Postgraduate/Professional Programs at Australian Universities

The following program areas are available at our Australian universities:

Architecture Arts Business Chiropractic Counselling College Articulation Dentistry Engineering/I.T. Health Sciences Law/J.D. Linguistics Medicine

Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physiotherapy Psychology Public Health Research Science Speech Pathology Teacher Education Veterinary Science

Professional Programs

Unlike North American universities, Australian universities offer many professional qualification programs at the undergraduate level. This means that students straight from high school can enrol in programs to be become doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, physiotherapists, etc. So don’t be surprised if your professional program of interest is offered via a bachelor’s degree at Australian universities!

In Canada, most professions require that graduates obtain licensure from a provincial regulatory body before they can work; professional requirements can vary greatly by province.

Postgraduate Programs

Postgraduate degrees at universities in both Australia and Canada are for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree and want to further their studies.

Types of Postgraduate Degrees: Coursework and Research Postgraduate programs may comprise coursework, research, or a combination of both.

Postgraduate coursework degrees are subject-based programs at the higher degree level and are generally applied in nature. These programs are suited for students who want to acquire specialist skills to improve their career prospects. Master by coursework programs include compulsory and elective subjects in an established course structure. Some coursework degrees at the postgraduate level offer a research component and/or placements in a professional setting. Coursework programs include master’s degrees by coursework (one-two years in duration), postgraduate/graduate diplomas (two semesters), and graduate certificates (one semester).

Postgraduate research degrees are ideally suited for graduates who plan to enter academic life or to work as a researcher. Under expert academic supervision, postgraduate research students focus on an original, substantial research project. Entry usually requires an Honours year of study that included an Honours thesis or major research project. Some degrees may combine research with professional experience and/or coursework. Postgraduate research degrees include the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy, professional doctorates, and master’s by research.

Students from Canada apply to postgraduate and professional programs at OzTREKK’s Australian universities by submitting their applications directly to OzTREKK.

Scholarships

Each and every student who applies directly, and accepts their offer, via OzTREKK and commences their studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!