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Study in Australia Inside Front Cover

Courses

Architecture/Building 2

Arts, Humanities and Social Science 4

Business 6

Computer Science and Information Technology 8

Dentistry 10

Health Sciences and Community Services 12Law 14

Life Sciences 16

MBA 18

Medicine 20

Nursing 22

Pharmacy 24

Senior Secondary Education 26

Tourism and Hospitality 28

Engineering 30

Veterinary Science 34

Quick Reference Chart Inside Back Cover

Contents

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Architecture is a discipline that encompasses everything from engineering

and structural design through building techniques and project management to

graphics and design. The profession is practised according to the knowledge

and understanding of the ways in which people relate to their environment.

An architects responsibilities include designing buildings, documentation and

costing of projects and supervision of the entire process of construction.

A closely related discipline is building management, which is the complex

and detailed management of building projects, people and physical resourcesnecessary to successfully design, develop, construct and operate residential,

commercial and public properties.

Academic Prerequisites

For entry into some undergraduate architecture or building programs, it is

assumed that students have achieved a satisfactory level in Maths, Chemistry

or Physics at the pre-university level courses. Art is also recommended for

some institutions.

Course fees/Duration

Tuition fees for architecture and building courses range from A$13,700 to

A$20,000 per year. A typical course is five years in duration and two-tiered, in

the form of a three-year first degree, which can be taken alone or as the first

part of a double program leading to a two-year professional studies component

of the program.

The first degree is a pre-professional program leading to entry into the Bachelor

of Architecture program. It is normally multidisciplinary in nature and offers

a broad spectrum of electives to promote intellectual development, critical

thinking and creative activities. For those not wishing to pursue a career as a

practising architect, they may exit with a pass degree (three years) or honours

(four years) in Bachelor of Design Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Architecture),

Bachelor of Building and Construction Management or other qualifications

depending on the awarding institutions.

Practical experience may be required in

some instances prior to graduation.

For those who wish to pursue a career

in architecture, they may be required to

undertake approved work experience

before enrolling in the two-year Bachelor

of Architecture course, which is more

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intensive in nature and focuses on

developing the specific knowledge

and skills required to practise

architecture as a profession. At the

end of the two-year program, a

student may graduate with a pass

or honours degree.

Double degreesThe combination of an architecture degree with another degree is rare but

possible. A combined Architecture/Construction Management course for

example, enables graduates to obtain recognised professional qualifications in

both disciplines. Other combinations of building studies and arts, fashion and

textile, interior design, international studies and economics are also possible.

Career opportunities

Graduates can become architects who can undertake general practice or

choose to specialise in areas such as commercial and industrial development,housing, or take up other positions in related areas such as architectural

science, management and research in the public or private sectors. An

architectural education provides a sound basis for a range of design-related

careers, be it in the industrial sector and interior, landscape or urban design.

Meanwhile, building or construction management courses, which train

students at the paraprofessional levels in the construction industry and

entry level in quantity and building surveying, would lead to employment

opportunities in elementary site supervision and management, quantity

surveying, estimating, construction planning or building surveying.

Architecture/Building Courses in AustraliaAUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY University of Canberra NEW SOUTH WALES University of Newcastle

University of New South Wales University of Sydney University of Technology, Sydney University of New

England University of Western Sydney QUEENSLANDCentral Queensland University Queensland University

of Technology University of Queensland SOUTH AUSTRALIA University of Adelaide University of South

Australia TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA Deakin University RMIT University University

of Melbourne Monash University WESTERN AUSTRALIA Curtin University of Technology University of

Western Australia

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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is the second

largest field after business and management in Australian

universities. Students should be aware that even though

the courses have the same names, they each differ

from one institution to another due to the wide variety

of specialisations offered. There are varieties of choices

within as well as between courses.

All the courses within this scope have mostly an

interdisciplinary approach to studies and flexibility in the

choice of subjects, which allows students to take either a range of disciplines or

a specialised degree in one of the major study areas such as Aboriginal Studies,

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Art History, Asian Studies, Australian

Studies, Development Studies, English, European Studies, International

Studies, History, Journalism, Linguistics, Music, Media Studies, Politics,

Sociology, Theatre and Drama, Theology, Womens Studies, to name a few.


There are usually no prerequisites for most of the arts or humanities programs

but some may require assumed knowledge of a particular subject relevant

to the core of the program, for example, an Asian language for Asian Studies

or Mathematics for an Arts/Science combination. Some programs may

also require applicants to attend an interview and present a portfolio of work

depending on the course applied. Students are encouraged to research thecourse prospectus carefully.


On the average, course fees for arts, humanities and social sciences range

from A$13,500 to A$22,000 per year. Duration of these courses will be three

years for a full time program. There are also some specialist programs which

will take four years, inclusive of an extra year of study overseas.

Upon graduation, graduates who qualify may enrol in an Honours program,which is an additional year of study and designed to introduce students to

research work and provide them with a basis for further study. There is also

a wide selection of postgraduate certificate and diploma courses available for

graduates who would like to specialise in particular areas of study that interest

them.

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The combination of arts or

humanities courses with

other disciplines such as

science, engineering, IT, law

or business is widely offered

by Australian institutions.

The length of studies usuallyvaries from four to five years or more depending on the combination and

whether an honours year is undertaken.


A degree in humanities opens up a whole range of opportunities as the course

places an emphasis on developing research and thinking skills, which could

be applied within most kinds of work environment. Graduates with a double

degree will also gain a vocational edge by having more career options open to

them.

