge with practical experience rather growth through to November 2025 looks strong across many health than just looking at theories and textbooks. specialities.** Studying at Flinders was the best decision * Australian Jobs 2020 – National Skills Commission I’ve ever made – Flinders met and exceeded ** National Skills Commission 2020 occupation projections my expectations.” Be taught by leaders in health and care Natalie Yee Flinders’ health and care degrees are taught by highly-qualified Bachelor of Healthy Ageing (Online) academics who are active in their respective fields and have the practical skills and industry networks to ensure that you graduate more than ready for the next step in your career path. Health professionals 15.2% Occupational and environmental health professionals 20.4% Audiologists and speech pathologists/therapists 24.1% Physiotherapists 14% Medical practitioners 13% Registered nurses 15.6% Midwives 25.1%

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/medicine Health 2022 - Page 3 Health & Care

A global focus on the importance of health has led to a growing demand for skilled professionals who can teach us to live healthier lives. Flinders can help you become one of those professionals. With over 40 years’ experience in disability, speech pathology, nutrition and dietetics education, and over 20 years’ experience in audiology, palliative care and health sciences, Flinders is a leader in health education.

Study with leaders Flinders University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research that spreads across the globe. Learn from the brightest minds in health research who will bring you the latest knowledge and skills, and prepare you for the future of health.

A rewarding career Start a career that is rewarding in many ways. Not only will you help others, you could be well rewarded. Health care and social assistance is Australia’s largest industry* and Flinders is South Australia’s No.1 university for starting salary.**

Study for success Flinders programs are professionally accredited and globally recognised. We are the only university in South Australia with an on-campus teaching hospital. By studying at Flinders, you’ll graduate job-ready. * Australian Jobs 2020 ** The Good Universities Guide 2021 (undergraduate), public SA- founded universities only

No. 1 in SA in Health Services & Support for full-time employment, median salary, learner engagement and skills development*

* The Good Universities Guide 2021 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

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“Flinders University has set me up with life skills such as Flinders’ strategic partnerships with leading health communication, cultural responsiveness, and understanding of all different professions within the health sector as well as many other organisations and providers offer students skills which will all help guide me through my professional career. I have been able to develop my communication and practical skills, real-world opportunities to develop their skills. work with a range of different people and improve professionally.”

For Benjamin Chapman, placements at the world-class teaching Benjamin Chapman hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, and Flinders University’s SHAPE Master of Physiotherapy (Sport, Health, Physical Activity and Exercise) research centre allowed him to work on multiple projects and develop skills to prepare him for his future career.

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 5 Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion Bachelor of Disability and Developmental

Enjoy a highly sought-after career in a fast-growing sector providing Education disability support, advocacy and services for people of all ages with diverse needs, including developmental and acquired disabilities. Grounded in a human rights approach, graduates will be equipped Bachelor of Disability and Developmental to work in a range of disability and related human services roles as effective and capable practitioners supporting people to live Education (Online)* flourishing lives. This three-year degree is nested within the four-year Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education. Graduates can return to complete the fourth year and be eligible for full membership Your studies could lead you to an amazing career helping others with the DEAI to practise as developmental educators. live rich, fulfilling lives. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to provide services for people of all ages with diverse needs, including developmental and acquired disabilities. On graduation, you’ll be SATAC code 244471 3 years full-time qualified to work in a range of disability and related health and human services positions. Prerequisites None Part-time available

Assumed knowledge None Deferrable SATAC code 224531 4 years full-time 2021 Selection rank 60.00 Online SATAC code (Online) 224535 Part-time available Guaranteed entry selection rank 70.00 Prerequisites None Deferrable TAFElink Cert IV or above Assumed knowledge None Online* Adjustment factors available Yes 2021 Selection rank 60.00

Guaranteed entry selection rank 70.00 • Build the skills and practical experience needed to lead teams or work as an individual practitioner in the disability and community service sectors. TAFElink Cert IV or above

• This course teaches you foundation skills in disability, with contributions Adjustment factors available Yes from disability studies, sociology, psychology, speech pathology, business and health. • Take on practical experience that prepares you for the workforce, • Your studies will build foundation skills to support people with disability including two placements that build your disability practice, policy and using therapeutic supports, advocating for and building an inclusive leadership knowledge for a career in the disability and community service community. fields. • You’ll be exposed to psychology, philosophy, speech pathology, sociology, • Study anywhere in Australia, with all topics available online. health and special education. • Take advantage of interstate and overseas placement opportunities from • You’ll be able to take advantage of interstate or overseas placement your second year. opportunities from your second year. • Prepare for a career that helps make a difference in people’s lives. • The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education is accredited by Developmental Educators Australia Inc for practice as a developmental Career opportunities educator. Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • skilled disability practitioner Career opportunities • NDIS support coordinator Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • case manager • developmental educator • program coordinator • NDIS professional planner/support coordinator • disability employment consultant • disability employment consultant • supervisor or team leader. • family/behavioural support coordinator • positive behaviour support specialist. Potential employers include: • disability services Potential employers include: • government sector/NDIS • disability support services • non-government agencies • government sector/NDIS • private sector • non-government agencies • self-employment. • private sector • self-employment.

