INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS

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1 DENT 2015 INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS BACHELOR OF DENTAL SCIENCE 2016 SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION PROCESS DENT 2015

2 CONTENTS CONTENTS... 2 INTRODUCTION... 3 IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION... 3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS... 3 AM I A DOMESTIC OR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT? APPLICATION TIMELINE... 5 Domestic Applicants... 5 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS... 6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS... 6 SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORM - BEFORE YOU BEGIN... 6 Technical Information... 6 Attachment requirements... 9 Checklist... 9 HOW TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORM... 9 HOW TO ATTACH A DOCUMENT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 2 of 17

3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your interest in the Bachelor of Dental Science Program, Charles Sturt University. The aim of this guide is to answer the most common questions about the admissions criteria and to provide you with instructions on completing the online Supplementary Application Form. This document also provides you with information on the submission of relevant documentation and timelines. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION You must first lodge an application with UAC by 30 September For UAC details Click Here. In addition to completing a UAC application, you must complete the online Supplementary Application Form Click Here. It is important that all documentation requested in the online Supplementary Application Form is included at the time of submission. The University will NOT contact you to request any additional information that has not been submitted with your online application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CSU CURRENT STUDENTS CSU current students who are NOT graduating at the end of 2015: Do NOT have to apply via UAC Must complete the CSU Supplementary Application Form Must complete the online CSU Application to Transfer to another Course Form Click Here CSU current students who ARE graduating at the end of 2015: Must apply via UAC Must complete the Supplementary Application Form GLOSSARY OF TERMS CSU SDHS UAC ATAR ENTER IB TER TEE OP AHPRA Charles Sturt University School of Dentistry & Health Sciences Universities Admissions Centre Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (UAI replacement for NSW & ACT) Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (Vic) International Baccalaureate Tertiary Entrance Rank (WA, SA) Tertiary Entrance Examinations (WA) Overall Position (QLD) Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency DISCLOSURE: It is important to note that if you are accepted into the Bachelor of Dental Science Program you will be registered with AHPRA through the Dental Board of Australia as a Student Registrant. Registration with AHPRA brings with it the legal requirement that you notify the Dental Board of Australia of any impediment to your registration. Click Here for more information. CSU (via the Faculty) reserves the right to review the admission requirements and criteria for this course and changes can be made without notice. Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 3 of 17

4 AM I A DOMESTIC OR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT? Are you an Australian Citizen? YES NO Are you a Permanent Resident? NO YES You are a DOMESTIC APPLICANT Are you a New Zealand Citizen? NO YES DOMESTIC APPLICANTS Please continue reading this document. It contains step by step instructions on how to apply. You are an INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS Applications open April and close 31 st July. Please be advised there is an alternate application process for International applicants. For more information about applying to CSU Dentistry as an international student Click Here. Candidates will be advised about interviews, which will be conducted through Skype. This course has a higher English language proficiency requirement. For more information on CSU English language requirements Click Here. Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 4 of 17

5 2016 APPLICATION TIMELINE Domestic Applicants Month Date Event AUGUST 1 Opening date for UAC (Click Here). CSU Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Form available online SEPTEMBER 30 Closing date for UAC (Click Here). Applicants can no longer add the Bachelor of Dental Science course to UAC preferences Closing date for CSU Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application form. Applications must be submitted online before 11:59pm (EST). Late applications will not be accepted. OCTOBER 9 Ensure your Principal has completed and submitted the Predicted Score letter to CSU (2015 Year 12 students only) (Click Here). NOVEMBER Early CSU to notify applicants via if they are to be invited to interview Face-to-face interviews to be conducted at CSU Orange Campus Please note: Dates are subject to change Times and dates listed are Eastern Standard Time REFER TO 2016 UAC GUIDE FOR OFFER DATES (INCLUDING EARLY ROUND OFFERS) Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 5 of 17

6 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Click Here to view the admission requirements for Bachelor of Dental Science. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click Here to view frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Dental Science. SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORM - BEFORE YOU BEGIN Technical Information 1. You must complete your application on a desktop or laptop computer. You cannot complete this form on a tablet, ipad or smart phone. 2. You must have internet access. 3. Ensure your computer has Adobe Reader XI. (Please note windows 10 automatically included Foxit phantom PDF reader, unfortunately this doesn t work well with submit fields. Please use the correct adobe reader which is Adobe Reader XI). This is extremely important. Otherwise you will have issues completing the form and your application may not work. If you do not have this software you can download it for free. Click Here to download this program. 4. Browser platforms: a. Windows Explorer RECOMMENDED the form works best on this platform, snapshots within this instruction booklet based on Internet Explorer b. Google Chrome For the form features to work you must save the document. This action is undertaken via the tool, as shown in this screen shot. This tool is located at the bottom right corner of the screen. Open the saved document from your computer. Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 6 of 17

