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Playing with slime, building block towers and painting with spaghetti are more than child’s play. International research has shown that learning through play is vital for helping children develop their creativity, resilience, wellbeing and more. In this course you’ll explore play-based learning and get hands-on experience with a range of teaching and learning methods.You’ll explore areas of the primary curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education and the Arts, with a focus on early childhood learning and development.As you complete your degree, you’ll build an online portfolio to share your experience with future employers. You could follow this degree with a Master of Education (Coursework) or Master of Education (Research) to expand your career opportunities and build your expertise even further.7 reasons to study Early Childhood and Primary Teaching at MurdochFive-star rating for median salary for Education and Training.* *Source: Good Universities Guide 2020 Study at the first university in Australia, and among only a few in the world, to offer the Tribes TLCTM Basic Course Certification as an accredited undergraduate. Join the only teaching program in WA where you can graduate ready for both early childhood education settings and primary school classrooms. Enjoy practical placements which could include metropolitan, rural, remote, international, hard-to-staff, multicultural, hospital, private and state school environments. We offer a variety of internships across WA, including some 12-month placements. Before you start your first prac, you’ll be able to practise dealing with challenging behaviour, parent teacher interviews and other situations through our SimLabTM technology. It’s a virtual classroom using actors and avatars – and the only technology of its kind in WA! Be mentored by our experienced teaching professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible teacher. Have fun as you explore play-based learning and investigate effective learning, teaching and assessment practices.

Do you remember your favourite teacher from primary school? Perhaps it was someone you learned a lot from, they taught you new ways of thinking or inspired you in some way. You could be that special teacher for future generations.Get the qualification you need to teach students from Years 1 to 6 as you study areas of the primary curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education and the Arts. You will also study effective learning, teaching and assessment practices.To expand your career opportunities, you can choose to specialise in Mathematics and Numeracy Education, English and Literacy Education, Inclusive Education for work in special education schools and centres, and Indonesian or Japanese teaching in primary schools.7 reasons to study Primary Teaching at MurdochFive-star rating for median salary for Education and Training.* *Source: Good Universities Guide 2020 Study at the first university in Australia, and among only a few in the world, to offer the Tribes TLCTM Basic Course Certification as an accredited undergraduate. Join the only teaching program in WA where you can apply for a two-week school placement in China with your flights, visas and accommodation paid for by the government. Enjoy practical placements which could include metropolitan, rural, remote, international, hard-to-staff, multicultural, hospital, private and state school environments. We offer a variety of internships across WA, including some 12-month placements. Before you start your first prac, you’ll get a sense of your interactive skills using our SimLabTM technology. SimLabTM is a world class and innovative virtual classroom technology, which allows you to interact with student-avatars operated by a trained actor behind the scenes. In the second, third fourth years of your degree, you will use SimLabTM again to practice further ‘pretend’ interactions with a range of students and parents. Be mentored by our team of experienced teaching professionals to become a confident, creative and flexible teacher who is ready for the challenges and excitement of classroom life. Graduate with an online portfolio which you can use to showcase your experience and skills to future employers.

There is increasing demand for leaders in the agriculture and food sectors with diverse skills and knowledge of both the management and technical aspects of the industry. This unique program provides an opportunity to combine management studies with agriculture. The combined degree brings together two key agriculture majors (Animal Science, and Crop & Pasture Science) with fundamental business knowledge and a choice of a business major (Management, Marketing or International Business). The broad range of skills and experiences covered, together with industry and community engagement, prepare graduates for careers in the rapidly developing world of agribusiness.4 reasons to study Agricultural Science + Commerce at MurdochFive-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality.* *Source: Good Universities Guide 2020 Gain fundamental skills across science and business relating to the Agricultural industry, increasing your employability in the rapidly developing global industry of agribusiness. Studying at Australia’s only campus-based farm, you’ll gain hands-on experience in animal science and production together with crop science and pasture science. As part of your studies, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on experience during industry placements in farms and agriculture research programs across WA. Gain knowledge that will help you create innovative solutions for food, agriculture, communities and the environment.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:animal science and health crop and pasture science international business management agricultural economics.Your careerAn extremely wide range of opportunities are available in the commercial, agricultural and industrial sectors covering information technology, manufacturing, food production, export industries, and biosecurity and food safety. Future career options could include:Agricultural Scientist Agricultural Economist or Analyst Farm Manager Agronomist.For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.Murdoch Admission Information - Science (PDF) 352 KB

