<strong>BSSC</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Monday, 22 nd April Term 2 Issue 8 Bachelor Of Science at Melbourne University This degree provides an enormous range of study options, graduate pathways and career outcomes. Over 70% of students who enrol in the Bachelor of Science degree go on to further study, especially into health science and engineering programs or to further their scientific research interests. Students have the opportunity to undertake their own research in their B. Science by either taking a science research project as a subject, or applying for a number of undergraduate research opportunities over the summer break. There are 35 majors to choose from in the B. Science…and did you know that the inventor of vegemite, Cyril Callister, studied chemistry at Melbourne? Find out more at www.sciencematters.unimelb.edu.au. Vocational and Higher Educational News The Age VCE and Careers Expo <strong>2013</strong> This is a fantastic annual event, which enables senior school students and their parents to be able to participate in a diverse range of over 150 seminars related to VCE subjects, gap year opportunities, vocational and higher education courses, career pathways and VCE study skills. Over 190 organisations will be in attendance, enabling students to be able to talk to course and program advisers directly about their services. Cost is $10 per student and schools have been sent free passes. The event is being held at Caulfield Racecourse between Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 May. To find out more, go to www.vceandcareers.com.au, 03 9596 8881 Agideas Design Expo Part of Agideas International Design week, Agideas Design Expo provides an opportunity for secondary school students to hear insights into the careers of acclaimed designers and explore design stalls held by Universities and TAFEs. Wed 1 May, 4.00pm – 6.00pm, Design Course Expo, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Speaker Presentations, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. http://www.agideas.net/coming-event/secondary-schoolforum Experience La Trobe: is designed especially for future students to get a taste of what it’s like to be a La Trobe student for a day. You will be able to: • Chat with staff and students • Participate in structured workshops focused on your desired career/ course • Meet student ambassadors and talk to them about studying at La Trobe • You can participate in workshops across a huge range of areas- this is an event not to be missed The event will be held on the 12 th July at the <strong>Bendigo</strong> Campus. For more information and to book your workshops, please go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/experience Monash University Parent Seminars: Year 11 and 12 students and their parents are invited to attend the Monash University Parent Seminars being held in Albury on Thursday 9 and <strong>Bendigo</strong> on Thursday 23 May. You will be able to find out about courses, pathways, accommodation, scholarships etc. To register, go to www.monash.edu.au/parent JMC Academy Open Day: The day will run on Saturday 18 May at the South Melbourne Campus. You will be able to learn about career options and courses available in the following areas: audio engineering; film & television production; music; entertainment business management; animation, and game design. You will also be able to listen to live music, view student projects, watch studio recordings and view student films and animation reels. To register, go to www.jmcacademy.edu.au Dates for your Diary APRIL EVENTS 21 ST Australian <strong>College</strong> of Nursing and Health Expo: http://rcna.org.au/WCM/RCNA/Events/nursing-and-healthexpos/rcna/events/nursing-and-health-expos/information.aspx 24 th Collarts Open House: for a career as a musician, producer, manager or audio production professional info@collarts.edu.au http://collarts.edu.au/news/read/20/Open-House 29 th Australian Defence Force Recruitment visits <strong>BSSC</strong>: 11.50am period 4 (Second half of B Block) in the James King Hall MAY EVENTS 1 st Agideas Design Expo <strong>2013</strong> Futures: http://www.agideas.net/ 2 nd -5 th The Age VCE and Careers Expo <strong>2013</strong>: www.vceandcareers.com.au 11 th Australian Institute of Applied Sciences Open Day: http://www.aias.edu.au/about/upcoming-events/melbourneopen-day Monash Seminar Series dates for May: 1 st : Law 7 th : Health Sciences & Social Work 13 th : Medicine 21 st : Education & Nursing 28 th : Gippsland Campus Showcase 29 th : Biomedical Science, Radiography, Nutrition & Dietetics 30 th : Engineering For more information and to register, www.monash.edu.au/study/life/student/seminars/ 15 th T.I.S Tertiary Information Services visits <strong>BSSC</strong>: Representatives from Universities, Private Providers and Tafes will provide valuable information on courses, VTAC application process, scholarships and more. All <strong>BSSC</strong> Year 12 Students will attend – check out the altered day structure to find out when you will attend. 18 th JMC Academy Open Day: www.jmcacademy.edu.au 23 rd Monash University Parent Seminars: www.monash.edu.au/parent Follow us on facebook for regular updates, links and info at the <strong>BSSC</strong> Careers and Pathways Team Page!
<strong>BSSC</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Monday, 22 nd April Term 2 Issue 8 EALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES (HCS) FOCUS ON CAREERS IN HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES (HCS)
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