Posts Tagged ‘Macquarie University’

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

OzTREKK – Study in Australia Fair this June

The 7th annual OzTREKK – Study in Australia Fair is being hosted in Toronto on Sunday, June 3, 2012.

The extremely popular event attracts Canadian students from right across the country, making it the largest Study in Australia specific fair of its kind in Canada.

OzTREKK’s eight Australian universities all participate in the event, sending staff from Australia to Toronto to advise over 350 students and parents of their study options in Australia.

DETAILS
Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Venue: Debates Room, 2nd Floor, Hart House, University of Toronto
7 Hart House Circle
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Directions & Map:

A map of the University of Toronto Campus can be located at the following web link:

http://tiny.cc/harthouse

Parking is available at Hart House Circle. The cost of parking is $7.00 for the day.

If you are taking the subway, the closest stops are Queen’s Park (corner of College Street and University Avenue) and Museum (Queen’s Park and Charles Street West).

No RSVP required, just come along!

Australian Universities Attending

Speak to staff and faculty members from the following Australian universities:

OzTREKK Study in Australia Fair Bond University
James Cook University
Macquarie University
Monash University
University of Melbourne
University of Newcastle
University of Queensland
University of Sydney

OzTREKK team members, Matt, Jodie, Nicole and Shannon, will all be on hand to answer all your questions!

Why Attend?

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet Australian university staff and learn more about their:

•    Universities
•    Programs
•    Campus lifestyle
•    Entry requirements
•    Accommodation
•    Student Loans and Financing
•    Accreditation – Coming back to Canada or staying on in Australia
•    and more.

Australian universities only visit a few times a year, so this is a must not miss event. Ask as many questions and get informed by attending the event!

Programs

At the Fair, you will be able to find out more information about the following study opportunities in Australia:

For information about all your program options in Australia, please visit: http://www.oztrekk.com/programs/postgraduate.php
Want More Details?

For more information, contact OzTREKK:

Phone: 1 866 698 7355

e-mail: info@oztrekk.com

Web: www.oztrekk.com

Monday, April 30th, 2012

Macquarie University Speech and Language Pathology Student: Getting Work Opportunities

Macquarie University Speech and Language Pathology program student excited to get work opportunities

Born in Canada, raised in Hong Kong and with an undergraduate linguistics degree from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Win Sum Cheung knew she wanted to pursue a professional speech pathology career in Hong Kong, but wanted the option of working in an English speaking country as well.

Win Sum began looking at speech pathology programs in Australia, attracted to its close proximity to friends and family in Hong Kong.

“I applied to a few Australian universities and got offers for Macquarie University, University of Melbourne and University of Sydney,” she says. “I chose Macquarie University partly because their admissions and academic staff were much more helpful in answering my questions about the program.”

“Through my research, I found that the Macquarie University Speech and Language Pathology program is more established than other Australian universities,” she adds. “It also offers a wider variety of clinical placements, so I can get work experience in pediatric or a hospital or a school, depending on my interests.”

“And being qualified by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia means I’ll have work opportunities in English-speaking countries like Canada and the U.S.”

Win Sum was first attracted to speech pathology as a profession after undertaking voluntary observation work with speech disorder patients during her undergraduate study. But with two younger sisters yet to finish university, her parents gave her a warning:

“They said, ‘if you want to study postgrad, you better find a scholarship!’” she laughs.

Win Sum applied for an Endeavour Award, and with good references from her teachers and the community organization she had been volunteering for, she was able to secure a scholarship.

“When I got the email saying I’d been successful, my hands were shaking – it was like I’d won the lottery! I called my mum straight away.”

A resident at Robert Menzies College, Win Sum’s focus is now on tackling the technical content of her program.

“The anatomy-related content is a challenge for me, as I haven’t studied science since high school,” she says. “Most of my time is spent studying!”

Learn more about the Macquarie University Speech and Language Pathology program.

Find out how to apply to Australian University Speech and Language Pathology Programs!

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Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Canadian students eligible for Australian Endeavour Awards

Canadian students about to begin their educational journey in Australia are eligible to apply for the Australian Endeavour Awards!

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards are offered by the Australian government and provide financial support for high achieving American and Canadian students to study for a master’s degree or PhD in Australia. The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards are valued at AUS$118,500 for master’s by coursework or research degrees and AUS$228,500 for PhDs.

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen fields of study in Australia. The awards are also the government’s effort to strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries and to showcase Australia’s education sector. Its intention is to also strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries and build international linkages and networks.