Page 6 - Health 2022 See inside back pages for more information on your admission pathways, opportunities to enhance your degree and how to apply. Bachelor of Exercise Science Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Clinical

Exercise science and exercise physiology is a fast-growing sector Exercise Physiology with a multidisciplinary approach to chronic disease management, treatment and prevention as well as the maximisation of sporting If you’re a high-achieving student, you can progress from an exercise performance, injury prevention and community health. science degree to a master’s degree through this five-year degree combination. You’ll study unique topics in the fundamentals of exercise science, exercise prescription in motor control and learning, SATAC code 234551 3 years full-time and advanced exercise science. You’ll learn from leading strength and conditioning professionals from organisations such as the Prerequisites None Part-time available Crows, Power and GWS Giants AFL Clubs, Adelaide Thunderbirds, Basketball SA and the Australian Institute of Sport. Assumed knowledge Yes* Deferrable

2021 Selection rank 80.00 SATAC code 234571 5 years full-time Guaranteed entry selection rank 90.00 Prerequisites None Part-time available TAFElink NA Assumed knowledge Yes* Deferrable Adjustment factors available Yes 2021 Selection rank 90.00 * Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed. Guaranteed entry selection rank 95.00

TAFElink NA • This course has real flexibility. Create your own future by preparing yourself to work in a variety of roles in health. Adjustment factors available Yes • We prepare you for practice in the real world through work placements, * Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed. allowing you to develop industry connections and practical skills. • Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry. • You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety • Qualify for a career in the evolving field of exercise science. of health environments and can be built upon with further study. • You can choose from specialisations in health promotion, behavioural • This degree will open the door to various workplace settings including sciences, sports science, business or allied health, preparing you for a corporate or government departments, not-for-profit organisations or range of allied health postgraduate degrees. community health centres. • You’ll take on practical experience that prepares you for the workforce, including a 140-hour placement that will prepare you with skills and Career opportunities knowledge applicable to careers in health, sport and exercise fields. Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology includes a further 360 hours of • health promotion officer clinical placement. • drug diversion assessor • There are opportunities to take your studies overseas as part of your • community health officer practicum. • clinical trials study assistant Career opportunities • policy officer Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • health and aged care support worker. • exercise scientist Potential employers include: • exercise physiologist • government and non-government agencies • health and injury prevention advisor • local councils • aged care health and wellness coordinator • private practice • health and wellness coordinator • hospitals • cardiac technician • community health clinics • sport and exercise science support officer • not-for-profit organisations • active living project officer. • schools and education facilities including universities. As a clinical exercise physiologist, opportunities could also include: • rehabilitation/allied health work • private practice • acute care • day-care rehabilitation • home-care rehabilitation. Potential employers include: • hospitals • community health units • workplaces • gymnasiums • aged care facilities • disability service organisations • sporting clubs and associations • private health clinics.

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 7 Interested in a career in health sciences? Study the Bachelor of Health Sciences at Flinders University

This course has real flexibility. Choose from a variety of specialisations including ageing, health management, health promotion, innovation, digital health^, physiology and neuroscience^, psychology^ and therapy studies.^ Or build your own health sciences degree by combining the core skills topics with a selection of courses from any field within the entire University.

^ Separate SATAC codes.* The Health Management, health management, health promotion, physiology and neuroscience, and psychology specialisations require you to choose specific topics in your first year, so be sure to check your study program before enrolling.

FIRST YEAR Study a set of core skills then select optional specialisation topics

SECOND YEAR Core skills combined with specialisation topics Select a specialisation or combine the core skills topics with your section of electives from across the University to build your own degree

Therapy Ageing Health Health Innovation Digital Physiology & Psychology* Management* Promotion* Health Neuroscience* Studies

*requires choice of specific topic in first year

Graduate with a health sciences degree and a Graduate with a broad health sciences degree specialised area of knowledge THIRD YEAR

Join the workforce with skills that equip you for a career in a range of health settings or continue to postgraduate studies in your chosen health profession

* The health management, health promotion, physiology and neuroscience, and psychology specialisations require you to choose specific topics in your first year, so be sure to check your study program before enrolling.

Page 8 - Health 2022 See inside back pages for more information on your admission pathways, opportunities to enhance your degree and how to apply. Bachelor of Health Sciences [specialisations: Bachelor of Health Sciences (Digital Health)

Health Sciences, Ageing, Health Management, A degree in health sciences will equip you with transferable skills and experience, providing a strong foundation for future endeavours in Health Promotion, Innovation]* health or in further study. Specialisation topics in digital health aim to equip you with knowledge and skills in digital health technology.

Gain an excellent grounding in all aspects of the health sector. In your health sciences degree, you will develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary health care and be SATAC code 244361 3 years full-time equipped to enter the workforce in a variety of health-related sectors or pursue postgraduate studies in a health-related discipline. Prerequisites None Part-time available

Assumed knowledge None Deferrable

SATAC code 244351 3 years full-time 2021 Selection rank 70.00 Online Part-time available SATAC code (Online) 224535 Guaranteed entry selection rank 80.00

