FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016

FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY College of , Nursing & Health Sciences Minimum Entry Requirements for Programmes

School of Health Sciences The Department of Health Sciences offers academic programmes in a variety of health care multi-disciplines from undergraduate Certificate to Postgraduate levels. Academic programmes offered by the Department includes Laboratory Sciences, Medical Imaging Science, and Physiotherapy. The Department also includes the Basic Medical Sciences of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Pathology. The Basic Science experts in the Department provide tuition to undergraduate medical and allied-health students, as well as students in Oral Health and Public Health departments of the College. Most of the programmes offered by the Departments are accredited nationally and regionally.

NAME OF ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MODE DURATION PROGRAMME Certificate in 1. A pass in the Year 13 Examination, or its equivalent, with a minimum aggregate marks FF 1 Year Disability & of 250 out of 400 including a 50% pass in English and at least 3 science subjects OR Community 2. A pass in full Foundation Science programme, or its equivalent, having a minimum Based Rehabilitation Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 5 or out of 4.5. 3. Regional and international students will need qualifications assessed by the South Level 5 Pacific Board of Education Assessment (SPBEA) or HEC (Higher Education Commission) 4. Mature-age entry or conditional enrolment: interested applicants with relevant work experience may be considered for placement upon approval by the Programme Coordinator, as per the University Academic & Student Regulations (UASR).

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Certificate in 1. A pass in the Year 13 Examination or the equivalent, with a minimum aggregate of 1 Phlebotomy 250 out of 400. (With at least 50% passes in English, Biology and Chemistry/Physics or Semester Level 5 with an equivalent qualification such as full Foundation Science with GPA of 2.5). Certificate in Clinical 1. A pass in the Fiji Year 13 Examination or the equivalent, with a minimum aggregate of 2 Years Laboratory 250 out of 400. (With at least 50% passes in English, Biology and Chemistry/Physics or Level 5 with an equivalent qualification such as Full Foundation Science with GPA of 2.5). Bachelor of Pharmacy 1. A pass in the Year 13 Examination, or its equivalent, with a minimum aggregate marks FF 4 Years of 320 out of 400 in Mathematics, Chemistry (at least 75%), either Biology or Physics including 50% pass in English OR ; 2. A pass in full Foundation Science programme, or its equivalent, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.7 out of 5 or/and out of 4.5 of the full Foundation Science programme with at least ReviB+ in Chemistry. Bachelor of Medical 1. A pass in the Year 13 Examination, or its equivalent, with a minimum aggregate marks 3 Years Imaging Science of 250 out of 400, including a mandatory pass in English, Physics and Biology OR ; 2. A pass in full Foundation Science Programme, or its equivalent, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 out of 4.5 or 3.0 out of 5.0 and a mandatory pass in English, Physics and Biology OR; 3. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 out of 4.5 or 3.0 out of 5.0 in Bridging full Foundation Science Programme or Unclassified full Foundation Programme with a mandatory pass in English, Physics and Biology OR; 4. A holder of Certificate, Diploma or Degree in any of the Life/ Health Sciences Programme. 5. Mature / Lateral Entry - holder of Certificate or Diploma in Diagnostic from CMNHS/FSM or its equivalent institution. Admission will be based on merit until the required student numbers for the programme is met (also refer to FNU UASR Enrolment Section) Recognition of prior learning (cross-crediting) will be based on prior qualification. Credit will not be granted where the content of a course taken in the first program was taken

