UOW Selective Entry Application Guide 2012

Rewarding excellence early connect: UOW SELECTIVE ENTRY 2012 Application Guide

CONTENTS

Important Dates

1 Show us what you can do 2 How to apply 3 How your application is assessed 4 Interviews and events 5 Outcomes 6 What to do next

Sunday 1 July 2012

7 Before you apply 8 Arts 9 Commerce 10 Creative Arts 11 Education 12 Engineering 13 Health & Behavioural Sciences 15 Informatics 16 Law 17 Science

Online applications open at 9 am.

Wednesday 15 August 2012 Online applications close at 5 pm. It will not be possible to submit any applications after this time.

Monday 24 – Friday 28 September 2012 On-Campus Selection Events at UOW Wollongong Campus.

Please note that individual faculty selection events will be held on different days during this week.

If you are invited to an interview or event, attendance is required.

Wednesday 10 – Friday 12 October 2012 You will receive an email notification with the outcomes for your UOW Selective Entry application (one for each degree you applied to).

Monday 15 October – Friday 9 November 2012 You will be sent an official letter regarding your UOW Selective Entry outcomes.

Mid December 2012 You will receive your HSC results (19 December) and ATAR (20 December).

FRIDAY 4 january 2013 University Admissions Centre (UAC) Preferences close.

Include your UOW Selective Entry offer as a preference.

Wednesday 16 January 2013 UAC main round offers are released.

You must receive a UAC offer to your UOW Selective Entry course in order to enrol in the course at UOW.

Show us what you can do UOW Selective Entry is how your high marks in Years 10, 11 and 12 can earn you a place in a UOW degree, before HSC exams begin.

How it works

UOW Selective Entry and UOW Living

You’re doing well in school and your marks reflect this. High marks in relevant subjects and willingness to work hard means you’re ready to study at UOW.

Everyone who receives a successful outcome for UOW Selective Entry will have a guaranteed place in UOW Living (student accommodation) for Autumn 2013.

First, we’ll look at your academic record so we can be confident of consistently high or improving academic performance, especially in subjects relevant to the UOW degree you’re aiming for.

You qualify for a guaranteed place in UOW Living if:

We’ll ask to see your: School Certificate (Year 10) results for English, Maths and Science Year 11 final exam raw marks for all subjects Year 12 half-yearly exam raw marks for all subjects Trial HSC marks when you get them Then, we may invite you to an interview or selection event.

Who can apply Achieve the minimum Year 12 half-yearly raw exam marks specified for each degree (see page 7) Year 12 students completing the HSC or interstate equivalent in 2012 (TPC students are not eligible to apply) Students studying at an Australian High School Students under 21 years of age (if you are 21 or above, please see uow.edu.au/future/direct)

You receive a Successful Outcome through the 2012 UOW Selective Entry program Submit your UOW Living application for 2013 online by close of business Friday 12 October, 2012 (including payment of the application fee) Visit the UOW Living website to learn about the residences and application process. Alternatively you can contact UOW Living on (02) 4252 8776. www.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation

PLEASE NOTE The minimum academic requirements listed in this guide are for UOW Selective Entry only and are not part of the normal application process to UOW. Unsuccessful UOW Selective Entry outcomes have no effect on the normal application process through UAC (see page 7).

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications open Sunday 1 July 2012 at 9am Applications close Wednesday 15 August 2012 at 5pm You make a single online application for up to three UOW degrees Each degree is assessed individually

APPLY ONLINE You apply for UOW Selective Entry online at selective.uow.edu.au between 9 am Sunday 1 July 2012 and Wednesday 15 August 2012 at 5 pm. We cannot accept late applications — so start early!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED YOUR DETAILS

APPPLYING TO ADVANCED DEGREES Deans’ Scholar and some Advanced degrees at UOW normally require separate application forms.

However, when you apply to an Advanced or Dean’s Scholar degree through UOW Selective Entry you don’t have to complete these separate applications with two exceptions: International Bachelor of Science (see page 17) Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced Honours (see page 13)

Valid contact details

Double Degrees

We may need to contact you in late 2012 or early 2013.

Don’t use a school email address unless you’re sure you will be able to access it after the end of school.

Sometimes double degrees are made up of degrees from two different faculties. If you can’t find the degree you’re after, check the table for the other faculty.