Prerequisites None Deferrable TAFElink Dip or above

Assumed knowledge None Adjustment factors available Yes

2021 Selection rank 70.00

Guaranteed entry selection rank 80.00 • This course has real flexibility. Create your own future by preparing yourself to work in a variety of roles in health. TAFElink Dip or above • We prepare you for practice in the real world through work placements, Adjustment factors available Yes allowing you to develop industry connections and practical skills. • Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and *Online study options are available in Health Sciences. diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry. • You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety of health environments and can be built upon with further study. • You will have the ability to build your own health sciences degree by • This degree will open the door to various workplace settings including combining core skills topics with topics of interest from across the corporate or government departments, not-for-profit organisations or University, or you can choose from eight different specialisations. community health centres. • Develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety of health environments. Career opportunities • Prepare for practice in the real world through work placements, allowing Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: you to develop industry connections and practical skills. • health promotion officer • Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and • drug diversion assessor diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry. • community health officer • You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety • clinical trials study assistant of health environments and can be built upon with further study. • policy officer • This degree will open the door to various workplace settings including • health and aged care support worker corporate or government departments, not-for-profit organisations or • digital health consultant/strategist community health centres. • health informatician Career opportunities • app developer. Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: Potential employers include: • health promotion officer • government and non-government agencies • drug diversion assessor • local councils • community health officer • private practice • clinical trials study assistant • hospitals • policy officer • community health clinics • health and aged care support worker • not-for-profit organisations • digital health data scientist • schools and education facilities including universities. • technical officer. Potential employers include: • government and non-government agencies • local councils • private practice • hospitals • community health clinics • not-for-profit organisations • schools and education facilities including universities.

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 9 Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences (Therapy Studies)

(Physiology and Neuroscience) Develop a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology through specialisation topics in therapy studies, providing a strong Specialisation topics in physiology and neuroscience aim to foundation for future endeavours in a range of traditional and equip you with a detailed knowledge of body systems, anatomy emerging therapy areas. and neuroscience. Gain a well-grounded knowledge of the nervous This specialisation meets the prerequisites to apply for postgraduate system and study how our brain and body functions. A degree in studies in established fields in allied health including occupational health sciences will equip you with transferable skills and experience, therapy and physiotherapy. providing a strong foundation for future endeavours in health or in further study.

SATAC code 244391 3 years full-time 3 years full-time SATAC code 244371 Prerequisites None Part-time available

Part-time available Prerequisites None Assumed knowledge None Deferrable

Assumed knowledge None Deferrable 2021 Selection rank 70.00

2021 Selection rank 70.00 Guaranteed entry selection rank 80.00

Guaranteed entry selection rank 80.00 TAFElink Dip or above

TAFElink Dip or above Adjustment factors available Yes

Adjustment factors available Yes

• This course has real flexibility. Create your own future by preparing yourself to work in a variety of roles in health. • This course has real flexibility. Create your own future by preparing yourself to work in a variety of roles in health. • We prepare you for practice in the real world through work placements, allowing you to develop industry connections and practical skills. • We prepare you for practice in the real world through work placements, allowing you to develop industry connections and practical skills. • Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry. • Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry. • You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety of health environments and can be built upon with further study. • You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety of health environments and can be built upon with further study. • This degree will open the door to various workplace settings including corporate or government departments, not-for-profit organisations or • This degree will open the door to various workplace settings including community health centres. corporate or government departments, not-for-profit organisations or community health centres. Career opportunities Career opportunities Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • health promotion officer • health promotion officer • drug diversion assessor • drug diversion assessor • community health officer • community health officer • clinical trials study assistant • clinical trials study assistant • policy officer • policy officer • health and aged care support worker • health and aged care support worker • digital health data scientist • clinical research assistant • technical officer. • laboratory technician. Potential employers include: Potential employers include: • government and non-government agencies • government and non-government agencies • local councils • local councils • private practice • private practice • hospitals • hospitals • community health clinics • community health clinics • not-for-profit organisations • not-for-profit organisations • schools and education facilities including universities. • schools and education facilities including universities • research institutions • medical or scientific publications or media outlets.

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Develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in Occupational Therapy contemporary healthcare. Specialisation topics in psychology aim to equip students with an extended understanding of psychological Develop the knowledge and skills required to become registered constructs and apply them to the health setting. and work as an occupational therapist. The degree has a strong Gain an insight into the way mental processes impact human focus on preparing you for interprofessional practice, and on behaviour and the importance of mental health and wellbeing. You becoming a contemporary health professional able to work across will graduate equipped to enter the workforce in a variety of health- a variety of settings and with a wide range of clients. related sectors or pursue postgraduate studies in a health-related discipline. SATAC code 224071 5 years*

