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Australian Institute of Applied Sciences? For Real?

by startswithaj on 4/3/13, 12:07 AM with 3 comments

• by DigitalSea on 4/3/13, 12:59 AM

  I do not see the issue here. My girlfriend went to AIAS and studied an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and the course was very thorough, they are a very good educational institution (on par with the likes of QUT, UQ, SCU). She had no problem finding a job after graduating (well before) and their courses are accredited and recognised.

  It is my understanding that "applied science" translates to solving practical problems using science and there is a science to everything. I think you're overreacting here, calm down it's just a name.

• by startswithaj on 4/3/13, 12:11 AM

  Since when have Beauty Therapy, Natural Medicine, Hairdressing, Massage Therapy or 'Health & Fitness' been defined as applied sciences?

  I think it's pretty outrageous that the Department of Education allows them to carry this name.