The very flexible and varied programs made available through arts, humanities

and social sciences disciplines obviously lead to a huge pool of career options

in both the government and private sectors with jobs ranging from policy

developers to linguists; musicians to university academics, and a host of other

professions.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Australian Catholic University Australian National University University

of Canberra NEW SOUTH WALESAustralian Catholic University Charles Sturt University Central Queensland

University, Sydney Campus Macquarie University Southern Cross University University of Newcastle

University of New England University of New South Wales University of Sydney University of Technology,

Sydney University of Western Sydney University of Wollongong QUEENSLAND Bond University Central

Queensland University Griffith University James Cook University Queensland University of Technology

University of Queensland University of Southern Queensland University of the Sunshine Coast NORTHERN

TERRITORY Charles Darwin University SOUTH AUSTRALIA Flinders University University of Adelaide

University of South Australia TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA Australian Catholic University

Central Queensland University, Melbourne Campus Deakin University La Trobe University Monash

University RMIT University Swinburne University of Technology University of Ballarat University of

Melbourne Victoria University WESTERN AUSTRALIACurtin University of Technology Edith Cowan University

Murdoch University University of Notre Dame University of Western Australia

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Business

Business studies courses are by far the most

popular courses for Malaysians studying

in Australia. This is not surprising given the

international reputation attached to Australian

business schools. Australian institutions offer a

breadth of business studies that may generally

be grouped under the following courses:

Commerce - focusing on accounting, business information systems, finance,marketing and electronic commerce.

Economics - focusing on economics but allows a wide choice of electives to

be selected from economics or related areas.

Actuarial - a specialised degree combining studies in the areas of

Studies economics, finance, mathematics and statistics.

Finance - another specialised degree that focuses on the study of financial

instruments, institutions and markets.

The above categories are by no means exhaustive and there are a myriad

of specialisations in everything from the management of finance, sports,

tourism and hotels to public relations, human resource management and office

administration.


There are usually no specific prerequisites for most of the business programs

but some may require assumed knowledge of mathematics. Students areencouraged to research the course prospectus carefully.


On average, course fees for business or commerce range from A$14,000 to

A$27,000 per year. A business course is usually a three-year program, after

which graduates who qualify may enrol in an Honours program, an additional

year of study and designed to further students research work and allow them

to continue with postgraduate studies if desired. There is also a wide selection

of postgraduate certificate and diploma courses available for graduates who

would like to specialise in particular areas that interest them.

Double degrees

The combination of business or commerce with other disciplines such as Law,

Science, Arts or Information Technology is quite common and the length of

studies usually varies from four to five years depending on the combination.

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Business or commerce courses provide

graduates with a general foundation in business,

administration, business disciplines and the

necessary skills and knowledge to function

effectively in a commercial environment. For example, accounting which,

among other skills acquired, deals with the preparation, interpretation and use

of financial information in management decision-making that will help prepare

graduates in the areas of data analysis, report writing and presentation ofinformation.

Two other majors or specialisations that are popular with Malaysian students are

marketing and management. A course in marketing, among other knowledge

and skills, allows graduates to familiarise themselves with all the strategies

and methods and apply these to the problems and opportunities involved in

marketing in the real world. Graduates with a management background would

be equipped with the necessary knowledge to manage various business

disciplines to ensure their effective functions in a commercial environment.

Depending on the specialisation chosen, graduates can expect to find

employment in a diverse spectrum of job opportunities in many industries, both

in the private as well as public sectors.

Professional qualification

Accounting graduates who wish to pursue a career in accounting, will have

to work towards recognised professional qualifications in order to become

qualified accountants.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORYAustralian National University University of Canberra NEW SOUTH WALES

Australian Catholic University Charles Sturt University Central Queensland University, Sydney Campus James

Cook University, NSW Campus Macquarie University Southern Cross University University of Canberra,

NSW Campus University of Newcastle University of New South Wales University of Sydney University of

Southern Queensland, NSW Campus University of Technology, Sydney University of Western Sydney University

of Wollongong University of New England QUEENSLAND Australian Catholic University Bond University

Central Queensland University Griffith University James Cook University Queensland University of Technology

University of Queensland University of Southern Queensland University of the Sunshine Coast NORTHERN

TERRITORY Charles Darwin University SOUTH AUSTRALIA Flinders University University of Adelaide

University of South Australia TASMANIAUniversity of Tasmania VICTORIAAustralian Catholic University Central

Queensland University, Melbourne Campus Deakin University James Cook University, Melbourne Campus

La Trobe University Monash University RMIT University Swinburne University of Technology University of

Ballarat University of Melbourne Victoria University WESTERN AUSTRALIACurtin University of Technology

Edith Cowan University Murdoch University University of Notre Dame University of Western Australia

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Computer Sc ience andInformation Technology

8 Computer Science and Information Technology

Computer science courses

concentrate on the theoretical

aspects of computers, in terms

of the fundamentals and the

technology that enables it to

function. Such a course would

enable graduates to build onexisting technology and create new

hardware and software applications.

IT courses, on the other hand, deal

with the application of technology

in various industries and sectors

Knowledge is imparted on how computers can be used to support and

enhance business operations and to manage information.


Assumed knowledge in mathematics is the usual expectation for entry to

computer science courses although some programs require a competitive pass

in the subject at pre-university level. As for IT-related courses, specific entry

requirements are usually not needed. Students are encouraged to research the

course prospectus carefully.


Course fees for computer science and IT range from A$14,000 to A$26,200

per year. IT and computer science courses are normally of three years duration.

Upon graduation, graduates who qualify may enrol in an Honours program,

which is an additional year of study and designed to assist students develop an

advanced level of knowledge in the area of specialisation. IT courses at some

universities are part of a four-year Engineering degree. On completion of the

third year, students are either selected for the honours stream or continue with

the standard fourth year stream.

Double degrees

There are many options to combine computer science and IT courses with

Commerce or Business Studies, Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Arts and

Law. The duration of double degrees varies from four to five years depending

on the combination.