Deferrable SATAC code 244381 3 years full-time Prerequisites None

Prerequisites None Part-time available Assumed knowledge Yes**

Assumed knowledge None Deferrable 2021 Selection rank 94.90

2021 Selection rank 70.00 Guaranteed entry selection rank NA

Guaranteed entry selection rank 80.00 TAFElink NA

TAFElink Dip or above Adjustment factors available Yes

* Three years in Bachelor of Health Sciences (available part-time) Adjustment factors available Yes and two years in Master of Occupational Therapy (full-time only). ** Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed. • This course has real flexibility. Create your own future by preparing yourself to work in a variety of roles in health. • We prepare you for practice in the real world through work placements, • With 1,000 hours of fieldwork experience, you’ll graduate with the hands- allowing you to develop industry connections and practical skills. on knowledge required to register and work as an occupational therapist. • Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and • First-year observational placements provide early exposure to work as an diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry. occupational therapist. • You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety • You’ll enjoy small class sizes and one-on-one tuition with supportive staff. of health environments and can be built upon with further study. • This course has fulfilled the requirements for entry level education of • This degree will open the door to various workplace settings including occupational therapists and has been awarded the status of accredited corporate or government departments, not-for-profit organisations or occupational therapy course by Occupational Therapy Australia and the community health centres. World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Career opportunities Career opportunities Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • health promotion officer • occupational therapist • drug diversion assessor • job capacity assessor • community health officer • allied health clinician • clinical trials study assistant • community development project officer • policy officer • community occupational therapist. • health and aged care support worker Potential employers include: • digital health data scientist • state government departments such as health, disability and education • technical officer. • non-government agencies Potential employers include: • private hospitals • government and non-government agencies • aged care providers • local councils • schools • private practice • private rehabilitation companies. • hospitals • community health clinics • not-for-profit organisations • schools and education facilities including universities.

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 11 Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Physiotherapy Human nutrition is one of the most interesting careers in health. Think about what we eat and why. How do our food choices affect our If you love the idea of helping people recover from injury, helping lifestyles and our health? You could help address the future health them improve their mobility and improve their quality of life, then needs of Australia and create a healthier world. you’ll find a career in physiotherapy rewarding in many ways.

SATAC code 234841 3 years full-time SATAC code 224081 5 years* Prerequisites None Part-time available Prerequisites None Deferrable Assumed knowledge Yes* Deferrable Assumed knowledge Yes** 2021 Selection rank 75.00 2021 Selection rank 97.35 Guaranteed entry selection rank NA Guaranteed entry selection rank NA TAFElink Dip or above TAFElink NA Adjustment factors available Yes Adjustment factors available Yes * Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed. * Three years in Bachelor of Health Sciences and two years in Master of Physiotherapy. ** Knowledge of SACE stage two biology and physics or equivalent is assumed. • This degree will give you skills and knowledge in demand around the NOTE: Master of Physiotherapy component can only be world, as societies look to prevent and manage nutrition and health studied full-time. issues. • You’ll study evidence-based topics in nutrition, health promotion, • This degree will give you the skills and expertise you’ll need to prepare for behavioural sciences, nutrition, sports science and public health. professional practice in physiotherapy. • You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a 140-hour self-directed • You’ll have the chance to learn in a professional environment, with 1,000 placement with industry or co-create an industry project in an area of hours of practical placement. your choice. • You will broaden your experience with at least one rural or remote clinical • You could expand your career options by combining this degree with the placement. Bachelor of Exercise Science. • You will enjoy MaskED simulated learning experiences involving realistic • Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership with the Nutrition silicone props worn by educators to aid real-life role play. Society of Australia. • This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and Career opportunities satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a physiotherapist Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. • consultant nutritionist Career opportunities • food company nutritionist Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • health promotion or project officer • physiotherapist • sports nutrition consultant • neurological physiotherapist • research nutritionist. • injury management consultant Potential employers include: • sport physiotherapist • community-based services • musculoskeletal physiotherapist. • private practices Potential employers include: • food industry • hospitals • aged care and community care • community health centres • disability eg. NDIS • aged care facilities • childcare • mental health services • hospitals • rehabilitation centres • research institutions • disability and education services • local and state government • sporting clubs or codes • non-government organisations • private practice and occupational health departments. • Country Health.

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Are you fascinated by the science of the human body? Why not build Master of a career around your passion? Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in optometry in a high-quality learning environment. SATAC code 214421 3 years full-time

Prerequisites None Part-time available SATAC code 214931 5 years full-time Assumed knowledge None Deferrable Prerequisites None* Part-time available 2021 Selection rank 85.00 Assumed knowledge None Deferrable Guaranteed entry selection rank 95.00 2021 Selection rank 96.00 TAFElink Advanced Dip Guaranteed entry selection rank NA Adjustment factors available Yes TAFElink NA

Adjustment factors available Yes

• This specialised degree provides exciting options for students interested * Knowledge of SACE stage two chemistry, mathematics and in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences, and physics or equivalent is assumed. emphasises the fundamental sciences that underpin virtually all fields of medical science. • You’ll study areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, • You will receive a grounding in the fundamentals of science with an molecular biology and neuroscience, and gain skills that could see you emphasis on vision science, where you will study the visual system and move into a wide range of careers. factors that influence sight in preparation for intensive study and clinical • You’ll study in state-of-the-art research facilities. experience in optometry. • Choose topics from both biological sciences and medicine to combine • You’ll be taught by award-winning lecturers in state-of-the-art facilities. a solid understanding of the human body with the laboratory skills for • You’ll have the opportunity to study unique topics including medical science. ophthalmology, communication for the consulting room and a business • You’ll be immersed in a strong clinical and research environment, and intensive module that will help you prepare for the workforce. undertake laboratory practicals and experiments to prepare you for work • You’ll have the chance to complete diverse urban and rural clinical as a medical scientist. placements. Career opportunities • This degree is accredited by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. Graduates will be eligible to register as optometrists. Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • bone densitometry technician Career opportunities • cardiac physiologist Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • medical laboratory technician • ophthalmic industry consultant • medical scientist • pharmaceutical industry consultant • research and development scientist. • clinical optometrist • outreach optometry coordinator Potential employers include: • paediatric optometrist • Clinpath Laboratories • public health optometrist • CSIRO • research optometrist. • GlaxoSmithKline • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Potential employers include: • Department of Health. • independent optometry practice • corporate optometry companies • vision rehabilitation/low vision clinics • hospitals • government organisations • community health centres • outreach services or programs • universities • research centres • optical companies • pharmaceutical companies.