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 more than 10 years prior to enrolment into BMIS. Deferral from study can only be granted for one complete academic year. A student will not be allowed to defer study on more than two occasions. Bachelor of Medical 1. A pass in the Fiji Year 13 Examination with a minimum aggregate of 250 out of 400. FF 4 Years Laboratory Plus, 50% passes in English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or with an equivalent Science qualification such as full Foundation Science, USP (GPA of 3.0). 2. Fiji or regional graduates with a certificate or diploma qualification in medical laboratory sciences will have to provide the syllabus for the programme they undertook to receive cross credits. Courses undertaken more than 5 years ago or any changes in the course curriculum will NOT qualify a candidate for cross credit. Bachelor of 1. A pass in Year 13 Examination, or its equivalent, with a minimum aggregate marks of FF 4 Years Physiotherapy 250 out of 400 in four subjects - Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry including 50% pass in English, OR; 2. A pass in full Foundation Science programme, or its equivalent, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 5 or out of 4.5 for the above subject combination. 3. Regional and International students will need qualifications assessed by the South Pacific Board of Education Assessment (SPBEA) or HEC (Higher Education Commission). 4. Mature-age entry or conditional enrolment: relevant work experience and evidence of appropriate continuing education may be considered for placement upon approval by the Programme Coordinator, as per the University Academic & Student Regulations (UASR). 5. Graduates from the Certificate in Disability & Community Based Rehabilitation programme may be considered based on academic merit (GPA of 3.0 out of 5) Bachelor of 1. Successfully passed all the requirements for the Diploma in Physiotherapy. FF 2 Years Physiotherapy - Bridging (will be phased out in 2018)

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Postgraduate Diploma 1. Graduates with MBBS and at least 2 years’ experience following internship. One year of FF 2 Years in Pathology this would preferably be in pathology laboratory at a tertiary hospital and with medical registration in Fiji. 2. Other criteria as per FNU/CMNHS student admission rules and regulations. 3. A waiver to these pre-requisites can be made in certain circumstances. Postgraduate Diploma 1. Applicants should hold an appropriate first degree in medical imaging. FF 2 Years in Medical Ultrasound – 2. Those with a diploma equivalent in the above mentioned discipline will be encouraged not offered in 2017 to first pursue bridging in our available Bachelor of Imaging Science Programme. NB. However entry requirement as per 4 below may apply. 3. Applicants who hold a first degree in radiation therapy and nuclear medicine will be considered. 4. Applicants, who hold a first degree in any of the Health Science disciplines including Nursing, may also be considered. 5. For applicants who may not meet the requirements as per 1, 2, 3 above, but who are able to demonstrate their ability to succeed in the programme at this level on the basis of their other qualifications/prior learning, maturity and appropriate experience in medical sonography, may also be considered for admission as mature entry candidates. For such candidates and in accordance with the CMNHS’s Monitor of Students’ Progress Policy, he/she will enrol in the first semester courses which will need to be passed to progress further. Master in Pathology 1. Postgraduate Diploma in Pathology– or international equivalent. FF 2 Years 2. Other criteria as per FNU/CMNHS student admission rules and regulations. 3. Good standing with reference from previous/current employer. Exceptions for time- limitations may be made subject to an assessment of applicant’s work record.

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 School of Medical Science The Department of Medical Sciences has been training Doctors since1885 and is responsible for coordinating six years of undergraduate training, leading to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.

The Department has a rich complement of international staff that creates an interesting mix of skills and culture and is also responsible for postgraduate training in Anaesthesia, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery and Paediatrics. Postgraduate training is also available in Emergency Medicine and Mental Health.

NAME OF ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MODE DURATION PROGRAMME Bachelor of Medicine & 1. Candidates from Fiji should have attained a minimum score in the Fiji Year 13 FF 6 Years Bachelor of Surgery Examination of 340 marks out of 400 including 65+ in English AND Biology, plus the 2 science subjects Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics or Information Technology) OR ; 2. A minimum GPA of 4.55/4.6 from FNU or GPA of 4.1 from USP in full Foundation Science programme including a B grade in English AND Biology, plus 2 other science subjects: Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics /Information Technology); Candidates who have completed a BSc should have attained a minimum GPA of 3.5. 3. Regional students will be considered for admission based on a grade in the SPBEA Year 12 assessment of less than 10 made up of grades in English, BIOLOGY and the best 2 Science subjects; together with Year 13 grades demonstrating an equivalent level of achievement. Candidates from the American-associated Pacific should have graduated from high school in the top 10% of their graduating class, and have completed at least one year of tertiary education, preferably in science subjects. *if we do not get the prescribed intake number of students then the MER may be lowered and considered on case by case basis until the prescribed number is reached. Postgraduate Diploma 1. A minimum of three years’ work experience as a doctor after graduation with an MBBS FF 1 Year in Anaesthesia degree from a recognized institution and with medical registration in Fiji.