Your UOW Selective Entry degree selections

Providing academic results

You can choose up to three UOW degrees as part of your UOW Selective Entry application. Double degrees count as a single choice.

You will be assessed for entry to each of these three degrees separately at every stage of the application, so you may receive successful outcomes for all three. See page 5 for more on outcomes. You will need to supply separate sets of certified copies for every degree you apply to.

To be considered for a particular degree, you will need to meet the minimum application criteria. This will mean achieving a minimum raw exam mark in your Year 12 half-yearly exams for key HSC subjects related to the UOW degree you have selected.

Why you want to study at UOW You will have the chance to tell us why you are interested in the degrees you’ve applied for. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your passion for an area of study.

You can also provide up to five points you think are relevant to your application, such as extracurricular and volunteer activities, work history or additional qualifications.

SAVING AN UNFINISHED APPLICATION You can save your application and return to finish it later.

You must add at least one UOW degree choice to your application before you can save it.

We will send you a confirmation email including the password and login details you will need to return to your application.

Your login details will be your date of birth and HSC number as your enter them on your application.

ACADEMIC RESULTS SUMMARY The Academic Results Summary form is for UOW Selective Entry applicants whose official report cards or academic transcripts don’t include raw exam marks.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FORM Complete your UOW Selective Entry online application as normal. When you submit your application, we will send you a personalised Academic Results Summary including your personal details, HSC subjects and marks as you have entered them. You can then print it out to have it verified before making certified copies (see page 3).

VERIFYING YOUR MARKS You need to have your Academic Results Summary verified by an authorised staff member at your school.

They need to affix your school stamp, and sign and date the form, indicating that the marks you have included in your UOW Selective Entry application are true and accurate.

You can then make certified copies of the form to bring to your UOW Selective Entry interview or event.

SCHOOL CERTIFICATE You don’t need to include your School Certificate marks on your Academic Results Summary. Simply provide certified copies of your official School Certificate transcripts when requested.

TRIAL HSC We’ve left blank spaces for you to fill in your marks when you receive them.

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HOW YOUR APPLICATION IS ASSESSED Your academic record is the main way we assess you for suitability You will need to provide certified copies of your high school exam results You need to provide academic results

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

Certified copies

Once you’ve met the minimum academic requirements for your degree of choice, we will assess you for UOW Selective Entry.

You will enter your marks during your online application. You will also have to submit certified copies of your original mark sheets or transcripts in person at your UOW Selective Entry interview or event. You will need one certified copy for every degree you apply to.

YOUR ACADEMIC RECORD We will look at your academic record for evidence of consistent or improving academic performance—particularly in subjects relevant to the UOW degrees you have applied to.

We will ask to see:

You may not be invited to an interview or event. In this case, we will email you with instructions on how and when to submit your certified marks.

School Certificate (Year 10) results for English, Maths and Science

Certified results are a mandatory part of your application and cannot be accepted after the due date.

Year 11 final exam raw marks for all subjects

HOW TO HAVE YOUR RESULTS CERTIFIED

Year 12 half-yearly exam raw marks for all subjects.

To be eligible for UOW Selective Entry, you will need to achieve set minimum scores in relevant Year 12 half-yearly exams. These academic criteria are set out in the tables starting page 8.

To get copies of your academic results certified you must take original documents along with copies to an authorised person who will ‘certify’ them by signing (or stamping and signing) the copies. They must print their name; provide their phone number and the position that allows them to certify documents.

Trial HSC marks when they are released

People authorised to certify documents for UOW Selective Entry are:

You will have the chance to tell us why you are interested in the degrees you’ve applied for. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your passion for an area of study.

You can also provide up to five points you think are relevant to your application, such as extracurricular and volunteer activities, work history or additional qualifications.

IF YOUR SCHOOL DOESN’T PROVIDE RAW EXAM MARKS If your school only includes scaled results or ranks on your official report cards or transcripts, you will need to get your raw exam mark from your subject teacher. You can then enter this mark in your online application, and have it verified by an authorised staff member at your school—see page 2.

IF YOUR SUBJECT DOESN’T HAVE AN EXAM If your subject doesn’t have an exam, you can ask your teacher for an overall subject mark instead. You can use this mark in your online application and have it authorised by a school staff member as above. See page 2 for details.

