Many A-Level students every year try their best to enrol into prestigious universities across the world. However, some are held back from such options due to their grades and being unable to make the entry requirements for their desired program.  Many would think that this is the end of the road here, and opt to study something out of their passions and slug away through university just because they have to do it. Do not fall into this trap, there are options and 2^nd chances available for students who are determined, passionate and focused on what they want to study and work as.

Specifically for A-Level student there are options in the Australian National University, and the University of Sydney which provide a short 17-week pathway into most courses offered in the respective universities. E.g. Veterinary Science, Law or Accountancy. Through this pathway You are guaranteed (provided you pass the course) a place within either ANU or University of Sydney. This is a faster and cheaper option than a 40-week foundation program or re-taking you’re A-Levels from scratch as a private candidate.

This program would allow you to complete university education faster than your peers too! As a 17-week express program/high achievers program, and the following 3-4 year program it would set you apart from your peers. You would be enrolling into one of the top universities in Australia and across the globe, with a recognized and legitimate degree. The exposure you get as an international student is incomparable, the experience you gain living independently would go towards building your character and life skills necessary to thrive in the working world. Furthermore studying in Australia has a distinct advantage over anywhere else in the world. As long as you have studied for 2-years in an Australian institution, you would be given a 2-year working visa after you graduate, giving you work opportunities away from Singapore.

“ANU College has a dedicated and enthusiastic group of teachers who have truly been a great source of motivation in my learning process. The rigorous curriculum and academic philosophy of the college has been instrumental in helping me acquire the academic skills required for tertiary education at the Australian National University (ANU). ” Victoria, Singapore – ANUC Student

The estimated cost of such a program is AUD$16,279. On first glance this might look expensive for a 17-week program, however here at Global Study Abroad we have study grants that will cushion the cost of such a course. Furthermore here at Global Study Abroad we would also advise you on taking Scholarships, application of Scholarships and Bursaries, provided by the universities. All of this would make your education a lot cheaper and more affordable.

Ultimately, college is an important phase in life and your choice of college is likely to play a big part in your future. For those of you looking for a springboard to greater things, ANUC and University of Sydney Foundation Programs provides this and much more. For more details on ANUC and University of Sydney, please email us at info@gstudyabroad.com or fill in the enquiry form down below! We can help you from wherever you are in the world. You can also call us at +65 63521121. To find out more about our referral and partner schemes, please email us at partners@gstudyabroad.com

Queen Margaret University has been at the forefront of occupational therapy since its introduction as a degree in the UK system. The university’s efforts in Occupational Therapy is cutting-edge and is shown by being the 1^st Scottish Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy and also the 1^st diploma to degree conversion course for professional occupational therapists. This pioneering spirit in Occupational Therapy is also shown by being the 1^st UK appointment for Professorship in Occupational Therapy. Making Queen Margaret the first and foremost university in the UK for Occupational Therapy, and its model of education in this field is duplicated across the UK as a standard of excellence, learning and research. Begin exploring options at one of the forerunners in Occupational Therapy at QMU! Do not miss out on this chance to further your career and learn more about Occupational Therapy at this incredible institution!

QMU strongly believes that the primary goal of professional occupational therapists is to bridge the gap and make it possible for people to once again engage in occupations of daily living. Occupational therapists are therefore integral to the maintenance of the standards of living for the elderly, disabled or injured. QMU’s curricular approach is client-centric, holistic and concerned with the utmost promotion of healthcare and well-being. Occupational therapists help people achieve this by working personally and in communities to enhance client’s capabilities to engage in occupations.

Occupational Therapy is a speciality of QMU, its department in is one of the largest faculties on campus with a stellar track record for research, education and teaching. QMU offers a wide variety of courses in Occupational Therapy some are featured below:

• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
• PG Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
• MSc in Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
• MSc in Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration)

For those of you who already have a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a related field, you are able to apply for a degree conversion program. This program cuts short the duration of your studies depending on the modules you may be able to transfer to QMU. The amount and duration exempted may differ on a case by case basis; but most students are able to enter into the final year or at least second last year of studies at QMU!

One of the most enticing features of Occupational Therapy at QMU is its vast international links for jobs and internships and the ERASMUS (European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) opportunities for its graduates and undergraduates. QMU has excellent exchange opportunities with other Occupational Therapy courses across Europe, in Norway, Portugal and Germany. Faculty staffs have research and educational links with counterparts in Canada, the United States, Holland and Poland, which students can tap on. Furthermore QMU has constantly been an active and participating member in the European Network for Occupational Therapist in Higher Education (ENOTHE), since its creation in 1997, continuously providing to its field of research, work and achievements at the European level.

