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		<title>Entry requirements for Monash university</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To commence a Monash College program and pathway on to Monash University, you first need to meet age, academic and English language proficiency requirements.
1. Age requirements
&#62; Diploma Part 1
You must be at least 16 years of age when you first enrol in a Monash College program.
&#62; Diploma Part 2
You must be at least 17 years [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="mcmainbody">To commence a Monash College program and pathway on to Monash University, you first need to meet age, academic and English language proficiency requirements.<span id="more-98"></span></p>
<h2><a name="age">1. Age requirements</a></h2>
<p><strong>&gt; Diploma Part 1</strong><br />
You must be at least 16 years of age when you first enrol in a Monash College program.</p>
<p><strong>&gt; Diploma Part 2</strong><br />
You must be at least 17 years of age when you first enrol in a Monash College program.</p>
<p>You may be offered a deferred place within a Monash College diploma program if you do not meet the age requirement. This means you can start your diploma when you have reached the required age.</p>
<h2><a name="academic">2. Academic requirements</a></h2>
<p>Whether you enter your Monash College program at Diploma Part 1 or Diploma Part 2 depends on your:</p>
<ul>
<li>entry scores</li>
<li>your highest education qualification</li>
<li>prerequisite subjects</li>
<li>your academic results</li>
</ul>
<h3>Entry scores</h3>
<p>The academic entry scores for a Monash College diploma program differ according to:</p>
<ul>
<li>your preferred diploma program</li>
<li>your previous qualification</li>
<li>the country from which you are applying</li>
</ul>
<h3>Highest education qualification</h3>
<p><strong>&gt; Diploma Part 1</strong></p>
<p>The minimum level of schooling required is the successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent.</p>
<p>To find out which qualification  requirements apply to you visit:</p>
<ul>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Art and Design Studies Part 1</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Arts (Communication, Journalism and Psychology)  Part 1</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Business Part 1</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Engineering Studies Part 1</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Health Sciences Part 1</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Information Technology Part 1</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>&gt; Diploma Part 2</strong></p>
<p>The minimum level of schooling required is successful completion of Sri Lankan and London A levels, Australian Year 12 or equivalent.</p>
<p>To find out which qualification  requirements apply to you visit:</p>
<ul>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Art and Design Studies Part 2</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Arts (Communication, Journalism and Psychology)  Part 2</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Business Part 2</li>
<li>Entry Requirements  for the Diploma of Engineering Studies Part 2</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Health Sciences Part 2</li>
<li>Entry  Requirements for the Diploma of Information Technology Part 2</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>&gt; Prerequisite subjects</strong></p>
<p>Some diploma courses have specific subject prerequisites.</p>
<p>For a complete list of the subject prerequisites  for the Diploma Part 1 visit: Prerequisite Subjects for Entry to Diploma Part 1</p>
<p>For a complete list of the subject prerequisites  for the Diploma Part 2 visit: Prerequisite Subjects for Entry to Diploma Part 2</p>
<p>For a complete list of the subject prerequisites for the Progression to 2<sup>nd</sup> Year Monash University visit:<br />
Prerequisite Subjects for Progression to 2<sup>nd</sup> Year Monash University</p>
<h2><a name="english">3. English language proficiency requirements</a></h2>
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<td class="mcheader" width="25%">English Test</td>
<td class="mcheader" width="25%">Result required for<br />
Diploma Part 1<br />
(Art &amp; Design, Business, Engineering, IT)</td>
<td class="mcheader" width="25%">Result required for<br />
Diploma Part 1 (Arts, Health Sciences)</td>
<td class="mcheader" width="25%">Result required for<br />
Diploma Part 2 (Art &amp; Design, Arts, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, IT)</td>
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<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">GCE O or A level General Paper (English)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">C</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">C</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">C</td>
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<tr valign="top">