Justice of the Peace (JP) Accountant or registered tax agent Manager of a bank or credit union Barrister, Solicitor or Patent Attorney Post Office Manager Police Officer Your school – copies must be stamped with the school stamp and have a signature of a staff member. It is up to your school if they wish to offer this service. Please check with them in advance.

TAFE SUBJECTS AND PATHWAYS If you are studying TAFE subjects or completing the HSC through Pathways, you can still include these results as part of your UOW Selective Entry application. The online application will explain how you should enter your marks.

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Interviews and Events Some applicants may be asked to attend an interview or a selection event If invited to an interview or selection event, attendance is required at most

INTERVIEWS AND EVENTS After we have looked at applicants’ academic records, we will conduct a series of interviews and on-campus selection events from 24–28 September. These are a chance for members of the UOW faculties to meet you, discuss your application and determine if UOW Selective Entry is right for you.

Each faculty will hold different events depending on what is most suitable—they may conduct one-on-one interviews, group testing or informal networking events. Specific event information will be released closer to the date.

The faculties will decide to invite applicants on a case-by-case basis. Some successful applicants won’t be asked to any events.

BOOKING YOUR INTERVIEW Invitations to interviews and selection events will be emailed between Monday 3 and Friday 7 September 2012.

If you are asked to an interview, the email may ask you to log back into your application to make a booking. You can do this using the login details provided in your original UOW Selective Entry confirmation email.

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INTERVIEW TIPS Dress for the occasion. You should treat UOW Selective Entry interviews like a job interview. You don’t have to wear a suit or formal business attire, but smart, neat clothing is strongly recommended.

Read your instructions carefully, and supply all the information requested as part of your application. If you are in doubt, email us on selective-entry@uow.edu.au Prepare and be punctual. This includes knowing what you need to bring to interview, and having it ready ahead of time.

Be interested. A UOW Selective Entry interview is an excellent chance to talk with the people you’ll be learning from. Asking intelligent questions about what UOW can offer you is a good way to show your enthusiasm.

Stay focussed on why you’re passionate about studying at uni.

Give your questions some thought and try and make every answer demonstrate to the faculty why you would make a great UOW student. Some of the qualities they may look for are:

Passion for a subject Discipline and organisation Commitment and perseverance Curiosity, and a willingness to listen and learn Leadership and teamwork skills

OUTCOMES Outcomes will be sent 10–12 October You will be assessed for all your nominated degrees separately and may get a different outcome for each Unsuccessful outcomes have no effect on the normal application process through UAC

WHEN YOU WILL FIND OUT

TYPES OF OUTCOME

Outcomes for your UOW Selective Entry application will be sent by email from 10 – 12 October. Everyone will receive their outcomes in this period.

There are four possible outcomes to your application for UOW Selective Entry. You will be assessed for each degree you apply to individually, so an unsuccessful outcome for one degree won’t rule you out for the other two degrees—and you may even receive three successful outcomes.

Outcomes will be released all through the day and night, and the order they are sent in depends on many factors. Not all applicants to the same degree will find out at the same time.

If you don’t receive your outcome straight away, don’t worry— even if your friends hear back before you do—we will contact you with your UOW Selective Entry outcome by the end of Friday 12 October.

Following this email you will be sent a letter to the address provided in your application. You can expect this letter after the HSC exams start.

THE ATAR IS IMPORTANT Your ATAR is important. For UOW Selective Entry we’re not looking for a particular rank, though—we’re looking for consistent or improving performance. University will be some of the best years of your life, but it’s also a lot of work. It takes discipline and self-control to do well at UOW. If your performance in your HSC exam and resulting ATAR are significantly worse than your academic performance to date, we may review your UOW Selective Entry outcome, even if you were successful.

Based on this review and the reasons for your drop in performance, we may alter or withdraw your Selective Entry place.

Ineligible This may mean: You did not meet the minimum academic requirements for your nominated degree. This is calculated separately for each degree, so an ineligible application to one degree does not exclude you from a successful outcome for the other two.

Your application is incomplete and we are unable to progress your application.

You were invited to but did not attend a UOW Selective Entry interview or event.

Successful You have been reserved a place in your UOW degree of choice.

You still need to apply to UOW through UAC—we will send you more information on this process when you receive your UOW Selective Entry outcome.

Provisional You have earned a reserved place in a UOW degree provided you meet certain conditions. These may be a minimum mark in a relevant HSC final exam, or a special minimum ATAR that takes into account your achievements in a particular study area.

