Take the opportunity to discover some of Melbourne’s tertiary institutions these upcoming school holidays. A tour or activity on campus provides insight into career and study possibilities. Some events are directed at particular year levels – please research ahead of registering for an event. Registration with the institution is necessary for each event.
MYSci Program at Monash University MYSci is a three-day science program specifically designed for students current Year 11 and 12 students. The program has been significantly revised from the 2023 event, and so students who attended in 2023, can also attend in 2024!
This program schedule will include:
Hands-on workshops
Access to our brilliant teaching facilities
Opportunities to meet some of our Research Scientists
Exposure to potential career pathways
Activities with the Young Scientists of Australia
Social activities
When: Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 April 2024 Where: Monash Science Precinct, Clayton Campus Cost: $120 per student
Registration is essential and can be done at MYSciProgram.
Deakin Campus Tours
Experience your future campus and get the course information you need.
Deakin’s tours are the perfect way to begin one’s university journey and to get a feel for campus life. Students participating in a tour get to experience Deakin’s vibrant campuses and world-class facilities in a study area that interests them. In addition, staff and students will be available at the course information expo set up. Tours will depart daily from 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Have you been thinking about your future – what you should study, how to get the best study outcomes, and what’s it like to be a Monash student? Then the Year 10 Discovery Day is for you!
Year 10 students and parents can attend tailored sessions to learn about successful study techniques, family support, and what is required for a bright academic future. There will be various workshops sessions to participate in, and after morning tea, parents have the option to explore campus, visit onsite cafes, etc.
We’ve placed career resources in the one spot to make your son’s career exploration and research easier. Head to the mySBC - Careers page to explore their post school ideas.
There your son will find links to and information on:
- What they can expect in Careers in Years 9 to 12
- Universities and TAFEs
- Job Seeking
- Traineeships and Apprenticeships
- Bullseye Posters - discover occupations grouped by learning areas and skill levels
- Careers news and updates
- Upcoming careers events
The Careers staff at St Bernard’s College are here to assist students to identify and research post school options and to help with ideas for school holiday work experience. If you have a careers query contact the relevant Careers Advisor.
Years 10, 11, 12 Avila, MacKillop and 11/12 VM Students – Jo Miles jmiles@sbc.vic.edu.au
Years 10, 11, 12 McAuley, Nagle, Rice and 12 Baccalaureate students – Sarah Woodhouse swoodhouse@sbc.vic.edu.au
La Trobe University
· Snapshot of La Trobe University in 2024 La Trobe is over 50 years old having enrolled its first students in 1967.
· La Trobe University is ranked in the world’s top 300 universities by Times Higher Education World University rankings 2024, is one of the world’s best young universities, and in the top 1% of universities worldwide - Rankings & Ratings.
· La Trobe has more than 36 000 students and over 3 000 staff, with many courses on offer including numerous double degree options, and postgraduate courses too.
· La Trobe ensures that there are opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the knowledge they are gaining at university through work experience, volunteering, and student exchange opportunities, etc.
· The excellent Global Markets Accelerator Program is one example of aiding entrepreneurial students in connecting with markets beyond Australia.
School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment
School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport
School of Applied Systems Biology
School of Cancer Medicine
School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
School of Education
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Psychology and Public Health
· La Trobe’s Student Excellence Academy provides life changing support and enrichment opportunities that expand on current study and give employment advantages to students.
· La Trobe offers an early admissions program called the Aspire Early Entry Program which is a way to access an adjusted Aspire ATAR for a preferred course and secure an early conditional offer. There are multiple streams to choose from, so students who give back to their community and achieved good results in Year 11, may be offered a place in their preferred course before they complete Year 12. These students are also eligible for one of 40 Aspire Scholarships.
· RMIT provides a range of education options, from an apprenticeship, traineeship or certificate to an associate or bachelor degree, or a postgraduate degree by coursework or research - RMIT - Levels of Study.
· RMIT is regarded as a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Engineering; Computer Science; and Business and Management Studies.
· RMIT has a reputation for delivering innovative academic programs within stunning modern and historic buildings located in Melbourne’s CBD. The Academic Street project has transformed the heart of the RMIT City campus creating laneways, gardens, new student spaces and better library facilities. Its campuses are continually evolving to meet the demands of modern study.
· RMIT University offers programs of study in 16 schools across four academic colleges - RMIT - Academic Colleges.
· Students are encouraged to browse the ATAR Course Finder to discover the right degree for them at RMIT.
· RMIT has three Melbourne campuses, made up of vibrant student communities, modern learning and teaching facilities and open and informal social spaces, as well as two campuses in Vietnam, and a research and industry collaboration centre in Spain - RMIT Campuses.
· RMIT engagement with industry has always been central to RMIT’s mission, and industry and enterprise is at the heart of every RMIT program – RMIT and Industry.
· Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at RMIT makes up a significant component of a student’s program, whereby they use their academic learning in a ‘real life’ situation with a real industry or community partner.
