Australian Schools

[Andy_H]

Thanks lilium,

Your post was very informative. I was initially leaning towards Griffith, and this post made me more uncertain (damn you!). Everything you said makes a lot of sense. At the moment, I am not particularly interested in cardio/respiratory, however this may change in the future when I am more knowledgeable about the different specialisations. I am paying all fees/expenses from my own pocket via loans, so it is fairly important to me to place the proper value of things. As said previously, Sydney is $20 000 more plus increased accommodation and cancellation fees.

Do you believe that the ends justify the means in a monetary sense. I hate thinking of things in this way, but I feel like paying back $30 000 can be quite substantial. Will going to Sydney justify this higher expense with a higher paying/better job. I realize that there is no definite answer due to so many variables, I am just after opinions. I also realize that you can only speak on behalf of Oz/NZ and not necessarily Canada where I may return to work. Once again, thank you everyone who took the time to read. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

[lilium5260]

Thanks lilium,

Your post was very informative. I was initially leaning towards Griffith, and this post made me more uncertain (damn you!). Everything you said makes a lot of sense. At the moment, I am not particularly interested in cardio/respiratory, however this may change in the future when I am more knowledgeable about the different specialisations. I am paying all fees/expenses from my own pocket via loans, so it is fairly important to me to place the proper value of things. As said previously, Sydney is $20 000 more plus increased accommodation and cancellation fees.

Do you believe that the ends justify the means in a monetary sense. I hate thinking of things in this way, but I feel like paying back $30 000 can be quite substantial. Will going to Sydney justify this higher expense with a higher paying/better job. I realize that there is no definite answer due to so many variables, I am just after opinions. I also realize that you can only speak on behalf of Oz/NZ and not necessarily Canada where I may return to work. Once again, thank you everyone who took the time to read. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

If you want to return to Canada for practice, I am wondering why you don't enroll physio programmes in Canada? According to the Canadian Registration regulation you still have to pass the Canada registration exam if you are a Canadian and have Australia/oversea qualification+registration.

[Andy_H]

That is correct. All graduates of accredited Canadian universities have to pass the exam as well. Unfortunately, I did not get into any of the schools I applied for in Canada.

[lilium5260]

That is correct. All graduates of accredited Canadian universities have to pass the exam as well. Unfortunately, I did not get into any of the schools I applied for in Canada.

Oh, what is ur background? How competitive it is to get into Canada physio programme?