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">Malaysia SPM / STPM English</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">A1 or A2</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">A1 or A2</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">A1 or A2</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">Hong Kong CEE English Syllabus B</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">C</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">C</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">C</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">IELTS</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">5.5 (No band lower than 5)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">6.0 (No band lower than 6)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">6.5 (No band lower than 6)</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">TOEFL including Test of Written English (paper based)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">527, TWE 4</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">550, TWE 4.5</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">580, TWE 4.5</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">TOEFL including Essay Writing (ER) (computer based)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">197 (ER 4)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">213 (ER 5)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-lgrey" width="25%">237 (ER 5)</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">TOEFL iBT (internet based)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">Overall:  71<br />
Writing:  17+<br />
(No section lower than 13)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">Overall:  80<br />
Writing:  20+<br />
(No section lower than 18)</td>
<td class="mcdatafield-whiteborder-dgrey" width="25%">Overall:  90<br />
Writing:  22+<br />
(No section lower than 20)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Note:</p>
<p>Students must be able to demonstrate English language ability before being admitted to a Monash College diploma program.</p>
<p>English language requirements can be met if:</p>
<ul>
<li>English was the language of  instruction in Secondary studies and an approved English language subject was  completed at:<br />
- Year 11 (at least C Grade or 60%);<br />
- Year 12 (VCE units 3 &amp; 4 with a study score of at least English 25 or ESL  30);</li>
<li>Or equivalent English language proficiency as set out in the above table.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Stem cell research puts interstate rivalry on hold</title>
		<link>http://www.monashliberals.org/stem-cell-research-puts-interstate-rivalry-on-hold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Victoria and New South Wales have put aside their competitive interstate rivalry to collaborate on a stem cell research project, as announced by Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings and NSW Minister for Science and Medical Research, Verity Firth, today.
Scientists from the Monash Institute of Medical Research (MIMR) and colleagues from New South Wales will compare two [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Victoria and New South Wales have put aside their competitive interstate rivalry to collaborate on a stem cell research project, as announced by Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings and NSW Minister for Science and Medical Research, Verity Firth, today.</p>
<p>Scientists from the Monash Institute of Medical Research (MIMR) and colleagues from New South Wales will compare two different methods of creating patient-specific stem cells: somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS).</p>
<p>SCNT, or therapeutic cloning, is one method used to produce a source of individually-tailored stem cells. One aspect to this project will be to source oocytes, or immature egg cells to generate SCNT embryos from which embryonic stem cells are harvested. Both conventional sources (IVF Clinics) and novel sources (adult ovaries and altruistic donors) will be explored.</p>
<p>Unlike SCNT, iPS cells are derived from adult cells, such as skin, which are reprogrammed to behave like embryonic stem cells. Dr Paul Verma, Program Leader of MIMR&#8217;s Stem Cell Biology Program and the Chief Investigator of the Victorian project team, will create the iPS cells for this project. His lab was the first in Australia to create iPS cells in mouse models. This project will allow him to create human iPS cells in Australia for the first time.</p>
<p>&#8220;On paper, iPS cells appear to be a preferable alternative to working with human embryonic stem cells, but it&#8217;s too early to make this assumption. Currently, iPS cell lines show variability in their potential to produce mature cells. If we can overcome this, they could certainly offer a great alternative to embryonic stem cells.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Once our team produces the iPS cells, we will compare the properties of iPS versus cells developed through SCNT. Both methods need to be investigated further so we can determine which will produce the most robust cell lines,&#8221; Dr Verma said.</p>
<p>The NSW project team, led by Professor Bernie Tuch, will investigate another method of obtaining oocytes &#8212; from consenting adult cancer patients who have had their ovaries removed. Professor Tuch&#8217;s team will also use their proficiencies in characterising human embryonic stem cell lines and bioinformatics.</p>
<p>Mr Jennings said changes to the Victorian Infertility Treatment Act and the NSW Human Cloning and Other Prohibited Practices Act have opened up new opportunities for stem cell research in Australia.</p>
<p>&#8220;Australia is already a global leader in overall stem cell research and this new and clear regulatory framework gives us an opportunity to extend our leadership into SCNT which could transform how we treat diabetes, heart diseases and Parkinson&#8217;s,&#8221; Mr Jennings said.</p>
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