University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Courses

To be considered for admission, candidates would normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant discipline, as determined by the Program Coordinator. Examples of relevant disciplines include science, medical science, nursing, medicine, psychology, health science and pharmacy.

Standard English language requirements apply.

• Nutritional biochemistry underpinned by chemistry
• Human physiology
• Exercise physiology
• Human nutrition

Non standard English language requirements apply.

Research has shown that the most effective teachers are those who have academic capability, literacy and numeracy skills, and personal characteristics (non-academic capabilities). Entry to this program requires that applicants meet academic and non-academic criteria.

You must have completed a non-education bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.0 from a recognised tertiary institution which includes the equivalent of at least one full-time year of study in areas relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. Refer to English language requirements

As part of your application, you are required to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for, and understanding of, the program and profession. In the questionnaire, you will be asked to rank a series of statements in order of what you think is most to least important. You will also need to write a 600-1000 word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you.

After you have submitted an application for this program, you will be contacted with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.

More information is on the QTAC website.

During your studies, you must complete a minimum of 60 days of Supervised Professional Experience in a school setting under the supervision of a Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registered teacher. Find more information on Supervised Professional Experience.

You must obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing Supervised Professional Experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education at USC.

You will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE). For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.

Students must complete 60 days of suitable engineering work experience.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's English language requirements.

Prerequisites

English (Units 3 and 4, C), Maths Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)

Recommended prior study

: Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry

Recommended prior study

English

To be eligible for admission:

Applicants must hold a relevant 3-year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in social and behavioural sciences. This is the minimum entry requirement as set out by the ASWEAS guidelines (2019).

If an applicant's prior degree has not specifically addressed the above, they may be required to undertake additional foundational study as determined by the School of Social Science (usually the Program Coordinator of Master of Social Work (Qualifying)).

To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test upon application.

Applicants must complete a Personal Statement Form (up to 500 words) detailing the following:

• What is your motivation to choose a career pathway into Social Work and what are the qualities you bring
• How do your previous studies and experience align with the degree

Applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

Research has shown that the most effective teachers are those who have academic capability, literacy and numeracy skills, and personal characteristics (non-academic capabilities). Entry to this program requires that applicants meet academic and non-academic criteria.

Applicants must have completed a non-Education Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.0 from a recognised tertiary institution. In addition, applicants must satisfy the discipline study requirements of at least one-quarter of a degree in a nominated first teaching area and one-sixth of a degree in a nominated second teaching area. Teaching Area One and Teaching Area Two must be from contrasting subject areas or different discipline areas and contain no more than 2 introductory courses in each area.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) program at USC offers the following teaching areas:

Accounting#, Agricultural Science, Biology, Business#, Chemistry, Chinese#, Drama, Dance, Design and Technology#, Digital Technologies#, Earth and Environmental Science, Economics and Business#, English, Film, Television and New Media, French#, Geography, German#, Health and Physical Education, History, Indonesian#, Italian#, Japanese#, Legal Studies#, Marine Science, Mathematics, Media Arts, Music, Physics, Psychology, Science, Spanish#, Study of Religion and Visual Arts.

#The following teaching areas are not available at UniSC Moreton Bay: Accounting, Business, Chinese, Design and Technology, Digital Technologies, Economics and Business, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Legal Studies and Spanish.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. Refer to English language requirements

As part of your application, you are required to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for, and understanding of, the program and profession. In the questionnaire, you will be asked to rank a series of statements in order of what you think is most to least important. You will also need to write a 600-1000 word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you.

After you have submitted a QTAC application for this program, QTAC will contact you with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.

More information is on the QTAC website.

Students must complete a minimum of 60 days of Supervised Professional Experience in a school setting under the supervision of a Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registered teacher. Students must obtain a Blue Card (or link their existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education at USC.

Students will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.

Recommended prior study

English

Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.

Exemption for first year Mathematics

High achieving mathematics students can apply for exemptions to introductory mathematics and calculus subjects. However, exempted courses will need to be replaced with engineering relevant courses to fulfil the requirements of the degree. Apply through the School of Engineering.

Prerequisites

English (Units 3 and 4, C), Maths Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)

Recommended prior study

Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry

In first year, all students must obtain (or show proof of):

• a Working with Children Check ('blue card')
• First Aid and CPR training
• immunisations (hepatitis B, MMR, DTPA, varicella, COVID-19)

At the start of second year, students must complete a criminal history check. These checks and certificates must remain current for the duration of the program.

Students must purchase an occupational therapy student uniform.

This program includes supervised work placements. Placements are normally undertaken in a full-time capacity over 1-10 weeks. Where required, reasonable accommodations can be made to allow for part-time or flexible placement options.

Non standard English language requirements apply.

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 7.0 with minimum 7 in each subtest

Language of Instruction English (LOI) LoI English will be considered in limited circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who have successfully completed at least two years of senior secondary, post-secondary (eg VET/TAFE) or tertiary study where the language of instruction is English, completed within the last five years in any of the countries listed, may be considered:

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom and United States of America.

LoI English will not be considered for studies undertaken in countries that don't appear in this list.

Prerequisites

English (Units 3 and 4, C); plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 and 4, C)

The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are:

• Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology.

Master of Psychology (Clinical) offers a limited number of places.

• An upper second class Honours (2A) OR psychologists with demonstrated equivalent experience and compliance with PsyBA CPD requirements.
• Applicants must have provisional or general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Applicants must also submit a personal statement and two referee reports (one academic and one professional). Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. There are limited places available for this program. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, references and interview which are evaluated holistically by a small team of teaching staff.

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.

Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

All documentation must be submitted by the application closing date. Applications that are not full and complete by the close date will not be accepted.

Entry to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is based on a student's grade point average (GPA) meeting the minimum requirement of 5.5 in the developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) PSY courses.

Prerequisites

An exit assessment of Sound Achievement in four semesters of English at Year 12 (or equivalent)

Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.

Exemption for first year Mathematics

High achieving mathematics students can apply for exemptions to introductory mathematics and calculus subjects. However, exempted courses will need to be replaced with engineering relevant courses to fulfil the requirements of the degree. Apply through the School of Engineering.

Prerequisites

English (Units 3 and 4, C), Maths Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)

Recommended prior study

Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry