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Health and Nursing Programsfor International StudentsUniversity of New EnglandArmidale, AustraliaArmidale AustraliaUniversity of New England
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040607091317202224University of New EnglandAboutAwards, Results and RatingsThe UNE ExperienceAdditional RequirementsBachelor of NursingBachelor of Nursing (Conversion)Bachelor of Social WorkMaster of Nursing PracticeMaster of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)Master of Philosophy (Health)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Health)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Nursing)Doctor of Philosophy (Innovation) PhD.IAdmission StepsTuition FeesOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Obtaining a Student VisaSimplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF)Campus and AccommodationLiving Costs in Australia3
UNIVERSITYOF NEW ENGLAND (UNE)Why study at UNE?UNE has over 22,000 enrolled students with the majority studyingtheir course online. There are over 4,500 students that study onthe University’s traditional Armidale campus, including over 1,300international students from over 70 different countries. Visitmy.une.edu.au/courses for specific course information.LocationUNE is located in Armidale on the Northern Tablelands of New SouthWales, Australia. Armidale is a small, cosmopolitan city located ina picturesque rural setting surrounded by spectacular waterfalls,gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards anddiverse cultural heritage.BRISBANEUNEARMIDALESYDNEY9WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARDAnimal ProductionAgriculture, Land and Farm ManagementAgriculture and Veterinary SciencesEcologyGeologyHuman Movement and Sport ScienceOther Medical and Health ScienceSoil sity of New England
2018 International Student Barometer ResultsThe International Student Barometer results for 2018 show that UNE hasachieved an overall satisfaction in:Learning91.3%#1 in the Australian ISBLiving86.0%#5 in the Australian ISBSupport93.7%#2 in the Australian ISBArrival85.6%#5 in the Australian ISB*Percentage indicated is the overall average score, rankings are from theRegional Universities Network (RUN).Standout results are in the categories of technology, expert teachers,social facilities, the on arrival welcome, sporting facilities, thelibrary, and research. UNE is ranked either 1 or 2 in Australia in theseareas and many others.2019 Good Universities GuideFor the 13th year in a row, the University of New England (UNE) hasearned the top five-star rating from the Good Universities Guide for thequality of our student experience. In related rankings, GUG ranked UNE asthe State’s top university for Student Support and Teaching Quality. UNE’sgraduates also have the State’s highest starting salary upon entering theworkforce, and the University has the highest proportion of “first in family” commencements.Online University Rankings ListOnline Study Australia has ranked UNE number one in their national listof Australia’s best online universities.UNE also ranked in the top three for our Arts, Business, Education, Law,and Science courses specifically.Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)ERA is a comprehensive evaluation of all research produced in Australianuniversities. It is administered by the Australian Research Council (ARC)approximately every three years. ERA rankings are informed by a range ofquality indicators, such as citation impact and expert peer review.A complete list of UNE’s results is available from the ARC tion/UNEVisit whystudyhere.com/une to hearwhat students have to say about UNEUniversity of New England5
Why Study Nursing At UNENursing is a highly respected and rewarding career choice where you can work with people of all ages in a widevariety of settings around the world; from humanitarian work and disaster relief in an international setting,to health services within your own community, nurses are the backbone of health-care services globally. Aninternational shortage of skilled nurses means that graduates of nursing courses are in high demand and theremuneration packages available are attractive and competitive. If you have ever thought about pursuing acareer in nursing, now is the time. UNE has been at the forefront of nurse education longer than any otheruniversity in Australia and was the first tertiary education provider in Australia to offer distance educationfor nurses. UNE graduate nurses are well respected within the profession, they are critical thinkers, and wellprepared educationally for the professional challenges they will face.The UNE ExperienceUNE offers you an education that’s truly world class. State-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, sportingamenities and on campus accommodation residences mean that you have at your disposal everything that youneed. The University of New England was the first Australian university established outside a capital city. Witha history extending back to the 1930s, UNE has a well-earned reputation as one of Australia’s great teaching,training and research universities. While UNE has a long history and strong tradition, our outlook is dynamicand fresh. Our focus is on the future, ensuring that your education and qualifications are relevant. More than100,000 people now hold UNE qualifications; many hold senior positions in Australia and overseas. At UNE youwill experience a personal education that will set you apart.Affordable LivingLiving and studying in Armidale is comparatively more affordable than in a metropolitan city, but Armidale stillhas all of the conveniences that you would expect of a regional city.History and TraditionUNE is one of Australia’s oldest universities with a 80 year reputation for excellence in teaching, learningand research.6University of New England
