View
2.582
Download
3
Category
Preview:
Citation preview
June 2011
Studying in Australia and United Kingdom
Nanyang Polytechnic Physiotherapy
Who is AUG?
Why should I go to Australia or United Kingdom?
Which University can I go to?
What courses can I study?
Will my degree be recognised?
When can I study?
How much is it going to cost me?
Any financial aid / scholarships available?
How can I apply?
Any other requirements?
Where can I stay?
What else can AUG do for me?
Topics Covered
Who AUG ArePreviously known as Aus-Ed and renamed AUG – Aus-Ed and Uni-Ed Group
Established in 1995
18 offices in 6 countries
Impartial Course and Career Counselling
All Counsellors are extremely knowledgeable and qualified
What AUG Can Do For You• Comprehensive Education Counselling• Application Processing To Australian Institutions• Obtaining Offers And Handling Acceptances• Accommodation Arrangements • Flight Bookings• Pre-Departure Seminar
• No charges for our services
Why Study in Australia and UK?Well-established education system with a dynamic and exciting study environment
Wide range of courses in sectors from schools to postgraduate programs
Global recognition for courses due to high quality
Universities equipped with state-of-the-art libraries, research facilities and laboratories
Each university has an International student office to help students adjust to life in Australia and United Kingdom
Graduates hold prominent positions worldwide and are accepted at leading universities around the world to study at postgraduate level
Multi-Cultural Hotspot – a unique educational experience with students from diverse nationalities
Australian Universities PathwaysUniversities Pathways
Foundation in Australia
GCE ‘O’ Levels / Other qualifications equivalent to Year 10
GCE ‘A’ Levels / IB / Other qualifications equivalent to Yr 12
Diploma
Bachelors Degree
3 - 4 yrs
(4th year Honours)
4 - 7 yrs (Double Degrees)
Masters Degree: 1 – 2 yrs
PhD: 4 yrs
Bachelors Degree
1 – 4 yrs (based on advanced standing)
(4th year Honours)
3 – 7 yrs (Double Degrees)
Universities Pathways
Foundation in Australia
GCE ‘O’ Levels / Other qualifications equivalent to Year 10
GCE ‘A’ Levels / IB / Other qualifications equivalent to Yr 12
Diploma
Bachelors Degree
3 - 4 yrs
(4th year Honours)
4 - 7 yrs (Double Degrees)
Masters Degree: 1 – 2 yrs
PhD: 4 yrs
Bachelors Degree
1 – 4 yrs (based on advanced standing)
(4th year Honours)
3 – 7 yrs (Double Degrees)
Australia
1 Year Conversion Pathway to Australian Universities- University of South Australia
• Adelaide most affordable mainland capital city to live in Australia – low cost of living
• Adelaide known for its city living in relaxed environment
• Over 14,000 international students in UniSA • City East campus located in city centre of
Adelaide, recognised as a health hub for studies in health sciences
• On campus physiotherapy clinic• Close to Royal Adelaide hospital, South
Australia’s biggest hospital• 20 mins from Adelaide city to beach; close by
premier shopping spot, Rundle Mall• Public transport discounts for students
studying in Adelaide• Residential colleges, student apartments
readily available
1 Year Conversion Pathway to Australian Universities- Curtin University
• Curtin University, located within Perth is only 5 hours plane ride from Singapore
• Multicultural, cosmopolitan and safe city, alive with arts, theatre, music, food and shopping culture
• Perth has more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital city – Mild winters and hot summers
• Bentley campus only 15 mins away from Perth CBD area – Largest campus of Curtin University at 116 hectares
• Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute on campus initiates research, education and practice for health science courses
• On campus accommodation available for 1,175 students
Other Pathways for Physiotherapy to Australian Universities
United Kingdom
1 Year Conversion Pathway to UK Universities – Queen Margaret University
• Queen Margaret University, located in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. - only 6 mins by train from Edinburgh City Centre
• Campus Neighbourhood – within Musselburgh, a coastal town with beach, restaurants, theatre, sports centre/swimming pools, public park and museum.
• New campus opened in autumn 2007 with latest technologies and campus faculties
• Faculty has specialized teaching facilities such as motion analysis, human performance research and neuromuscular assessment laboratories
• 800 brand new study bedrooms in 3-6 students sharing with self catered kitchens available
1 Year Conversion Pathway to UK Universities – Coventry University
• Coventry, 8th largest city in UK, only one hour away from London by train and 20mins from Birmingham and Coventry airport.