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 13 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor of Paramedic Science

Turn your passion for healthy eating into a career by helping people Bachelor of Paramedic Science achieve the best health through nutrition. Prepare to become a professional who can interpret and translate scientific knowledge into practical information to help people improve their health (Northern Territory)* through diet. Becoming a paramedic means keeping your cool in emergency and 4 years* non-emergency situations. It means helping people when they need it SATAC code 214381 most, and it means working in a career dedicated to helping others. Prerequisites None Deferrable

Assumed knowledge None SATAC code 224321 3 years full-time

2021 Selection rank 94.15 SATAC code (Northern Territory) 224325 Part-time available

Guaranteed entry selection rank NA Prerequisites None Deferrable

TAFElink NA Assumed knowledge None Online* (Northern Territory only) Adjustment factors available Yes 2021 Selection rank 98.3

NOTE: This course can only be studied full-time. 2021 Selection rank NA (Northern Territory)

Guaranteed entry selection rank NA • You will gain knowledge about the nature, management and prevention of diet-related diseases and the social and psychological factors that TAFElink NA influence what people eat. • This degree is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia and is Adjustment factors available Yes

recognised in Singapore, UK, New Zealand and Canada. * Please note: This course is available online. While theoretical • Flinders’ research in nutrition and dietetics has been ranked above world content delivered online can be accessed anywhere within the Northern Territory with internet coverage, the clinical skills and standard in the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for practical education will be delivered by practical workshop Australia rankings (2018). intensives held in Darwin. This will require students to spend up to one or two weeks in Darwin each semester. Career opportunities This course is only available to applicants eligible under the remote and outer regional sub-quota and/or Indigenous sub-quota. Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: Applicants will be ranked for admission based on academic merit. • clinical dietitian • food service dietitian • private practice dietitian • You could make a real difference. Develop the skills, knowledge and • aged care dietitian attitudes to manage pre-hospital emergency and out-of-hospital non- emergency situations in a manner consistent with best practice. • dietitian working in rehabilitation. • This is an approved degree for anyone seeking a career as a paramedic Potential employers include: with an Australian state ambulance service or a research career in pre- • community-based services hospital science. • private practices • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) approved • food industry program for first professional registration as a paramedic under the • aged care and community care national law. • disability e.g. NDIS • Your degree has a strong focus on paramedic-specific clinical practice as well as broader studies in the health sciences relevant to healthcare • childcare delivery. • hospitals • Your degree will prepare you for the workforce by delivering evidenced- • research institutions based education from qualified paramedics and providing clinical • local and state government experience with SA Ambulance Service or St John NT. • non-government organisations Career opportunities • Country Health. Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • paramedic intern • graduate paramedic • communications officer • emergency services/rescue officer • mine site paramedic • industrial paramedic. Potential employers include: • South Australian Ambulance Service • ACT Ambulance Service • Ambulance Victoria • St John Ambulance Australia (WA and NT) • Ambulance Service of • Ambulance Service • various providers internationally including the National Health Service in the UK • various private providers nationally.

Page 14 - Health 2022 See inside back pages for more information on your admission pathways, opportunities to enhance your degree and how to apply. Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Speech Pathology

There has never been a better time to study public health. Graduates Help people build better communication. Enhance mealtime are in demand to address health challenges of local, national and experiences and people’s quality of life. Speech pathologists global significance to deliver outcomes that benefit the population. provide both diagnosis and treatment strategies to help people Follow your passion, choosing distinctive learning pathways from overcome a wide range of communication and swallowing biomedical, research and social determinants of population health difficulties across the lifespan. and equity, to Indigenous health, economic factors and global approaches to health issues, such as obesity and heart disease. SATAC code 214352 4 years*

Deferrable SATAC code 244341 3 years full-time Prerequisites None

Prerequisites None Part-time available Assumed knowledge None

Assumed knowledge None Deferrable 2021 Selection rank 90.00

2021 Selection rank 70.00 Online Guaranteed entry selection rank NA

Guaranteed entry selection rank 80.00 TAFElink Advanced Dip

TAFElink Dip or above Adjustment factors available Yes

Adjustment factors available Yes NOTE: This course can only be studied full-time.

• You could make the lives of people with communication and swallowing • Develop intellectually, socially and as an emerging professional. difficulties easier, more comfortable and more productive. • Experience a year-long work placement project to develop leadership, • Learn from exceptional educators and an innovative enquiry-based self-management and professional communication skills. curriculum. • Acquire culturally-diverse perspectives which reflect our society. • Benefit from one of the highest numbers of placement hours for a speech • Participate in interprofessional learning workshops and authentic case- pathology degree in Australia. studies to develop communication and problem-solving. • Graduates will meet the entry-level standards of Speech Pathology • Engage with meaningful current issues such as climate change, Australia, the national accrediting body, which will enable them to practise pandemics and the social determinants of health. in Australia and to apply for mutual recognition of qualifications in many Career opportunities other countries and regions around the world, including the UK, New Zealand and Asia. Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • community development officer (eg. women’s heath, Indigenous health) Career opportunities • health promotions officer Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: • clinical trials coordinator • speech pathologist • public health research officer • project officer • epidemiologist/data analyst. • researcher Graduates of this course also increase their chances of entry into the • manager highly-regarded postgraduate Doctor of Medicine, with priority and • policy advisor. reserved positions for up to 25 students from the College. Potential employers include: Potential employers include: • healthcare sector (including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community • World Health Organization health services, mental health services) • government departments of health in policy, surveillance, health • aged care sector promotion, drug and alcohol services • disability services sector • research and higher education settings • education sector (including mainstream and special schools and special • community organisations such as Heart Foundation, Cancer Council. education units) • early childhood education sector • private practice.