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Dent i stry

10 Dentistry

Dentistry is a respected and rewarding profession that demands high standards

of care and skill as well as an aptitude for dealing with people. The practice

of dentistry involves the application of scientific principles to the prevention,

diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and abnormalities. However, the role

of the dentist has changed substantially over recent years with the changing

scope and challenges of modern dentistry as well as an increasing emphasis on

the importance of personal appearance, speech and general health.

Rapid advances in biomedical research, new dental techniques andtechnologies are some of the factors cited to have underscored the valued

role of the dentist. It is thus essential that apart from possessing excellent

intellectual and interpersonal skills, an aptitude for technical and scientific study

and good manual dexterity, students intending to pursue this course should

have an enquiring mind and a commitment to lifelong learning.


Since 2000, entry to some undergraduate dentistry programs requires

international students to take the Undergraduate Medicine and Health SciencesAdmissions Test (UMAT) or the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

in addition to excellent academic results at pre-university level especially

in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Some universities also include

interviews as part of their selection process.

Other than pre-university level, some universities

accept graduate entrants or tertiary students who

have completed prescribed first year courses

in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics and

Statistics within a minimum of one year full-time

university study. Graduate entrants refer to holders

of a bachelors degree of a related discipline. Apart

from their performance in a previous undergraduate

degree, they are selected on the basis of their

performance in the Graduate Australian Medical

School Admission Test (GAMSAT), a semi-

structured interview and a practical aptitude test.


On the average, course fees for dentistry, which

is usually a five-year program at Australian

universities, range from A$41,000 to A$43,600

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NEW SOUTH WALES University of Sydney (Graduate entry only) QUEENSLAND University of Queensland

SOUTH AUSTRALIA University of Adelaide VICTORIA University of Melbourne WESTERN AUSTRALIA

University of Western Australia

demonstrated a high level of academic

performance may be awarded the degree

with honours. For other institutions, an

optional Honours year is available upon the

completion of at least the first three years

of the degree. This will involve the writing

of a report or thesis together with advanced

course work. Meritorious students may be

allowed to undertake the Honours programconcurrently with the final two years of the

dentistry program.


Once registered with the appropriate

board, dentists may engage in private

practice on their own. Alternatively, graduates may join a partnership, or work

in government agencies such as school dental clinics, hospitals or the armed

forces, or undertake further study and qualify as specialists in various areas ofdentistry.

Professional recognition

To practice dentistry in Malaysia in accordance with the Dental Act 1971 and

the Dental Regulation 1976, a graduate must have a recognised degree from

Australia to register with the Malaysian Dental Council. It is also compulsory

to serve the government for three years before working as a general dental

practitioner in private practice.

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Healt h Sc i ences andCommunity Services

The health sciences and community services field is very large and diverse.

Some programs focus on operations (e.g. health administration), while others on

promoting well-being and educating people (health promotion, occupational health

and safety), providing consultation to health agencies and other organisations

(public health) and delivery of health services (radiography or nutrition).

Although courses offered by institutions under the umbrella of health sciencesand community services are flexible and varied, there is a broad distinction

between pure disciplines (such as chemistry and microbiology) and applied

disciplines (such as nursing, dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, food

science, sports science, life science, physiotherapy, speech pathology, podiatry)

with health sciences usually falling under the latter category. In recent years,

programs in acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medical theory and

therapies have been made available to prepare graduates to work as a Chinese

medicine practitioner.


Prerequisites vary from institution to institution and while it is not compulsory

for some, it is recommended that students have satisfactorily completed

mathematics and one science subject at pre-university level.


Depending on the particular course, health sciences and community services can

be a three or four year program. Course fees range from A$15,000 to A$26,200

per year. Where it is a three-year program, the honours program requires an

additional year of study and calls for greater specialisation in a chosen discipline.

Students who demonstrate a high level of academic performance in a four-year

program may be awarded degrees with honours.

Double degrees

Combination of courses within health science disciplines is popular for example,

a Bachelor of Nursing/Health Promotion, or a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy/

Ergonomics. Combinations with other disciplines are also possible, such asBusiness, Commerce or even Law. Double degrees are usually four years in

duration but can be longer if the other course is typically a four-year program

when taken alone.


Some programs which require field work or industrial placements help students

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gain practical experience and ensure

that they are equipped with the

knowledge, skills and networks needed when they graduate.

Apart from clinical settings where the occupation of a graduate is closely linked

to the program undertaken such as a dietician, podiatrist and others, health

sciences and community services graduates may work in areas of research,administration, health promotion, and non-clinical aspects of client management

in government departments or agencies, hospitals, community health centres,

rehabilitation centres, geriatric care or private health-care organisations.

Graduates whose studies are complemented with interdisciplinary studies in

areas such as commerce offer them the opportunity to develop skills in health

promotion in clinical and community settings while gaining a professional

business qualification. Similarly, those with double degrees have the competitive

advantage in offering their technical expertise coupled with the understanding ofthe issues from a non-technical aspect. For instance, a combined qualification in

social sciences and health sciences enables graduates to consider health issues

in the wider context of social structures and institutions, and to offer more

critical input into the development of public health policies and programs.

