Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Important Dates

Semester 1 Monday 10 February - Friday 12 June 2020
Study period: Monday 25 May - Sunday 31 May 2020

Semester 2 Monday 27 July - Friday 27 November 2020
Study period: Monday 9 November - Sunday 15 November 2020

Campus visits

Campus tours are held throughout the year for students wanting to check out the facilities and ask questions about the BTCM course and what the student experience is like at SITCM. Contact the Administration office to arrange a visit.

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Admission criteria

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age at the time you commence the BTCM program.

Entry Requirements

You will be considered for admission to the BTCM program at SITCM on the basis of your performance in one or more of the following:

• Australian Year 12 studies
• tertiary or post-secondary qualifications
• overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian studies
• one of the alternative admission pathways listed below.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must satisfy SITCM’s English language requirements to be eligible for a place. For information, read the student prospectus.

Applicants with higher education study

If you hold a completed AQF degree, you can be considered for admission to the BTCM program.

If you have undertaken some degree-level studies in a degree at a recognised educational institution, SITCM will generally consider your tertiary studies. You may be eligible for the Alternative Admissions Pathway where you will need to attend an interview. Interviews will be arranged with applicants after receipt of the application form.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you hold a completed AQF advanced diploma, diploma, associate diploma or Certificate IV, you can be considered for admission to SITCM.

If you have undertaken some VET studies at a recognised educational institution, SITCM will generally consider your post-secondary studies. You may be eligible for the Alternative Admissions Pathway where you will need to attend an interview. Interviews will be arranged with applicants after receipt of the application form.

Applicants with work and life experience

Finished secondary education more than two years ago

If you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you will still be considered for admission on the basis of a minimum ATAR of 70.00 or equivalent. You can continue to use your ATAR for admission any year after you have completed your secondary education.

Employment experience

If you are 21 years of age or over, you may qualify for admission on the basis of full-time paid employment experience of two years or more. You will need to attend an interview. Interviews will be arranged with applicants after receipt of the application form.

Applicants must provide a letter from the employer confirming their job title, period served (start and end dates), hours worked per week and the roles and responsibilities involved.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

If you will be at least 18 years of age on Monday 10 February 2020, you may qualify for admission by undertaking the STAT – Multiple Choice and Written English.

Applicants with a recent secondary education (Current, 2018 and 2017)

Australian Year 12 students

Admission is on the basis of a minimum ATAR of 70.00 or equivalent.

If your ATAR is below the Guaranteed Entry ATAR, you may still receive an offer to study at SITCM. If this applies to you, you will need to attend an interview. Interviews will be arranged with applicants after receipt of the application form.

If you completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) overseas, you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency.

Educational Disadvantage

Applicants who do not meet the admission criteria but can demonstrate an educational disadvantage in schooling may be considered for admission on a case by case basis. Contact SITCM to discuss your circumstances and eligibility for admission.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

SITCM provides special entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. You can apply even if you have not completed your Year 12 studies. SITCM will take into account your life experiences, education and achievements in assessing your potential to undertake study. Applicants will need to attend an interview. Interviews will be arranged with applicants after receipt of the application form.

Domestic applications with overseas qualifications

SITCM will consider equivalent overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications for admission. If you are unsure about the Australian equivalent of your overseas qualifications, you can use the UAC Qualifications Assessment Service for assessment of your overseas qualifications before applying.

English language requirements

Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications must meet SITCM’s English language requirements. If you hold overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the sole language of instruction and assessment, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

How to apply

Apply direct to Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Successful applicants will receive information about acceptance and enrolment procedures with their letter of offer.

Advanced standing

If you receive an offer of enrolment and you have completed appropriate subjects in an approved course at a recognised tertiary institution, you may apply for credit for relevant units of study in the BTCM program. SITCM can determine credit prior to and after an offer of enrolment is accepted.

Deferment

You can defer the start of your study for up to two years. To defer, contact the Administration office by the deadline in your letter of offer.

Fees and charges

View the 2020 fee information.

Financial assistance

Youth and student allowances

For details on Australian Government financial support through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the Department of Human Services website.

FEE-HELP

The BTCM program is FEE-HELP approved, which means eligible domestic students will be able to access a FEE-HELP loan to cover their tuition fees. For information on FEE-HELP, visit the Study Assist website.

Where to get further information

• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.