• 4th Safest place to study in UK and recently ranked as 3rd cheapest city for students’ cost of living
• Coventry University, right in the city centre surrounded by shops, bars, restaurants and banks
• Physiotherapy has been established at Coventry for over 40 years
• Faculty of Health and Life Sciences has over 300 staff and 4000 students.
• Recognised for high quality of its provision of applied and professional courses
• 2 catered and 8 self-catered residential halls for students
1 Year Conversion Pathway to UK Universities – Glasgow Caledonian University
• Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and is home to around 600,000 people
• Glasgow is only one hour away by plane from London
• Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the largest universities in Scotland with over 17,000 students. Campus is self-contained and situated right in the heart of city of Glasgow
• University campus a short walk from city centre and two main railway stations
• School of Health is one of the largest providers of Health and Social Care graduates in the UK with 300 staff and 4000 students
• Practical Facilities including clinical simulation laboratories, a virtual hospital located in purposed built modern school building
Professional Accreditation
Australia• Australian Physiotherapy Council
United Kingdom• UK Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) • UK Health Professions Council (HPC)
Polytechnic Exemptions• Similar Discipline• 1 - 3 yrs to
complete• Different Discipline• 2 - 3 yrs to
complete• Double Degrees• 3 - 4 yrs to
complete
Entry Requirements for 1 Year Conversion Course
• Diploma of Physiotherapy required • Most Universities based on
ranking of students’ Grade Point Average (GPA) at Diploma level
• Quota based course for each intake
• GPA ~ 3.0 and above for good chance of first round offers
• Subsequent rounds of offers will be issued if vacancies are available - for lower achieving GPA students
• Students are encouraged to apply for few Universities through AUG Singapore
Academic Year
Australia
Semester 1: February to June
Semester 2: July to November
United Kingdom
Semester 1: September to December
Semester 2: January to June
Annual Cost of Tuition Fees
AustraliaPhysiotherapy: A$22,000 to A$31,000
Health Sciences: A$21,000 to A$26,000
*Subject to 3-5% increment per year
Exchange Rate – AUD$1 = SGD$1.32 (correct as of 29/06/2011
United KingdomPhysiotherapy: GBP$10,000 to GBP$11,000
Health Sciences: A$20,500 to A$25,900
*Subject to 3-5% increment per year
Exchange Rate – GBP$1 = SGD$2.00 (correct as of 29/06/2011
Annual Cost of Living
AustraliaSydney and Melbourne
A$18,000 - A$20,000
Brisbane and Perth
A$15,000 - A$18,000
Adelaide A$12,000 - A$13,000
Part-time work:max 20hrs/week
United KingdomInner LondonGBP$9,600 – GBP$10,800
Outer LondonGBP$7,200 – GBP$8,400
Part-time work:max 20hrs/week
Apply to Australian Universities through AUG Singapore
Letter of Offer
Apply for accommodation
Acceptance of offer(Pay Tuition Fees)
Apply Student Visa
Deadline Nov 2011(specific courses have earlier deadlines eg Medicine)
4-6 weeks
September 2011(on-campus)
As indicated on offer letter / Oct-Dec 2011
After Payment of Fees; Nov 2011 – Jan 2012
Apply to UK Universities through AUG Singapore
Letter of Offer
Apply for accommodation
Acceptance of offer(Pay Tuition Fees)
Apply Student Visa
First Deadline Jan 15 2012(specific courses have earlier deadlines eg Medicine)
2-3 Months
April 2012(on-campus)
As indicated on offer letter
July 2011 – Aug 2011
Application Timeline
Application ProcedureAustralia• Individual Application Form• Diploma Award• Diploma Transcripts
United Kingdom• Application through centralized
system• Diploma Award• Diploma Transcripts
• Contact and Apply through AUG Singapore for more information or queries
International Student Visa Procedure
AustraliaSingaporeans and other Level 1 Countries’ Applicants• Online Student Visa Application• Medical Check-up
United Kingdom• Online Student Visa Application• Paper base Student Visa Application
Coming Exhibitions
Study in Australia and UK Open Day
Oct 22nd and Oct 23rd 2011Saturday and Sunday
11.00am – 5.00pm
Contact InformationMr Bernard Khong
Business Development and Recruitment /Senior Education Counselor
AUG Singapore7 Maxwell Road #02-100, Annex B
MND ComplexSingapore 069111
Contact Number: 6227 0380Email Address: bernard.khong@augstudy.com
www.augstudy.com
Join Us on “AUG Singapore”
Any Questions?Have a great day ahead!
Recommended