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 London

GBP$9,600 – GBP$10,800

Outer London

GBP$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 Procedure

Australia• 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

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Any Questions?Have a great day ahead!