International Agents Newsletter
Volume 4, No. 2 (20 February 2009)
For all agents - applications for Health Sciences
If you are referring applicants to undergraduate Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing or Oral Health, did you know....
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Applicants must meet the English language entry requirements - it is not permitted to package an English course with these programs.
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Applicants must take a Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) - the fee this year will be A$250 (the PQA is not required for Nursing). Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview.
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Applicants applying for Medicine, Dentistry and Oral Health must attend the PQA in Singapore, Subang Jaya or Adelaide on a date to be advised.
Reminder - Online Enquiry Form
The Online Enquiry Form has been designed for use by agents - all agents are encouraged to use the Online Enquiry Form when making enquiries or lodging applications.
Staff Changes
There have been changes to the allocation of regional marketing portfolios in the International Office.
Full details are provided in the table below:
| Eliza Chui | Daniela Marschall | Jane Olsson | Anthony Long | Jane Copeland* | Susanne Durkin |
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China |
China |
AusAID countries |
Europe |
North America |
Malaysia |
*Diane Davies will be on leave from 2 March to 9 November 2009.
Offshore Representatives
The University has appointed a number of Offshore Representatives who work closely with the International Office to support agents and assist in the recruitment of international students to the University of Adelaide. Details of their portfolios are given below.
| Catharine Ren | Manisha Aggarwal | David Spiller | Felicia Yeo | Stephanie Glue |
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China |
India |
Indonesia |
Singapore |
South America |
Our Offshore Representatives will be profiled in future editions of this newsletter; Felicia Yeo is featured below.
International Office Staff Profiles
Jane Copeland
Jane Copeland joins the International Office on secondment as Regional Coordinator (North America, South America and Australia) while Diane Davies is on leave from March to November 2009.
Jane has worked at the University of Adelaide since 1994 and has been an International Student Advisor, in the International Student Centre, at the University since 2001. She has a passion for supporting international students and looks forward to broadening her skills and knowledge working in the International Office.
Jane holds a teaching qualification, a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a Masters degree. In her spare time, she bakes bread, plays music, and tends to her fruit and vegetable garden.
Felicia Yeo
Felicia is the In-Country Representative (Singapore) for the University of Adelaide based at the University of Adelaide - Singapore Ngee Ann Adelaide Education Centre. She is responsible for assisting with marketing and promotional activities in the Singaporean market. Felicia has a Bachelor degree in Economics and Financial Management and had been working in the financial industry as a Financial Advisor prior to joining the Internatiional Office last month.
Felicia has also taught physical education in junior colleges and facilitated student activities at Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore; she fondly regards that 10 year period to be an exceptionally rewarding time in her career.
During her spare time Felicia enjoys any form of sporting activity including jogging and swimming, and especially playing with her three dogs.
Construction begins on State's first Vet School
Construction will begin next month on the State's first School of Veterinary Science, at the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy Campus.
Read more: [Construction begins on State's first Vet School]