Unsuccessful You have not secured a place in a UOW degree through UOW Selective Entry. However, you can still apply through UAC as normal and receive an offer to study at UOW. Your unsuccessful UOW Selective Entry application will not affect this process.

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WHAT TO DO next When you know your outcome

UOW Selective Entry AND UAC If successful, you must also apply to UOW through UAC to receive a formal offer to study.

If unsuccessful, your UOW Selective Entry application will have no effect on the normal UAC process.

YOUR “HIGHEST ELIGIBLE PREFERENCE” UAC processes all applications on behalf of UOW. Normally, they assess applicants (based on criteria including ATARs) to determine if a student qualifies for a place at UOW. UAC looks at your preferences in order from first to last.

The first degree in your list of preferences that you meet the criteria for is called your highest eligible preference.

This is the degree you will be offered.

UAC only make one offer. Once UAC have determined your highest eligible preference, the assessment process stops and all the degrees further down your list are ignored.

UOW Selective Entry AND YOUR UAC PREFERENCES The only difference UOW Selective Entry makes to UAC application process is in the assessment of ATARs.

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES If you receive a successful UOW Selective Entry outcome, you will automatically be considered to have met the ATAR requirement of the UOW degree you applied to.

In all other respects, you must apply to study this degree at UOW through UAC as normal. To receive a formal offer to study this degree, it needs to be your highest eligible preference.

PROVISIONAL OUTCOMES If you meet the conditions set out in your provisional outcome, it will be treated as a successful outcome as above. If you do not meet the conditions, it will be treated as unsuccessful (and have no effect on your UAC preferences—see below).

UNSUCCESSUL OUTCOMES If you receive an unsuccessful outcome through UOW Selective Entry you will not be disadvantaged, nor will it affect the normal UAC assessment process in any way. You can still apply to UOW through UAC and have your ATAR assessed as normal.

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BEFORE you Apply Understanding minimum academic criteria

UNDERSTANDING THESE CRITERIA

TAFE subjects

All UOW degrees offered through Selective Entry are outlined in this section, organised by faculty. Next to each degree is a list of HSC subjects and a score expressed as a percentage.

If you are doing a TAFE subject as part of your HSC please ensure you provide the percentage mark in your application.

If your TAFE subject issues a Pass or Fail grade please enter the results as follows:

In most cases, the minimum criteria are the Year 12 half-yearly exam raw marks you will need to achieve to be considered for UOW Selective Entry, expressed as a percentage. There are a few exceptions: Completing: this means you must be currently enrolled in the subject listed. You must still enter an exam mark, but there is no minimum score.

Advantage: you don’t have to study this subject to be considered for Selective Entry. If you haven’t studied it, you may wish to demonstrate a willingness to study the subject through bridging programs in your Selective Entry application.

To be considered for a degree, you must meet all the criteria exactly as printed here. Only the listed HSC subjects will be considered: no substitutions can be accepted.

MINIMUM CRITERIA AND HOW YOU ARE ASSESSED Meeting these criteria means you progress to the next stage and will be considered for Selective Entry—but it’s your total performance in relevant subjects that will get you a successful outcome. This is especially true for double degrees, where the minimum criteria may not include HSC subjects in all areas relevant to the UOW course.

TAFE Pass: Record a mark of ‘51’ as the results and indicate this is an overall subject mark.

TAFE Fail: Record a mark of ‘0’ as the result and indicate this is an overall subject mark.

Pathways If you are doing Pathways and have completed some HSC subjects during 2011 or before, please enter the results as follows: In the end of Year 11 results section enter your Trial HSC raw exam mark for any HSC subjects completed in 2011.

In the Mid-Year 12 results section enter your final HSC exam mark for any HSC subject completed in 2011.

You will be able to provide your reports and final HSC documentation for these subjects when submitting proof of results and completion of subjects.

IMPORTANT NOTE These minimum criteria are for Selective Entry only. If you do not meet the minimum criteria, you can still apply to UOW through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) as normal.