Ultimately, pursing higher education is an integral part of life and the choices made for education is a big part in anyone’s future. If Occupational Therapy is for you, there is no better place to go than QMU. For any further details on Entry Requirements & Application procedures to QMU’s Occupational Therapy program, please email us at info@gstudyabroad.com or fill in the enquiry form down below! We can help you from wherever you are in the world. You can also call us at +65 63521121. To find out more about our referral and partner schemes, please email us at partners@gstudyabroad.com.

Study in one of the Top Business Schools in the World

2/3 of students achieve a First or 2:1 degree

University of Sheffield is ranked highly in the QS World University Ranking. It is also one of the universities in the Russell Group and ranked in the Top 5 for research impact. To know more about University of Sheffield, please click here.

Read more to find out more about the Sheffield University Management School.

An extraordinary school

SUMS has attained the coveted Triple Crown accreditations from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS thus placing it among the Top 1% Business Schools worldwide. Teaching staff are leading researchers who works influences the way the world does business. Entrepreneurs and other professionals teach on modules and give lectures. Business host students project. The School is also one of the most diverse schools in the University with 45 different nationalities represented on the undergraduate courses alone.

Graduates are treated to excellent work prospects with 97% of Business Management students started work or further study within 6 months of graduating. 85% of those working were in professional or managerial jobs (Higher Education Statistics Agency).  SUMS has its own Employability Hub, where staff will help find internships and work placement for students.

Recent graduates hold jobs in HSBC, J Walter Thompson, RBS, GlaxoSmithKline, Rolls-Royce and many more

What are some of the Undergraduate programs available?

BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management

BA (Hons) Business Management

BA (Hons) International Business Management

Dual Honours (with a subject from another department)

For more details on Entry Requirements & Application procedures, please email us at info@gstudyabroad.com or fill in the enquiry form down below! We can help you from wherever you are in the world. You can also call us at +65 63521121. To find out more about our referral and partner schemes, please email us at partners@gstudyabroad.com.

Are you interested in one day owning your own Michelin-starred restaurant?

How do you even embark on this career?

Look no further!

A degree from Northern Arizona University’s World’s Top 14 School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (SHRM) will equip you for management in the hospitality industry—an industry that is expected to grow at twice the regular employment rate over the next ten years!

Northern Arizona University offers 2 degrees – Hotel and Restaurant Management and International Hospitality Management to prepare you to enter the world of exciting, fast-paced careers by giving you access to high-level faculty, innovative curriculum, and opportunities for growth.

Northern Arizona University

School of Hotel & Restaurant Management (SHRM)

ACCREDITATION

• Fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) – a rare accolade that is earned by fewer than 20% of U.S.’s degree-granting programmes.

• Nationally recognized by the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education and received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).

• Northern Arizona University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

RANKING

Northern Arizona University’s School of Hotel & Restaurant Management (W.A. Franke College of Business) is highly and consistently ranked among the best in the world.

• Ranked the Top 14^th Hospitality and Management School in the world for 2015 (CEOWorld Magazine).

Source: https://ceoworld.biz/2016/03/04/top-50-hospitality-hotel-management-schools-world-2015

• org ranked Northern Arizona University’s SHRM the #7 Best Hospitality College in the U.S. for 2015.

Source: https://successfulstudent.org/25-best-hospitality-colleges-in-the-us/

HIGHLIGHTS OF NAU’S SCHOOL OF HOTEL & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT (SHRM)

1. Hotel Internships paves the way for jobs within the exciting hospitality industry. SHRM provides you work placements at 5-star, world-renowned hotels such as Four Seasons Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International.

2. If you have the budding desire to one day own your restaurant, then take up a first-class restaurant internship at Darden Restaurants, Walt Disney College Program, Sodexo, Forest Highlands Country Club, Aramark, Enchantment Resort and more!

3. If you would like to experience a whole new kind of hands-on training, SHRM offers you a chance to live, study, and grow in Europe. Spend a summer honing your hospitality skills surrounded by European hospitality experts. Travel to western Europe while gaining valuable life and educational experiences―and best of all, you will also earn course credit toward your degree.

