Would you like to get a head start on your University Studies?
The following universities offer the opportunity to study first year subjects as part of your Year 12 program. These will contribute to your VCE & ATAR score plus give you standing for a guaranteed place at your chosen institute.
These programs challenge capable students with a university‑level study experience and allow students to expand their knowledge, meet other high achievers, contribute points to their ATAR, and build an impressive CV for their career. For more information, see the below links:
Deakin University
https://www.deakin.edu.au/student-life-and-services/support-for-high-school-students/deakin-accelerate-program
Latrobe University
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/pathways/achieve-plus
The University of Melbourne
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/high-school-programs/university-of-melbourne-extension-program
Monash University are offering a unique opportunity for students in their senior years to access mentoring support from their university students. Click here to find out more.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, applications are open now:
Application forms for each program are now available:
Access Monash Mentoring → Apply now
Access Monash Navigator → Apply now
Applications close on Monday, 16th November 2026 at 9:00am.
The following courses are now taking direct expression of interest for Nursing/Health courses & have no ATAR (these cannot be applied for via VTAC).
Box Hill Tafe - City Campus
Nursing: https://www.boxhill.edu.au/courses/diploma-of-nursing-hc544-d/
Allied Health - Box Hill Campus
https://www.boxhill.edu.au/courses/certificate-iv-in-allied-health-assistance-halh4-d/
Holmesglen - City Campus
Nursing: https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/explore-courses/nursing-community-and-health-sciences/nursing/vocational-education/diploma-of-nursing
Kangan - Broadmeadows
Nursing: https://www.kangan.edu.au/courses/department/health-and-community/diploma-of-nursing-7958
Allied Health: https://www.kangan.edu.au/courses/department/health-and-community/certificate-iii-in-health-services-assistance-3085
All health options at Kangan: https://www.kangan.edu.au/courses/department/health-and-community
Diplomas of Nursing are always very popular, so I encourage you to place an expression of interest sooner rather than later.
Hume Whittlesea Pathways Guide
Debra Williams
Director of Careers and Pathways
