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Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Hi Michikoi. In Australia only University of Melbourne, Bond University and Macquarie University only offers the Doctor of Physiotherapy which is a post-graduate entry for Physiotherapist. In Bond University the preferred pathway to their Doctor of Physiotherapy (Masters degree - extended) would be their Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science which only commences during January of each year. So not to waste time, Bond's International Regional Manager suggested that I'll first take up their Bachelor of Health Sciences then transfer to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in January, hopefully. Because both program has same core subjects, so that would not be problem.
The advantage at Bond is that they have 3 semesters a year, so you can finish a 3 year program just in 2 years which gives you a one year head start from other universities. Also, having a Doctor of Physiotherapy title in Australia would give you an edge to other applicants in the field. As Doctor of Physiotherapy degree is now a prerequisite before you can practice in United States, if you want to go and practice there. Which I somewhat consider.
At Bond, first you will / should take the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science which is a 3 year program but because of the trimester program at Bond you can take it for only 2 years. Then after that you will now take the Doctor of Physiotherapy which is another 2 years. Which makes it 4 years in total. In other Uni you'll need at least 6 years before you graduate the Doctor of Physio (Undergrad + DPT).
If you have any other questions or inquiry, I would glad to help you and give you options. I can also discuss with you the cons and pros of different university, especially the advantages of taking your physiotherapy program at Bond. At last I have someone who is also interested in taking up this program.
By any chance are you a graduate of the same profession here in the Philippines or studying the same program at the moment? If yes, if you don't mind, what university?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 166Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2013
My OZ Journey
573 Student Visa - Master of Health Science
May 2013 - IELTS
June 2013 - Application, enrolment to UWS
July 2013 - Application lodged thru AMS
Sep 2013 - Medical examinations at NHSI
Oct 2013 - 573 Visa grant!
189 Independent Skilled - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Aug 2013 - Applied for assessment (AIMS)
Sep 2013 - Positive assessment - Med. Lab. Technician
Mar 2014 - AIMS examination for Med. Lab. Scientist
23 Apr 2014 - IELTS result (R-8.5, L-9.0, W-7.0, S-8.5)
02 May 2014 - EOI submitted (65 pts)
14 May 2014 - Application lodged
13 Jun 2014 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 23)
17 Jun 2014 - Medical examination
22 Jul 2014 - Visa grant!
Thank you to the One above.
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
If you are finding some uni in Victoria. Only La Trobe Uni, Monash Uni and Melbourne Uni offers the Physiotherapy program. But in Uni of Melbourne you need first to finish their Bachelor of Biomedicine / Bachelor of Science (3 Years) then Doctor of Physiotherapy (3 years). And only La Trobe and Melbourne Uni offers the Post-Grad entry.
When did you graduate and earn your degree? When was that "long time ago" when you work as a volunteer staff? I am afraid that you can't be able to go for the post-grad entry if your experience and if you graduated 5 years ago.
Taking up Physiotherapy again in Australia would be quite expensive but when you graduate, i believe it will worth the price and the hard work. Physiotherapy in Australia are highly recognized / respected allied health profession and are also highly paid. You can try to have your transcripts be evaluated and maybe some of your subjects would be credited, cutting 1 or 2 years of your program. If I am not mistaken, If you have earned the degree and have relevant experiences recently there wouldn't be any problem in seeking credits for your degree.
I hope I have able to answer some of your queries.
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2013
Sub class 573 - MBA - APIC - Sydney (October 24, 2013)
June 11 - application lodged
June 17- recieved text msg from DIAC, my application has been received
June 19- was advised to undergo medical examination with my husband and daughter
June 28 - Underwent medical examination on NHSI
July 5 - recieved email from NHSI that my medical result was sent to DIAC
Sept 6 medical uploaded to DIAC
Sept 26- personal interview
until now... waiting...
Posts: 73Member
Joined: Apr 05, 2013
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Joined: Apr 05, 2013
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
"Thank you for your email. Please be advised that your application is
currently for allocation. We will strive to finalize it within the
published service standard of 14 working days for streamlined applications." - T. Mendiola
They responded to my email immediately and I thank them for that. I hope that I would be able to receive the decision earlier before the start of my O-week on the 2nd of September. :-bd
"Praise God"
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Dear XXX,
I refer to your email regarding the offer letter for your child.
This office issues the Confirmation of Placement for dependants of international students. This is the document that the Department of Immigration and Citizenship requires to issue the visa.