4. SHRM unique fellowship program, a School of Hotel and Restaurant Management partnership with hospitality employers, provides students a paid opportunity with the goal of providing employers the opportunity to prepare participants for a supervisory/management full-time position and to provide graduates the opportunity to acquire a full-time job.

5. With on-campus recruitment, over 70% of NAU’s SHRM students will graduate with at least an entry level position in Management.”

6. More than 75% of the high-caliber faculty hold doctoral degrees.

Embark on a new journey in the Swiss Alps at the Business and Hotel Management School in Luzerne, Switzerland.  If you have a strong passion for business or feel like hospitality management is the niche for you, BHMS has you covered. With specific and holistically designed academic programmes, BHMS works to ensure that you obtain the necessary education for you to compete in the competitive business or hospitality sector.

BHMS offers a unique option for you degree seekers. There are two main pathways which you can opt for: The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hotel or Hospitality Management or a BA in Global Business Management. Both of these degrees are very internationally oriented and focus on making you a global citizen by giving you the understanding and skillsets required to succeed in today’s integrated society. What is unique about BHMS is that while other universities require you to undergo 24 months of study and 12 months internship period, here you can study for only 18 months while interning for another 18 months. What this means is that you have 6 months less of study while gaining 6 additional months of paid work experience in Switzerland.

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For those of you who have strong interest in the tourism industry, BHMS is the ideal pick for you. BHMS has placements with top hospitality related brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, Etihad Airways, Shangri-la, Hilton and many more. Many of its students actually go on to obtain full-time jobs at these companies upon graduation. All this is facilitated by an in house career guidance and planning company, Masterwork which is dedicated to help you source and obtain your dream job in the hospitality industry. Undoubtedly, the experience you gain working at such companies will be a springboard for you to achieve greater heights in the industry.

BHMS is located in Luzerne, Switzerland. Luzerne is one of the most visited cities in Switzerland and features stunningly scenic views of mountains and lakes. It is also strategically located for easy access via air, road and rail for travel to all major European destinations such as Paris, Milan, London or Vienna. Living in Luzerne will definitely give you international exposure and help you in develop an understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Your time at BHMS may also be the perfect opportunity for you to learn a new language. Switzerland is a unique nation in that it has three main national languages – French, German and Italian. While all courses will be taught in English, you can use your free time to pick up one of these languages and enhance your international employability.

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If tourism and hospitality management is the industry for you, hesitate no longer! Without a doubt, studying at BHMS will be an enriching experience for you. If you or any of your family members are interested in discovering Switzerland, we also have summer and winter camps organized by Les Elfes International, a company that specializes in enrichment and character building camps in the Swiss Alps Here at Global Study Abroad, we can tell you not just about life at the Business and Hotel Management School but at a host of other universities abroad. Email us at info@gstudyabroad.com or fill in the enquiry form below! You can also call us at +65 63521121 to set up a consultation. This consultation is completely free of charge. To find out more about our referral and partner schemes, please email us at partners@gstudyabroad.com

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The Australian National University (ANU) was founded under the Australian Government in 1946 and is the top university in Australia according to several rankings systems. The school prides itself as the in the applications of Australia’s best minds to the biggest academic questions. The University constantly seeks to advance itself and Australia’s global ranking in terms of research, academics and its university programs. ANU dedicates itself to becoming one of the world’s best research facilities and centre of higher education. ANU always places in the top 50 Colleges and Universities in the world.

The ANU College is the academic pathway provider for ANU along with providing its English Language program. The College focuses on enabling students to pursue higher levels of academic rigor and research skills, and thus directly preparing them for moving on to ANU, a world-class institution. Located in Australia’s national capital, Canberra, ANU and ANUC are surrounded by the amazing outback of Australia. All of this includes the Snowy Mountains, popular hiking destinations and incredible sights. Within Canberra, there a no shortages of access to cutting edge sports facilities, the most famous of national galleries and art museums, and a wide variety of eating options serving a diverse range of cuisines.

The ANU College Foundation Studies program is a 2 or 3 semester program (depending on student options), which is built around its core mission to give students the ideal academic preparation for their intended ANU degree program. This means that every single lesson, course of study, and program is designed to maximize the chances of students of meeting the ANU entry requirements. Upon completion of the Foundation Studies program (which has a success rate of 98 %*), and meeting the grade point average entry requirements, a placing into the choice undergraduate degree program is guaranteed.

