1. Griffith University Admissions Admissions 2011 “Wrap Up” Presenter: Susan Willmott Admissions Coordinator

2. Griffith University Admissions Session Outline Contact Details – Griffith University Admissions Student Statistics in Brief Summary of Offers made – Admissions 2011 Admissions Bonus Scheme 2012 Program Changes, New Programs and Closed Programs Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study (GUESTS) Program Diary notes – Guidance Officers Seminar and Open Day Information Questions and AskUs

3. Griffith University Admissions Admissions – Contact Details NamePositionTelephoneE-Mail NATHAN Margaret PriceSenior Admissions Manager(07) 3735 5374M.Price@griffith.edu.au Mary ForsterDeputy Admissions Manager(07) 5552 7286M.Forster@griffith.edu.au Susan WillmottAdmissions Coordinator(07) 3735 7621S.Willmott@griffith.edu.au Kumar Padmanathan Admissions Officer/GUESTS Coordinator (07) 3735 4035K.Padmanathan@griffith.edu.au Bianca Kovacic Scholarships & Prizes Manager (07) 3735 4187B.Kovacic@griffith.edu.au Dr Jeanne McConachieHonours College Manager(07) 3735 4253J.McConachie@griffith.edu.au Kim Holmes Honours College, Program Coordinator (07) 3735 4303K.Holmes@griffith.edu.au GOLD COAST Maxine HughesMedical Selections Officer(07) 5678 0305Maxine.Hughes@griffith.edu.au

4. Griffith University Admissions Griffith University Student Statistics Students in total: Nathan 13,683 Mt Gravatt 5,431 Gold Coast 15,854 Logan 2,691 South Bank (QCA & QCGU) 3,596 Off Shore 321 --------------------------------------------------------------------- University Wide 41,567

5. Griffith University Admissions Total QTAC Applications at Major Offer Round

6. Griffith University Admissions Summary of Offers Made – Admissions 2011 (1..) Campus Early Rounds (2 Dec QTAC, 9 Dec UAC) Early Rounds ( 16 Dec QTAC, 4 Jan UAC) Major Rounds (13 Jan QTAC, 19 Jan UAC) Final Rounds ( 10 Feb QTAC, 2 & 9 Feb UAC) QTAC COTA Total Nathan/ Mt Gravatt 466/27183/1931,982/694436/873/50 2,970/1,295 Gold Coast933/ 34377/ 472,548/ 144476/ 387404,374/ 612 Logan18488309743658 QCA118242214-367 QCGU1322970-168 TOTAL21388415,9051,4649610,444 2010 Comparison 1858 (+280) 819 (+22) 6,965 (-1,060) 1,325 (+139) 311 (-218) 11,278 (-834)

7. Griffith University Admissions Summary of QTAC Offers Made – Admissions 2011 (2) Current QLD Yr 12’s Current Yr 12’s NOT eligible for an OP Current Interstate Yr 12’s Other Applicants Total 3,3171878085,5209,832 Percentage of School Leavers/Non-School Leavers to Total Offers 33.7%1.9%8.2%56.2%100% 43.8%56.2%100%

8. Griffith University Admissions Griffith University Median OP offer scores in the QTAC major rounds for 2007- 2011

9. Griffith University Admissions Griffith University Bonus Admissions Scheme Griffith University recognises that there are some subjects and studies undertaken by high school students that require a high level of skill and knowledge and that better prepare students for the rigour and diversity of tertiary study. OP eligible students (or equivalent interstate students) successfully completing nominated subjects or studies will automatically be granted bonus admission ranks when applying to study at Griffith University. The bonus admission scheme applies to the following subjects or study: Subject or study area – Core QCERank bonus Maths C (or equivalent)2 ranks* Languages other than English (LOTE)2 ranks* Advanced Study – QCE Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study program (GUESTS)#1 rank* Recognised GUESTS equivalent from other Tertiary Institutions. (eg START QUT, UQ ESP program). 1 rank* Exclusions: Bachelor of Medical Science, Nathan and Gold Coast Campuses Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology, Gold Coast Campus

10. Griffith University Admissions Program Changes 2012 (1..) New Entry: 223772 - Bachelor of Education – Secondary (Mt Gravatt Campus) The previous separate entries for: Computing, Drama, English, Graphics, Health and Physical Education, Industrial Technology and Design, Music, Social Science and Visual Art are amalgamated. Current entry with Mathematics and Science Prerequisites: 223122- Bachelor of Education – Secondary (Mathematics, Science) (Mt Gravatt Campus)

11. Griffith University Admissions Program Changes 2012 (2..) QTAC 234992 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Gold Coast Campus 234982 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering) Gold Coast Campus (Combines mechanics with electronics and computer systems) UAC 283320 Bachelor of Engineering Gold Coast Campus (all streams)

12. Griffith University Admissions Program Changes 2012 (3..) QTAC 228182 – Bachelor of Aviation New Admission Requirements which need to be included on the Admission to Bachelor of Aviation Coversheet: Aviation Reference Number (ARN) CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate Pilot Aptitude Assessment Additional information on the Program Catalogue: 1)Students will be required to approach an approved flight training provider themselves and paying the aviation tuition fees to the provider, or 2)Enrolling concurrently in the Griffith program Graduate Diploma of Flight Management. Applicants fully informed flight training costs $110,000. Students who enrol in this program are able to apply for a Fee-Help loan toward the costs of flight training ($85,000). 3)Students need to successfully complete Years 1 and 2 before commencing flight training and then take a Leave of Absence to focus entirely on their flight training. After a year of leave return to complete year 3.