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 15 Starting at Flinders

One of the world’s top universities, Flinders offers students a supportive, inclusive education in an unrivalled study environment.

Flinders is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world* * THE World University Rankings 2020 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities

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Combined degrees Flinders diplomas Combining your degree with a qualification in another discipline will Flinders’ diploma-level qualifications give you the chance to experience give you more expertise and expand your career prospects. Studying a university life without having to commit to long-term study. combined degree at Flinders will help you stand out from the crowd. A The one-year Diploma of Business or Diploma of Arts give you the chance combined degree is a combination of two Flinders bachelor degrees. As to explore a range of interests, and successful completion allows you to a combined degree graduate you will have two qualifications in just one apply for up to one year of credit towards a range of bachelor degrees, and to one-and-a-half years of extra study. guaranteed entry to the following courses: Our combined degree programs are designed to enhance your • Bachelor of Archaeology educational, academic and professional qualifications while minimising the cost and length of your studies. Flinders’ combined degrees allow • Bachelor of Arts you to undertake in-depth study in exciting combinations that aren’t • Bachelor of Arts pathway to Education (Primary R-7) usually available in single degrees. • Bachelor of Arts pathway to Education (Secondary) flinders.edu.au/combineddegrees • Bachelor of Arts pathway to Psychological Science • Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Sports Management) • Bachelor of Business Economics • Bachelor of Creative Industries (Digital Media, Film and Television, Interactive Design, Theatre and Performance, Writing and Publishing, Festivals and Arts Production) • Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion • Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education • Bachelor of Engineering Science • Bachelor of Information Technology • Bachelor of International Business (Wine, Spirits and Tourism) • Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science • Bachelor of Law and Society • Bachelor of Science Standard University admission requirements apply. flinders.edu.au/diplomas

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 17 Pathways to study

Whether you are a school leaver or returning to study at a later date, there are many ways to gain admission to Flinders University. Explore your options and find the entry path that’s right for you.

If you have secondary education

Year 12 Entry uniTEST Most Year 12 applicants enter university via the traditional entry method, If you’re in Year 12, uniTEST is available to enhance your chances of where offers are made to eligible applicants with the highest selection getting into Flinders. We will select students based on their Year 12 rank until all places in the degree are filled. Your selection rank is used by results (60% weighting toward the ATAR selection rank) and uniTEST Flinders to assess your admission to a course and is based on your ATAR results (40%). Flinders will also consider applicants based on their plus any adjustment factors for which you are eligible. uniTEST results (100%) as a standalone entry score (subject to SACE completion and any course prerequisites or specific admissions satac.edu.au requirements). If you take the test and don’t do well, we will only consider your highest selection rank. Guaranteed entry If you achieve an ATAR equal or above the published guaranteed entry flinders.edu.au/unitest selection rank (and you meet course prerequisites) you will be guaranteed a place at Flinders. We offer guaranteed entry for most courses. If you haven’t achieved the results you expected If you haven’t achieved the results you expected in Year 12, there are a Indigenous Admission Scheme number of pathways to your preferred degree. You can start studying one The Indigenous Admission Scheme provides an alternative pathway for course and move to another via internal transfer or Flinderslink. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who may not have been able flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/flinderslink to gain entry to university by traditional means, with the opportunity to study at Flinders. See page 39 for further details

Elite Athlete Pathway If you’ve officially represented your school or state at a national level competition, we’ll consider your school’s recommendation about your academic potential when you apply. flinders.edu.au/study/sport/elite-athletes

Research Project B Pathway If you have strong results in the Research Project B subject you will be considered for entry into Flinders on the basis of your Year 12 results and Research Project B performance. flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/year-12-entry/research-project

School Recommendation Program We may consider your school’s recommendation about your academic performance as part of your admission into Flinders.

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Foundation Studies Tertiary Transfer The Foundation Studies program has been designed to introduce you to If you have completed at least one semester of full-time equivalent study university study in a supportive learning environment. Open to people from at university, you may be able to transfer to study at Flinders University all backgrounds, Foundation Studies provides a pathway to gain entry to using your grade point average (GPA). most degrees at Flinders and offers guaranteed entry into some degrees. TAFElink flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/foundation-studies Flinders offers guaranteed entry to selected degrees for applicants who Military Pathways have completed a TAFE/VET certificate IV or higher-level qualification, as long as degree prerequisites are met. Use your military service in the Australian Defence Force as a pathway to a Flinders University degree. flinders.edu.au/tafelink flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/military-veterans TAFE SA Dual Offers Adult Entry Flinders University together with TAFE SA offer over 45 dual offer pathways in various disciplines. The adult entry scheme enables people aged 18 years and over to apply to study at Flinders via the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Applications are made via SATAC. www.satac.edu.au/stat Alternatively, you may wish to consider an undergraduate certificate or diploma. These shorter courses allow you the opportunity to explore your interests and to progress to further study. Certificate courses are Commonwealth supported. flinders.edu.au/pathways

Health sub-quotas

If you have an Australian rural background, come from the Northern Territory or are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent, you may be eligible to access a sub-quota of reserved places in many Flinders health courses, significantly increasing your opportunities for entry into a number of our limited intake courses. flinders.edu.au/study/health/rural-remote-sub-quotas

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 19 Student support Whatever you decide to study at Flinders, we’re always here to help you succeed.

