University of Ballarat
School of Nursing
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Our students spend eight weeks of clinical placements at the hospital facilities of the Independent Private Hospitals of Australia (IPHOA)in both Sydney and Melbourne.
SYDNEY HOSPITALS
The Sydney Private Hospital
Longueville Private Hospital
Holroyd Private Hospital
MELBOURNE HOSPITALS
Malvern Private Hospital
Essendon Private Hospital
Mountain District Private Hospital
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The application form must be submitted together with:
a. The letter from the NBV stating their eligibility to undertake the course
b. IELTS examination (academic module) with a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking);
or completion and an overall pass in the OET with grades A or B only in each of the four components.
Results must be obtained in one sitting of assessment and within two years prior to applying for registration.
c. Passport copy
d. Immunisation history (link to doc)
e. Police check
f. Nursing course transcript of records (certified copy)
g. Certified copy of nursing testamur
h. Updated CV
i. Certified copy of work certificates
j. 2 passport-sized photographs
Once the completed application is received, the prospective applicant will be interviewed either in person or via telephone.
All successful applicants will be notified through their agents or in case of direct applicants, they will be notified through an email. The University of Ballarat will then issue the student with a letter of offer for a place in the course. Should the student decide to enrol, he/she must send back the acceptance of offer together with a copy of bank transfer as proof of payment of the associated course fees.
UB RELEVANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Academic processes, Complaints and Grievances- for full details relating to student grievance information, pertaining to the University of Ballarat, please consult the following:
http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/Student_Grievance/index.shtml
For academic processes of the University of Ballarat, and other related information, please visit
http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/Policies/index.shtml
On all general matters http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation
Fees and refund policies are found at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/fdp/international/courses/policies.shtml
Important information for those on a student visa http://www.ballarat.edu.au/fdp/internationa/ESOS/index.shtml
ESOS
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) It is recommended that students visit the availability of information at
http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/Default.htm
OTHER UB PUBLICATIONS
University of Ballarat Handbook:
http://www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/handbooks/2009/highered/index.shtml
COURSE FEES
The Pre-Registration Course for 2009 is AUD 10,000.00
Material Fees (Commencing May 09 intake) AUD 200.00
Enrolment Fees (Commencing July 09 intake) AUD 200.00
APPROXIMATE LIVING COSTS IN SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
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APPROXIMATE LIVING COSTS
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MELBOURNE
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SYDNEY
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Studio apartment rent (weekly)
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$200-250
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$200-250
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Rental bond
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Approx 4 weeks
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Approx 4 weeks
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Shared accommodation (2 in a room)
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$140-150.00/week
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$140-150.00/week
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Public transport (weekly)
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$28-47
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$14-55
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Movie tickets(per person)
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$15.00
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$15.00
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Mobile phone costs (monthly)
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$50-60
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$50-60
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Lunch (café) per person
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$8-12
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$8-15
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Telephone and internet
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$50-60 (maximum 50GB downloads)
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$50-60
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Dinner (at a restaurant) per person
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$25-35
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$25-35
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Overseas student health cover (3 months cover)
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$95.00
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$95.00
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