13. Griffith University Admissions Program Changes 2012 (4..) QTAC 228182 – Bachelor of Aviation ADD COPY OF COVER SHEET

14. Griffith University Admissions New Programs for 2012 QTAC 227782 – B Business/ B Music - Nathan and South Bank Campuses 234992 – B Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Gold Coast Campus

15. Griffith University Admissions Withdrawn Programs Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Design - Nathan Bachelor of Music Studies - QCGU Bachelor of Oral Health in Oral Health Therapy – Gold Coast

16. Griffith University Admissions Programs Update QTAC 223252 - Bachelor of Arts/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Nathan) 232162 - Bachelor of Arts/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Gold Coast) 232181 - Bachelor of Exercise Science/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Gold Coast) 223272 - Bachelor of Music/Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary (QCGU) 223282 - Bachelor of Psychological Science /Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Mt Gravatt) 232192 - Bachelor of Psychological Science/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Gold Coast) 223262 - Bachelor of Science /Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Nathan) 232172 - Bachelor of Science/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Gold Coast)

17. Griffith University Admissions GUESTS program (Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (1...) The Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies (GUESTS) Program is for high achieving year 12 students who wish to undertake a single course (subject) at Griffith University. GUESTS students experience university life and may be eligible to apply for Guaranteed Entry into one of Griffith University's Degree Programs. Guaranteed entry to some undergraduate degree programs requires the student to have successfully completed a specific course. Please see the Required Courses section for further details. There are also specific sections on the GUESTS webpage outlining details for students interested in Music, Languages and Medicine and Oral Health courses, or the Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art. Please check these sections for further details and suggested courses. Students interested in other degree programs can choose from the Popular Courses section of the GUESTS website.

18. Griffith University Admissions GUESTS program (Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (2...) REQUIRED COURSES Physiotherapy: Students must undertake 1014MSC Cells, Tissues & Regulation and achieve a High Distinction as well as receive an OP no more than 2 OPs below the previous year’s cut off Education (Primary): Students must undertake a required course: 1012EPS Introduction to Education (Gold Coast), or 1012EBL Introduction to Education (Mt Gravatt and Logan) Education (Secondary): Students must undertake one required course at Mt Gravatt: 1108EBL Introduction to Performance Skills (Drama) 1254EBL Genre, Text and Language (English) 1201EBL Understanding Game Skills and Concepts (HPE) 1004IBA Asian Societies: People and Environment (LOTE) 1064EBL Natural Context (Geography) 1066EBL Ancient and Medieval Western World (History) 1005BPS Cell Biology and Biological Systems (Science) 1201BPS Mathematics 1A (Mathematics) 1001ICT Programming 1 (Computing) 1205EBL Process Drama (Drama)- Semester 2

19. GUESTS program (Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (3...) Griffith University Admissions Law: Students must undertake 1011LAW Law & the Modern State QCA programs: Varying quotas and required courses apply – please refer to website. Courses are now available under the B Games Design Design: Students must undertake 1523QCA or 1513QCA and achieve a Credit or above Midwifery: Students must undertake 1501NRS Knowing Midwifery; or 1801NRS Effective Communication; or 1502NRS Foundational Anatomy and achieve a grade or Distinction or above

20. Griffith University Admissions GUESTS program (Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (4...) EXCEPTIONS GUESTS are NOT able to apply for Guaranteed entry into the following programs : All Oral Health programs Bachelor of Medical Science (MBBS Provisional Entry for School-Leavers) Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Honours and Advanced Studies programs QCGU Programs Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architectural Studies); (Environmental Sustainability)

21. Griffith University Admissions GUESTS program (Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (5...) 149 students were offered a place in GUESTS 2010. 119 GUESTS students went on to successfully complete their course.

22. Griffith University Admissions GUESTS program (Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (6...) Eligibility for entry: –A minimum achievement of at least two (2) VHA’s (A’s) plus some HA’s (B’s) in Authority or Authority Registered subjects –Applicants must be currently undertaking the prerequisites for entry into their desired degree program. –The program is available to OP/ATAR eligible students only –The program is available to Domestic and International Students currently studying Year 12 in Australia Application process: Semester 1 intake –Applications close 30 September –Students can apply anytime after they have received their Year 11 Semester 1 report Semester 2 intake –Applications close 30 May –Students should apply with their Year 11 End of Year report and Year 12 Term 1 report if available

23. Griffith University Admissions GUESTS program (Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (7) Visit the GUESTS website at: www.griffith.edu.au/guestsprogram –application forms –eligibility criteria –course information –FAQs Contact: Kumar Padmanathan GUESTS Coordinator Ph: 3735 4035 Email: guests_enquiry@griffith.edu.au

24. Griffith University Admissions Further Updates for 2012 Review of Australian Higher Education – “Bradley Review” *By 2020, 40% of 25 to 34 year olds have attained a qualification at bachelor level. *By 2020, 20% of higher education enrolments are people from low socio-economic status backgrounds.

25. Griffith University Admissions GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY Sunday 14 August 2011 9am – 2pm Gold Coast - Nathan- South Bank Campuses

26. Griffith University Admissions Logan Campus Information Day Friday 10 June 2011 9am - 7pm

27. Griffith University Admissions Questions For answers to questions you may have after this presentation please visit ‘Ask Us’. http://www.griffith.edu.au/ask-us