7 c. Mozilla / Firefox For the form features to work you must download the document and open with Adobe Acrobat You are then prompted to open the document. Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 7 of 17

8 d. Safari Open form with Safari which will display like this (notice there are no field boxes next to name and UAC number). Save form to your computer via file save as OR Run your mouse over the bottom of the screen to get a pop up option 1. Open as PDF in preview 2. Save PDF to download folder Right click on saved document from your computer and select open with adobe reader. The form will then display the correct way and the fields will be displayed like below. Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 8 of 17

9 Attachment requirements Your attachments must ONLY be added to the form as a PDF document. Your scanner may have the option to scan to PDF; alternatively there are many free applications and software programs that convert files from their original format (i.e. JPG, Word, Excel, etc) to a PDF. CSU does not endorse any programs or Applications. If you choose to download a file converting program, this action is at your own risk. ATTACHMENTS All of your attachments must be uploaded as a PDF. Refer to How to attach a document Converting JPG to PDF If you have a subscription to Adobe Acrobat you have access to File to PDF conversion functionality Search convert JPG to PDF in Google for free software downloads Search JPG to PDF in itunes Store for free Applications Converting MS Office files i.e. Word to PDF More recent versions (2007 onwards) of Microsoft Office (Word etc) have the option to save your file as a PDF If you have technical issues when converting your files to PDF, please be advised this is not something the Admissions office or the School can assist you with. Therefore please do not call for assistance with converting files. Checklist You have completed your UAC application You have given the Predicted Score Letter to your High School Principal to complete. Follow up with your Principal to ensure they have returned the Letter to CSU (2015 Year 12 high school leavers only) You have PDF copies of your Year 12 results and official transcripts of all study if applicable. HOW TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORM There are three parts to the online Supplementary Application 1. Personal Details 2. Academic Information and 3. Other Information You are required to attach documentation (e.g. official results / Transcripts). Please have all of your attachments ready before you complete the form. Please note that if you do not attach your documents to the online form your application will not be considered. IMPORTANT: All fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory; you will be unable to submit this form without a valid entry. Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 9 of 17

10 Personal Details 1. Enter your Full Name and your UAC number at the top of the form. Remember that you must complete an application through UAC in addition to completing this form (if you are a current CSU student, please enter your Student Number). 2. Enter your personal details; Select your title from the drop down menu. Enter your family name, middle name and first name. Select your gender. Enter your home address, including your suburb, state, and postcode. Enter your mobile number and address. Please ensure this information is accurate, as these are the methods we will use contact you. Select if you are of Australian Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Select your date of birth, including the day and month. Enter the year you were born. Enter the name of the high school where you completed year 12. You also need to enter the postcode of the high school. Academic Information You only need to complete one section of the Academic Information according to your current academic situation; Complete Section A you are at high school and are completing year 12 in 2015 Complete Section B you are not currently in high school completing year 12 and you have not previously studied at University Complete Section C you are currently studying at University but you have not completed your course Complete Section D you have completed a Bachelor or Higher Degree/s at University Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 10 of 17

11 SECTION A CURRENT YEAR 12 STUDENT IN 2015 If you are at high school and are completing year 12 in 2015, you need to complete Section A. If you are currently completing year 12, you must ask your high school Principal to complete the School Predicted Score (ATAR based) letter (Click Here). This document is an online fillable form and must be completed by your Principal. The completed form must be returned online by your Principal to CSU before 11:59pm (EST) on 9 th October Without this form your application will not be considered. 1. Enter the name and address of your high school (the high school where you are currently completing year 12). 2. You have now completed the Academic Information section of this form. Go to page 3 of the form; Other Information. SECTION B NOT CURRENT YEAR 12 & NO PREVIOUS UNIVERSITY STUDY If you are not currently in high school completing year 12 and you have not previously studied at University, you only need to complete Section B 1. Enter the name and address of the high school you attended. If you attended more than one high school, please enter the details of the most recent high school. 2. Enter the year that you completed Year Enter your Year 12 Result. For example ATAR, OP etc. 4. Specify the type of Year 12 Result. The type of year 12 result will depend on the state/territory/country where you achieved your result. 5. You have now completed the Academic Information section of this form. Go to page 3 of the form; Other Information. ATTACHMENTS You must attach official copies of your Year 12 results and transcripts. Refer to How to attach a document Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 11 of 17