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ARTS

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholar)

753105

90% or the top 10% of school’s subject cohort in three of the following:

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies (Dean’s Scholar)

753111

Bachelor of International Studies (Dean’s Scholar)

753131

• Ancient History • English Advanced • English Extension 1 • English Extension 2 • History Extension • Languages (Beginners, Continuers and Extension) • Legal Studies • Modern History • Studies of Religion • Society & Culture

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Commerce

751301

Bachelor of Arts / Wollongong

753101

Bachelor of Arts / Bega

753106

Bachelor of Arts / Batemans Bay

753107

Bachelor of Arts / Southern Highlands

753108

Bachelor of Arts / Shoalhaven

753102

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies

753110

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies – Bachelor of Arts

751350

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies – Bachelor of Commerce

751351

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies – Bachelor of Science

751353

Bachelor of International Studies

753121

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Arts

751310

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Commerce

751311

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies

751354

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70% or the top 25% of school’s subject cohort in two of the following: • English Advanced • English Extension 1 • English Extension 2 • Modern History • Ancient History • History Extension • Languages (Beginners, Continuers and Extension) • Legal Studies • Studies of Religion • Society & Culture

COMMERCE

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar) / Wollongong

753610

Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar) / Batemans Bay

753611

Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar) / Bega

753612

90% in English Standard OR 90% in English as a Second Language OR 85% in English Advanced OR 65% English Extension 1 OR 65% English Extension 2

Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar) / Southern Sydney

753613

Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar) / Southern Highlands

753614

Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar) / Shoalhaven

753615

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

AND EITHER 90% in two other subjects OR 90% in one other subject AND 65% in one other extension subject

PROGRAMS Bachelor of Business / Wollongong

753660

Bachelor of Business / Batemans Bay

753662

Bachelor of Business / Bega

753663

Bachelor of Business / Southern Sydney

753665

Bachelor of Business / Southern Highlands

753664

Bachelor of Business / Shoalhaven

753661

Bachelor of Commerce / Wollongong

753602

Bachelor of Commerce / Batemans Bay

753604

Bachelor of Commerce / Bega

753605

Bachelor of Commerce / Southern Sydney

753607

Bachelor of Commerce / Southern Highlands

753606

Bachelor of Commerce / Shoalhaven

753603

Bachelor of Commerce (Event Management) / Wollongong

753640

Bachelor of Commerce (Event Management) / Shoalhaven

753642

Bachelor of Commerce (Event Management) / Southern Sydney

753641

Bachelor of Commerce (Hospitality) / Wollongong

753630

Bachelor of Commerce (Hospitality) / Southern Sydney

753631

Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism) / Wollongong

753650

Bachelor of Economics & Finance / Wollongong

753670

Bachelor of Economics & Finance / Batemans Bay

753672

Bachelor of Economics & Finance / Bega

753673

Bachelor of Economics & Finance / Southern Sydney

753675

Bachelor of Economics & Finance / Southern Highlands

753674

Bachelor of Economics & Finance / Shoalhaven

753671

65% in English Standard OR 65% in English as a Second Language OR 60% in English Advanced OR Completing English Extension 1 OR Completing English Extension 2 AND 65% in two other subjects OR 65% in one other subject and completion of an extension subject other than English 70% in English Standard OR 70% in English as a Second Language OR 65% in English Advanced OR Completing English Extension 1 OR Completing English Extension 2 AND 70% in two other subjects OR 70% in one other subject and completion of an extension subject other than English

70% in English as a Second Language OR 70% in English Standard OR 65% in English Advanced OR 50% in English Extension 1 OR 50% in English Extension 2 AND 75% in General Mathematics OR 70% in Mathematics OR 50% in Mathematics Extension 1 OR 50% in Mathematics Extension 2

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CREATIVE ARTS

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

ADVANCED PROGRAMS 85% in one of the following: • English Advanced • English Extension 1 • English Extension 2

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean’s Scholar) Majors available in: Creative Writing

754610

AND

Graphic Design

754610

85% in one other subject deemed relevant (see tables below)

Visual Arts

754610

Visual Arts & Design

754610

Theatre

754610

PROGRAMS Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Arts

751501

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Commerce

751502

80% in one of the following: • English Advanced • English Extension 1 • English Extension 2

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies

751506

AND

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Computer Science

751503

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of International Studies

751505

80% in one other subject deemed relevant (see tables below) OR 80% in one additional English subject listed above

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Science

751504

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)

754601

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Graphic Design)

754602

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre)

754609

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts & Design)