Coursework Programs Leading ToRegistered Nurse StatusUNE offers 3 pathways for International Studentsseeking qualifications leading to Australian registerednurse status: Master of Nursing Practice, Bachelorof Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion).Each of these programs is approved by the Nursingand Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) which isthe statutory body that is legally responsible for thedesign, quality, relevance and professional standardsof nursing education programs in Australia.All students seeking admission to practice nursingcourses at the University of New England are requiredto review the requirements for registration as anurse in Australia, provided by The Australian HealthPractitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and TheNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) atthe links below: aspx English Language RequirementsStudents seeking admission to the Bachelorof Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion)and Master of Nursing Practice programs mustprovide proof of one of the following prior toadmission:1. English is the applicant’s first language; or2. An IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5 with nosub-band score less than 6.0; or3. A TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) score of atleast 91 with a minimum score of 22 in the writtencomponent and a minimum score of 20 in listening,speaking and reading; or4. A minimum OET score of C in each of the fourcomponents: Listening, Speaking, reading, Writing; or5. A minimum overall PTE Academic score of 58 ineach of the four communicative skills: Listening,Reading, Writing, Speaking; or6. Satisfactory completion of the Advanced English forAcademic Purposes (EAP4) at the University of NewEngland English Language Centre or an equivalentEAP at an Australian University NEAS-accreditedEnglish Language Centre (subject to certificationfrom the Centre concerned that the applicant hascompleted EAP to the standard equivalent to IELTS6.5; or an equivalent EAP4 level certification at anon-University NEAS-accredited English LanguageProvider that has a formal agreement with UNE underwhich it provides an equivalent EAP4 program.University of New EnglandStudents seeking admission to the Master ofPhilosophy (Health) and PhD programs mustprovide proof of one of the following prior toadmission:1.English is the applicant’s first language; or2. An IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5 with nosub-band score less than 6.0; or3. A TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) score of atleast 91 with a minimum score of 22 in the writtencomponent and a minimum score of 20 in listening,speaking and reading; or4. A minimum overall PTE Academic score of 64 withno skill less than 58; or5. Satisfactory completion of the Advanced English forAcademic Purposes (EAP4) at the University of NewEngland English Language CentreAdditional Requirements ForNursing Courses Leading ToRegistered Nurse StatusThe following Additional Requirements apply to UNEcourses leading to Nurses Registration. Detailedinformation about inherent requirements is locatedat anaging-my-course/inherentrequirementsThe following Inherent Requirements apply tothe Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing(Conversion), Master of Nursing Practice, Bachelorof Social Work, Master of Social Work (ProfessionalQualifying):Fit for PracticeStudents will be required to sign a StudentDeclaration Fitness form upon their initial enrolmentin the course. Students must complete this formeach trimester of study prior to attending ClinicalPlacement.Criminal Record CheckStudents must provide evidence of a NationalCriminal History Record Check and obtain a NationalPolice Certificate. Students can apply either locallythrough State or Territory Police Services or theAustralian Federal Police and pay the relevant aspxFirst AidApplicants must have a current First Aid Certificatewhich is WorkCover approved. This certificate shouldbe completed before commencing study.VaccinationsTo be eligible to attend clinical placement all Bachelorof Nursing students must meet NSW Ministryof Health verification requirements within theClinConnect system by week 9 of the first trimesterof study (as per the nursing planner for the year ofstudy).7