Before this document can be issued you are required to pay the invoice that was sent to you.; Once the payment is confirmed the document will be emailed to you.
Kind regards
XXX
Customer Service Coordinator
Temporary Residents Program
DEC International
NSW Department of Education and Communities
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2013
Sub class 573 - MBA - APIC - Sydney (October 24, 2013)
June 11 - application lodged
June 17- recieved text msg from DIAC, my application has been received
June 19- was advised to undergo medical examination with my husband and daughter
June 28 - Underwent medical examination on NHSI
July 5 - recieved email from NHSI that my medical result was sent to DIAC
Sept 6 medical uploaded to DIAC
Sept 26- personal interview
until now... waiting...
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2013
Please help!
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2011
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2013
Mia & iheartoz - Thank you guys too!!
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2013
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2013
applied for sub class 572
lodge may 9
acknowled may 10
medical may 23
june 24 refuse
relodge july 21
acknowledge july 22
intake aug. 12
Posts: 166Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2013
chill_ice.. may I know pano ginawa mo? pina enroll mo na ba yung anak mo before ka ng apply ng visa?
@kulay17.. naku my sponsor also sponsored another last year lang.. malalaman ba nila yun? I am under 573 and svp ako. Kung kaya wag ko na i declare ang sponsor ko? Requirement ba proof of funds pag svp?
My OZ Journey
573 Student Visa - Master of Health Science
May 2013 - IELTS
June 2013 - Application, enrolment to UWS
July 2013 - Application lodged thru AMS
Sep 2013 - Medical examinations at NHSI
Oct 2013 - 573 Visa grant!
189 Independent Skilled - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Aug 2013 - Applied for assessment (AIMS)
Sep 2013 - Positive assessment - Med. Lab. Technician
Mar 2014 - AIMS examination for Med. Lab. Scientist
23 Apr 2014 - IELTS result (R-8.5, L-9.0, W-7.0, S-8.5)
02 May 2014 - EOI submitted (65 pts)
14 May 2014 - Application lodged
13 Jun 2014 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 23)
17 Jun 2014 - Medical examination
22 Jul 2014 - Visa grant!
Thank you to the One above.
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
For the IELTS, may I ask what score did you got and what is the required ielts score do you need? In some cases, it would be better to retake the IELTS than to take the ELICOS for 10 months.
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2013
applied for sub class 572
lodge may 9
acknowled may 10
medical may 23
june 24 refuse
relodge july 21
acknowledge july 22
intake aug. 12
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2013
applied for sub class 572
lodge may 9
acknowled may 10
medical may 23
june 24 refuse
relodge july 21
acknowledge july 22
intake aug. 12
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2013
applied for sub class 572
lodge may 9
acknowled may 10
medical may 23
june 24 refuse
relodge july 21
acknowledge july 22
intake aug. 12
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2013
I've got 5.5 sa IELTS and Bachelor degree required 6 or 6+ score.. kaya i need to take 10weeks lang naman hehehe not 10months...
Sabi ng IDP, it's better to stick sa old school para di na magtanong ang immigration... para iwas na din sa ganung sitwasyon baka daw magduda...
Yep this time, I will be careful na in submitting additional requirements pag humingi ang immigration... nakakapanic kasi last minute sila hihingi at hingi pa ng hingi ng extension letter sa school ko..tapos yun pala...anyway, it was my fault, I forgot to submit yung evidence ng regular income ng sponsor ko...puro bank history lang and they are asking 2.7M lang naman..
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Subclass 573 - SVP
Destination: Queensland
Commencement: September 2013
12 July 2013 - Lodged Application via IDP Manila (w/o my CoE and CAAW)
15 July 2013 - Received Acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy via Text Message
17 July 2013 - Advice for Medical
18 July 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
24 July 2013 - Medical Uploaded (according to St. Luke's)
26 July 2013 - Submitted CoE and CAAW to DIAC via email
9 August 2013 - Emailed the Embassy to ask an update.
12 August 2013 - Embassy replied that my application was being assess under Assessment Level 3. That I still need to wait for a total of 60 working days. Emailed them back and said that I should be under SVP / Streamlined Visa, at the same time, I also informed and email IDP Manila about the matter.
14 August 2013 - Received their response. Said that they will try to finalize my visa in two weeks, still on the 3rd of September. And said that my application was reallocated under SVP.
16 August 2013 - Received an email from the embassy and text message. Visa Grant!
My wait is finally over. Thanks God!