754607

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

754605

Bachelor of Digital Media

754650

Bachelor of Journalism

754700

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Arts

751660

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Commerce

751661

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies

751664

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Creative Arts

751507

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Engineering

751665

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of International Studies

751666

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Science

751663

RELEVANT SUBJECTS Course/ Discipline

Relevant Subjects considered

Creative Writing

English Advanced, English Extension 1 and English Extension 2

Digital Media

Design & Technology, Visual Arts

Graphic Design

Design & Technology, Textiles & Design, Visual Arts

Journalism

English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2 or any other subject completed (no subjects of relevance specified)

Theatre

Drama

Visual Arts

Design & Technology, Textiles & Design, Visual Arts

Visual Arts & Design

Design & Technology, Textiles & Design, Visual Arts

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EDUCATION

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

Bachelor Education – The Early Years (Dean’s Scholar)

755211

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced

Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean’s Scholar)

755202

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

AND 85% in Mathematics Bachelor of Physical Health Education (Dean’s Scholar)

755201

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 80% in one of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Environmental Science • PDHPE

Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar)

755212

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 90% in General Mathematics OR 80% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science Education (Dean’s Scholar)

755203

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 80% in one of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Environmental Science AND Completing Mathematics

PROGRAMS Bachelor of Education – The Early Years

755111

75% in English Standard OR 70% in English Advanced

Bachelor of Mathematics Education

755102

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 70% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Physical Health Education

755101

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 70% in one of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Environmental Science • PDHPE

Bachelor of Science Education

755103

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 70% in one of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Environmental Science AND Completing Mathematics

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ENGINEERING

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

Bachelor of Engineering (Scholar)

755601

Bachelor of Medical & Radiation Physics Advanced

757603

90% in Mathematics OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 1 OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Physics)

757602

AND

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in one of the following: • Physics • Engineering Studies PROGRAMS Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

755611

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)

755612

Bachelor of Engineering (Flexible Entry)

755617

Bachelor of Engineering (Materials)

755613

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

755614

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)

755616

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

755615

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Arts

751302

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Commerce

751601

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Computer Science

751609

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Mathematics

751610

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Science

751642

Bachelor of Medical & Radiation Physics

757616

Bachelor of Science (Materials)

757636

Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science & Technology)

757638

Bachelor of Science (Physics)

757637

Bachelor of Science (Physics) – Bachelor of Arts

751803

Bachelor of Science (Physics) – Bachelor of Mathematics

751805

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65% in Mathematics OR Completing Mathematics Extension 1 OR Completing Mathematics Extension 2

HEALTH & BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

757643

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced

ADVANCED PROGRAMS Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

AND 90% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Mathematics Extension 1 • Mathematics Extension 2 Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences Advanced (Honours)

757631

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 90% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Mathematics Extension 1 • Mathematics Extension 2 Additional Criteria Students must complete an additional application form which will be available when applications open in July.

Applicants will be assessed on both the Selective Entry and additional application forms, a limited number of applicants will be invited to attend a compulsory interview.

Applicants invited to interview must demonstrate an interest in undertaking health and medical research and a willingness to develop the skills and knowledge required for it through advanced biomedical and health research training.

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)

757110

75% in English Standard OR 70% in English Advanced AND 75% in any two other subjects

Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics

757647

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 90% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Mathematics Extension 1 • Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Psychology

757652

85% in English Advanced OR 85% in English Extension 1 OR 85% in English Extension 2 AND 85% in one of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Earth & Environmental Science • Geography • Senior Science • Physics

Bachelor of Public Health (Nutrition)

757655

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HEALTH & BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES Continued from previous page

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

753122

85% in one of the following: • English Advanced • English Extension 1 • English Extension 2

PROGRAMS Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

AND 85% in one of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Earth & Environmental Science • Geography • Senior Science • Physics Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Health Studies

756632

65% in English Standard OR 60% in English Advanced

Bachelor of Nursing / Wollongong

757101

AND

Bachelor of Nursing / Bega

757102

65% in any two other subjects

Bachelor of Nursing / Shoalhaven

757103

Bachelor of Nursing / Southern Sydney

757104

Bachelor of Public Health

757650

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in any two other subjects

Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences

757630

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)

757642

AND 80% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Earth & Environmental Science • Mathematics • Mathematics Extension 1 • Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)

757645

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Earth & Environmental Science • PDHPE • Mathematics • Mathematics Extension 1 • Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

