Central Coast Brochure 2015

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2015

why choose UON Central Coast?

The University of Newcastle (UON) Central Coast has delivered educational excellence to thousands of students across the region for 25 years. With world-class researchers, award-winning teachers and a broad range of degrees, our Ourimbah campus is a great place to learn. You can study on a tranquil bushland campus, enjoy purpose-built facilities and still be conveniently close to both Sydney and Newcastle.

World-class education

Our graduates get jobs

UON is a world-class institution with a strong commitment to equity, excellence and engagement.

We are realising our aspiration to deliver first-rate education, research and innovation that contributes to the economic development and social cohesion across our regions, Australia and the world.

A degree from UON will make you competitive in national and international job markets. Our graduates are successful, career-ready and in demand.

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Make global connections

are ranked in top 200 in the world1

With staff and students from 118 countries, exchange programs in over 20 nations, research partnerships with more than 100 partner universities across the world. At UON, you can have life-changing cultural and academic experiences that will prepare you for an increasingly globalised job market.

Top marks for teaching Our teachers are active researchers at the cutting edge of their field. UON students have plenty of opportunities to engage with their work and share in the excitement of new discoveries.

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university for good teaching, generic skills and overall student satisfaction3

QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014 |

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4 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-2014 |

Our graduates earn 3% more than the national average2

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Times Higher Education ‘100 Under 50’ 2014

most international universities in the world4

AUSTRALIA’S

No.1 university under 50 years of age5

be taught by research leaders Our researchers lead the world in fields as diverse as geotechnical science, engineering, energy and resources, education, English language and literature, geography, linguistics, sociology, reproductive biology, plant biology, applied mathematics, and health and medical sciences. We are achieving research outcomes and excellence that registers on the global stage through collaboration with research peers, industry and the community.

“BEING PART OF THIS RESEARCH, AMONG A GROUP OF LEADING AUSTRALIAN SCIENTISTS, HAS BEEN EXTREMELY SATISFYING.” Dr Chris Scarlett School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Central Coast researcher in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, Dr Chris Scarlett, played an integral part in the largest collaborative pancreatic cancer study ever undertaken which will have a massive impact on the way pancreatic cancer patients are treated.

EQUAL Five star university for research1

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in Australia for research ‘above world standard 2

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QS Stars 2013 | 2 Excellence in Research Australia 2012 | 3 Higher Education Research Data Collection

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Our graduates rate us

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award-winning teachers UON is a Top 10 university in Australia for good teaching, generic skills and overall student satisfaction.4 Our teachers and researchers are recognised nationally and internationally in their fields of research and industry. Innovative and committed, our teachers expose students to new ideas, new ways of thinking and encourage discussion and discovery. UON is one of Australia’s most research-intensive universities, hosting more than 1,092 research academics.

Associate Professor Jane Taylor Associate Professor of Oral Health School of Health Sciences Each year, award-winning teacher Associate Professor Jane Taylor leads a team of students to West Timor to deliver oral health care to those in need. Students work alongside Associate Professor Taylor and volunteer their time to provide dental care to children in an orphanage, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Jane, a Central Coast academic and teacher, is now passing on her skills and training to a new generation of dental hygienists.

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a great place to study Library

Our library is a great place to learn, study, catch up with friends or grab a coffee. Students also have 24 hour access to the library’s computer lab.

Social scene There’s more to uni than just getting a degree. We host free movie nights, swap and sell fairs, art exhibitions and live music sessions, and you can also grab a coffee or a bite to eat on campus.

10min walk to station 60mins to Hornsby 85mins to Newcastle

On-campus bus stop and regular services + free shuttle bus

Free on-campus parking

Beaches <25mins by car

Health, wellbeing and sport If you’re interested in getting or staying fit, take advantage of our free on-campus gym. We also have clubs and societies that cater to a broad range of interests, including anime, literature and film, and sporting groups.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Get practical study help from current students who have successfully completed the courses you are studying.

Student mentors are available to all new students as they transition to tertiary study.

“MY DECISION TO STUDY AT UON CENTRAL COAST WAS A MIX OF STRATEGY AND CONVENIENCE, BASED ON MY LOVE OF THE CENTRAL COAST AND DESIRE TO STAY CLOSE TO HOME.” Tim Silverwood Bachelor of Science (Sustainable Resource Management)

Tim’s passion for the ocean and the environment shaped his studies. With a science degree under his belt, Tim went from being a surfer with greenie tendencies to an environmental activist who initiates waste minimisation and ocean conservation campaigns, and is at the forefront of legislative reform and scientific research.

getting in We believe everyone should have the opportunity to access a world-class education. The path to uni is different for everyone, but there are lots of ways to get here.

Higher Schools Certificate (HSC) HSC students who study in regional or rural areas (including the Central Coast) are awarded four additional bonus points for all of our degrees. (Excludes entry into the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program).

Other pathways We offer a number of programs to help prepare you for university life and study: Open Foundation, Newstep and Yapug.

Leaders in Indigenous Education The Wollotuka Instititue - Gibalee Centre provides a range of support and services to Indigenous students who study on the Central Coast.

Scholarships

Accommodation

We have a number of scholarships available to help with study costs, ranging from $500 to $15,000 per year.

Students studying at the Central Coast are eligible to apply for these campus-specific scholarships:

Students can live on campus in self-contained accommodation at Blue Gum House. Applicants must meet certain criteria to be eligible and demand is always high, so apply early!

Visit newcastle.edu.au/accommodation

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Dr Beryl Collier Bequest - covers the full tuition fees for an Indigenous undergraduate student.

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Edith and Joseph McBride Scholarship in Nursing - awarded to a nursing student each year.

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Delta Electricity Undergraduate Scholarship - awarded anually and open to any undergraduate student.

UON Central Coast students also have access to the full range of UON scholarships.

Visit newcastle.edu.au/scholarships

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what can I study at UON Central Coast? #worldclassuni

Choose from 18 degrees, including these degrees which are studied exclusively on the Central Coast Campus Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Look at the sport and health aspects of the study of exercise.

Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition Study the chemistry and biology of nutrients and functional foods.

Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy (Honours) Learn to provide preventative and restorative oral health treatment to adults and children.

Bachelor of Podiatry Includes anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and podiatric theory.

Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management Majors include earth systems, ecosystems and biodiversity, marine science or sustainability.

Bachelor of Information Technology Areas include enterprise information technology, digital media and entertainment, software development or data analysis.

Bachelor of Nursing Courses include nursing theory and practice, aged care, mental health and human bioscience.

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Cover the biology, statistics and philosophy that make up psychology.

Bachelor of Science Majors include sustainable resource management, marine science and psychology.

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Social Science

Follow your passion wherever it may take you! Majors include classical languages, politics, Aboriginal studies, sociology, creative arts, human geography and more.

Majors include community welfare and human services, sociology and anthropology, human geography and more.

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)

Combined degrees give you more choice in subject areas.

Be qualified to teach primary students from K-Year 6.

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours)

Major in marketing, human resource management, management or tourism.

Work with children from birth to 12 years in a variety of settings.

Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Teaching (Humanities) (Honours)

Complete two degrees at once.

Teach English, drama, history and more to high-school students from Year 7-12.

Bachelor of Commerce Major in accounting.

newcastle.edu.au/degrees

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