Students seeking admission to the Bachelorof Social Work and the Master of Social Work(Professional Qualifying) must provide proof ofone of the following prior to admission:1. English as a first language2. An IELTS Academic overall score of at least 6.0 withno sub-score less than 5.5 and less than 2 years old3. A TOEFL Internet Based Test overall score of at least79 with no less than 22 in the written component4. A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score ofat least 57 with no skill less than 505. Satisfactory completion of English for AcademicPurposes (EAP) Level 3 at the University of NewEngland’s English Language Centre.Bachelors8University of New England
Bachelor of NursingBachelor of Nursing (Conversion)CRICOS008620GCRICOS071722MDuration3 yearsDuration2.25 yearsClinical Placement 880 HoursClinical Placement800 HoursCommencementFebruaryCommencementOctober2019 Annual Fee 28,0002019 Annual Fee 28,0002020 Annual Fee 30,096OverviewNursing plays a key role in health services acrossthe world, and professional nurses work in a widevariety of settings. UNE’s Bachelor of Nursingequips graduates with the key knowledge and skillsnecessary for the practice of nursing. Graduates areeligible to seek Registered Nurse status with theNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) asa professional nurse in Australia. This course aims togive graduates an appreciation of the value of lifelong learning and a firm foundation for further studyat a postgraduate level.Minimum Entry RequirementsCandidates must have successfully completedan Australian Year 12 qualification or an overseasequivalent which included English and a Sciencesubject.Course OutlineComplete all of the following Core Units (144cps):Science for Nursing: Principles, Science for Nursing:Foundations, Professional Communication Practice,Evidence in Health and Social Care Practice,Health Promotion in Practice, Perspectives onAgeing, Foundations of Nursing: Integrated CareConcepts, Foundations of Nursing: Application toPractice, Foundations of Nursing: Medications andFluids, Foundations of Nursing: Theory of Practice,Foundations of Nursing: Developing Practice,Foundations of Nursing: Principles of Practice,Nursing Practice: Building Integrated Care, NursingPractice: Focus on Integrated Care, Nursing Practice:Developing Integrated Care, Nursing Practice: Modelsof Integrated Care, Mental Health Nursing,Professional Practice: Application of IntegratedCare Therapies, Professional Practice: Application ofIntegrated Care, Professional Practice: Preparationfor Practice, Professional Practice: Transition toPractice, Nursing Practice: Complex IntegratedCare, Professional Practice: Contexts of Acute Care,Working with Aboriginal People.Practical, Clinical or Work ExperienceCandidates must complete 880 hours of clinicalplacement which is undertaken in each trimester inhealth facilities in NSW. Clinical placement is normallyorganised in block placements of two to four weeksthroughout the six trimesters of the course. Clinicalplacements occur in most areas health services ofNSW. Students must be prepared to travel outside ofArmidale to undertake their clinical placements.University of New EnglandOverviewNursing plays a key role in health services across theworld, and professional nurses work in a wide varietyof settings. UNE’s Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion)equips graduates with the key knowledge and skillsnecessary for the practice of nursing. Graduates areeligible to seek Registered Nurse status with theNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) asa professional nurse in Australia. This course aims togive graduates an appreciation of the value of lifelong learning and a firm foundation for further studyat a postgraduate level.Minimum Entry RequirementsCandidates must have successfully completed an AQFLevel 5 equivalent 2-year post-secondary Diploma inNursing and be registered, licensed or recognised intheir own country as a registered or a professionalnurse in the last ten years.Course OutlineThis course involves the study of 18 core units over2.25 years: 2 units in Trimester 3 (Year 1, October), 8Units in Year 2 and 8 units in Year 3. Students mustsuccessfully complete the two units in Trimester 3 ofYear 1 before they can progress to the second year ofthe course.Complete all of the following Core Units (108cps):Science for Nursing: Foundations, ProfessionalCommunication Practice, Evidence in Health andSocial Care Practice, Health Promotion in Practice,Perspectives on Ageing, Career Transition toAustralian Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice:Building Integrated Care, Nursing Practice: Focuson Integrated Care, Nursing Practice: DevelopingIntegrated Care, Nursing Practice: Models ofIntegrated Care, Mental Health Nursing, ProfessionalPractice: Application of Integrated Care Therapies,Professional Practice: Application of IntegratedCare, Professional Practice: Preparation for Practice,Professional Practice: Transition to Practice, NursingPractice: Complex Integrated Care, ProfessionalPractice: Contexts of Acute Care, Working withAboriginal People.Practical, Clinical or Work ExperienceCandidates must complete 800 hours of clinicalplacement over 2.25 years, which is undertaken in eachtrimester in health facilities in NSW. Clinical placementhas been organised in block placements of two to fourweeks throughout the course. Clinical placementsoccur in most area health services of NSW. Studentsmust be prepared to travel outside of Armidale to9undertake their clinical placements.
