Bond College

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STRUCTURE

The Bond College Foundation Program (Cricos code 061805B) is structured to provide students with the appropriate preparation depending on their chosen undergraduate degree.  At the same time it emphasises intellectual development and clear thinking.

BOND COLLEGE FOUNDATION PROGRAM

The Foundation program (061805B) is open to domestic and international students as a fast-tracked pathway into a University degree. Domestic students would normally undertake the standard foundation program. International students may choose any of the three programs, depending on their IELTS score (refer to Entry Requirements).

Extended Foundation Program

The Extended Foundation Program is available to International students with an IELTS score of 5.0 (refer to Entry Requirements). This program consists of two semesters of Foundation English and two semesters of the Standard Foundation Program.

One Year Foundation Program

The One Year Foundation Program is available to International students with an IELTS score of 5.5 (refer to Entry Requirements). This program consists of one semester of Foundation English and two semesters of the Standard Foundation Program.

Standard Foundation Program

The Standard Foundation Program is available to domestic students, and international students with an IELTS score of 6.0. The Standard Foundation Program is 2 semesters.

FOR BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND LAW UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Semester 1 (14 weeks) Semester 2 (14 weeks)

And one elective chosen from the following:

(1) The School of Hotel Resort and Tourism Management commences teaching in January 2009

FOR HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Semester 1 (14 weeks) Semester 2 (14 weeks)

And one elective chosen from the following:
FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN B. FORENSIC SCIENCE, B. BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE,B. HEALTH SCIENCES, B. EXERCISE SCIENCE AND B. SPORTS SCIENCE
Semester 1 (14 weeks) Semester 2 (14 weeks)

And one elective chosen from the following:
FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN B.SPORTS MANAGEMENT & B CHILDREN’S SERVICES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Semester 1 (14 weeks) Semester 2 (14 weeks)

And one elective chosen from the following:

*Pre-requisite subject must be passed with 65% minimum.
**Students may be eligible for credit in these subjects, depending on their chosen degree
#Students undertaking a Psychology degree who have not completed year 11 maths, must take Foundation Maths as a pre-requisite for that degree
##Students will be required to undertake and pass a screening test for Elementary Maths. Students
who do not pass the screening test, must undertake Foundation Maths in Semester 1, and Elementary Maths and Introduction to Chemistry in semester 2.

NOTE: Intakes into the Health Sciences pathways are only available in May and September

NOTE: There is no direct pathway from Bond College into the MBBS program. For entry into MBBS refer to the following link..http://www.bond.edu.au/study/courses/hsm/ug/mbbs01.html

NOTE: Students choosing pathways into HSM faculty may not be able to complete their foundation program in two terms owing to timetable clashes, and subject and degree choices. However, every effort will be made to eliminate such timetable clashes.

All students will undertake two University core subjects as part of the Foundation program and will receive these as credit depending on their chosen undergraduate degree.

With intakes in January, May and September each year, Bond College students can commence study as soon as possible after receiving their results. Program start dates for the Foundation Program, English Language Institute and the University are outlined below:

SEMESTER JANUARY 2008 MAY 2008 SEPT. 2008
Orientation week

 7-11January 5-10 May 1-6 September
Classes Commence 14 January 12 May 8 September
Exams
Finish		 19 April 16 August 13 December

 

Academic and English Language requirements for Bond College admission.

Entry to Bond University:

Bond College Foundation program (Cricos code 061805B) provides access to undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Law, Business Technology and Sustainable Development, Health Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Students must achieve a pass grade in all subjects to gain entry to an undergraduate degree.  For students to gain entry into a Law program they must achieve 65% overall in their foundation studies for direct entry.  Provisional entry will be given for students who achieve between 60% - 64%.
The Foundation grading structure is as follows:

Foundation grading structure:
High Distinction (HD) 85-100%
Distinction (D) 75-84%
Credit (C) 65-74%
Pass (P) 50-64%
Fail (F) <50%


Information on this web page is accurate at the time of posting. This program structure is indicative only and may be subject to change.