One past recipient is Canadian student, Win Sum Cheung, who is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology at Macquarie University!

Applications for the 2013 Endeavour Awards are now open and will close Saturday, June 30 2012 at 11.59 am AEST.

Want more information about the Australian Endeavour Awards? Contact the OzTREKK office and we’ll be happy to fill you in!

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Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Program of the Month: Environmental Programs

We know we’re as predictable as Edmonton’s winter temperatures, but we’re excited to feature some leading-edge environmental programs offered by our Australian university partners. Australia is notorious for its approach to water sustainability and environmentalism and the programs we showcase this month not only complement Australia’s approach, but also prepare students for the environmental industry across the globe.

University: James Cook University
Course: Master of Education (Sustainability)
Duration: 1.5 Years
Description: The course explores local, regional, national and international issues of sustainability and stewardship of national resources. Students are exposed to issues associated with local ecosystems, including the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Areas, and gain an appreciation of these outstanding regional natural assets within a global context, and the roles that local communities may have in contributing to stewardship.

University: Monash University
Course: Master of Sustainability
Duration: 1.5 Years
Description: This interdisciplinary course is designed to meet the needs of graduates from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to enhance their qualifications for careers in environmental sustainability, corporate sustainability management, or sustainable development, encompassing policy and analysis, planning, consulting, education, advocacy and management. It is also designed for those who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding and experience to enable societal, organizational and individual change and responsible action to support sustainability both domestically and internationally. The Master of Sustainability comprises three distinct streams, including environmental and sustainability, corporate and environmental sustainability management and international development and environmental analysis.

University: University of Melbourne
Course: Master of Urban Horticulture
Duration: 2 Years
Description: The University of Melbourne Master of Urban Horticulture is designed for students seeking professional employment or research careers in the design, implementation and management of urban landscapes. They provide you with an understanding of the biological, socio-cultural and environmental factors that shape horticultural systems so that you can develop new programs and operations for urban improvement through, for example, design of public open spaces, revegetation and restoration projects, and nursery and greenhouse management.

University: University of Queensland
Course: Master of Integrated Water Management
Duration: 1.5 Years
Description: The program draws on the expertise of international leaders in teaching and research across a wide breadth of disciplines, taking a multidisciplinary whole-of-water-cycle approach that equips students with practical tools and skills for adopting innovative solutions to local, regional, national and international water resource issues. Students will develop the strategic, managerial and technical skills they need to advance in the water sector. They will become familiar with all aspects of integrated water resource management; be capable of providing water management expertise to help reduce poverty through equitable and sustainable use of water; be skilled to provide technical and managerial input into planning, design and operation of water projects and facilities; understand the principles of managing water supply, wastewater treatment and urban infrastructure projects; recognise the socio-economic factors impacting effective water solutions; and understand the governance and institutional frameworks underpinning water resource management. This program is also offered at Monash University.

University: University of Sydney
Course: Master of Agriculture
Duration: 1 Year
Description: The Master of Agriculture is focused on providing students with the know-how and skills to address and create solutions for the most challenging issues of our time affecting agriculture and the management of our natural resources, such as food security, climate change, carbon, water and the environment.
The course considers these issues from the perspectives of science and economics, enabling students from different educational backgrounds to extend their knowledge and develop skills in a number of related disciplines and also to apply this learning in a curriculum that includes field trips, work experience, practical classes and research.

More Programs

Macquarie University Master of Environmental Management
University of Melbourne Master of Environment
University of Melbourne Master of Forest Ecosystem Science
Macquarie University Master of Environmental Law
Monash University Master of Journalism/Master of Sustainability
University of Sydney Master of Environmental Science and Law

Apply now to Australian University Environmental Programs!

Tags: James Cook University, Macquarie University, Monash University, OzTREKK, Study in Australia, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, University of Sydney
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Thursday, April 12th, 2012

University of Newcastle Takes Green Steps

From solar panels to bike shops, Australian universities have a good reputation for promoting a green lifestyle.

But three of OzTREKK’s Australian university partners have excelled in their efforts to educate their students, and that’s through the Green Steps @ Uni program.

The Green Steps @ Uni is an award-winning, hands-on program that bridges the gap between knowledge acquired at university and skills required to create positive environmental change. The program consists of two phases. The first is completion of a training program followed by the implementation of sustainability project or 15-day internship.