Bachelor of Social WorkCRICOS064581MDuration4 yearsCommencementFebruary, June2019 Annual Fee 26,2502020 Annual Fee 28,216OverviewThis course draws together the fields of psychology,sociology, counselling, indigenous studies and law,with social work theory and practice. Graduates areequipped with the theoretical and practical skillsrequired to work as a professional social worker andeligibility to become a member of the AustralianAssociation of Social Workers. Social Workerstypically work with disadvantaged and marginalisedindividuals, groups, and communities within a socialjustice framework in counselling, advocacy, and theenhancement of quality of life. Social work educationis grounded within a framework that examinesthe nexus of human behaviour and complex socialinteractions.Course Coordinator:Crime Prevention, Criminological Perspectives, Crimein Rural Communities, Health Promotion in Practice,Focused Psychological Strategies in Mental Health,Assessment and Management of Substance Abuseand Dependence, Child and Adolescent Counselling,Management of Health Services, Leadership inHealthcare, Overseas Study Experience, ActiveResistance: Contemporary Nonviolence, Resolutionor Transformation of Conflict, Post-Conflict Justiceand Reconciliation Processes, Social Policy.Graduates can seek employment as social workers.This course has provisional accreditation with theAustralian Association of Social Workers.Minimum Entry RequirementsCandidates must have successfully completedan Australian Year 12 qualification or an overseasequivalent. Candidates must also meet theUniversity’s English Language Requirements forAdmission.Course OutlineComplete the following Core Units (138-150cps):Foundations for Mental Health Practice, GroupWork in Counselling, Counselling for Loss andGrief, Counselling for Trauma, Leadership, Teamsand Decision-Making, Foundations of SocialWork Practice, Social Work Through the LifeSpan,Responding to Disability and Ageing, Disadvantageand Service Provision, Social Work Direct PracticeSkills, Rural Social Work, Juvenile Justice and ChildProtection, Community Development Practice,Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention,BSW Fieldwork 1, Social Work Intervention Modelsand Skills, BSW Fieldwork 2, Human Rights, The Lawand Social Justice, Working with Aboriginal People.Complete the following Units (12cps):Research Methods for Human Services, EmergingIssues and Innovation in Social Work.Students must complete 2 of the following Unitsat 300 level or above in consultation with the10University of New England
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Master of Nursing PracticeCRICOS075433KDuration2.25 yearsClinical Placement800 HoursCommencementJune, October2019 Annual Fee 28,0002020 Annual Fee 30,096OverviewUNE’s Master of Nursing Practice is a graduateentry-level course designed for students who hold anexisting AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent Bachelordegree and who are not registered to practise as anurse in Australia.Students who successfully complete the Master ofNursing Practice are eligible to seek Registered Nursestatus with the Nursing and Midwifery Board ofAustralia (APHRA) as a professional nurse in Australia.Practical, Clinical or Work ExperienceCandidates must complete 800 hours of clinicalplacement over 2.25 years, which is undertaken ineach trimester in health facilities in NSW. Clinicalplacement has been organised in block placementsof two to four weeks throughout the course. Clinicalplacements occur in most area health services ofNSW. Students must be prepared to travel outside ofArmidale to undertake their clinical placements.Master of Social Work (ProfessionalQualifying)CRICOS084828EDuration2 yearsCommencementFebruary, June2019 Annual Fee 27,3002020 Annual Fee 29,344OverviewA candidate shall have successfully completed an AQFLevel 7 equivalent Bachelor degree from a recogniseduniversity in Australia or overseas, and not becurrently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia.A minimum of two C scores in the OET in each ofthe four components of listening, reading, writingand speaking and a minimum overall PTE Academicscore of 58 in each of the four communicative skills(listening, reading, writing, speaking).This course provides graduates with the theoreticaland practical
6 University of New England Why Study Nursing At UNE . which it provides an equivalent EAP4 program. Students seeking admission to the Master of Philosophy (Health) and PhD programs must provide proof of one of the following prior to admission: 1.English is the applicant’s first language; or 2.
