Non-tuition fees
Non-tuition fees
Item Description | Approximate Cost $AUD | Compulsory /Optional | Comments |
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DCSI clearance for placement | $60 | Compulsory | Students are required to undertake a Working With Children Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit. |
Immunisation | Bulk billed at UniSA clinics | Compulsory | Students are required to receive several immunisations for placement |
Placement / Field trips | Travel costs to and from the location | Compulsory | Students are required to undertake placement |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, safety glasses & closed in shoes. Sound internet connection, headset/earphones, webcam for online course offerings | PPE $250; webcam/earphones $150 | Compulsory | Students can purchase PPE from any supplier and thus cost will vary. Students can also use it for several courses e.g. chemistry & immunology. |
Textbooks (8-12) | up to $150 per book - in total up to $1800 | Optional | While textbooks are strongly recommended they are not compulsory. Some textbooks can be borrowed from the library or optional etexts that are cheaper can be used. For many courses the textbook includes access to online platforms that provide students with a plethora of optional revision material. |
Computer and internet connection | up to $4,000 | Optional |