Graduates may also find this first degree extremely useful when considering a

future application for entry to a range of graduate entry programs in the health

professions including medicine, clinical psychology, or nursing.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Australian Catholic University University of Canberra NEW SOUTH

WALES Australian Catholic University Charles Sturt University Macquarie University Southern Cross

University University of Newcastle University of New England University of New South Wales University

of Sydney University of Technology, Sydney University of Western Sydney University of WollongongQUEENSLAND Bond University Central Queensland University Griffith University James Cook University

Queensland University of Technology University of Queensland University of the Sunshine Coast University

of Southern Queensland NORTHERN TERRITORY Charles Darwin University SOUTH AUSTRALIA University

of Adelaide Flinders University University of South Australia TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA

Deakin University La Trobe University Monash University RMIT University Swinburne University of

Technology University of Ballarat University of Melbourne Victoria University WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Curtin University of Technology Edith Cowan University Murdoch University University of Notre Dame


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Law

Australia has a wide range of law schools within its universities offering law

degrees. Law is also seen as a good general education for people desiring entry

into business, banking, technology, construction, and the property market and

and public administration. A law degree would equip students with sound core

knowledge and skills in fundamental areas such as contracts, tort, criminal law,

property, litigation, equity and trusts.


There are no prerequisites associated with a Bachelor of Laws degree per sebut there may be prerequisites or levels of assumed knowledge for certain

individual subjects related to the degree that is combined with law. The

minimum requirement for graduate entry is a recognised Bachelor degree in

any discipline other than law.


Course fees for law range from A$12,500 to A$27,300 per year depending on

the degree that is combined with law. A combination of non-laboratory based

disciplines tends to average around the middle of the range while the upper endof the range is reflective of an Engineering or Science and Law combination.

The Bachelor of Law is a four-year program and students may be awarded a

degree with Honours if they achieve a high level of performance throughout

their course of study. Graduates of non-law disciplines may apply to undertake

a shortened, three-year law program. This may differ between various

institutions.

Double degrees

Increasingly, for many universities, entrants into

law must take a non-law degree alongside their

Bachelor of Laws unless they already hold a non-

law degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

The duration for double degree programs varies

from five years (Commerce or Science with Law)

to six years (Engineering/Law). Other exceptions

include Architecture/Law (seven years) andScience or Information System/Law (four years).


Law degrees from Australia are highly sought

after. They provide graduates with a rigorous

knowledge of areas of substantive law necessary

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to undertake legal practice within a broad

liberal education.

Although many students study law

with the intention of becoming legal

practitioners, many law graduates do not

seek admission to practise. Completion of

a combined law/non-law degree program

also makes Australian graduates uniquelyplaced to choose from a wider scope

of employment opportunities. Careers in industry, government, commerce,

academic institutions and journalism are some examples of the very diverse

areas that a law graduate could pursue.


To practice law in Malaysia, students must pick a recognised Australian

institute. Only 14 universities are recognised by the Legal Proffesion Qualifying

Board (LPQB) in Malaysia. Students with a recognised law degree must furthersatisfy requirements set out in the Legal Profession Act 1976 to be eligible for

pratice and admission to the Malaysian Bar.

If you do not wish to practice law in Malaysia, students can acquire a law

degree from any university of their choice in Australia .

For more information, please contact:

Legal Profession Qualifying Board Malaysia

27th Floor, Menara Tun Razak, Jalan Raja Laut

50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone : +603 2691 0054 / 603 2691 0080

Facsimile : +603 2691 0142

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Australian National University University of Canberra NEW SOUTH

WALESMacquarie University Southern Cross University University of New England University of Newcastle

University of New South Wales University of Sydney University of Technology, Sydney University of

Western Sydney University of Wollongong QUEENSLAND Bond University Griffith University James

Cook University Queensland University of Technology University of Queensland University of Southern

Queensland NORTHERN AUSTRALIA Charles Darwin University SOUTH AUSTRALIAFlinders University

University of Adelaide University of South Australia TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA Deakin

University La Trobe University Monash University RMIT University University of Melbourne Victoria

University WESTERN AUSTRALIA Curtin University Murdoch University University of Notre Dame

University of Western Australia (Graduate entry) Edith Cowan University

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Life Sc iences

16 Life Sciences

Life sciences is a field of study that covers an

extremely wide range of disciplines, ranging from

stem cell research to tropical biodiversity and is

an integral subject to modern society and the

future of the planet. Subjects within life sciences

include biology, botany, optometry, human

health and disease, zoology, biophysics, socio-

biology, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, tissue

engineering, biostatistics and bioinformatics. Thelist is not exhaustive as more and more new areas of

research and study emerge.

There are many reasons why life sciences can be a good study option at

the undergraduate level. For instance, some students would like to explore

the topics of biology and chemistry in a more in depth manner and upon

graduation, can lead to careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical

industries or research and academia. Others may also pursue life sciences as a

prerequisite to study medicine and its related courses.


For entry into life sciences programs, it is assumed that students have

achieved satisfactory level in Mathematics and either Biology or Chemistry at

the pre-university level. A satisfactory result in Physics also provides valuable

preparation for life sciences courses.

Course fees/duration

Course fees for life sciences range from

A$14,000 A$26,000 per year. Life sciences

programs are usually three-year programs

and students with good academic records

are invited to undertake a fourth year of study

and research leading to an honours degree.

All honours students gain skills in research

techniques, report writing, presentation of

seminars and participate in group discussionsof scientific research.


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Graduates can expect to find

employment in a range of areas,

including food and beverages,

chemical, pharmaceutical

and fermentation industries,

particularly in production,

quality control or research

and development areas, withpotential employers such as

biotechnology companies,

government research agencies,

hospitals or medical research

laboratories and universities.

NEW SOUTH WALESMacquarie University Southern Cross University University of New England University

of New South Wales University of Newcastle University of Sydney University of Technology Sydney

University of Western Sydney University of Wollongong QUEENSLAND Central Queensland University

Griffith University James Cook University University of Queensland University of Southern Queensland

University of Sunshine Coast SOUTH AUSTRALIA Flinders University University of Adelaide TASMANIA

University of Tasmania VICTORIADeakin University La Trobe University Monash University RMIT University

Swinburne University of Technology University of Melbourne Victoria University WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Curtin University of Technology Edith Cowan University Murdoch University University of Notre Dame


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MBA

Unlike a Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc), which is more

academic in nature and where one specialises in a particular area, the Master of

Business Administration (MBA) has a more practical focus and covers a broader

range of skills that managers need to function more effectively at work.