The University of Newcastle, as well as Monash University and Macquarie University, offer the Green Steps program on campus. It’s available to any enrolled university students, but competition is fierce.

The training program is a six-day, group-based component, where students will focus on five keys areas, including environmental issues; environmental auditing; communication for change; behavioural change management, and; project planning and management.

Green Steps @ Uni program participants put what they have learned into practice through an internship with a host organisation. Students seek out host organizations in a field that interests them. Internship projects often provide Green Step participants the chance to quickly bring about change and build the confidence to tackle future projects. In addition, internships create and extend professional networks, while advancing career opportunities – particularly useful for university students looking to enter the environmental sector. Past hos organizations include Melbourne City Council, Coles Supermarket and the Australian Council for Educational Research.

If you’re an OzTREKK student who is currently attending one of these three universities and you’re interested in environmental sustainability, make sure you check out the Green Steps @ Uni Program!

Learn more about the University of Newcastle

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Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Macquarie University Graduate has Global Career in Sustainability

Macquarie University Graduate has Global Career in Sustainability

Canadian Wendy Firlotte’s career has taken her to Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the United States, with an important stop in Sydney Australia for completion of her Macquarie University master’s degree in Sustainable Development.

Wendy graduated from Macquarie University in 2004 and now based in Annapolis USA, where she coordinates the sustainability education and engagement program for Stantec.

Stantec is recognized as a leader in professional consulting services for public and private sector clients that are striving to balance economic, environmental, and social responsibilities.

The company operates out of more than 170 locations in North America and also has offices in India, the UAE and the UK.

As Stantec’s Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, Wendy coordinates a sustainability education and engagement program for 11,000 employees in Canada and the USA.

“This includes implementing annual engagement activities and challenges, as well as supporting our office sustainability teams with local initiatives,” she notes. “I also spend time on sustainability-related projects around community sustainability planning and education.”

Before joining Stantec, Wendy worked for a number of NGOs in Asia, including the Red Cross, where she participated in a number of research and conservation management projects in countries affected by the 2004 tsunami.

“I chose Macquarie University as it allowed me to incorporate my own context into my research and learning, as opposed to being focused on just one country context,” she says. “I had already worked internationally for many years and wanted my master’s degree to allow me to explore that further.”

She says the diversity of Macquarie University’s students also helped reinforce this global perspective.

“We were a very international group, which made for interesting discussions and learning environment.”

Learn more about Macquarie University!

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Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Macquarie University Speech Language Programs Receive World Ranking

Macquarie University Speech Language programs received a world ranking from this year’s QS World Rankings.

Ranked for its academics, employment and citations, Macquarie University’s Linguistics Programs were ranked 30^th in the world, beating out American universities, Brown and Columbia.

For 10 years, OzTREKK has been sending Canadian students to complete Macquarie University Speech Language programs, and we receive solid feedback from students.

Hydee Bristol completed the Macquarie University Speech Language Program.

She says liked the small class sizes, the hands-on work and the personalized interaction with professors.

Top that academic experience with having the opportunity to experience Australia, Hydee had a good overall experience.

“I love the weather!” she exclaims, adding she fell in love with Aussie barbecues and having plenty of daytime activities to choose from.

As for her experience with OzTREKK, she says she wouldn’t have done it any other way.

“My experience was nothing but positive,” she says. “I highly recommend OzTREKK’s services to anyone and everyone. I loved the ongoing support right from the get go and the availability for communication was fantastic. I love the quick responses to emails and phone calls.”

About the program

The Macquarie University Speech Language Program is a two-year master’s degree, where student prepare for the profession of Speech Pathology, enabling them to work clinically with individuals with developmental or acquired communication disorders. The program enables individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a related field to qualify as speech pathologists in two years and obtain a master’s degree. It follows the Speech Pathology Association of Australia Competency Based Standards for Speech Pathologists and is accredited by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.

Macquarie University Speech Language’s program provides students with basic knowledge of both institutional and societal structures as well as political influences of importance to individuals with disabilities. This is aimed to increase their understanding of optimal ways of facilitating participation and advocacy for individuals with communication impairments.

Learn more about the Macquarie University Speech Language Programs!

Find out how to apply to Australian Speech Language Programs in Australia.

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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Macquarie University launches Physiotherapy School!

Macquarie University recently launched the Macquarie University Physiotherapy School!

This will be the first Doctor of Physiotherapy degree offered in the State of New South Wales, demonstrating how Macquarie University continues to prove itself as a leading health sciences university.

