Health Education & Training Institute

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Important Dates

• Semester 2 2021 starts Monday 2 August 2021
• 2021 Graduation, TBA

For further information on important dates take a look at the HETI website.

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Admission criteria

Applicants with higher education study

Admissions apply the following principles for all courses:

• Students are selected for entry into HETI Higher Education by fair and open procedures with published criteria outlining access for all levels of candidacy
• For domestic applicants who are Australian citizens (including Australian citizens with dual citizenships) or a New Zealand citizens or students with Permanent Resident Status in Australia
• For overseas applicants for whom the first criteria does not apply, and who is either resident overseas or temporarily in Australia on a valid visa that is not a study visa.   
• Conditional admission may be granted to applicants who do not fully meet the general or any additional admission criteria and may need to complete academic requirements either prior to the beginning of the course or during the first semester of study.

General admission criteria for all courses:

• Applicants have qualified for a bachelor degree from an Australian University or for an equivalent qualification from an approved higher education provider relevant to the chosen are of study; or
• Provides appropriate evidence of general and professional qualifications or vocational experience that satisfied HETI Higher Education that the applicant possesses the capacity to pursue postgraduate studies; and
• Has satisfied any course prerequisites or additional admission criteria prescribed for a particular course.

Additional admission criteria for courses in Psychiatric Medicine

In addition to the general admission criteria:

• Applicants have qualified for an undergraduate degree in medicine or a postgraduate course work Doctor of Medicine or equivalent; and 
• Has completed at least one year of documented experience as a practicing doctor; and 
• Hold current medical registration in Australia or New Zealand
• In addition to the aforementioned criteria for admission to the Psychiatric Medicine course, HETI will consider an applicant for admission to a specialisation within the postgraduate award under the following conditions:
  • Psychiatry: students must be Trainees or Fellows of the RANZCP
  • General Practice: Students must be Trainees of Fellows of the RANZCP
  • Rural and Remote: students must be Trainees of Fellows of the ACRRM or demonstrate active rural or remote practice

Additional admission criteria for courses in Applied Mental Health Studies

In addition to the general admission criteria:

• HETI Higher Education will consider an applicant for admission to a postgraduate award in Applied Mental Health Studies if the applicant can provide evidence of relevant experience in a mental health related work setting.

English language requirements

Applicants whose relevant academic qualifications are not English language-based must be able to demonstrate an IELTS (Academic) overall average band score of 7.0 or better, with a score of no less than 6.0 in any band, or equivalent. 

Recognition of prior learning

HETI Higher Education recognises that learning takes place in a broad range of contexts - in formal study, in the workplace and in life experience. The granting of Advanced Standing for previous learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises such learning and ensures that they are not required to repeat successful learning activities in any HETI Higher Education course.

The granting of Advanced Standing for previously achieved learning is an acknowledgement by HETI Higher Education that students have gained the knowledge, understanding and skills equivalent to the stated learning outcomes of related courses and units of study offered by HETI Higher Education.

HETI Higher Education may grant advanced standing on the basis of:

• a. Completed postgraduate studies at a recognised University, higher education institution, TAFE or registered training organisation in Australia and recognised international institutions (formal learning); or
• b. Programs or courses undertaken within the workplace, professional organisations or other training contexts, where appropriate certification is available (credentialed learning).

Applications for Advanced Standing must be made by the published application closing date using the approved form available on the Advanced Standing Application Form.

Applications for Advanced Standing must accompany be made when applying for Admission into the award course for which the Advanced Standing applies, otherwise the application for Advanced Standing will not be considered:

For further detail review the HETI Higher Education Advanced Standing Policy available on the HETI Higher Education's website. 

How to apply

Make direct applications to HETI Higher Education at How to Apply via the online application.

If you would like any assistance in making your application contact the Student Support Team.

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Successful applicants will need to log onto myHETIconnect to accept or decline your offer if one is made.

Advanced standing

Advanced standing or recognition of prior learning is supported at HETI Higher Education. See above under Recognition of Prior Learning. For further information regarding Advanced Standing, refer to the HETI Higher Education Advanced Standing Policy or contact us to discuss your application.

Fees and charges

Once you’re enrolled, you will receive your tuition fees and their due date. It’s important to pay your fees by the due date to remain enrolled in your course.

The 2021 tuition fees are:

• $2270 per 150 hour unit for postgraduate award courses (award qualifications and assessment-based standalone units). Students studying postgraduate award courses may be eligible for FEE-HELP.
• Prices vary between $500 and $885 per 50 hour short units available for PD. Note these units can be stacked towards our formal courses should a student decide to apply for admission at a later time.

Different fee structures apply depending on your choice of study option. Learn more about flexible study options, Flexible Study Options Please be aware that the tuition fees will be reviewed at intervals and are subject to change. You will be notified if the tuition fees change while you are studying with us. Please note the prices for Professional Development study vary depending on units selected. 

Financial assistance

Loans

If you are enrolled in an award course you may be eligible for FEE-HELP that is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee paying students to pay all or part or the tuition fees. Information is available at FEE-HELP.

Scholarships

HETI Higher Education support students in Applied Mental Health Studies and General Practitioners in the Psychiatric Medicine courses to seek scholarship support. Information on available scholarships are found at Scholarships. 

Student and campus services

At HETI Higher Education we are very student centric in all that we do and offer a range of supports to students who attend the North Parramatta campus and for those who study online. We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our students and to successfully complete their studies.

HETI uses state-of-the-art technology to support the student experience and our experienced team is always available to assist. The library resources are available via the library at North Parramatta and online.

Visit the Wellbeing and Safety site on the HETI website to see the range of supports for HETI Higher Education.

Where to get further information

Additional information on HETI Higher Education is found at the following but not limited to:

• HETI Higher Education
• Student testimonials
• TEQSA National Register
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.