Recognition of prior learning (RPL) for UTS Health courses
Your previous studies could count towards your Health degree at UTS. Find out if you qualify for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Undergraduate RPL
Postgraduate RPL
You may receive RPL if you have successfully completed similar subjects in recent postgraduate studies. These subjects may count as elective credits or specific subjects if they match 80% of the content of the subject you want credit for.
You can get up to 8 subject exemptions (48 credit points) for a Faculty of Health masters degree (excluding Graduate School of Health courses).
RPL will be approved under pre-determined credentialing arrangements or for study completed in specific postgraduate nursing courses.
Are there time limits for RPL?
RPL is generally only granted for study completed within 5 years of the session for which RPL is sought.
When should I apply?
Applications for RPL can be made at the time of course enrolment, or prior to subject enrolment. For fully online courses, applications must be submitted five days prior to the commencement of the session. Outcomes of RPL applications will be conveyed to the student on or shortly after enrolment. Applications received after the census date in each session for subjects within that session will not be considered. A student cannot apply for RPL under any circumstances after final re-enrolment (i.e. in the final session of your study).
How to apply
Step 1
Decide what type of credit you are applying for
Use the RPL Tool to find arrangements that may apply to your previous study. If your institution or course is not listed, you may still be eligible to apply for RPL.
Step 2
Consult the Faculty Handbook
If necessary, contact the relevant Course Director to discuss your case and to obtain any details that are not available from the Faculty handbook.
Step 3
Complete the UTS application for RPL form
The Application form can be found on the recognition of prior learning page.
Further information and support with submitting RPL applications can be obtained through the UTS Student Centre 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887) +61 2 9514 1222 (outside Australia).
International Students seeking RPL should submit an application when applying for admission to a UTS course. Please contact UTS International for further information.
Step 4
Complete a comparison table to for subjects previously completed
This is an example of how to create a match between the completed units of study and the UTS subject for which RPL is being sought. For the application to be approved there must be a clear match on 80% of the details.
The UTS subject name and number for which you are seeking RPL | University, subject name and number from the previous study |
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List of subject objectives | List of matching objectives not necessarily in the same order as the subject you have taken |
Subject content | Match the relevant subject content |
Assessment | Match your Assessment items and show how they are similar |
Clinical hours and objectives |
Matching clinical hours and objectives (if relevant) |
Supporting documents
For your application to be successful it must be accompanied by the appropriate set of documentation:
- brief cover letter explaining your request;
- completed UTS RPL form indicating the amount of credit sought as well as naming the subject(s) and the program in which RPL is sought.
- certified copy of the student’s academic transcript indicating the qualification and year it was awarded. These copies must indicate the grading system that was used in the previous study. Alternatively, you can provide a verifiable myEquals link of your academic transcript.
- the Subject Outline from the completed unit of study, against which RPL is sought. This must correspond with the year and session of study on your official transcript and include:
- learning objectives
- details of topics covered
- hours of study – theoretical and clinical hours must be stated
- types of assessment and any textbooks used
- Ensure that official certified translations of all material are included if your documentation is in a language other than English.
- A comparison table as outlined in Step 4.
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