Careers & Employability Service Horizon Awards The Careers and Employability Service helps give you the edge in your The Flinders Horizon Award program sits alongside your academic career. CareerHub, our online employment portal, offers personalised job studies; it is an innovative program that provides further opportunities to opportunities, career planning, programs to help you broaden your skills develop your professional skills and gain new experiences and insights and experience, access to employer events and career-related resources. that will benefit you now and in your future career. Whatever you are studying, CareerHub can help you find your direction flinders.edu.au/horizon and start your career. flinders.edu.au/careers Transition to university Starting at university is a big step; let’s make it easier. The Student Flinders Connect Learning Centre provides a range of services from writing and Flinders Connect can help with everything from enrolment and fees mathematics support to assistance with study and time-management to exams and graduation. You can also access Flinders Connect for skills. specialist services in admissions, careers and IT help. A range of support students.flinders.edu.au/study-support/slc services is also available. flinders.edu.au/flindersconnect Yunggorendi Student Engagement Yunggorendi Student Engagement are committed to increasing Aboriginal Flinders Library and Torres Strait Islander student access, participation, retention and Our extensive library is more than a book repository. We provide a range success at Flinders University. Providing a range of services and supports of services such as computing and printing, document delivery and one- for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, our team of highly on-one librarian appointments for assistance with search strategies and qualified staff is dedicated to supporting you throughout your student finding resources for your assignments. journey. library.flinders.edu.au flinders.edu.au/yunggorendi

Flinders Living Flinders is the only university in Adelaide that gives you the opportunity to live on campus, and both University Hall and Deirdre Jordan Village are located within the Bedford Park campus. The wide range of social, sporting and community activities also enhances the student experience at Flinders Living. flinders.edu.au/living

Flinders University Student Association The Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) continues a long tradition of active student involvement and represents the rights and interests of students. FUSA manages social events, non-sporting clubs and societies, and the student publication Empire Times, and helps with academic, administrative and welfare issues. fusa.edu.au

Health, Counselling and Disability Services Managing your health is important. We have facilities and services available to help you look after your physical and mental health. flinders.edu.au/hcd

Page 20 - Health 2022 See inside back pages for more information on your admission pathways, opportunities to enhance your degree and how to apply. Indigenous Admission Scheme The Indigenous Admission Scheme provides an alternative pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who may not have been able to gain entry to university by traditional means, with the opportunity to study at Flinders.

Are you eligible? To be eligible for the Indigenous Admission Scheme you must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with the Commonwealth definition, which requires you to: • be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and • identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and • be accepted as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which you live or have lived. You may be currently studying Year 12 or be a non-school leaver.

How to apply 1. Apply for the course you want to study through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). You will get an application number from SATAC that you will need for your Indigenous Admission application form. 2. Complete the Indigenous Admission Scheme Application form online EMILEE (flinders.edu.au/indigenousadmissions). If you are having trouble “I originally chose Flinders as they have one completing an online application, you can request a paper based application via [email protected] or call us on 08 8201 3033. of the best facilities for future teachers and 3. An interview is part of the application process, but you will be notified fantastic student engagement. Studying at about this. Flinders has been a wonderful experience that has given me the opportunity to Application and interview dates discover what I truly want into the future First round applications close late November and second round applications close early January for semester 1. For our midyear intake to a while also providing me with support number of courses, applications close in June. in every way imaginable. Flinders and flinders.edu.au/indigenousadmissions Yunggorendi have given me the opportunity to meet others with similar ambitions and goals as myself and find the benefit of an education in places I would never have thought to look. As a proud Indigenous woman, I want to use my degree to work in First Nation communities to help our young people make it through their high schooling experience and onto their own future aspirations.” Emilee Pyrke Bachelor of Arts, Conditional entry to Master of Teaching (Secondary)

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 21 Study abroad/scholarships Over 550 scholarships worth $2 million in total – ranging from $1,000 to $45,000.

“I always knew I wanted to study overseas at some stage during Take your studies overseas my degree. A semester exchange Why wait until you graduate to explore the world? Flinders’ Learn gave me the chance to complete Without Borders could see you studying overseas, gaining a unique perspective and immersing yourself in a different culture, language and topics that weren’t available in my lifestyle. Our global study programs are designed to allow students to home university and experience take their Flinders study overseas and earn academic credit toward their life in a city that is very different Flinders program. With 70+ overseas partner universities, why wait until to my own. Having completed a you graduate to see the world? semester overseas, I now have flinders.edu.au/learn-without-borders an edge over the countless other students that are completing the same degree as me and have Explore Flinders scholarships formed memories that will always stay with me.” Flinders offers a generous range of scholarships for students in undergraduate courses. With over 550 available scholarships, including Annelise Smith scholarships to students from low socio-economic backgrounds, Bachelor of Business students from rural and regional areas, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait (Advanced Leadership) Islander students, you may be eligible for support that will help you achieve your goals at university. flinders.edu.au/scholarships “The Wyndham Richardson Scholarship Fund has been invaluable to reduce the financial pressure during studies, especially now that I am in the later years of my degree.” Ryan Rowston Bachelor of Computer Science Wyndham Richardson Scholarship Fund recipient

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Flinders offers two admissions cycles each year for undergraduate degrees.

