[Catalist] Physics, Astronomy and Medical Radiation Science @ Curtin

[Igor Bray]

Dear Physics Teachers,

I’ve received some feedback from colleagues that the first paragraph in my email copied below could have the potential for misinterpretation.  This of course, was not my intent and I therefore wanted to clarify this with you to remove any possible confusion.

I’d firstly like to confirm that there was not an administrative mishap, the indicative ATAR has always been 70 to get into Bachelor of Science (including Physics) at Curtin, and this indicative ATAR for entry into Physics at Curtin in 2017 remains at 70.

Secondly, I’d like to clarify the statement that any student with a low ATAR is likely to struggle.  Curtin takes pride in providing students with the support they need to succeed in their chosen course, including peer mentoring, study techniques, and access to the brightest lecturers and tutors.  While students in the very high ATAR bands may require less support, this does not mean that a student entering with the minimum ATAR for their course won’t be successful.

I hope this clarifies any potential confusion and I look forward to seeing some of you at the Physics at Adventure World day.

Warmest regards,

Igor

From: Igor Bray <Igor.Bray at curtin.edu.au<mailto:Igor.Bray at curtin.edu.au>>
Date: Saturday, 13 August 2016 2:26 pm
To: Catalist <catalist at lists.stawa.net<mailto:catalist at lists.stawa.net>>
Subject: Physics, Astronomy and Medical Radiation Science @ Curtin

Dear Physics teachers,

I hope the following information will be helpful to you and your students.

  1.  Physics and Astronomy<http://physics.curtin.edu.au/>,
     *   For the first time there is a TISC code (CUSPE) for the Curtin Physics (BSc)<http://tisc.edu.au/course/course.tisc?courseCode=CUSPE&printable=true>. Unfortunately, due to an administrative mishap the indicative ATAR has been set at 70, whereas I wanted 90. It is too late to change it for 2016, but please be aware that we now have a world class course in Physics and Astronomy that is aimed at the more academically oriented students. Any student with a low ATAR is likely to struggle.
     *   These days university entry is via a demand-driven system, and so is relatively easy. If you have capable students who seem to be not well-motivated (speaking from personal experience of my youngest!) please let them know that those coming to Curtin with an ATAR of 96 and above will get a $5,000 p.a. Curtin Excellence Scholarship<http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=2716.0> for the duration of their degree.
     *   For those students who are not yet sure which particular degree they want to pursue, but would like to come to Curtin, please suggest Multidisciplinary Science (BSc)<http://tisc.edu.au/course/course.tisc?courseCode=CUSCE&printable=true>. This is very flexible, and if later the students have decided where they want to specialise they can switch to a specific degree at any time, or remain where they are.
  2.  Medical Radiation Science<http://scieng.curtin.edu.au/science/medical-radiation-science/>
     *   Medical Imaging (BSc)<http://tisc.edu.au/course/course.tisc?courseCode=CUSXE&printable=true> and Radiation Therapy (BSc)<http://tisc.edu.au/course/course.tisc?courseCode=CUSRE&printable=true> have a quota of around 50 due to clinical placement limitations. Last year we had over 150 applications, and the ATAR cutoff ended up being just over 92 (now it is set to 90). Inevitably, there will be disappointed applicants yet again. If you know of any students applying, please encourage them to have a second preference that they would be happy with.
     *   Note that we have closed down the Physics bridging course, and so applicants must have the required prerequisites (Physics and Math Methods).

Lastly, I’m looking forward to catching up with many of you at the Physics Day @ Adventure World<http://stawa.net/events-2/physics-day-adventure-world/>.

Warmest regards,

Igor

--
Igor Bray, John Curtin Distinguished Professor
PhD, FAPS, FInstP, FAIP
Head | Physics, Astronomy and Medical Radiation Science
Director | Theoretical Physics

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