· RMIT Activator is a unique experience designed by RMIT to connect students, staff and alumni to a network of transformative experiences all designed to help students, staff and alumni learn enterprise skills, innovate alongside industry and innovation experts and launch new businesses – it is the home of entrepreneurship.
· RMIT offers students a world of global opportunities and adventure through exchange and study abroad opportunities. Students get to expand their horizons: immerse themselves in a different culture and experience the world through the eyes of others.
· Information about student accommodation options for students and visitors can be found at RMIT Student Accommodation.
· RMIT makes sure its support services and networks help students to succeed at university and stay healthy and happy - RMIT Support Services, and RMIT Connect is a great platform for students to access these student services and support.
· Students have access to a range of activities and events that provide them with a university experience they will never forget.
What is a Sports Physiotherapist? The Health Times website indicates that sports physiotherapy is a specialised branch of physiotherapy, and sports physios provide advice on how to avoid sports injuries, treat injuries and help recovery for those playing recreational sport right through to elite sport.
A sports physio is a registered physiotherapist who has achieved further study after completing a physiotherapy degree - in which students achieve an understanding of the physical, structural and the physiological aspects of human form and movement.
To become a sports physio, one will first need to complete a four-year bachelor degree in physiotherapy. Alternatively, students can complete an associated bachelor degree, such as in exercise physiology, followed by a postgraduate qualification in physiotherapy.
Physiotherapists can later choose to practice in sports physiotherapy but are unable to refer to themselves as a sports physio until they have achieved titled membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
What does a Radiation Therapist do?
The Good Universities Guide states that Radiation Therapists design, and administer radiation treatment to cancer patients, and provide related care to patients in conjunction with radiation oncologists or other medical specialists. The Health Times website indicates that a Radiation Therapist is also responsible for collecting relevant patient information and using this information to plan a patient’s treatment. A radiation therapist will work under the guidance of a Radiation Oncologist, in a team of health professionals who care for and treat cancer patients.
Radiation therapists are responsible for supporting the patient throughout their treatment. They must have compassion and strong interpersonal skills. Part of their role is to listen to the emotional concerns and anxieties of the patient and refer them appropriately if needed. The radiation therapist will also assess the patient’s reaction to treatment, providing advice on the side effects of treatment and methods of alleviating these. Radiation therapists often develop close relationships with their patients, as they usually see them five days per week for between three and seven weeks.
To become a Radiation Therapist, students must study radiation therapy at university. Studies in Radiation Therapy in Victoria are offered by Monash University and RMIT University, and Radiation Science units are offered in the Medical Imaging degree offered by Deakin University.
What does a Neuroscientist do? According to the Medical News Today website neuroscientists focus on the brain and its impact on behaviour and cognitive functions, or how people think. Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary science that works closely with other disciplines, such as mathematics, linguistics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, philosophy, psychology, and medicine. Neuroscientists carry out tests, using various types of technology to help them to diagnose conditions, and they usually specialise in specific areas. These include study of the way the nervous system grows and develops; the way the brain deals with thought, language, memory, and its ability to solve problems; or molecules that help with the way the nervous systems work.
To become a neuroscientist, students generally have to complete a science degree - such as a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine with a major in Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne, for example. Completion of a postgraduate qualification is regarded as of great value - such as Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology, Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Neurophysiology) and Master of Neuroscience. The following link is very interesting to browse - Master Programs in Neuroscience.
Interested in Geography, Maths, Science, IT and/or the outdoors? Looking for a job that won’t tie you to a desk? Surveying is the measurement and mapping of our surrounding environment using mathematics and specialised technology. Land surveyors are involved with a diverse variety of projects from land subdivision to tunnel building and major construction. Importantly though, there is much more to surveying than taking measurements outdoors and then analysing them back in the office. Surveyors are often the first people on site during any construction process; they are the guardians of property law, and the creators of land titles. They are also the ones who can sign off on the position of new title boundaries. In all, surveyors are an integral part of the process in a wide variety of scenarios. Note: Surveying courses are offered at Federation University, RMIT, and Victoria University.
Students who wish to find out what surveying is, what surveyors do, where to study, and what it takes, might like to browseA Life Without Limits.
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Gain the skills necessary to design, develop, and evolve software solutions that takes advantage of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Artificial Intelligenceequips students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and evolve software solutions that harness the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Students get hands-on experience developing AI-driven software solutions with the support of academics who are leaders in this emerging field. Deakin’s world-class research in AI feeds directly into its classrooms, ensuring what students learn is at the cutting edge of industry expectations and capabilities.
With a minimum of 100 hours of industry experience, students will develop in-demand skills working side-by-side with experienced AI specialists.
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service
The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) offers pathways information to students, job hunters, career advisers and employers. The website, app and resources are used by schools, parents, friends, and supporters providing career planning and direction. AATIS is free to use and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
The Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website - AAPathways - is a hub providing in-depth information about Australian apprenticeships and traineeships, including information on in-demand occupations.
Students are encouraged to browse both the AAPathways website, as well as the AATIS website.