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Postgraduate Diploma 2. Ideally, for the post-graduate clinical programmes, one of the three years post-MBBS in Internal Medicine would have consisted of practice within the specialty area of study. Postgraduate Diploma 3. Good standing with and reference from previous/current employer. in Surgery 4. A waiver to these pre-requisites can be made in certain circumstances Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Postgraduate Diploma 1. Duly certified papers attesting to completion of the required qualifications MBBS FF 1 Year in Mental Health degree, Bachelor in Nursing/Bachelor in Public Health Nursing or other relevant Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences from a recognised tertiary institution in the country of origin or overseas and with medical registration in Fiji. 2. Certificate of good moral character from previous supervisor. 3. Satisfactory results of general physical examination (signed by appointed medical doctor). 4. Police clearance Postgraduate Diploma 1. Duly certified papers attesting to completion of the required basic medical degree FF and 1 Year in Emergency Medicine (MBBS or MD) from recognised tertiary institution in country of origin and with medical Online registration in Fiji. 2. Certificate of good ethical and moral character from previous supervisors/institutions. 3. Satisfactory results of general physical examination (signed by appointed medical practitioner). 4. Police clearance. Master of Medicine in 1. At least a ‘B’ grade pass with a minimum of 65% overall scores in the relevant Diploma FF Each Anaesthesia programme – applicant should have obtained a Diploma in the related field within the Master’s Master of Medicine in last 3 years from intending year of study and with medical registration in Fiji. Degree is Internal Medicine 2. Good standing with reference from previous/current employer. for a 3 Year Master of Medicine in Exceptions for time-limitations may be made subject to an assessment of applicant’s duration.

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Paediatrics work record. This assessment will be made by the post-graduate advisory committee. Master of Medicine in Surgery Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Master of Medicine 1. Completion of the required PG Diploma of Emergency Medicine at or greater than 65% FF 3 Years Emergency Medicine pass – or international equivalent. (e.g. completion of PGY1 in EM Fellowship (Australasia) or EM Residency programme (USA). 2. Reference stating above average performance and good ethical and moral character from previous supervisor/institutions. 3. Submission of up to date Curriculum Vitae detailing postgraduate training, courses and experience. 4. Ability to transfer to campus offering programme 5. Ability to attend, and success at interview on application for place on programme.

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 School of Nursing The School of Nursing strives to produce theoretically and clinically competent nurses. The School’s programmes are tailored to train students and registered nurses to be independently safe practitioners in Fiji and the Pacific region. An internationally recognised curriculum focuses on elevating nursing skills.

Attributes of nursing skills are centered on nurses’ confidence and knowledge within the community, the healthcare team and the health care system as a whole. For registered nurses, specialised training in areas pertaining to Midwifery, Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nursing and Mental Health Nursing are also offered by the school.

NAME OF ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MODE DURATION PROGRAMME Certificate IV in 1. A minimum aggregate score of 250 in the year 12 Examination, with a pass in English, FF 1 Year Enrolled Nursing Biology and another science subject. MER – not offered in 2. Between 18 to 35 years of age. 2017 3. Ability to demonstrate relevant attributes, such as care, commitment, dedication and communication skills, via an interview. Level 4 4. Ward assistants who are currently employed by MOH with minimum of 3 years‟ experience. 5. Individuals with qualifications and/or experiences in care giving programmes may be considered. Bachelor of 1. A pass in the Fiji Year 13 examination or the equivalent with a minimum aggregate FF 3 Years Nursing score of 250 out of 400. A mandatory pass of at least 60% or more in English and Biology, and at least 50% in Mathematics and another science subject preferably Chemistry. 2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the full Foundation Science from a recognized Tertiary Institution with a mandatory pass in English, Biology and Maths with another science subject preferably chemistry. 3. Regional students will be considered for admission based on (2) above and its