This unique course provides you with both high-level technology skills and an understanding of the business world – all in three years.You will be able to design innovative analysis systems and strategies in the government sector, in established and emerging businesses, in consultancies, and in the not-for-profit sector.Official labour market predictions say jobs for management and organisational analysts, ICT managers and ICT business and systems analysts are growing in Australia.The Bachelor of IT and Business is not a qualification designed to educate and graduate IT specialists (i.e. programmers) however, graduates will be well placed to span the gap between the business and the technology. Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) is currently being sought.4 reasons to study Bachelor of Information and Business at MurdochTake advantage of this unique combination of business and technology. Five-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality*. *Source: The Good Universities Guide 2020 The course offers you the capacity to take on real-world clients and project-based units. Access great scholarships like the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:systems analysis, design and development business intelligence and analytics global marketing and strategic management enterprise architectures organisational theory and behaviour.Your careerWhen you graduate from this course you are likely to find yourself in demand in the government sector, in established and emerging businesses, in consultancies, and in the not-for-profit sector.Careers could include:ICT manager Business analyst Database and systems administrator Management and organisational analyst Research and development manager Contract program and project administrator Health and welfare analyst/manager.For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.Murdoch Admission Information - IT and Business (PDF) 208 KB

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of disease as you build a strong foundation for your future career in Laboratory Medicine.Clinical terminology like haematology (the study and treatment of blood), immunology (the study of the immune system and how our bodies protect us from pathogens), histopathology (the study of how disease causes changes in tissues) and molecular pathology (the examination of molecules within organs, tissues and fluids) will become part of your professional vocabulary as you develop skills in the handling of patient material and laboratory testing to guide medical decision making.Laboratory Medicine is a four-year course in which you can pursue a specific area of interest by selecting one of three streams – Biomedical Science, Genetics and Molecular Biology or Forensic Biology and Toxicology. In the fourth year, you will also take part in Murdoch's Work Integrated Learning, which allows you to apply your knowledge in a workplace environment.7 reasons to study Laboratory Medicine at MurdochFive-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality.* *Source:Good Universities Guide 2020. You’ll study in a major health precinct including three hospitals and a medical research institute. You’ll learn from lecturers who are making a real-word impact with their research and have extensive experience in laboratory medicine. Prepare for the workforce or further study with the inclusion of cutting-edge advances in modern diagnostic science. Learn on the latest instrumentation as part of our extensive hands-on practical training, including industry placements within diagnostic pathology laboratories. If you’re aiming to study postgraduate medicine (or other medically-related vocations), you’ll be well prepared to apply when you finish this course. You will have honours and higher research opportunities both on and off campus thanks to our strong links to Perth’s medical research institutes.

Would you like to build a career out of making a difference to people’s lives? Nurses do just that by providing healthcare in times of need – from acute health issues in emergency departments to home visits that assist the elderly to remain in their homes for longer.Combine the professional person-centred approach of nursing with psychosocial and biological sciences as you learn the skills needed to become a Registered Nurse. You’ll also be equipped with lifetime access to a web-based ePortfolio, to showcase your knowledge and experience to prospective employees when you graduate.You can complete your Nursing degree in three years of full-time study or within six years of part-time study.7 reasons to study Nursing at MurdochFive-star rating for learner engagement, overall experience, student support, teaching quality and skills development for nursing.* *Source:*Source: The Good Universities Guide, 2020 Gain experience in state-of-the-art clinical teaching wards and modern simulation suites. Complete 18 weeks of work experience in hospitals, aged care and community settings throughout WA. You’ll have the opportunity to apply to travel overseas for clinical placements in, Asia and the United Kingdom. Have access to our nursing eportfolio learning program to track continuing professional development throughout your degree. Gain industry recognised badges as you progress through the Patient Safety Competency Framework in Communication, Vital Signs, Assessment, Asepsis, and Medical Calculation and Administration. Learn from award-winning academics who have years of industry, research and teaching experience.

Get the qualification you need to teach students from Years 7 to 12 in a teaching area you’re passionate about. You can choose to major in one of these areas:Advanced Mathematics Biology and Environmental Science Biology and Human Biology Chemistry Earth and Environmental Science English History (HASS*) Health & Physical Education Geography and Economics (HASS*) Mathematics Physics Politics (HASS*). *ATAR Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) subjectYou will also choose a second teaching area (known as a minor), except for Health and Physical Education which must be combined together.You’ll explore the role of education in society, learn how to manage a secondary level classroom and get valuable experience working in school placements across the secondary years. By having qualifications in two teaching areas, you will have a competitive advantage with a variety of employers across Australia and overseas.8 reasons to study Secondary Teaching at MurdochFive-star rating for median salary for Education and Training.* *Source: Good Universities Guide 2020 Study at the first university in Australia, and among only a few in the world, to offer the Tribes TLCTM Basic Course Certification as an accredited undergraduate. Join the only teaching program in WA where you can apply for a two-week school placement in Thailand with your flights, visas and accommodation paid for by the government. Before you start your first prac, you’ll be able to start to develop your teaching skills, practice dealing with challenging behaviour, and try parent-teacher interviews and other situations in a safe environment through our SimLabTM technology. It’s a virtual classroom using actors and avatars – and the only technology of its kind in WA. Have the opportunity to apply for our year-long Internship where you are immersed in a school, enhancing your skills and qualities to be work-ready for your teaching career. Graduate ready for the classroom with both a major and minor teaching area and an online portfolio to share your experience with future employers and to respond to Teacher Registration requirements. If you’re interested in teaching within Catholic schools, you can add Catholic education electives to your degree. If you’re passionate about sports, you’ll find opportunities to coach sports in schools with sports’ specialisations, coach students with disabilities and promote physical education for all abilities.

