Health–Recognitionofpriorlearning(RPL)

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Recognition of prior learning (RPL) for UTS Health courses

Your previous studies could count towards your Health degree at UTS. Find out if you qualify for recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Key information

• Key points to consider if you are applying for RPL

Undergraduate RPL

• Bachelor of Nursing

• Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing – block credit

Postgraduate RPL

You may receive RPL if you have successfully completed similar subjects in recent postgraduate studies. These subjects may count as elective credits or specific subjects if they match 80% of the content of the subject you want credit for.

You can get up to 8 subject exemptions (48 credit points) for a Faculty of Health masters degree (excluding Graduate School of Health courses).

RPL will be approved under pre-determined credentialing arrangements or for study completed in specific postgraduate nursing courses.

• Graduate Certificate in Nursing courses

• Postgraduate Nursing qualifications and subjects

• Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

• Postgraduate Public Health and Health Services Management Courses

• Clinical Accreditation Programs (CAPs)

Are there time limits for RPL?

RPL is generally only granted for study completed within 5 years of the session for which RPL is sought.

• Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or Graduate Diploma in Midwifery

• Postgraduate Nursing or Midwifery subjects

• Palliative Care courses

• Graduate School of Health courses

• Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

• Public Health Courses

When should I apply?

All applications for undergraduate and postgraduate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be made at the time of course enrolment, or prior to subject enrolment.

For subjects in UTS Online courses (OPM), applications must be submitted five days prior to the commencement of the subject.

For subjects in other UTS courses, applications must be received prior to census date of the relevant session.

Outcomes of RPL applications will then be conveyed to the student on or shortly after enrolment.

You cannot apply for RPL under any circumstances after final re-enrolment (i.e. in the final session of your study).

How to apply

Step 1

Decide what type of credit you are applying for

Use the RPL Tool to find arrangements that may apply to your previous study. If your institution or course is not listed, you may still be eligible to apply for RPL.

Step 2

Consult the Faculty Handbook

The online Handbook provides detailed descriptions of the subjects including learning outcomes, learning and teaching activities and requisites. Before an application is submitted a comparison must be made to ensure there is a match between the completed units of study and subjects offered within the UTS course.

If necessary, contact the relevant Course Director to discuss your case and to obtain any details that are not available from the Faculty handbook.

Step 3

Complete the UTS application for RPL form

The Application form can be found on the recognition of prior learning page.

Further information and support with submitting RPL applications can be obtained through the UTS Student Centre 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887) +61 2 9514 1222 (outside Australia).

International Students seeking RPL should submit an application when applying for admission to a UTS course. Please contact UTS International for further information.

Step 4

Complete a comparison table to for subjects previously completed

This is an example of how to create a match between the completed units of study and the UTS subject for which RPL is being sought. For the application to be approved there must be a clear match on 80% of the details.

Supporting documents

For your application to be successful it must be accompanied by the appropriate set of documentation:

• brief cover letter explaining your request;
• completed UTS RPL form indicating the amount of credit sought as well as naming the subject(s) and the program in which RPL is sought.
• certified copy of the student’s academic transcript indicating the qualification and year it was awarded. These copies must indicate the grading system that was used in the previous study. Alternatively, you can provide a verifiable myEquals link of your academic transcript.
• the Subject Outline from the completed unit of study, against which RPL is sought. This must correspond with the year and session of study on your official transcript and include:
• learning objectives
• details of topics covered
• hours of study – theoretical and clinical hours must be stated
• types of assessment and any textbooks used
• Ensure that official certified translations of all material are included if your documentation is in a language other than English.
• A comparison table as outlined in Step 4.
• A certified copy of evidence demonstrating successful clinical placement hours must be included with your application.
• Applications that do not contain these details will not be accepted.

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