Enabling Course

Waardong

Waardong is a special entry and enabling program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to study veterinary medicine and other animal and biological science based courses at Murdoch University. The program provides academic, social and cultural support for students enrolled in Veterinary Medicine and other participating science courses.

 

 

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Murdoch code
N1022
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Full Time
Duration
5
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Overview

Waardong provides academic, social and cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in veterinary medicine and other animal and biological science based courses.

At initial entry, students may undertake their first year over two years, with the option of taking Orientation Chemistry units over two semesters if they do not have a background in chemistry. Additional enabling units are conducted alongside the core and elective units for the main course being undertaken, throughout that whole course, to provide scaffolded supplementary support for each specific unit, through the use of academics and tutors.

Entry to Waardong is restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and requires enrolment in an undergraduate course, either veterinary medicine, or other related animal and biological science degrees. There are three avenues for entry:

  • Candidates who apply through TISC or directly to Murdoch University and are accepted into both the main course and Waardong
  • Candidates who attend the one week residential testing and selection process and are subsequently recommended for entry into both the main course and Waardong
  • Candidates who undertake K-Track and then subsequently are accepted into a main course and Waardong.

The testing and selection week is particularly targeted at candidates who have not met standard entry criteria, such as those without an ATAR or those who have not previously undertaken post-secondary study. 

For more information contact the Waardong Lecturer.

Testing and selection week is in early December, and the deadline for submission of applications for testing and selection is 30 September each year.

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Unit code Unit name Credit points
Course CoreNo credit points
EQU011Orientation Chemistry 10
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EQU012Orientation Chemistry 20
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EQU021Transition to Biological Science Studies 10
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EQU022Transition to Biological Science Studies 20
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EQU023Transition to Biological Science Studies 30
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EQU024Transition to Biological Science Studies 40
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EQU031Extension to Veterinary Biology 10
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EQU032Extension to Veterinary Biology 20
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EQU033Extension to Veterinary Biology 30
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EQU034Extension to Veterinary Biology 40
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EQU041Integrated Clinical Studies 10
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EQU042Integrated Clinical Studies 20
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EQU043Integrated Clinical Studies 30
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EQU044Integrated Clinical Studies 40
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Entry requirements

This special entry and enabling support course is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are enrolled in veterinary medicine, and other animal and biological science based courses. Entry can be obtained through recommendation after attendance at the one-week residential Testing and Selection process. Alternate entry may be permitted through K-Track, with approval from the relevant Academic Chair. Students entering relevant courses via TISC or direct university application will also be permitted, with approval from the relevant Academic Chair.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have any of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

  • Download and complete the Waardong Application Form.
  • A Letter of Expression addressing why you would like to be a Veterinarian. Outline your experience working with animals and how your family feel about you wanting to study in this field.
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