Are you a believer in the saying “use it or lose it”? Put that to work as you learn how to prescribe exercise to improve the movement of both athletes and the general population.With your interest in sport, exercise and health, this major gives you the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills of two complimentary disciplines to broaden your career options. With an increasing focus on the importance of healthy, active lifestyles, exercise science continues to be a growing discipline within Australia and around the world.You’ll explore the major fields in psychology including human development, neuroscience, and emotion to gain an understanding of how both nature and nurture shape us as people. You’ll also understand key psychological factors and how they are applied to a sports setting.You’ll develop job-ready skills in analysis, writing, research, communication and teamwork and in your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to learn hands on and apply what you’ve learnt within an industry placement.7 reasons to study a combined degree in Sport and Exercise Science and Psychology at MurdochFive star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality*. *Source: Good Universities Guide 2020 Learn practical skills in purpose built state-of-the-art facilities including an exercise physiology laboratory complete with a climate and altitude chamber, a rehabilitation, strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory with a motion capture system and 50-metre running track. Put your knowledge and skills to the test in your third year through an industry placement. You’ll have the chance to gain experience in a range of settings from community gymnasiums to professional sporting teams. Benefit from Murdoch’s partnership with the WACA and learn from academics who are actively researching professional sports. With further study you could end up working with professional athletes, help people recover from trauma through exercise, or improve functionality for older adults or people with health conditions. Take your degree global and work overseas when you graduate, with research and work opportunities available in many countries around the world. Develop analytical skills alongside contemporary scientific research methods for investigating human minds and behaviour.

If you’re passionate about keeping people moving and helping to improve quality of life, this integrated undergraduate and postgraduate course will give you the qualification you need to register as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.Develop, implement and manage physical activity and behavioural programs for healthy clients and clients living with a range of chronic conditions as you explore how exercise can improve health and wellbeing.Learn about the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs to help prevent and manage chronic diseases and injury, and have a unique opportunity to fill the void between acute care and long-term management of people living with health conditions.This integrated four-year course provides a clear path from your first year of study through to your fourth and final year. At the end of your first three years, you will have completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science which guarantees entry into the 1 year Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology (minimum 2.0 GPA required enter Graduate Diploma).5 reasons to study Sport and Exercise Science / Clinical Exercise Physiology at MurdochFive-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality.* *Source: Good Universities Guide 2020 Study the only integrated Exercise Physiology qualification in Western Australia. Build you skills in a supportive learning environment. This is a capped course, with selective intake and smaller class sizes that will allow you to work closely with lecturers and benefit from their skills and experience. Gain practical experience working within public and private health care settings. Learn in purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation, strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track.

Are you a believer in the saying “use it or lose it”? Put that to work as you learn how to prescribe exercise to improve the movement of both athletes and the general population.With your interest in sport, exercise and health, this major gives you the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in those fields. With an increasing focus on the importance of healthy, active lifestyles, exercise science continues to be a growing discipline within Australia and around the world.You will become experienced in prescribing exercise, as well as assessing and improving the movement of both athletes the general population.6 reasons to study Sport and Exercise Science at MurdochFive-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality.* *Source: Good Universities Guide 2020 Learn practical skills in purpose built state-of-the-art facilities including an exercise physiology laboratory complete with a climate and altitude chamber, a rehabilitation, strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory with a motion capture system and 50-metre running track. Put your knowledge and skills to the test in your third year through an industry placement. You’ll have the chance to gain experience in a range of settings from community gymnasiums to professional sporting teams. Benefit from Murdoch’s partnership with the WACA and learn from academics who are actively researching professional sports. With further study you could end up working with professional athletes, help people recover from trauma through exercise, or improve functionality for older adults or people with health conditions. Take your degree global and work overseas when you graduate, with research and work opportunities available in many countries around the world.