12 SECTION C CURRENT OR PREVIOUS TERTIARY STUDENT WITHOUT COMPLETION OF A DEGREE If you are currently studying at university and you have not completed your course, you need to complete Section C 1. Enter the name of the Tertiary institution you attended. 2. Enter the name of the Course you are completing/ have completed. 3. Enter the year you last studied. 4. Enter GPA scale and GPA score. 5. You have now completed the Academic Information section of this form. Go to page 3 of the form; Other Information ATTACHMENTS You must attach official copies of your University transcripts. Refer to How to attach a document SECTION D COMPLETED BACHELOR OR HIGHER DEGREE If you have completed a Bachelor or Higher degree at university you only need to complete Section D 1. Enter the name of the degree you have completed (add only the abbreviation of the degree). 2. Enter the name of the university you attended when you completed your degree. 3. Enter the year you commenced your study. 4. Enter the year you completed your study. 5. Enter GPA scale and GPA score. 6. You have now completed the Academic Information section of this form. Go to page 3 of the form; Other Information. ATTACHMENTS You must attach official copies of your University transcripts. Refer to How to attach a document Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 12 of 17

13 Other Information COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT AND/OR RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. We would like to know about any community organisations you are currently or have previously been engaged with. You can enter any work experience or observation that you have undertaken in the field of dentistry. An example may be working part time as a Dental Assistant or completing high school work experience with a local Dental Practitioner. If you have completed more than four work experiences please list your four most recent work experience 1. Enter the name of the Organisation. 2. Enter your role within the Organisation. For example, President, Member, Secretary etc. 3. Enter the specific location of the Organisation. For example enter the suburb of the local branch. 4. Enter the duration of your service with the organisation. Enter your start date and end date. If your role is current enter Ongoing in the To field. PERSONAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES 1. Enter a brief description of your interests and hobbies. This description needs to be less than 100 words. 2. Please explain where you want to practice Dentistry and why that region is appealing to you? (max 200 words) Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 13 of 17

14 HOW TO ATTACH A DOCUMENT It is essential that you attach all relevant documentation to this online form. If you do not supply all relevant documentation your application will not be considered. 1. Click on the Comment menu at the top right of the screen. ATTACHMENTS All of your attachments must be uploaded as a PDF. 2. Click on the Attach File icon. Your mouse pointer will turn into a push pin. 3. Click on the red box next to the section you are adding the attachment to. 4. A pop up window will display for you to select the PDF you need to attach to the form. 5. Select the PDF and click on the Open button. A File Attachment Properties dialogue box will display. Click OK. The pop up window will close and your file will attach to the form. This may take a few seconds. 6. You will notice a small paper clip on the red box, which indicates your file has been attached. 7. Complete steps 1 5 until you have attached all of your files. Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 14 of 17

15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DENTISTRY SUPPLEMENRTARY APPLICATION INBOX Applications are submitted to CSU s dedicated inbox for the Bachelor of Dental Sciences Supplementary Application process. address : dentsupapplications@csu.edu.au This account is in unmanned inbox and for completed applications only, if you have any questions regarding the process, problems with the form, or anything else please call Info.CSU on as your ed questions will NOT be answered or forwarded. SAVING AND SUMBITTING YOUR FORM You can save your form whilst you are completing your application. Once the form has been saved you can come back to complete and submit it at a later stage. IMPORTANT: If you are going to save your form DO NOT change the file name. When you are ready to submit your form you must ensure the name of your form is DENT2016_distributed.pdf. If the file name of your form is changed your form may not be received properly and this will jeopardise your application. 1. Click on the Save button at the end of the form. Ensure you save the file with the name DENT2016_distributed.pdf to ensure that your application is submitted successfully to CSU. NOTE: It is recommended you save your form before submitting. 2. Click on the Submit button when you are ready to submit your form to CSU. Your form must be submitted before 11:59pm (EST) 30 th September A pop up window will display. After clicking the submit button, the form will stay populated and open. Confirmation of your successful submission will come via a reply (within 24 hours). Please wait the full 24 hours before hitting submit again so multiple copies are not received. Please ensure you check your spam / junk for the reply, the notification will come from "Dentistry Supplementary Applications". Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 15 of 17

16 3. Enter your details, then click on the Send button. 4. Select the method of which you will be submitting your form (via ). If you have a Desktop Application (for example Outlook) select the first option. If you will be sending your form by Internet (for example Gmail) select the second option. Click on the OK button. 5. The form will stay open and will stay populated. An will be sent to you confirming your form has been received by CSU. Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 16 of 17

17 TROUBLE SUBMITTING FORM If you experience trouble submitting your form please do the following: 1. Save form to your computer refer to page 6 of instruction guide. 2. Open the saved document from your computer and complete the form. 3. When you are ready to submit hit file and then attach to A new should come up with the attached form. Please send to dentsupapplications@csu.edu.au CONTACTS Info.CSU Info.csu@csu.edu.au CSU Admissions Office admissions@csu.edu.au Course Information Click Here for Bachelor of Dental Science Course information Bachelor of Dental Science Supplementary Application Instruction Booklet I 2016 v1 I Page 17 of 17