Make connections through PASS
Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a free program that offers structured and fun group learning sessions for some of the courses students find more challenging. The weekly one-hour online study sessions begin in Week 2 and run all trimester, with Exam Busters offered prior to the mid-trimester and end-of-trimester exams. The sessions are facilitated by students who have previously achieved excellent results in the course and who have completed a nationally accredited training program. PASS sessions across all campuses are held online, making PASS accessible and flexible. Whether you have room for improvement or you're a top performer already, PASS is for you!
Peer-Assisted Study Sessions
Trimester 1 2024
Sessions can be selected as part of the enrolment process and will show on your timetable.
| Course code | Course | Campus | Sessions start in Week | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1002MSC | Introduction to Biomedical Data Analysis | GC, NA | 2 | Yes |
| 1014MSC | Cells, Tissues and Regulation | GC | 2 | Yes |
| 1016MSC | Anatomy and Physiology Systems 1 | GC, NA | 2 | Yes |
| 1001MSC | Chemistry of Biological Systems 1 | GC | 2 | Yes |
| 1001AHS | Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science | GC | 2 | Yes |
| 1805NRS | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | GC, NA, LO | 2 | Yes |
| 2804NRS | Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 | GC, NA, LO | 2 | Yes |
| 1001PSY | Introduction to Psychology 1 | GC, MG | 2 | Yes |
| 2000PSY | Experimental Design and Analysis | GC, MG | 2 | Yes |
| 1006HSV | Human Services Structures | GC, LO | 2 | Yes |
| For courses below, see session times on the PASS page of the course site in Learning@Griffith | ||||
| 1552NRS | Foundational Anatomy and Physiology | GC, LO | 2 | Yes |
| 2663NRS | Medication, Pharmacology and Screening for Midwives | GC, LO | 2 | Yes |
Exam Buster sessions
Make the most of extra exam practice with PASS Exam Buster sessions. These two-hour intensive study sessions provide tips, strategies and revision for your mid-trimester and end-of-trimester exams. You can guarantee a spot in these sessions by attending PASS regularly, with invitations sent exclusively via email.
How to access sessions
For some courses, you will have selected a session to attend as part of your enrolment, and this will appear on your timetable from Week 2.
All other courses will be promoted on the course page of Learning@Griffith, so this is where you will find session times and more information about PASS.
Online sessions run on Microsoft Teams, which you can access from the course page. You will see PASS in the left-hand menu.
If you have any questions, please email us:
What students have said they love about PASS
'Being able to participate in a group with a like-minded leader.'
'How relaxed and friendly the sessions are, plus great content and helpful tips.'
'I can choose my own PASS schedule!'
'Every session was different and unique.'
'The sessions were extremely beneficial and informative.'
'Getting know my classmates and learning new things with them.'
'Having a recurring, positive group experience to study and reaffirm course content in a fun way.'
'PASS really encouraged me to actively keep on top of course content so I could get the most out of the weekly sessions. I found the regular quizzing really helped me to know where I needed to focus my energy.
'The flexibility of online PASS meant I could easily join in whenever I could and allowed me to join multiple sessions. I really loved how interactive PASS is and how it was possible to engage anonymously online which encouraged me to participate more.'
How to become a PASS Leader
There’s a lot to be gained from becoming a PASS Leader, including personal satisfaction, improved organisation and time management, enhanced knowledge of content and the chance to be part of a supportive team environment.
The role also equips you with skills highly sought after by employers including leadership, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, developing capabilities from feedback, problem solving and creative thinking.
PASS Leader application process
Students who achieve high results in a PASS-supported course will be contacted and encouraged to submit an application for the PASS Leader role. Recruitment occurs mid-year (June–July) for some courses and at the end of the year (November–January) for the following year. If you are keen to join the PASS team and would like some more information, do not hesitate to get in contact with us.