The MBA programs offered by Australian universities are designed to provide

students with the ability to apply contemporary management knowledge

and skills in an innovative, creative and entrepreneurial way. Students can

choose from a broad spectrum of specialisations and electives. A good mix ofacademics and practising managers ensures a rich diversity of teaching styles

and managerial knowledge. Class sizes are kept small to enable students

to contribute their ideas and ask questions. Given that most of the sizeable

full-time contingents are international students, diversity in a wide range of

academic, professional and cultural backgrounds enhances the learning and

networking opportunities available to all students. Some programs are also

available through distance education.

Academic PrerequisitesAcademic requirements vary from institution to institution but generally, a prior

degree is required along with some years of work experience, and referees

reports. Some institutions may require a GMAT (Graduate Management

Admissions Test) score of minimum 550. Applicants are encouraged to check

individual prospectus for more detailed information.


Course fees range from A$16,500 to A$52,900 per program and depending

on the institution, the duration of an MBA program varies from one year to

two years full-time. For programs exceeding one year of study, many may

be completed in a shorter time span through attendance of Summer School.

Intake(s) can be once, twice or thrice a year.

Course structure

In addition to the direct route of entry described above, many MBA programs

allow more flexible entry and exit points. This means the MBAs are part of a

graduate certificate and graduate diploma sequence. Although the progressionof MBA programs varies from institution to institution, it may be loosely grouped

into three stages. Students who have successfully completed Stage One, which

is usually equivalent to eight subjects or units and do not intend to continue

may apply for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

Those who have successfully completed half of Stage One may also exit with

a Graduate Certificate award. This translates into work undertaken in one

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semester or one trimester (a period of

three months).

Students who successfully complete Stage

Two and do not intend to continue into

Stage Three (often referred to as Advanced

MBA) may be awarded the degree of

MBA. Programs that follow such structure

typically cater to people in the earlystages of their career who seek general

management education (MBA) as well as

managers and professionals seeking more

senior positions (Advanced MBA).


People pursue MBA qualifications for a number of reasons. Many do it because

they want to improve their career and move into senior management or into a

different area altogether. For instance, those with a technical background woulddo an MBA in order to move into general management. MBA also enhances

ones salary when one is promoted or moves into a different area of work.

In addition to a diverse student network due to the large international student

community, students have valuable opportunities to complete part of their

studies internationally through exchange programs in the US, Asia or Europe.

Apart from enabling students to widen their personal and professional

networks through such exchanges, it also enhances their international career

opportunities.


WALES Charles Sturt University Macquarie University Southern Cross University University of New South

Wales University of Newcastle University of Technology Sydney University of Western Sydney University

of Sydney University of Wollongong Australian Catholic UniversityQUEENSLAND Central QueenslandUniversity Griffith University James Cook University Queensland University of Technology University of

Queensland University of Southern Queensland Australian Catholic University Bond University University

of Sunshine Coast NORTHERN TERRITORY Charles Darwin University SOUTH AUSTRALIAUniversity of

Adelaide Flinders University University of South Australia TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA

Deakin University La Trobe University Monash University RMIT University Swinburne University

University of Ballarat University of Melbourne Victoria University Central Queensland University Australian

Catholic University WESTERN AUSTRALIA Curtin University Edith Cowan University Murdoch University


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Change of immigration status

International students admitted into the program that might later gain Australian

permanent residency during the course need to apply for a place in the Australian

quota and will have to leave the course if there is no place available.


Australian medical graduates are sought after around the world. This highly

challenging area of study is for the committed student who relates well to people

and wishes to take on the rewarding work of being a doctor or specialist, or ofpursuing research that may enhance public health.

A wide variety of options are available for graduates, including general practice,

surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry. Other specialised

areas include anaesthesia, rehabilitation medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology,

pathology, radiology, cardiology, neurosurgery and occupational medicine.

Graduates may also become medical administrators in hospitals or government

departments, or researchers involved with teaching or medical research.

Those who undertake a combined degree obtain a professional qualification for

a career in medicine, as well as a broader education in humanities, languages or

social sciences.


The practise of medicine in Malaysia is governed by the Medical Act 1971 and

the professional code of conduct laid down by the Malaysian Medical Council. For

further clarification on recognition, students are advised to check with the relevant

professional bodies.

Graduates are encouraged to contact the Malaysian Medical Council for further

information.

Malaysian Medical CouncilMinistry of Health MalaysiaLevel 2, Block E1, Parcel E, Precinct 1Federal Government Administrative Building, 62518 Putrajaya.

Telephone : +6 03 8883 1400 Facsimile : +6 03 8883 1040

AUSTRALIA CAPITAL TERRITORY Australian National University NEW SOUTH WALES University of Newcastle

University of New South Wales University of Sydney (Graduate entry only) QUEENSLAND The University of

Queensland (Graduate entry only) Bond University James Cook University SOUTH AUSTRALIA University of

Adelaide Flinders University (Graduate entry only) TASMANIAUniversity of Tasmania VICTORIAMonash University

University of Melbourne (Graduate entry) WESTERN AUSTRALIA University of Western Australia

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Nurs ing

Nursing courses are generally divided into Pre-registration and Post-registration

programs. Pre-registration programs are for students with no formal nursing

education and those who hold a recognised undergraduate degree in a discipline

other than nursing while post-registration programs are for experienced

registered nurses who wish to upgrade their qualifications and expand their

knowledge and skills in a variety of healthcare settings.

