International student health guide - School of Health Sciences

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

STUDY HEALTH

FLINDERS.EDU.AU/SOHS

WHY STUDY HEALTH AT FLINDERS OUR COURSES COMBINE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, PROVIDING YOU WITH THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN YOUR CAREER.

WORLD LEADER

Flinders is amongst the top 2% of universities in the world. We are ranked in the world’s top 300 universities by the Times Higher Education Rankings 2015-16, and ranked in the world’s top 50 for universities under 50.

AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTHY AGEING FOR MEDICINE IN UNIVERSITIES UNDER 50 YEARS WORLDWIDE

Flinders is passionate about addressing the needs of an ageing global population through education, research, industry and community partnerships. In 2014 we opened the nation’s first healthy ageing teaching and research facility in partnership with the ACH Group and SA Health. In 2015 we appointed the first Chair of Restorative Care in Australia.

NEW INNOVATIVE COURSES

We are in tune with our fast moving world and that is why we are introducing new courses in exercise science. The Bachelor of Exercise Science is available to international students in 2017 and is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Nutrition and allied health specialisations prepare graduates for postgraduate study in nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

RESEARCH THAT MATTERS

Flinders is recognised nationally and internationally for pioneering research in health and medicine, with 92% of our medical and health sciences research ranked at or above world standard in the Australia Research Council’s latest Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings (2015).

INTEGRATED HEALTH ENVIRONMENT

Many of our courses feature clinical and professional placements as well as practical components that are taught in onsite hospitals and clinics such as Flinders Medical Centre and the Flinders Vision Clinic. You could be rubbing shoulders with doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, and working in multidisciplinary health teams.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Flinders University is one of the founding members of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), in partnership with the Government of South Australia, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.

SAHMRI’s flagship building is a $200 million facility located in the new health and biomedical precinct in Adelaide’s central business district.

STUDY AREAS

APPLIED GERONTOLOGY

Our postgraduate courses in applied gerontology provide you with the knowledge and skills required in social and clinical gerontology including the cultural, physical, societal, and economic conditions of older adults. The Master of Applied Gerontology articulates with the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma and all courses are offered fully online. The course includes research, coursework, a project and a practicum and is relevant to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds including health and welfare administrators, medical practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals.

> Master of Applied Gerontology

Course Duration: 1.5 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$28,700

AUDIOLOGY

The Master of Audiology is a 2-year professionally oriented course that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to evaluate and manage hearing disorders and their consequences and is fully accredited by Audiology Australia. No specific undergraduate degree is required for admission and we offer small class sizes with excellent student support and a highly successful problem-based learning tutorial approach. Extensive clinical placements throughout the course may be undertaken.

> Master of Audiology

Course Duration: 2 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$39,200

CLINICAL REHABILITATION

An ageing population requires health professionals with expertise in rehabilitation and restorative practice. Our postgraduate courses in clinical rehabilitation allow health professionals from any field to gain the knowledge and skills to progress their career in this in-demand specialisation.

You can complete our Master of Clinical Rehabilitation in just 18 months or enrol in a 6-month Graduate Certificate, which articulates with our Graduate Diploma and Master of Clinical Rehabilitation if you choose to study further later on.

> Master of Clinical Rehabilitation

Course Duration: 1.5 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$28,700

DISABILITY

Health care and social assistance is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world and our graduates play an important role in advocating for and supporting people living with a disability. Online course delivery options provide you with flexible study modes to suit your needs and learning outcomes are multidisciplinary and broad, with contributions from psychology, philosophy, sociology, health, rehabilitation and special education.

> Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education Course Duration: 4 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$30,900

> Master of Disability Policy and Practice

Course Duration: 2 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$28,700

HEALTH SCIENCES

The health industry is changing rapidly and becoming increasingly sophisticated, and there is an increasing demand for specialised skills. The Bachelor of Health Sciences combines health-related topics with specialised studies in one of the following five majors: Disability and Community Rehabilitation, Health Promotion, Health Management, Life Sciences, and Nutrition.