The ANUC is offers 3 other main programs pathways which lead to places in the top university. The ANU Foundation Studies, the ANU Express, the Diploma of Computing and the Diploma of Liberal Studies. The ANU diploma-level programs are designed to fit students who are thinking of pursuing the respective area of studies at the Degree-level, for the Diploma of Liberal Studies, there is a direct progression to the 2^nd year of the Bachelor of Arts due to it providing a strong foundation. For the Diploma of Computing on the other hand it is for students who want to go into the program of the Bachelor of Information Technology in ANU. The diploma programs both give solid grounding in the basic requirement to be successful in the relevant degree programs.

The ANU Express program is a 1 semester (17 weeks) program which is designed for the academic preparation for their intended ANU degree programs. This express program, upon successful completion only if the student passes all enrolled courses, will provide entry into ANU if the student meets the grade point average set by ANU. This grade point average is determined from the four academic course grades that are taken during the 17 weeks.

Ultimately, education is an integral part of life and the choices made for education is a big part in anyone’s future. For those of you looking for a springboard to greater things, ANUC provides a solid foundation and a foothold into one of the top universities in the world. For more details on Entry Requirements & Application procedures, please email us at info@gstudyabroad.com or fill in the enquiry form down below! We can help you from wherever you are in the world. You can also call us at +65 63521121. To find out more about our referral and partner schemes, please email us at partners@gstudyabroad.com.

*According to the ANUC Website (retrieved 19/7/2016)

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At James Madison University, you will be part of a highly ranked university which is nationally recognized for both academics and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it is ranked as the 2^nd best public regional university in the south of the United States of America.  Through our one year foundation program, you will be on a fast track to admission into JMU to study your degree. Our program has a proven track record with a rate of 95% progression to a degree program. Basically, a place in university is virtually guaranteed for you.

Whether you want to study in the USA or merely improve your mastery of the English Langauge, JMU is able to cater to your needs. Offering a wide range of over 60 degree programmmes such as business, communication, health, social sciences, engineering, mathematics and science, JMU is bound to have something that will suit your interests. For the more artistically inclined, JMU also offers unique degrees in visual and performing arts. Chase your passion here!

Campus life starts with JMU’s beautiful location in Virginia, just two hours away from Washington D.C. – home to the White House. Now you can embark on an American adventure. Spend your weekend taking a well-deserved break by Virginia Beach or visit Washington D.C. and immerse yourself in the rich concentration of American History there. Studying at JMU, you will also be exposed to a diverse international community featuring students from over 70 countries. Make new friends and learn about different cultures as you work to acquire skills that will help you in today’s ever-globalizing workforce. You will also have access to an exceptional level of student involvement through internships as well as over 350 student clubs.

Ultimately, college is an important phase in life and your choice of college is likely to play a big part in your future. For those of you looking for a virtually guaranteed track to the degree of your choice, James Madison University provides this and much more. For more details on James Madison University, please email us at info@gstudyabroad.com or fill in the enquiry form down below! We can help you from wherever you are in the world. You can also call us at +65 63521121. To find out more about our referral and partner schemes, please email us at partners@gstudyabroad.com

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Embark on a journey Down Under at one of Australia’s premier universities, the University of Sydney with our foundation program. Founded in 1850, it is Australia’s very first university and has featured as a top Australian University ever since. This year, the University of Sydney was ranked as the 3^rd best Australian University on the QS World University Rankings, the quality benchmark for higher education worldwide. At the University of Sydney, you will be able to choose from a variety of specializations which can lead you to your intended career path. The university prides itself in its strength in multiple disciplines such as Medicine, Law, Architecture, Nursing, Education, Accounting and Finance, Geography and Engineering (Civil and Structural). For those of you animal lovers out there, the university offers a rather unique Veterinary Science program which is ranked 1^st nationwide and among the best in the world. If Veterinary Science is the career for you, the University of Sydney will definitely cater to your ambitions.

To prove the quality of education offered at the University of Sydney, one has to look no further than in the strength of its alumni. Standing out prominently, this university is alma mater to Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), James Wolfensohn (Former Chairman of World Bank) and Gina Rinehart (the Richest Woman in the World) just to name a few. At the University of Sydney, you will receive a variety of opportunities to network with its alumni through the various opportunities provided by the university. In today’s day and age, networking is essential and the University of Sydney will offer you a great chance to expand and strengthen both your social and professional networks.

