Student: IDEC Student 

Introduction & Educational Background: 

I’m Full Name, born on DOB in Permanent address. My Passport No. is ********. I’m future oriented from my childhood. The day I realized that education is the main key to have a  successful career, I decided to have my academic journey a rewarding journey. I belong from a  very simple and sober family. My father’s name is a Father Name and my mother’s name is  Mother Name. My father is a retired officer from Rashtriya Banijya Bank Ltd. and my mother is  a social activist. I have a younger sister and her name is sister name. She is a BBA graduate and  currently working as an Accountant at Company Name. I got married in accordance with the  Nepali social customs to Husband Name on 4th March 2017, a permanent resident of address.  My husband is a registered pharmacist of Nepal and working in a Pharmaceutical Industry. My  grandfather-in-law’s Name is at an older age. My father-in-law’s Name is in government service  as a teacher. My mother-in-law’s Name is a housewife. My father-in-law and mother-in-law are  also the owners of a private boarding school named School Name. My brother-in-law’s Name works as an accountant and an extra-class tutor in the same school. My sister-in-law’s Name is a  student of class 9. 

About My Education Journey 

I did my 10th standard (S.L.C.) from School name and address in 2009 with Academic % and  12th Standard from Institution name and address in 2011 with Academic %. Since my childhood,  I love to care for people for their well-being and I was determined to become a competent nurse.  For gaining quality education and rigid training in nursing, I took admission in Bachelor of  Nursing from Institution name and address. Our final year examination was held during  September 2015 and I passed out my BSC Nursing degree with Academic %. I conducted  research work during the 4th year of the B.Sc Nursing program entitled “A study to access the  knowledge regarding health hazards of junk food among adolescents in the selected urban  community, Bangalore”. 

About My Work Experience 

I worked as a Staff Nurse-Trainee in General Ward from 26.11.2015 to 31.08.2016 in company  name and address. I returned back to my home country Nepal and prepared for the National  Licensure Examination for Nurses. I qualified for the examination held on 12.11.2016 and  became a Registered Nurse of Nepal with registration no. *****. Then I started searching for a  suitable job for my professional development. Currently, I am working as a Staff Nurse in  the Company Name since 22.01.2017 at Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar-4,  Nepal. My work experience letters are enclosed. 

My Clinical Training and Seminars 

I attended the PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) & BLS (Basic Life Support Course)  conducted at People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore, India on 02.03.2016. I also participated in the  nursing activities in the e-learning tool for nursing tasks on 01.09.2016. Further on I Completed 

the ACNS (Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons) Nursing Fellowship and passed the exam  held in March 2018. I also participated in the Critical Care Nursing Symposium at Birat Medical  College & Teaching Hospital Tankisinuwari-2, Nepal held on 26.05.2018. 

About My Spouse Qualification 

My spouse Name has pursued his Masters in Pharmacy from the University Name of Health  Sciences, Bangalore, India. He is a registered pharmacist of Nepal and has about 3.5 years of  professional experience with AMTECH MED (P.) Ltd., Kalahari – 04, Morang, Nepal, a WHO GMP & ISO 9001/14001 Certified Pharmaceutical Industry. His D.O.B and his Passport No. is  *******. 

During my job, I realized that I should upgrade my qualification for my better career  development. I generated an idea to continue my further studies from abroad so that I can  get international education, experience, and exposure. I discussed this educational goal with my  husband, parents and my in-laws. As everyone liked my career uplifting decision and they  further agreed to support me, I firmly decided to achieve my higher degree from abroad. As my  parents and my in-laws family are finically sound, they will be taking care of all the funds and  fees during my living and studying in Australia. During my visit to Australia my husband Mr.  Chiranjibi Adhikari will be giving me company and moral support by going with me as a  dependent. Finally, I took my 1st step towards an international degree and I gave my IELTS  exams on 11th Oct’ 2018 and scored overall 6.5 bands with 7.5 in the Listening module (IELTS  Score-sheet enclosed) 