> Bachelor of Health Sciences

Course Duration: 3 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$30,900

> Bachelor of Health Sciences/Grad Dip in Environmental Health Practice

Course Duration: 4 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$30,900/$29,000

NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Our undergraduate and postgraduate nutrition and dietetics courses provide you with the expertise and skills to work as a dietitian in a range of settings and be eligible to apply for accredited practicing dietitian (ADP) status and full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia and other bodies.

We have delivered courses in nutrition and dietetics for 39 years and are at the forefront of innovation and development in Australia and overseas.

> Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Course Duration: 4 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$29,700

> Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Course Duration: 2 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$34,100

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The Master of Occupational Therapy aims to prepare you for professional practice as an occupational therapist across a range of areas including physical rehabilitation, community health, aged care and paediatrics. Our course meets the Occupational Therapy Council’s Accreditation Standards and also the requirements of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy.

> Master of Occupational Therapy

Course Duration: 2 years full-time | 2017 fee: $34,100

PALLIATIVE CARE

Our postgraduate courses in palliative care are designed for students preparing for a professional career working with dying persons or for those already employed in the health industry who wish to enhance their skills to more effectively work with palliative patients. Flinders are leaders in the field of palliative care, establishing the first Professor of Palliative Care in the world in 1988.

> Master of Palliative Care

Course Duration: 1.5 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$28,700

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Our Master of Physiotherapy prepares students for professional practice as physiotherapists. Graduates will be able to practise across a range of settings and emphasis will be placed on preparing a contemporary health professional to be client-centred and to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Our course aims have been developed to ensure that graduates meet the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy (Australian Physiotherapy Council).

> Master of Physiotherapy

Course Duration: 2 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$36,200

PUBLIC HEALTH

Public health has become an increasingly significant focus of government plans worldwide, initiating developments at local and national levels within multiple healthcare settings. Flinders public health courses produce skilled specialists who are equipped to plan, develop, implement, manage and evaluate health initiatives and programs.

> Master of Public Health

Course Duration: 1.5 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$28,700

> Master of Health and International Development

Course Duration: 2 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$28,700

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Our speech pathology courses are developed in conjunction with the profession to provide the comprehensive training you need to launch your career in this specialised health profession. Small class sizes maximise learning opportunities and award-winning lecturers teach our innovative, case-based curriculum. There are no prerequisite subjects or degrees for admission to our courses, allowing entry to students from a wide range of backgrounds.

> Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Course Duration: 4 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$30,000

> Master of Speech Pathology

Course Duration: 2 years full-time | 2017 fee: AUD$38,200

For a full listing of health study areas and courses visit:

flinders.edu.au/sohs

ADELAIDE

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LIVEABLE CITIES OF THE WORLD

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A HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING

Studying in Adelaide means you are residing in one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Statistics show it costs almost 20% more to live in Melbourne or Sydney than in Adelaide.

Adelaide has been acknowledged as the fifth most liveable city in the world, as Australia’s safest city and one of the world’s top 10 cities to visit (Lonely Planet 2014).

CLIMATE

Studies in Australia

TRANSPORT CONCESSIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Sydney

Melbourne

ADELAIDE IS THE CAPITAL OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA – A CITY OF FESTIVALS, RELAXED LIVING AND EDUCATION EXCELLENCE. WITH A POPULATION OF 1.23 MILLION, ADELAIDE STRETCHES ALONG 70KM OF COASTLINE.

South Australia has a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers (25°C to 35°C) and cool to cold, snowless winters (10°C to 15°C).

South Australia’s climate offers more than 2,500 hours of sunshine a year.

MOST AFFORDABLE MAINLAND AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL CITY

Adelaide

ACCOMMODATION IN ADELAIDE Flinders is the only university in Adelaide where you can choose to live on-campus.

More information and current fees can be found at: flinders.edu.au/living

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GETTING AROUND

Adelaide is well serviced by public transport, which covers the greater metropolitan region with trains, buses and trams. International students in Adelaide receive the same transport concessions as local students, saving you up to $700 per year. Buses run frequently to and from Flinders University.

Adelaide is also a cycling-friendly city.

TO FIND OUT MORE, VISIT: FLINDERS.EDU.AU/SOHS

For more information, contact our friendly admissions staff at: internationalapply@flinders.edu.au To apply, or to find an agent in your country, visit: flinders.edu.au/international

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