757651

85% in one of the following: • English Advanced • English Extension 1 • English Extension 2 AND 85% in one of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Earth & Environmental Science • Geography • Senior Science • Physics

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INFORMATICS

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Dean’s Scholar)

754510

85% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Computer Science (Dean’s Scholar)

754110

Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Science

751402

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications) – Bachelor of Arts

751303

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications) – Bachelor of Commerce

751602

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications) – Bachelor of Science

751621

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications) Dean’s Scholar

755630

Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean’s Scholar)

754310

Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Dean’s Scholar)

756520

Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced

756512

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

80% in Mathematics AND Completing Mathematics Extension 1 OR Completing Mathematics Extension 2

PROGRAMS 80% in General Mathematics OR 60% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

754500

Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Science)

754101

Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security)

754105

Bachelor of Computer Science (Enterprise Systems Development)

754108

Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia & Game Development)

754104

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering)

754107

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer)

755621

80% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical & Telecommunications) – Bachelor of Mathematics

751611

AND

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

755622

Completing one of the following Science subjects: • Chemistry • Physics

Bachelor of Engineering (Flexible)

755624

Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications)

755623

Bachelor of Information Technology (eBusiness)

754300

Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design & Management)

754301

Bachelor of Information Technology (Social Policy)

754302

Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Design & Development)

754303

Bachelor of Mathematics

756511

Bachelor of Mathematics & Finance

756503

Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Computer Science

751701

80% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Medical Mathematics

756530

80% in Mathematics. Studying Chemistry may be an advantage

80% in General Mathematics OR 60% in Mathematics

80% in Mathematics

UOW Selective entry

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LAW

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws

751200

Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws

751201

80% in one of the following: • Advanced English • English Extension 1 • English Extension 2

Bachelor of Business Information Systems – Bachelor of Laws

751214

AND

Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws

751202

80% in any two other subjects

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies – Bachelor of Laws

751210

Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws

751203

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws

751204

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Laws

751208

Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws

751213

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Law

751212

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Laws

751211

Bachelor of Laws (4-year degree)

756100

Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Laws

751206

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws

751215

Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws

751208

PROGRAMS

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SCIENCE

Degree name

UAC Code

Minimum Criteria

Bachelor of Science Advanced

757601

Bachelor of Conservation Biology Advanced

757628

85% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Earth & Environmental Science • Geography • Physics

Bachelor of Environmental Science Advanced

757618

AND

Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced

757623

Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Advanced

757617

85% in Mathematics Studying Mathematics Extension 1 may be an advantage

Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Advanced

757619

Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced

757626

International Bachelor of Science

757600

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

90% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Earth & Environmental Science • Geography • Physics AND 90% in Mathematics Studying Mathematics Extension 1 may be an advantage Additional Criteria Students must complete an additional application form which will be available when applications open in July.

Applicants will be assessed on both the Selective Entry and additional application forms, and a limited number of applicants will be invited to attend a compulsory interview.

Applicants invited to interview must demonstrate high level communication skills as well as an interest in global issues and the willingness to share knowledge and ideas in a collaborative context.

PROGRAMS Bachelor of Conservation Biology

757627

Bachelor of Environmental Science

757612

80% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Earth & Environmental Science • Geography • Physics

Bachelor of Marine Science

757622

AND

Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology

757611

Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry

757613

75% in Mathematics OR Completing Mathematics Extension 1 OR Completing Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Nanotechnology

757625

Bachelor of Science (Biological Science)

757621

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

75% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Earth & Environmental Science • Geography • Physics

Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)

AND

Bachelor of Science (Environment)

75% in Mathematics OR Completing Mathematics Extension 1 OR Completing Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Science (Geology) Bachelor of Science (Geosciences) Bachelor of Science (Human Geography) Bachelor of Science (Land & Heritage Management) Bachelor of Science (Medical Biotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry) Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography) Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Arts

751801

Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Commerce

751802

80% in two of the following: • Biology • Chemistry • Earth & Environmental Science • Geography • Physics AND 75% in Mathematics OR Completing Mathematics Extension 1 OR Completing Mathematics Extension 2

LEARN MORE Inside this guide is everything you need to apply to UOW Selective Entry, our advanced placement program for high-achieving students. If you need to know more, please contact us. selective.uow.edu.au Call 1300 367 869 facebook.com/uowfuture selective-entry@uow.edu.au

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