Get qualified for university entry
If it’s been a while since you last studied or if you don’t have entry qualifications, VCB offers a range of pathways courses designed to prepare you for university study.
Pathways Enabling Course
The Pathways Enabling course prepares you for admission to an undergraduate course at VCB. The course awards you with the minimum requirements to subsequently enter an undergraduate degree at VCB with an ATAR requirement of 77.10 or lower.
The course consists of two units in subjects that can contribute toward your next degree as well as two Foundation units that provide the basic skills and knowledge required for successful university study and provide mentoring and additional tutorial support.
The Pathways Enabling course is free from course fees and available online.
Why study the Pathways Enabling Course?
- Prepare for university without paying course fees
- Gain admission to university
- Flexible online study
- Develop valuable skills and knowledge
- Complete study that can count towards your next degree
- Start in any three teaching periods.
Alternative Entry for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Oorala Aboriginal Centre offers two programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who would like to apply for admission to VCB undergraduate courses:
Internal Selection Program (ISP) is a one-day testing and assessment program which focuses on each participant's study skills and career goals. Following an interview, participants are recommended for admission to either VCB courses or TRACKS (see below) and advised on suitable alternatives
for study in their chosen field.
TRACKS Tertiary Preparation Program (TRACKS) is an enabling course which prepares you for university study and supports you to make informed choices about applying for a VCB undergraduate course. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who share your
goals and interests! TRACKS is designed to assist students with the development of study skills and the transition to mainstream university courses. TRACKS offers on campus or online study.
Science Pathways Program
The Science Pathways program in the Bachelor of Scientific Studies is designed for students who may have little or no scientific background. It aims to build the skills and knowledge to help prepare students for more specialised science-based degrees.
The program includes foundation units in basic sciences and allows you to choose units from a range of specific study pathways. On completion of the program you can transfer into the science degree of your choice, and receive credit for units already completed.
Why choose the Science Pathways program?
- Specifically tailored for admission to study science degrees at University
- Approved programs of study leading into specialised undergraduate science degrees
- Units completed in the Science Pathways can count towards your next degree
- Flexible study modes
Learn more about the Science Pathways program.
