Australia’s Lowest Student:Staff Ratio
Studying in small class groups, you’ll benefit from one-to-one mentoring from leading academics who know each of their students by name and take a personal interest in helping them achieve their study and career goals by:
- Incorporating a greater number of practical sessions into the curriculum
- Allowing flexible access to laboratories outside of class hours for skill refinement
- Offering individual assistance with study and assignment challenges
- Providing contacts and references for post-university job placements
- Maintaining an open-door policy
Award Winning Teaching
The BioSMART team, comprising Dr Sonya Marshall, Prof Russ Chess-Williams, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Kevin Ashton, Greg Dux and John Leggett were awarded a prestigious Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Award in 2008. The Citation was awarded for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning and to the quality of student learning over a sustained period of time. The award was given for the implementation of the BioSMART (Scientific Methods for Analytical and Reasoning Skills and Critical Thinking) Program to enhance graduate outcomes in biomedical sciences. In 2011, Dr Peter Johnson individually received a further award, the ALTC award for teaching excellence.
Tutoring & Study Support
Individual tutoring is available from fellow students achieving high grades in the relevant study areas and, for students living on campus, through the Resident Tutors.
Additional support is available to international students through the BondMate program, the English Help Centre and the International Student Support Office .
Career Guidance
Bond’s on-campus Career Development Centre (CDC) offers a wealth of one-on-one help with everything from resume preparation and company research through to job applications and interviews. The annual Careers Expo and CDC website puts you in touch with potential employers and career opportunities.
Personal Support
The Student Counsellors at Bond University offer a totally confidential counselling service to help you with anything from study pressures to personal problems.
If you are struggling with a lack of motivation, depression or are dealing with a severe trauma, you may find that one-on-one sessions with our counsellors will give you the skills to cope. They have excellent contacts with the wider healthcare community and can arrange specialist, professional assistance off campus, if required.