Academic prerequisites

Prerequisites vary from institution to institution and whilst it is not compulsoryfor some, it is recommended that students have satisfactorily completed either

Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics at pre-university level. An Australian

bachelor degree or its equivalent is required for the graduate entry program

while entry to post-registration programs requires documentary evidence that

the applicant is a registered nurse in her home country.


Course fees for nursing range from A$15,000 to A$24,000 per year. Most pre-

registration programs are of three years duration. For a four-year pre-registrationnursing degree, an Honours year may be undertaken concurrently in year four

for students who attain the required academic standard. An accelerated two-

year program is normally available to eligible graduates of disciplines other than

nursing while post-registration courses are a one-year program.

Double degrees

It is common to combine nursing with a closely related discipline within the

Health Sciences faculty. Combinations with other disciplines are rare but

possible.


Pre-registration courses aim at preparing graduates to take up general registered

nursing positions across a wide spectrum of contexts in which nursing is

practised such as hospital care, community care, aged care, as well as illness

prevention, health promotion, improvement of injury, disease or disability and

the restoration of health.

The nursing profession offers a variety of career paths which may lead to

practice in specialised areas such as mental health, midwifery, paediatrics and

palliative care.

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Professional qualification

The Nursing Board Malaysia

under Nurses Act 1950, Nurse

Registration Regulation 1985

and Midwives Act 1966 (revised

1990) is a Statutory Board

for Nurses that controls the training, registration and discipline of nurses and

midwives for the practise of both profession in Malaysia. Students are advised

to check with professional bodies for further information.

Nursing Board Malaysia

Ministry of Health

Level 3, Block E1

Parcel E, Precint 1

Federal Government

Administrative Centre

62518 Putrajaya

Telephone : +6 03 8883 1323Facsimile : +6 03 8883 1321

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORYAustralian Catholic University University of Canberra NEW SOUTH WALES

Australian Catholic University Charles Sturt University Southern Cross University University of Newcastle

University of New England University of Sydney University of Technology, Sydney University of WesternSydney University of Wollongong QUEENSLANDAustralian Catholic University Central Queensland University

Griffith University James Cook University Queensland University of Technology University of Queensland

University of Southern Queensland University of Sunshine Coast NORTHERN TERRITORY Charles Darwin

University SOUTH AUSTRALIA Flinders University University of South Australia University of Adelaide

TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA Australian Catholic University Deakin University La Trobe

University Monash University RMIT University University of Ballarat University of Melbourne Victoria

University WESTERN AUSTRALIA Curtin University of Technology Edith Cowan University University of

Notre Dame University of Western Australia

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Pharmacy

24 Pharmacy

The practice of pharmacy is a vital part of a complete

health care system. It includes the study of research,

development, quality-assured supply and the effective

use of medication. The number of people requiring

health care services has steadily increased and this

trend is likely to continue. Due to many societys

changing social and health issues, men and women

in pharmacy will face new challenges, expanded

responsibilities and ever increasing growth inopportunities.


Often, the course entry requirement is strong academic

performance in Chemistry, Mathematics and English at pre-university level

although Biology or Human Biology also provides valuable preparation for the

course. The curriculum in pharmacy is very broad based but essentially it covers

medicinal chemistry (chemistry of drugs); pharmacology (the action of drugs);

pharmaceutics (the prevention and delivery of drugs) and pharmacy practice.


Course fees for pharmacy range from A$20,000 to A$27,300 per year.

Pharmacy is a four-year program. Some universities award the degree with

honours to students who achieve sufficiently high overall grades either

throughout the duration of the course or in the final year while others select

a limited number of their students in the third year to undertake an honours

stream but still allowing them to graduate at the same time as students taking

the regular stream. For a few other universities, the honours program is an

additional year where the entry requirement is the completion of the four-year

pharmacy degree with a high GPA achievement.

Most of the universities require their students to have fieldwork placements

and students often spend more time on these as they progress towards their

final years.

Double degreesThe combination of a pharmacy degree with another degree is rare but

possible.


Pharmacists can be found in various establishments in both the public and

private sectors. Hospital pharmacists work closely with doctors and medical


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staff by contributing towards

decisions about drug therapy

while community pharmacists

are often the first point of contact

for advice about health outside a

hospital environment.

Industrial pharmacists are involved in the research, development, management,

manufacturing and quality assurance of new medicines. Some pharmacistscombine pharmaceutical and legal training to work as patent lawyers or

consultants specialising in pharmaceutical and drug laws.

There are currently about 3,300 pharmacists in Malaysia, at a ratio of 1:8,000 to

the general population. The demand for professionals trained in this discipline

is growing.


Under the Pharmacists (Amended) Act 2003, to obtain a provisional registrationwith the Pharmacy Board Malaysia, a graduate must have a recognised degree

from Australia and must undergo one year compulsory pupillage in any of the

institutions approved by the Pharmacy Board. Upon completion, one must

further undergo three years of compulsory service with the Government to

obtain full registration to practise as a registered pharmacist in Malaysia.

Recognised degrees :

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Services Division

Ministry of Health Malaysia

Lot 36, Jalan Universiti

46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Telephone : +6 03 7968 2218 / 2221

Facsimile : +6 03 7968 2222

Website : www.pharmacy.gov.my

NEW SOUTH WALES University of Sydney QUEENSLAND University of Queensland Griffith University

Queensland University of Technology NORTHERN TERRITORYCharles Darwin UniversitySOUTH AUSTRALIA

University of South Australia VICTORIA Monash University RMIT University La Trobe University WESTERN

AUSTRALIA Curtin University of Technology TASMANIA University of Tasmania

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26 Senior Secondary Education in Australia

Senior Secondary Educationin Austral ia

There are over 27,000 international students in

Australian schools. Parents will have peace of

mind knowing that schools in Australia develop the

individual talents of young students in a safe, caring

and culturally diverse environment. Australian schools

also offer a wide range of subjects, highly trained and

experienced teachers, and the use of state-of-the-arttechnology and specialised laboratories.