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 equivalence in the Secretariat of Pacific Board for Educational Assessment (SPBEA). 4. Applicants with any other academic qualification(s) or standing will be referred to the Registrar’s Office for advice. Bachelor of Public 1. Must have graduated with a Diploma in Nursing with a minimum of two (2) years of FF and 1 Year Health Nursing – experience DFL Bridging 2. Pre service Certificate in Nursing with from a recognized school of Nursing program with a minimum of three (3) years of experience Postgraduate 1. Bachelor in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or equivalent with 3 years of general FF 1 Year Certificate in Mental nursing experience. Health Nursing 2. Applicants who do not meet the bachelor requirement above, but who are able to demonstrate ability to succeed on the basis of maturity, work experience, or prior learning may also apply with minimum experience of four (4)years of clinical experience in general nursing Postgraduate Diploma 1. Bachelor in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or equivalent with 3 years of experience FF 1 Year in Nursing Practice as a in general nursing. Nurse Practitioner 2. Applicants who do not meet the bachelor requirement (1) above, but who are able to demonstrate ability to succeed on the basis of maturity, work experience, or prior learning may also apply. Specifically, registered nurses with 5 years of general nursing experience. Postgraduate Diploma 1. Bachelor in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or equivalent with 3 years of experience in Midwifery of which 6 months of recent obstetrics unit experience prior to enrolment. 2. Applicants who do not meet the bachelor requirement (1) above, but who are able to demonstrate ability to succeed on the basis of maturity, work experience, or prior learning may also apply specifically, registered nurses with 5 years of general nursing experience of which 6 months of recent obstetrics unit experience prior to enrolment. Postgraduate Diploma 1. Bachelor in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or equivalent with at least 3 years of in Leadership and nursing experience. Management in 2. Applicants who do not meet the bachelor requirement (1) above, but who are able to Nursing demonstrate ability to succeed on the basis of maturity, work experience, or prior

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 learning may also apply. Specifically, nurses with 5 years of general nursing experience.

School of Oral Health The Department of Oral Health offers a 5 Year ‘multi entry, multi exit’ programme with the goal of educating students to serve their patients and communities well and to prepare them to continue to grow in skills and knowledge over their lifetime of practice.

Students who exit in the third year can graduate with either the Diploma in Dental Technology or the Bachelor of Oral Health or as articulated in the entrance requirement they may continue to satisfactorily complete the last two years and graduate with the Bachelor of Dental Surgery.

NAME OF ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MODE DURATION PROGRAMME Certificate in Dental 1. A pass in the Fiji Year 13 Examination or the equivalent, with a minimum aggregate of FF 2 Years Hygiene 250 out of 400 with at least 50% passes in English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry/Physics or with an equivalent qualification such as full Foundation Science with GPA of 2.5 Diploma in Dental 1. A pass in the Fiji Year 13 Examination or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 250 FF 2 Years Technology out of 400. With compulsory pass in English, Mathematics and Biology and one other science subject e.g. Physics or Chemistry. Bachelor of Oral 1. Fiji Year 13 Examination Pass of 300 and above or equivalent. full Foundation Science FF 3 Year Health (This is a with minimum GPA of 3.5. Should have a compulsory pass in English, Maths and new programme Biology and one other Science subject e.g Physics or Chemistry. and it subsumes 2. Candidates who have completed a BSc should have attained a minimum GPA of 3.0. the former programmes: Lateral Entry Certificate in 1. A bridging programme will be implemented for CDH and DDTh graduates to attain the Dental Hygiene BOH degree qualification. This will run for one year maximum for full time students. and Diploma in Dental Therapy)