With over 50,000 students from 145 different countries, the University of Sydney is a melting pot for individuals of diverse social, political and religious backgrounds. Learn to become a global citizen as you experience and navigate around meeting different people. Apart from obtaining a quality academic degree, the skill-set you gain from international exposure may just prove indispensable in the working world. In addition, the university encourages you to immerse yourself in a club or society to make your university life a holistic experience. The University of Sydney has over 200 clubs, societies and sports teams to suit virtually every single one of your interests.

University is undoubtedly going to be an important phase of your life and you should definitely work towards making the most informed decision possible. Here at Global Study Abroad, we can tell you not just about life at the University of Sydney but at a host of other universities abroad. Email us at info@gstudyabroad.com or fill in the enquiry form below! You can also call us at +65 63521121 to set up a consultation. This consultation is completely free of charge. To find out more about our referral and partner schemes, please email us at partners@gstudyabroad.com

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College

Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley – an area well known for being the home of tech giants such as Google and Microsoft – Foothill–DeAnza Community College District may be the right choice for you. With prominent business and industry partnerships, not only will you receive a first class education but also first-hand exposure to life in “The Valley.”

Boasting a prominent list of matriculated alumni, Foothill & DeAnza can be your stepping stone to prestigious universities both locally in the US and abroad. Just last year, students were matriculated into Stanford, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the California Institute of Technology (CIT), Yale, Brown and the University of Michigan to name a few. If you feel like the University of California or California State University systems are more for you, Foothill & DeAnza proudly stands as the #1 for sending students there (definitely recommended for you UC Berkeley and UCLA fans out there).

With a huge emphasis on holistic living, this is also your opportunity to experience student life like never before. Engage in their various sporting activities and campus events that are designed to provide you with everything you need to make the most of your college experience. With a broad spectrum of students from over a 100 countries, you will be in a diverse environment that will stimulate you to face the ever globalizing workplace better prepared. In addition, you will have access to state of the art facilities as Foothill & DeAnza has only recently gone through a massive upgrading process with new and improved buildings and facilities to cater to your needs.

Both Foothill and DeAnza have structured financial aid programs for you. There are numerous grants, loans, fee waivers and scholarships available. For those who would prefer to work part time, there are numerous employment opportunities for you to both work and study at the same time.

Ultimately, college is an important phase in life and your choice of college is likely to play a big part in your future. For those of you looking for a springboard to greater things, Foothill & DeAnza provides this and much more. For more details on Foothill & DeAnza, please email us at info@gstudyabroad.com or fill in the enquiry form down below! We can help you from wherever you are in the world. You can also call us at +65 63521121. To find out more about our referral and partner schemes, please email us at partners@gstudyabroad.com

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Many Singaporeans revere the Medical Profession, being a Doctor is seen to be The Life that many pursue. However, it is an extremely difficult course to enroll into at one of the public universities here in Singapore. Therefore many students consider going overseas to pursue their dream of becoming a Doctor. International Medical Graduates or IMGs according to the Health Professionals Board in Singapore refer to Doctors trained overseas.

Students who want to study Medicine overseas and practice in Singapore must hold a degree from a university specified in the Second Schedule of the Medical Registration Act (MRA). Or have a registrable postgraduate medical qualification recognized by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). Or exit specialist qualifications recognized for specialist accreditation by the Specialists Accreditation Board (SAB). And also must apply for conditional registration under the SMC. Do not overlook these facts and registrations needed to be done in order to practice in Singapore! You do not want to study a degree and return to Singapore only to find that it is not recognized and you are unable to continue on your dream to being a Doctor.

Besides degree and postgraduate programs, there are also foundation programs offered overseas with placings into medical courses. These foundation programs are for those who decide early that they wish to pursue the medical career. Depending on your intended destination, Global Study Abroad is here to help you and advise you on which Universities, Degree programs, Postgraduate programs and foundation courses would suit your needs.

In our experience, at Global Study Abroad, the University of Aberdeen has been one of the most popular destinations for Singaporeans to attain a Medical Degree. For Entry Requirements the Singapore GCE A-Levels is a direct equivalent to UK A-Levels, and to be considered they require predicted or achieved grades of AAA, Chemistry is a must have and one subject being Biology, Physics or Mathematics, and one other subject. The popularity of this course and destination is due to Aberdeen being one of the UK Medical Schools recognized for registration by the SMC.

Find out more with us at Global Study Abroad and we can advise you on which institutions you should study at. Global Study Abroad is dedicated to helping you plan your educational journey.  If you have any inquiries please do Contact Us or you could reach us at info@gstudyabroad.com or call us at +65 6352 1121.