Check the application dates Semester 1 – March start • applicants need to apply through the South Australian Tertiary Applications open in August for commencement the following year. Admissions Centre (SATAC) satac.edu.au Semester 2* – July start Mid-year applications open in August for commencement in July the Read the course information following year. • check the admission criteria * Not all degrees are offered for semester 2. • check the prerequisites • check assumed knowledge and additional admission criteria Key dates • consider combined degrees Flinders Open Days: August 2021 • consider pathways to your degree Semester 1 2022 start date: 28 February 2022 Semester 1 Orientation week: 21 February 2022 Visit us Semester 2 2022 start date: 25 July 2022 • attend Flinders Open Days Semester 2 Orientation week: 18 July 2022 • check other upcoming events at events.flinders.edu.au Fees and charges Your course fees – Commonwealth support Contact us if you have any questions All our courses list indicative fees, but as an undergraduate student your • call 1300 354 633 (local call cost) course is Commonwealth supported provided you’re an eligible Australian • email [email protected] citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Apply Your course being Commonwealth supported means that your course fees are shared between the Australian government and you – with your portion • apply through SATAC at satac.edu.au being the student contribution amount. • apply for scholarships at flinders.edu.au/scholarships • lodge separate Indigenous Admission Scheme (if applicable) at HECS-HELP loan flinders.edu.au/indigenousadmissions You won’t have to pay your fees up-front if you’re an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa. You can get a HECS-HELP loan Accept your offer for your student contribution portion of your uni fees. Find out more about costs to plan for while you’re at uni at • enrol in your subject/topics at flinders.edu.au/fees students.flinders.edu.au/my-course/enrolment

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 23 Glossary This is Flinders

Flinders’ huge main campus features an award-winning hub and There are many terms used within a university that plaza, with retail, food outlets and a state-of-the-art sport and fitness centre. Take a virtual tour of Flinders University and explore our may be unfamiliar or confusing. Below are a few amazing locations. It’s the next best thing to being here! terms that may need explanation. flinders.edu.au/vr The Flinders railway line is now open

The new Flinders train line has made travel easier and more convenient than ever, linking Bedford Park to our Tonsley campus Admission pathway and the , now just 22 minutes away. Any one of the options available to a prospective higher education student that will enable them to meet the entry requirements of their chosen courses.

ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a ranking from 30 (lowest) to 99.95 (highest) agreed by COAG as a nationally equivalent measure of a person’s relative academic ranking within their complete age cohort in the year they graduated from senior secondary school.

Adjustment factors Often referred to previously as ‘bonus points’, these are additional points that may be used in combination with an applicant’s ATAR to derive a person’s course selection rank.

Defer Delaying the start of a course of study by one year (commencing students only). If you have already enrolled, then you need to withdraw from topics before you can defer.

Guaranteed entry selection rank Achieve a selection rank equal to or above the published guaranteed entry selection rank and you’ll be guaranteed a place at Flinders.

Major A sequence of topics required to be taken as defined in your course rule, normally across all years of a course.

Minor A sequence of topics required to be taken as defined in your course rule, generally as part of a major.

Offer round/s Refers to the series of dates on which offers of higher education places are issued to applicants throughout the year, whether through a tertiary admission centre or directly by a higher education provider.

Selection rank The ranking that tertiary admission centres and most universities actually use to assess admission to a course. A person’s course selection rank can include their ATAR, any adjustments they are eligible for, such as equity or subject adjustments, other contributions calculated on the basis of work experience or previous non-secondary study, portfolio assessments, results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test, other supplementary tests, etc.

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Diagonal Rd Buses (including loop buses) Glenelg Beach Daws Rd Flinders campus loop: 16 minutes 16 mins Tonsley loop to Bedford Park: 15 minutes

Morphett Rd PTonsleyASADENA Station (20 minutesBELAI toR CBD)

Brighton Rd Flinders Station (22 minutes to CBD) Tonsley BELAIR Train Lines NATIONAL PARK 7 mins Main Roads (25 minutes to CBD)

Westfield Shopping Centre Brighton Beach Marion t Rd 13 mins Stur BLACKWOOD STURT Sturt

SOUTH Flinders BRIGHTON Medical Centre Bedford Park

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/health Health 2022 - Page 25 FLINDERS FOR HEALTH CONTACT US Our friendly staff are available to answer your questions: 1300 354 633 (local call cost) | [email protected] | flinders.edu.au/ask International students should contact: +61 8 8201 2727 | flinders.edu.au/international | [email protected]

Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this brochure is accurate at the time of publication: September 2021. Flinders University reserves the right to alter any course or topic contained herein without prior notice. Alterations are reflected in the course information available on the University’s website. CRICOS No. 00114A