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Bachelor of Dental 1. Will be based on application and students should obtain an average 65%, weighted as FF Additional 2- Surgery per FNU course credit points or above with a pass in theoretical subjects (BOH2) and a 3 years after compulsory pass in Clinical . BOH2 (total 5 years) Lateral Entry (Depending 1. For students exiting from current undergraduate programme (multi-entry/exit), on date of graduates with a Certificate in Dental Hygiene, Diploma in Dental Therapy/BOH or graduation Diploma in Dental Technology must have a minimum of 3 years work experience at and courses that level from date of exit before applying to re-enter the program for upgrade. The completed) following information must be part of their application: • Evidence of a minimum of 3 years work experience from date of graduation or satisfactory completion of exit clinical examinations at year 3 level at College of Medicine Nursing & Health Sciences Fiji National University, • FNU official transcripts of all qualifications gained to date. • Curriculum vitae highlighting continuing education post qualification • Two referee reports (one needs to be from the immediate supervisor) 2. Those initially enrolled in the Bachelors of Dental Surgery programme will resume studies from point of exit subject to review of the programme undertaken and previous academic and clinical performance. The following information must be part of their application: • Official transcripts of all qualifications gained to date. • Curriculum vitae highlighting continuing education post qualification • Two referee reports (one needs to be from the immediate supervisor). 3. Students from any other oral health programs (from other institutions). The application should include an indication of the level at which they wish to enter the program with sup-porting documents as follows: • Evidence of a minimum of 3 years work experience from date of graduation. • Official transcripts of all qualifications gained to date. • Curriculum vitae highlighting continuing education post qualification

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 • Two referee reports (one needs to be from the immediate supervisor). • Submit a curriculum document for the program under-taken, which clearly outlines the theoretical and clinical hours for the courses undertaken. Postgraduate Diploma 1. Applicants must have a Diploma in Dental Surgery or a Bachelor of Dentistry(BDS) FF and 3 Semesters in Public Health qualification or an equivalent basic dental degree. At least three years of work Online Dentistry) experience is desired but candidates who have less years of experience can apply and have their application assessed. 2. Diploma in Dental Surgery graduates can bridge for biostatistics and research methods as in the current CMNHS BDS program, or get assessed for cross credits for any other similar courses they may have undertaken. Postgraduate Diploma 1. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or an equivalent basic dental degree FF 2 semesters in Oral Surgery registered at the Fiji Dental Council. 2. At least three years of post-qualification work experience is desired but candidates who do not have as many years of experience can apply and have their application assessed.

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 School of Public Health & Primary Care

The Department aims to provide students with both basic and an advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of Public Health and Primary Care in their communities.

Students will gain a thorough understanding of how to protect and improve the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. Public Health and Primary Care professionals analyse the effect on health of genetics, personal choice and the environment in order to develop programmes that protect the health of your family and community. Public Health and Primary Care courses are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

NAME OF ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MODE DURATION PROGRAMME

Certificate in 1. Those students that are working – but with relevant work experience and may have FF 1year Emergency Care not reached or passed Fiji Year 13 such as Ambulance Drivers, Fire Officers, etc.

Practice – not offered in 2. Demonstrate the ability to succeed at this level on the basis of maturity, work 2017 experiences or Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] or as approved by the HOD of DPHPC.

Level 5

Certificate in Public 1. Screening of applications and Interview may be required. FF 1 Year

Health 2. Passed English & the 3 best Science subjects in the Fiji Year 13 Examination with a minimum score of 250 for degree or an examination deemed equivalent by the Certificate in Academic Board. Specific emphasis on the following four subjects to meet the entry Environmental Health requirement. Certificate in Nutrition  English  Biology Certificate in Health

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Services Management  Chemistry Certificate in Sexual and  Mathematics Reproductive Health 3. Candidates who have passed courses to complement their year 13 results. Management – not 4. A pass in full Foundation Science programme with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or passed an offered in 2017 examination deemed equivalent by the Academic Board e.g. South Pacific Board of Examination and Assessment (SPBEA). Level 5 5. Candidates who have completed an undergraduate Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Diploma in Dietetics the relevant disciplines, qualify to apply with cross-credit (maximum of 25%) if FF 2 years and Public Health applicable and advanced standing as approved by the HOD of DPHPC and/or Nutrition Programme Coordinator. 6. For Bridging, a holder of the Diploma Programme (in the related field) from FSMed/ Diploma in Public FNU or its equivalent Health 7. Demonstrate the ability to succeed at these levels on the basis of maturity, work Diploma in experiences or Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] or as approved by the HOD of Environmental Health DPHPC. Diploma in Health Services Management Diploma in Health Promotion Bachelor FF 3 years of Environmental Health Bachelor of Environmental Health – Bridging Bachelor of Public Health

