SOP for PQP &
Health Promotion

The information below has been supplied in support of my student visa application to demonstrate that I satisfy DIBP’s GS and GTE compliance requirements.

Introducing myself as your name born on the date of birth. I am an individual who has completed an undergraduate level in Nepal studying in the English medium for more than 16 years. Talking about my academics, I have kept my best efforts from the beginning and finished my schooling with academic % in 10th class in the year 2007 from school name. Nursing had fascinated me during my school days. So, I choose 3 years of Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) Nursing in Institution name after my schooling and completed in the year 2010 with an aggregate of academic %. In PCL Nursing there was a total of 22 courses including both clinical and theoretical subjects such as Integrated Science, Adult, Community, Child, Midwifery and Nepali. Then after getting some years of experience in hospitals, I joined a Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (BNS) in the year 2014 in institution name and address. The course duration was of 3 academic years having 26 courses including clinical and theoretical courses such as Basic health science, Community, Adult, Leadership and management, Teaching Learning and Research. I completed my BNS in the year 2017 with an aggregate of academic %. For the continuation of my studies, I decided to go abroad so I appear IELTS test. For my English Proficiency test, I attended the IELTS examination on 14th  April 2018 and secured an overall band of 7.

After completing my PCL Nursing in the year 2010, I applied for registration on Nepal Nursing Council (NNC) and became a Registered Nurse on 21st February 2011. Then, I joined the company name on 15th March 2011. There, I was designated as a Staff Nurse and got an opportunity to work on various departments such as Obstetrics and Gynecology ward, Orthopedic ward, Outpatient Departments (OPD) and Operation Theatre. For my satisfaction in thirst for personal development, I left Capital Hospital on 16th October 2012 and joined the company name on 16th November 2012. There my designation was of Staff Nurse and worked in Operation Theatre, OPD, Immunization clinic, Outreach Clinics and Community camps. During the tenure, I got an opportunity to be a part of various training such as Training on Child-Friendly Services, Communication Skills and Management-Urgent Care/ Causality/Nurse-Led Triage and Ophthalmic Surgical Assistance for Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery. I was part of the team till 16th November 2014 and went for my higher studies.

My husband and I will be sponsored by my parents and in-laws for my studies and our living expenses. My father, father name is an employee on the company name. He is designated as an Accounting Officer and holds an annual income of NRs.******. My mother, mother name receives annual house rent income of NRs.****** and also they have a bank balance of NRs. ******* at Bank name. My mother-in-law Mrs. Sati Devi Mahat receives annual house rent income of NRs. ****** and she will also handle our family business name which has a gross annual income of NRs. ******* and company name which has a gross annual income of NRs. ******* as per the audit report. They are well acquainted with our fees and living cost and support us till our completion of the program.

After having gone through the details of the research on the United States of America (U.S.A), United Kingdom (U.K), Japan and Australia based universities, I feel that Australian Universities are very much catering to the fields of my interest and it is the right place to embark upon my academic career. Though the University of Tsukuba, Japan offers Public Health courses in English medium and top-notch education at affordable fees, I feel a difficulty in day to day language. U.S based universities like Adelphi University, Ohio University, the University of Arkansas and George Mason University and U.K based universities like the University of Birmingham, University of Wolves Hampton, and the University of Liverpool are comparatively more expensive for international students than Australian Universities. For example, Adelphi University, U.S.A, cost approximately U.S$ 30,950 per year in tuition fee and University of Liverpool international fee for the same course is £17,950.

Unlike other countries, the health profession is very well appreciated and rewarded in Australia and students are provided with opportunities to expand their knowledge base to increase their understanding of international health and to gain expertise and experience allowing them to practice as advanced health professionals worldwide. Australia is highly developed country with high living standard, suitable climate, affordable tuition fee, safe environment, practical based approach, part-time work opportunity during study, post-study work opportunity for the graduates to gain experience in the related field is an additional opportunity for international student and regarded as a leader in health education and offers a range of innovative practice-oriented courses. So, I decided to pursue my overseas study in Australia. While doing research about some other European countries I found that most of the European countries require to learn their own language for admission. Australia is an English speaking country where I can easily study. I also checked the website of the Australian government  www.studyinaustralia.gov.au and collected information about studying in Australia, visa conditions, living costs, student testimonials and I found Australia is the best option for me to complete my planned degree. I also consulted with some friends who are already studying in Australia and collected feedback from them as well and they are also positive with the Australian education system and teaching environment for international students.

