Opportunities for Nursing Students (and others) to study in New Zealand, Australia and The United Kingdom.

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Can’t get into a Nursing School in the USA, or just want to study abroad to get your BSN?  Want to go from Diploma to BSN?  If so we offer the following nursing programs through the Universal College of Learning in New Zealand (UCOL):

 

Ø      New Zealand BSN Program

·        BSN degree – three year course

·        BSN post graduate courses – 1-2 year available

·        Work in New Zealand while studying

·        Once licensed in New Zealand you can work in New Zealand or Australia

·        Obtain your US nursing license after graduation (NCLEX)

·        Free placement services offered upon completion of training: New Zealand, Australia and the USA (upon receipt of nursing license)

·        English preparation courses available if English is not your primary language

·        Other medical fields of training available through UCOL

·        Post graduate courses for BSN degree– 1-2 years training also available

·        Open to all students from all countries

·        Complete inquiry form for more information  

 

 

US Students:  Can’t get into a US Nursing School?

 

Statistics quoted in the WSJ state that in 2005 almost 150,000 nursing students were turned away because of lack of classroom space and clinical placement sites. But you can study abroad to get your BSN. We offer the above training through the Universal College of Learning in New Zealand (UCOL).

 

And below are learning opportunities in the United Kingdom and Australia. 

 

Ø    Great Britain (UK)

·        English (IELTS) preparation courses

·        NCLEX preparation courses

·        These courses are located in the coastal town of Bournemouth

·        Home stay available

·        Work part time locally while studying ·        Placement service available after completion of course and passing NCLEX       (USA/Australia/NZ)

 

Training other than nursing is offered through BBSI, please click here for more information. 

 

Ø    Australia (Melbourne)

SNI offers the following pre-registration program in Australia for the postgraduate nurse

·        Course overview:

The purpose of this course is to provide nurses who are registered overseas with the opportunity to undertake a short course of study and clinical experience (14 weeks) which will lead to registration as a general nurse with the Nurses Board of Victoria (NBV). The academic program comprises 6 weeks of fulltime study providing a broad overview of nursing practice in the contemporary Australian society and health care system. The 8 week clinical learning program aims to provide an opportunity for students to consolidate their experience in the Australian clinical environment under the supervision and guidance of expert clinicians

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·        Fees and charges:

Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study, and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.

 

·        Admission requirements – general:

International students must meet academic admission requirements, as well as English language requirements to be considered for entry.

 

·        Postgraduate English language requirements:

Postgraduate applicants must demonstrate their competence in English by providing certified/notarized documentary evidence. Unless otherwise stated, applicants must have satisfied one of the University’s minimum postgraduate English requirements (listed below) no more than two years preceding the date of their enrolment. Certain courses may require a higher level of English proficiency.

1.      An overall band score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test (Academic module) conducted by the British Council/IDP Education Australia office, provided that no individual band score is less that 6.

2.     A score of 237 or better (essay rating 4.5) in the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL CBT).

3.     A score of 92 or better (writing score 21) in the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT).

4.     English is the applicant’s first language and/or undergraduate studies were conducted in English.

5.     Satisfactory completion of at least two semesters of full-time study in an Australian undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a tertiary institution in Australia.

6.     Satisfactory completion of a post secondary studies program which is at least two years full time or equivalent within the last five years in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment.

7.     A minimum of three years professional practice in English, and satisfactory completion of study in English language leading to certification by the governing body of the profession.

8.     Completion of an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 4 program at the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) with a final assessment result of 60% or higher within the last twelve months.

9.     Satisfactory completion of the DUELI test of English language competence within the last six months.

10. Other evidence of English language competence deemed acceptable by the Chair of the Academic Board.

 

·        Admission requirements - specific

Applicants must be overseas qualified nurses and have obtained approval from the Nurses Board of Victoria to participate in the course.

 

·        Application procedures

Use our online application system to submit and track your application and communicate with staff. 

 

 

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