There are two broad categories of schools - government and private schools.

Both accept international students. Most schools are co-educational with the

exception of some private schools which offer single-sex study environment and

often have a religious affiliation.

To ensure high academic standards, Australian schools have a national school

curriculum, with only minor variations between different states and territories.

All schools provide subjects in the eight key learning areas: English, mathematics,

society and the environment, science, arts, languages other than English,

technology, and health and physical education. International students must

choose schools that provide, or have access to, specialist English language

programs. The courses of study offered vary from school to school, especially

electives (e.g. Drama, Music) or subjects of special interest to individual students.

Many also have exchange agreements with schools in Europe, Asia or the US,

and offer one or two semester programs to visiting students.

The school year is divided into four terms and runs from late January/early

February until December. There is a short holiday between terms and a long

summer holiday in December and January.

Students attend school from Monday to Friday each week. School hours vary

slightly across Australia but are generally from 9.00am to 3.30pm each school day.

Generally, all schools provide subjects to ensure students work toward a common

goal - the satisfactory completion of secondary education at the end of Year 12where students undertake a State Government administered examination which,

if successfully completed, qualifies the students for admission to universities in

Australia or overseas. Most international students entering the Australian school

system do so in the final two years of high school, Years 11 and 12 (also known

as Matriculation) provided that they have successfully completed at least 10 - 11

years of schooling, including successful completion of SPM or O Level.


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State Educatio n Depar tmen ts

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAININGhttp://www.decs.act.gov.au/schools/aboutieu.htm Tel +612 6205 9335

NEW SOUTH WALES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAININGhttp://www.detinternational.nsw.edu.au Tel +612 9217 4801

NORTHERN TERRITORY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAININGhttp://www.deet.nt.gov.au/education/international_services Tel +618 8901 4905

QUEENSLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND THE ARTShttp://education.qld.gov.au/marketing/eqi/ Tel +617 3224 6958

SOUTH AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & CHILDRENS SERVICEShttp://www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au Tel +618 8226 3402

TASMANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONhttp://www.education.tas.gov.au/school/forstudents/international Tel +613 6233 5763

VICTORIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENThttp://www.study.vic.gov.au Tel +613 9651 3700

WESTERN AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAININGhttp://www.eti.wa.edu.au Tel +618 9218 2100

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Each Australian State has a different name for its high

school leaving or matriculation certificate, but all are of

the same academic value. They are as follows:

Australian Capital Territory: ACT Year 12 Certificate

New South Wales: NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC)

Northern Territory: Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) Queensland: Queensland Senior Certificate

South Australia: South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)

Tasmania: Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)

Victoria: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Western Australia: Western Australia Certificate of Education

Students must note that completion of Year 12 does not automatically guarantee

a place at a university. This is because university places are offered not only

according to matriculation grades, but the number of places available in any givencourse at a particular university.

It is necessary to carefully consider the choice of subjects in senior secondary

school so that students are best prepared academically for their undergraduate

program. Enrolling in an Australian secondary school before going on to further or

higher education also provides international students the opportunity to adjust to

a new culture and surroundings and make the later transition to university life and

schedule much easier.


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Tourism and Hospita l i ty

28 Tourism and Hospitality

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and hospitality

management is a vital element of that industry. Whilst most courses in tourism

and hospitality are essentially business programs where students are provided

with a sound business management education with particular emphasis on

management of tourism initiatives and hospitality facilities, there are a handful

that are offered through the science faculties. Specifically, these are ecotourism

courses where students are able to gain experience in a broad range of

ecosystems.


There are usually no prerequisites for most of the tourism and hospitality

programs but some universities may require assumed knowledge in

mathematics.


On the average, course fees for tourism and hospitality range from A$13,500

to A$20,000 per year and the length of program is three years. Where there are

partnerships between a university and a TAFE provider in these fields, studentsmay upgrade their diploma qualification through credit transfer. Such an

arrangement usually allows students to gain entry to the final year of the degree

program. Courses at some universities include industry placement. An honours

program requires an extra year of full-time study where entry is by invitation

only to outstanding students.

Double degrees

It is common to combine tourism and hospitality with

a closely related course such as Sport and Leisure

Management. Combinations with other courses such

as Law, Communications, Marketing and International

Studies are also available.


The tourism and hospitality industry provides

230 million jobs worldwide or ten percent of total

employment globally. With the expectation that it willcontinue to grow rapidly, there will be considerable

demand for highly qualified, well-trained people to

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Engineer ing

An important aspect of engineering is its variety. From the traditional role

of planning and designing, manufacturing, constructing and managing the

technological activities of our society, more and more engineers now have the

responsibility to solve our environmental problems.

Australian institutions place tremendous emphasis on offering very practical and

industry-relevant courses by tapping into the wide network of collaborations

and the strong links they have established with the public and private sectors,

both locally and internationally. Students benefit from the availability of variousprograms offered by many institutions as part of the course such as practical

industry experience and projects undertaken with an industry partner.

A selection of some of the engineering branches that are common among

Malaysian students as well as those that are increasingly gaining popularity is

described below, together with the career prospect for each of them.


Strong academic performance in Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry atpre-university level is almost always required or a recommended background.

Biology is also considered in the case of environmental engineering.


Engineering courses are usually four years long. Course fees range from

A$15,000 to A$28,000 per year. At most universities, students who performed

meritoriously over the four-year program may be awarded the degree with

honours.

Double degrees

The combination of engineering and other disciplines such as Mathematical and

Computer Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Science, Information Technology,

Business Management, Commerce, Arts and Law are quite common and the

length of studies is usually five years except for Law, which takes six and a half

years to complete.