Good health begins in our everyday lives; in how we work, live and play. As the range of public health concerns attributed to lifestyle and environment grows, so does the need for dedicated health professionals to address these issues. Public health is a division of the health field that focuses on populations, and prevention and promotion of health rather than individuals and treatment of medical conditions. Public health professionals work to prevent health conditions from occurring or re-occurring by implementing educational programs, creating policies, providing services, regulating health systems, and performing rigorous research. The public health field is the one that is growing quickly all over the world as the population is growing exponentially and high demand is expected for public health professionals. Public health is a broad field and Health promotion is a part of it.

With a Master of Health Promotion, we can have the opportunity to make a broad impact on public health through programs, strategy, policy and research. The program prepares us for careers that allow us to make contributions towards safe, stimulating and enjoyable working and living conditions for all. It offers ample scopes for research activities and these parallels with my aspiration of a master’s degree. The principle that I learned through various subjects such as, Community health nursing, Research, Leadership and management and also during my community field exposure while working on Children’s Hospital for Eye ENT and Rehabilitation Services fascinated as well as helped me in pursuing my higher education in health promotion. Furthermore, I want to expose myself to the outer limits of specialized knowledge of this field.

After searching extensively for a suitable academic program and university, the Masters of Health Promotion at the University name, Australia has emerged as my choice. It is the only public university in Queensland to be awarded five stars for teaching quality and has received the highest student satisfaction. As I checked and researched different Universities’ website I found that University name offers the most affordable tuition fee (AUD. $*****/year) compare to the Master in Public Health (M.P.H) in The Australian National University is (AUD. $*****/year), the University of Technology Sydney for M.P.H (AUD. $*****/year) and Universities in Brisbane like Griffith University for M.P.H (AUD. $*****/year) and the Queensland University of Technology for M.P.H (AUD. $*****/year). Also, University name provides industry-related courses, advanced technology and teaching, experienced faculty, excellent learning and research facilities, suitable location and high graduate employment rate and impressive departmental commitment to maximizing the opportunities for its students. There are very limited universities offering a health-related course in Australia and I also compared the course structure, electives units, location, class size, academic and English entry requirements and other facilities provided to international students and I found The University name is the best one on Queensland State to offer affordable cost in comparison with any other Universities based in Queensland state. Above mentioned some Universities are high ranked universities were getting admission is hard and it takes a longer time as well. Also, some Universities are only offering 1 intake in a year where I have flexible intakes for the University name. While doing research I also checked its website, Video in Youtube, student’s testimonials and also talked with some students over Facebook and collected their feedback about the University. From all the above point of view, I found The University name is the best option for me to pursue my degree.

It is also the location I cherished a dream to continue my academic pursuit at this esteemed University. Brisbane is world-famous for its beaches and beautiful surrounding, Brisbane is a safe and welcoming city with much more affordable rental prices, parking, accommodation and Australia’s most inclusive study destination with world-class education providers. It is a multicultural melting pot and Australia’s most sustainable city as well. One of my friends who studied the same course at University name also recommends highly and I’m sure my admission in this esteemed institution is of paramount importance in my career.

During my Bachelor level study at  institution name and address and my tenure in the hospital as a Staff Nurse, I have nurtured a growing interest in public health due to its immense real-life applications. As a nurse by profession and being a graduate nursing student which is a part of the health sector, I believe that an opportunity for higher education in Public health would be a unique fortuity to test and prove my ability and also to enrich and broaden my knowledge. Furthermore, a Bachelor of nursing graduates is an eligible candidate to study a master of health promotion. In addition, courses that I studied in Nursing are quite similar to Health Promotion courses such as, Research, Behavioral Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community health nursing which will be helpful for my study.

I got married to my husband name on 21st  November 2016. He will accompany me to Australia as it will provide me with emotional and psychological support and prevents me from suffering from homesickness. He will help me in household works as well as in my day to day activities. In his presence, I will be able to concentrate fully on my studies and perform well. Also in unpleasant times, unforeseen events and situations he will be there to lighten things up and ease the situation. We will have plenty of opportunities to experience something both of us have never tried before and created moments we will always look back with affection and humor. And I think it is a good idea to accompany my spouse as far away from home you need to have someone there to give you courage and strength.

I hereby certify that the information above, which has been supplied in support of my student visa application to assist me to demonstrate that I satisfy DIBP’s GS and GTE compliance requirements, has been completed in my own words and handwriting and is a true and correct account.

I understand that if any incorrect, misleading or non-genuine information is found in this SOP, my student visa application will be refused.

Name: your name

Passport Number: *******

Date of Birth: DD/MM/YYYY