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Bachelor of Public Health (Health Promotion) Bachelor of Health Services Management

Bachelor of Dietetics 1. With 280+/ 400 overall pass in Fiji Year 13 or GPA of 3.0 with great emphasis on the FF 3 years and Nutrition following four subjects to meeting up the marks.  English Bachelor of Dietetics  Biology and Nutrition- Bridging  Chemistry  Mathematics 2. Candidates who have completed an undergraduate Certificate, Diploma or Degree in the relevant disciplines, qualify to apply with cross-credit (maximum of 25%) if applicable and advanced standing as approved by the HOD of DPHPC and/or Programme Coordinator. 3. For Bridging, a holder of the Diploma Programme from FSMed/ FNU or its equivalent

Postgraduate 1. Screening of applications, and Interview process may be required FF and 2 Certificate in Applied 2. Obtained a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or Online/ semesters Epidemiology equivalent OR 3. Qualified for advanced standing admission as approved by the HOD of DPHPC or DFL Postgraduate Programme Coordinators OR Certificate in Health 4. Demonstrate the ability to succeed at these levels on the basis of maturity, work Services Management experiences or Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] or as approved by the HOD of Postgraduate DPHPC. Certificate in Disaster Risk Management Postgraduate

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Certificate in Health Research Postgraduate Certificate in Food Safety Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health Emergency Management Postgraduate Certificate in Field Epidemiology –SPC Cohort Postgraduate Diploma FF and 2 in Applied Online/ semesters Epidemiology DFL Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Postgraduate Diploma in Health

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Promotion - Not Offered in 2017 Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition- Not Offered in 2017 Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Emergency Management – Not Offered in 2017 Master of 1. Screening of applications and Interview process by the respective Disciplines is Applied Epidemiology recommended. 2. Obtained a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or FF and 4 Master of Public Health equivalent. 3. Having completed the Postgraduate Diploma courses with an overall grade ‘B’ average Online/ semesters Master of Health or 65% and above in PGD. If a student cannot attain this grade, he/she needs to repeat DFL Services Management a course or improve their marks in order to qualify to do the Masters programme. 4. Qualified for advanced standing admission as approved by the HOD of DPHPC or Master in Public Health Programme Coordinators. – Non Communicable 5. Mature age entry – proven record for (academic) writing for publication Diseases (NCD) 6. Students enrolling straight for Masters have to have their thesis topic ready or pick from research priority in Department 7. Completed Master’s degree in related field (Humanities, Sociology, Medicine, Research, Climate Change, etc.), can apply to only to the Masters level courses (4 units). This is conditional and subject to Credit Transfer Clause under the UASR.

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FNU SENATE ENDORSED 12 Oct. 2016 Apply now for 2017 programmes

Step 1 - Apply For A Place Go to www.fnu.ac.fj and download the application form. Complete the application for a place in one of the three programmes of your choice before the closing date and submit for consideration.

Note: In your application, be sure to include all relevant documentation. Certified copies of your final examination results NEED to be handed to the CMNHS Academic Office, Hoodless House, Brown Street, .

Regional/international students will need qualifications assessed by the South Pacific Board of Educational Assessment [SPBEA]. T: [679] 3315600 E: [email protected]

Step 2 - Offer Letter Should your application be successful, your offer letter will be posted to you. Alternatively, you can collect it from the CMNHS Academic Office or call [679]3233305, [679] 3233302, [679] 3233301.

Step 3 – Accept Accept the offer for study and collect your student ID number. Contact the CMNHS ITDesk [679] 3233010 to activate your student account and password.

Step 4 – Registration Enrol in your chosen courses via the online Student Services system www://application.fnu.ac.fj/CMNHSStudent Online Alternatively, you can enrol manually at the CMNHS Academic Office and pay your compulsory and tuition fees there.

Step 5 – Orientation Attend Orientation for your introduction into the College. The faculty will provide you with a full enrolment guide in your welcome pack.

Congratulations! You are now a student of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences.

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