Year 10 SACE & IB Subject Selection - Medicine, UCAT & Engineering Pathways

Tutors SA

Are you a Year 10 student or a parent looking to make informed decisions about subject selection for SACE and IB?

Donash Education Centre

<h3><strong><strong>Event Description</strong></strong></h3><p>Subject selection is one of the most important academic decisions students make in Year 10. The subjects chosen now can influence ATAR, university prerequisites, study workload, confidence, and future pathways into competitive degrees such as Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Science and Technology.</p><p>This combined Tutors SA and MedPrep information session is designed to help Year 10 students and parents make informed subject selection decisions with a clear understanding of future university pathways.</p><h3><strong><strong>What We Will Cover</strong></strong></h3><h4><strong><strong>SACE &amp; IB Subject Selection</strong></strong></h4><ul><li>How SACE works and how subjects contribute to ATAR</li><li>Key differences between SACE and IB subject planning</li><li>How to balance subject interest, ability, workload and future goals</li><li>Common subject selection mistakes to avoid</li></ul><h4><strong><strong>Medicine, Dentistry &amp; UCAT Pathways</strong></strong></h4><ul><li>What Year 10 families should know about Australian medical school entry</li><li>How ATAR, UCAT ANZ and interviews fit into Medicine and Dentistry admissions</li><li>Which subjects commonly support Medicine and Health Science pathways</li><li>Why early planning from Year 10 can make a significant difference</li></ul><h4><strong><strong>Engineering &amp; STEM Pathways</strong></strong></h4><ul><li>Which subjects support Engineering, Science, Technology and Maths-rich degrees</li><li>The role of Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, Physics and Chemistry</li><li>How students can keep future university options open</li></ul><h3><strong><strong>Two Practical Pathway Examples</strong></strong></h3><p>We will walk through two subject selection scenarios:</p><ul><li>A student aiming for Medicine, Dentistry or UCAT</li><li>A student aiming for Engineering, STEM or Technology</li></ul><p>These examples will help families understand how subject choices can support different goals.</p><h3><strong><strong>Who Should Attend?</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>Year 10 students choosing SACE or IB subjects</li><li>Parents who want clear guidance before Year 11 begins</li><li>Students considering Medicine, Dentistry, UCAT or Health Sciences</li><li>Students considering Engineering, STEM, Science or Technology</li><li>High-achieving students aiming for a strong ATAR</li></ul><h3><strong><strong>Why Attend?</strong></strong></h3><p>You will gain clear, practical and parent-friendly guidance on how to choose subjects strategically - not just for Year 11 and 12, but for future university and career pathways.</p><p>There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about SACE, IB, ATAR, UCAT, Medicine, Engineering and senior-school planning.</p><h3><strong><strong>About the Presenter</strong></strong></h3><p>Dr Don Wenura Dissanayake is the Founder and Managing Director of Tutors SA, MedPrep and STEM Centre Australia.</p><p>With over 22 years of experience across education, STEM, research and academic leadership, Don brings a rare combination of educational insight, STEM expertise and pathway planning experience.</p><p>He is a former Research Scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Group and has led Tutors SA to become one of Adelaide’s leading tutoring institutes. Through Tutors SA, MedPrep and STEM Centre Australia, Don and his team have supported more than 7,000 students over the past 13 years.</p><p>Don is passionate about helping students make informed academic decisions early, build strong foundations, and pursue ambitious pathways such as Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering and STEM with confidence.</p><h3><strong><strong>Register Now</strong></strong></h3><p>Do not leave Year 10 subject selection to chance.</p><p>Join this information session and gain the clarity your family needs to make informed SACE or IB subject choices for Medicine, UCAT, Engineering, STEM and high-ATAR pathways.</p><h3><em><strong><strong>Secure your place today.</strong></strong></em></h3><p><br></p>

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