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Welcome to UTS:SCIENCE WELCOME TO UTS:SCIENCE UTS:SCIENCE science.uts.edu.au science.uts.edu.au

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation upon whose ancestral lands this Campus now stands I would also like to pay respect to the Elders, both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands science.uts.edu.au

ME BEFORE • 1990 Bachelor of Biomedical Science, UTS • 1997 PhD University of Sydney NOW • Senior Lecturer, School of Life Sciences • Program Director BAdvSci (Pre-medicine major) • Director of Student Mobility and Engagement, Faculty of Science • Current holder of the Indigenous Education and Employment Portfolio, Faculty of Science – david.vanreyk@uts.edu.au science.uts.edu.au

THE CHOICE YOU HAVE MADE • Choosing uts – choosing the future science.uts.edu.au

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And apart from lectures, pracs and tutes…..GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES • Communication • Disciplinary knowledge • Team work • Critical thinking science.uts.edu.au

THE CHALLENGES AHEAD science.uts.edu.au

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WHAT IS GLOBAL EXCHANGE? UTS offers one of the largest international exchange programs in • Australia with over 150 partner universities in more than 30 countries You have the unique opportunity to spend a semester *overseas • and receive credits towards your degree. We swap a UTS student with a student from our exchange partner • universities overseas You remain enrolled at UTS but take classes overseas • You must gain credit towards your degree for your study overseas • Short programs are also possible over the UTS summer/ winter • * depending on your study plan

WHERE CAN I GO? You can study subjects in English at many partner universities (Database is accessible on the global exchange website)

SHORT PROGRAMS Study overseas 2-3 weeks in the UTS Summer or Winter => BUiLD

Interested? • UTS website: “What is Global Exchange?” • Access via “Current Students” Page  http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/opportunities/global- exchange/what-global-exchange • Email the Director of Student Mobility and Engagement for an appointment • And the name of that person is……………..

Master of Science Courses: MSc, MSc (Adv), MSc (Hons) • MSc: (72cp) 1.5 year equivalent full-time Discipline knowledge & analytic skills to advance your career • MSc (Advanced): (96cp) 2 year equivalent full-time Complements disciplinary skills with related elective studies in Health, Engineering, Business and/or Communications • MSc (Honours): (96cp) 2 year equivalent full-time Complements disciplinary skills with development of research skills for industry R&D Provides pathway to PhD. High achieving Honours graduates may be eligible for a PhD scholarship science.uts.edu.au

Master of Science Courses: MSc, MSc (Adv), MSc (Hons) Majors: Options for specialisation MSc in Medical Biotechnology MSc in Forensic Science MSc in Marine Science & Management MSc in Biomedical Engineering MSc in Mathematical & Statistical Modelling MSc (no specific major) science.uts.edu.au

Graduate Certificate in Maths Graduate Certificate in Mathematics • Tertiary (re)training in new discipline • Prerequisite knowledge for more advanced courses Graduate Certificate in Science • Entry qualification for MSc programs • Equivalent to an initial stage in MSc science.uts.edu.au

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STAY CONNECTED STAY SUPPORTED : “The first year of uni was exciting, boring and challenging all the same time! The key was to build a network of support for both social and academic success.” science.uts.edu.au

BUILDING 10 STUDENT CENTRE • Provide general student administration information and advice to any UTS student including: • Subject and course information • Enrolment enquiries • Study plan enquiries • Class allocation enquiries • Recognition of prior learning • eRequests • Leave of Absence and concurrent study applications • Exam related and academic progress applications science.uts.edu.au

STUDENT SERVICES UNIT • Located in the Tower, Building 1 (which is…) • Health • Counselling • Financial Assistance • Special Needs • Careers • Housing • FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT science.uts.edu.au

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT • Maths and Science Study Support Centre - Building 4, level 3 • U:PASS • HELPS science.uts.edu.au

MEET OUR CURRENT STUDENTS science.uts.edu.au

BUiLD takes you beyond your degree Explore issues of: - Social justice - Sustainability - Community Building - Innovation science.uts.edu.au

WHAT DOES BUiLD INVOLVE? - Collect 100 CLiCS - Official record of program completion on your AHEGS - Attend our fantastic workshops and events, BUiLD Abroad programs, volunteering opportunities + more! science.uts.edu.au

START PLANNING FOR BUiLD ABROAD Exciting overseas opportunities! - Discover your discipline overseas - Study Tours, Community Programs & Internships - $1000 Travel Scholarships - Up to $7764 via OSHELP Loans - Equity & Diversity Scholarships science.uts.edu.au

 BE INSPIRED  CREATE GREAT NETWORKS  INCREASE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY  GLOBALISE YOUR DEGREE science.uts.edu.au

START YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY TODAY! BUiLD.UTS.EDU.AU UTSBUiLD UTSBUiLD science.uts.edu.au

QUESTIONS? science.uts.edu.au