Career opportunitiesChemical Engineering is a discipline instrumental in a range of industries

as diverse as food processing, petrochemicals, petroleum refining, primary

metals, plastics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, glass and other specialty

chemicals. Chemical engineers are employed in these industries as process or

environmental engineers.

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Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineers are in charge of

designing, developing, testing as well

as manufacturing and maintenance

of aircrafts. The range of aerospace

industry includes aviation, defence,

and space exploration. Graduates

gain employment in the aerospace

products, parts and services industryand their skills can also be utilised in the

manufacturing of vehicles, specialising

in the areas of air resistance and fuel

effiency.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineers create and maintain the physical infrastructure of society

while managing and conserving the environment. This involves planning,

design and construction of buildings, transportation systems, water supplysystems, sewage treatment works, earthworks, recreational facilities or coastal

management structures.

Computer Engineering

Very similar to electrical, telecommunication and software engineering

programs but with a greater emphasis on computer science where students

design and build computer hardware as well as develop innovative hardware/

software interfaces. Graduates work in diverse industries, from control systems

or design engineers, computer systems administrators, to sales or consultants

on the implementation of business solutions.

Electrical & Electronic Engineering (E&E)

E&E Engineers design devices and systems that use electricity in their

operation. This ranges from huge generators in power stations to tiny

microcircuits in computers. Employment opportunities in industries that involve

microprocessor applications, telecommunications, analog and digital electronic

design, systems modelling and control and chip design.

Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineers deal with the planning, design, implementation and

management of the engineering aspects of land, air and water quality to ensure

that development projects are environmentally sustainable. This branch of

engineering integrates all aspects of environmental sciences (natural, political,

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social and economic) with

the engineering principles

applicable to a range of

environmental issues such

as waste management,

soil rehabilitation, water

treatment and re-use, and

pollution control.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineers specialise in the design and development of things

that move. Their expertise is sought in the fields of combustion, noise control,

energy technology, vibrations, robotics, quality management, bioengineering,

aeronautics or fluid mechanics, manufacturing, simulation and plant layout.

Mechatronic Engineering

The problem-solving and design skills of the mechanical engineer is combined

with the expertise in digital electronics to produce smart products or toadvance industrial production through automation and the use of robotics in a

combination of mechanical, E&E, software engineering and computer science.

The necessity to produce better and more efficient products ensure a strong

future demand for mechatronic engineers.

Software Engineering

Software Engineers whose expertise in designing, developing and maintaining

innovative and secure software systems are sought in most industries,

including the telecommunications industry, manufacturing, airlines, banking and

finance, e-commerce, to cater for the demands of a rapidly changing software

industry.

Telecommunications Engineering

Closely related to computer science and software engineering, this

discipline covers the Internet, local and global digital networking and mobile

communications systems for tomorrows broadband interactive information

highways. Graduates will find rewarding high-tech careers in the convergingtelecommunications, Internet, information and software engineering industries.

There are many other branches of engineering such as aviation, aeronautical,

aerospace, biomedical, marine, materials, metallurgical, mining, minerals,

petroleum, naval architecture, etc and students are encouraged to refer to

institutions prospectus.


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Double Degrees

Generally, a double degree gives the graduate the advantage to work in

either professions or the versatility to be involved not only in operational but

commercial aspects of the chosen field. They make outstanding engineers due

to their diversity of knowledge, which makes them more creative contributors

to a dynamic and challenging workforce. A combination with Arts/Language

for instance, gives the engineer a competitive edge in an industry that requires

multilingual skills.

Engi neer ing Cour ses in Austr alia


WALES Central Queensland University, Sydney Campus Macquarie University University of New England

University of New South Wales University of Newcastle University of Sydney University of TechnologySydney University of Western Sydney University of Wollongong QUEENSLAND Central Queensland

University Griffith University James Cook University Queensland University of Technology University of

Queensland University of Southern Queensland Bond University NORTHERN TERRITORY Charles Darwin

University SOUTH AUSTRALIA Flinders University University of Adelaide University of South Australia

TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA Deakin University La Trobe University Monash University

RMIT University Swinburne University University of Melbourne University of Ballarat Victoria University

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Curtin University Edith Cowan University Murdoch University University of

Western Australia


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Veterinary science programs focus on the scientific

basis of animal production, health and the treatment

and prevention of animal diseases. Similar to a

medical course, students acquire theoretical and

practical knowledge towards the production,

healthcare and management of domesticated,

commercially bred and wild animals. This field

of study covers a wide range of specialisation in

the areas of microbiology, toxicology, physiology,pharmacology, infectious disease, genetics, animal

husbandry and other related disciplines.


Students with pre-university qualification need to have completed the subjects

of Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics with excellent results. Excellent

grades in Biology will be an advantage.

Graduate entry into veterinary science would require a degree in a related fieldsuch as Chemistry, Biology or Physics.


On average, tuition fees for a veterinary science program range from A$16,000

to A$38,000 per year. A veterinary science course leading to a Bachelor

degree will require four to five years of study, inclusive of one year pre-

veterinary science and professional practise as well as internship. Part time

study is not available for international students. At the postgraduate level,

students can opt for further specialisation in particular disciplines and species

of animals. There are also available short term courses towards certificates and

diploma qualifications.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can develop their careers in many areas of veterinary practise and

sciences, including private practice, government veterinary services, research,

consultancies, education and the agriculture and poultry industries.

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Veterinary Science Courses in Australia

Veter inary Sc ience

NEW SOUTH WALES University of Sydney University of Western Sydney QUEENSLAND James Cook

University University of Queensland VICTORIA Deakin University University of Melbourne WESTERN

AUSTRALIA Murdoch University University of Western Australia.


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