Canadians interested in studying at an Australian Physiotherapy School will be interested to learn more about the Macquarie University Physiotherapy School. Not only is the Doctor of Physiotherapy program intended for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree, the school wants to provide the best possible leadership, research and clinical experience for its students.

So, let’s review the program, shall we?

About the Program

The Macquarie University Physiotherapy School Doctor of Physiotherapy is an extended master’s level, professional-entry degree and will produce physiotherapists with advanced clinical decision-making abilities to practice person-centred health care in contemporary health-care environments. Students will learn the skills of the physiotherapist based on the best available evidence to effectively assess, diagnose, treat and educate people across all ages with disorders of movement resulting from a range of conditions. Macquarie University Physiotherapy School students will graduate with advanced clinical skills as well as business, management and leadership training and will be ready to launch a fulfilling career as a physiotherapist across a broad range of health-care settings.

The program consists of a combination of coursework and supervised clinical placements. Students will undertake 150 days of clinical practice, both integrated throughout your program and in five-week blocks. Students will learn from leading physiotherapy academics and researchers as well as from expert clinicians to provide you with a sound foundation of evidence-based physiotherapy practice. Students will also be required to complete a research project.

FAQs

Here are some FAQS that will help answer some of your questions:

Why has Macquarie decided to branch into Physiotherapy?
Macquarie University offers a suite of allied health courses in audiology, speech pathology, clinical and neuropsychology. Physiotherapy is a valuable addition to these services in light of the new Macquarie University Hospital (MUH) and associated clinics as well as the Australian School of Advanced Medicine. The addition of this discipline will enable a collaborative and interprofessional approach to education and patient management in a modern health environment.

Beyond Macquarie University, research shows an increasing shortage of physiotherapists across Australia. Graduates will be work ready and highly qualified to launch a long, fulfilling and broad career both in Australia and internationally.

What are the prerequisites?
Students must have completed at least a three-year undergraduate degree with pre-requisites in various subject areas. Typically they will have completed bachelor degrees in exercise science, biomedical or health sciences.

Is there a cap on the number of places available?
Entry into the Macquarie University Physiotherapy School Doctor of Physiotherapy will be highly competitive with a limited number of places offered.

What skills will this program develop?
Students will study the scientific basis of physiotherapy and develop competence in the practice of physiotherapy. Graduates will have with work ready skills in the the assessment, treatment and education of people with a wide range of conditions affecting movement across the lifespan. They will also learn and develop advanced clinical, business, management and leadership skills, preparing the graduate physiotherapist for a long term and broad career in a variety of clinical settings, research and management.

Will there be clinical placements in MUH?
The Macquarie University Physiotherapy School will work collaboratively with the Advanced School of Medicine and the Macquarie Hospital and Clinics to offer students extensive clinical experience. In addition, students will undertake clinical placements in a range of settings with healthcare providers and industries external to the University.

Where can students go post-graduation?
Macquarie University Physiotherapy School graduates will be well prepared to meet the future healthcare needs in Australia and internationally with education in advanced areas including health technology, imaging, management and leadership as well as a focus on chronic disease management, disability and aged care.

Apply now!

Applications for the March 2013 intake are currently being accepted and close March 30, 2012. If you’re interested in this program, please ensure you contact OzTREKK’s Australian Physiotherapy School admissions officer, Shannon Tilston. She can give you all the applications details and work with you to get the application completed.

Apply now to the Macquarie University Physiotherapy School!

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Monday, March 12th, 2012

Macquarie University offers online UniWellBeing Course to students

Stress, anxiety and low moods can affect a student’s day-to-day life and make it harder to achieve academic and other important life goals.

Macquarie University has found a creative way to address academic stressors that can leave some students feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.

Now a new online program, the UniWellbeing Course, offered by the Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health’s eCentreClinic in conjunction with the University’s Student Counselling Service, has been designed to help students improve their emotional well-being and cope successfully with university life and demands.

The eCentreClinic is an Internet-based research clinic at the university run by a team of psychologists and research staff. It develops and evaluates free education and treatment courses for people with stress, anxiety and low mood. To date, more than 2,200 Australian adults have participated in these online courses, with more than 95 percent of participants reporting they would recommend the courses to a friend.

The student-focused UniWellbeing Course, which is completely confidential, begins in early March and consists of a series of online lessons teaching practical skills for improving emotional well-being.

Learn more about Macquarie University