1. Nanyang Polytechnic Physiotherapy
June 2011
Studying in Australia and United Kingdom
Nanyang Polytechnic Physiotherapy

2. Topics Covered 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?

3. Who AUG Are
Previously 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

4. What AUG Can Do For You No charges for our services
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

5. 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

6. Universities Pathways
Australian Universities Pathways
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
1 – 4 yrs (based on advanced standing)
3 – 7 yrs (Double Degrees) 6

7. 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
1 – 4 yrs (based on advanced standing)
3 – 7 yrs (Double Degrees)
After spending time enjoying the beautiful pictures of all the magnificant monuments and scenic destinations, it is time to focus on the courses and pathways towards an Australian education.
Here is a generic view of the various pathways students can take that will lead them towards a university degree. For the benefit of all you polytechnic students out there, I’ve outlined the relevant route you should be undertaking.
Equipped with a diploma, you will progress towards a direct articulation into an Australian degree, with a duration between 1-4 years. You will be pleased to know that your relevant diploma is eligible and recognised for credit exemptions, thus minimising the duration of the course. I shall elaborate more about this in my next slide.
For students who wish to undertake a double degree (for instance, engineering and arts, you will need to spend anywhere between 3-7 years), depending on your selected degrees.
For all you students out there interested in furthering your studies beyond your Bachelors/Honours Degree, you can undertake a masters or even a Phd which will take a further 4 years min to complete. 7

8. Australia

9. 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

10. 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

11. Other Pathways for Physiotherapy to Australian Universities

12. United Kingdom

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Professional Accreditation
Australia
Australian Physiotherapy Council
United Kingdom
UK Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
UK Health Professions Council (HPC)

17. Polytechnic Exemptions
Similar Discipline
1 - 3 yrs to complete
Different Discipline
2 - 3 yrs to complete
Double Degrees
3 - 4 yrs to complete

18. 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

19. 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

20. Annual Cost of Tuition Fees
Australia
Physiotherapy:
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 Kingdom
Physiotherapy:
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

21. Annual Cost of Living Australia United Kingdom Sydney 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 Kingdom
Inner London
GBP$9,600 – GBP$10,800
Outer London
GBP$7,200 – GBP$8,400
Part-time work:
max 20hrs/week

22. Application Timeline
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
(specific courses have earlier deadlines eg Medicine)
2-3 Months
April 2012
(on-campus)
As indicated on offer letter
July 2011 – Aug 2011

23. Application Procedure
Australia
Individual Application Form
Diploma Award
Diploma Transcripts
United Kingdom
Application through centralized system
Contact and Apply through AUG Singapore for more information or queries

24. International Student Visa Procedure
Australia
Singaporeans and other Level 1 Countries’ Applicants
Online Student Visa Application
Medical Check-up
United Kingdom
Paper base Student Visa Application

25. Coming Exhibitions Study in Australia and UK Open Day
Oct 22nd and Oct 23rd 2011
Saturday and Sunday
11.00am – 5.00pm

26. Contact Information
Mr Bernard Khong
Business Development and Recruitment /
Senior Education Counselor
AUG Singapore
7 Maxwell Road #02-100, Annex B
MND Complex
Singapore
Contact Number:
Address:

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