I choose a Masters in Public Health 

As I’m interested in public health issues, health policy and management. MPH is the best  relevant course for me with the help of which I will have ample career opportunities. Later on,  my reach started to which country and College/University I should go for. I choose Australia as  an Australian degree is well recognized in Nepal and it is fast becoming a preferred destination  in terms of education among Nepalese students. Australian Universities are of high standards and  offers an educational experience that makes a real difference. Australian unique kind of  education and a learning style encourages one to be innovative, creative and think independently.  Degrees from Australia are very successful in finding jobs and hold prominent positions  worldwide. Later on, I choose to get enrolled in University Name for my international studies  as I was impressed by overall feedback from present and pass-out students on the website and  Facebook official page of this university. I found that CQ University is ranked in the top two  percent of universities worldwide and awarded five-stars for full-time employment and starting  salary. I was further pleased to know that recently two University Name researchers have a  prestigious grant worth over $1 million to access whether health service integration is the key to  Indigenous children’s resilience and mental health.  

Why not in my home country (Nepal)? 

In my home country, Master of Public Health is offered by Tribhuwan University, Pokhara  University, Purbanchal University and B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. According to 

my research, I found the Master of Public Health course in Nepalese Universities of outdated  coursework. The course and curricula are not designed in accordance with the standard of higher  education of the present day. For me, the coursework is not designed well to fit the need of the  Public Health post-graduates, and they are not practically based. Nepalese Universities also lack  the quality of academic resources, adequate research facilities and competitive teaching  pedagogy. In Nepal, I couldn’t find such a setting that will provide me a theoretical and practical  platform in Public Health with experienced teaching professionals. 

Furthermore, Nepali degree lacks the actual universally accepted public health matters even in  theoretical concern and hardly open up my connections and prospect in my professional career.  For a proper understanding of the global Public Health issues, policies and management, I’ve  chosen International MPH Degree over Nepalese Degree. 

Comparison between Australia and other countries: 

I also compared Australia with other English speaking countries such as the USA, the UK,  Canada, and New Zealand. I ruled out Canada and New Zealand due to its weather conditions.  Canada is extremely cold an even temperature falls below minus during winter. Coming from  Nepal, I believe that it will be easier to adjust to the weather condition of Australia and parts of  the USA. The tropical weather in Australia is very similar to what we have in Nepal. I ruled out  the USA and the UK due to the security reasons. The USA has always been in news due to its  Gun policy and numerous shoot out events every now and then. Further, the UK and the US are  always under some or the other terrorist threat. We never hear of such security issues in  Australia. For my parents, safety is the first criteria for my overseas studies. Also, the cost of  living and studying in the UK and the USA is higher as compared to Australia. These are the  main reasons which pulled me back from choosing other countries for my study destination. 

Why Australia? 

I found Australia to be the best choice for my higher studies for various reasons. Australia is  currently the third most popular destination for international students in the English-speaking  world, behind the United States and the UK. Many international students choose to study there  because of cultural diversity, friendly natives, and high quality of education. Australia is a  beautiful country with almost the same or better weather conditions as compared to Nepal.  Australia has a low crime rate and strict gun control law makes it a safe place to live. 

Graduates from Australian schools are highly sought after due to the impressive international  reputation of the Australian education system. This system is carefully regulated by the  Australian government in order to maintain the high standards of education associated with the  country. Diversity in Institutions in Australia offer a wide variety of courses and degrees, so  international students can easily find the school and field that are right for them. Technology in  Australia one of the most appealing aspects of the country for international students is the quality  of scientific research. Australia is at the forefront of new technology and innovations. 

International Students visiting the country are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while  they are studying in Australia. This is a great opportunity for students who want to earn their 

living costs, and for students who want to gain work experience in their field of interest while  they study. There is also the possibility of scholarships, which can help to lower the cost of  studying in Australia for international students. 

Most importantly, the Australian government has shown initiatives to help and facilitate  international students by adapting Education Services for the Overseas Students (ESOS) Act to  protect the rights of international students while studying in Australia and the Tuition Protection  Service (TPS) which ensures the safety of student’s tuition fees. On the other hand, the Post  Study Work (PSW) allows international students to work temporarily in Australia which helps to  widen the knowledge and gain experience that we can utilize after returning to our home country.  Australia also has special health insurance coverage called Overseas Students Health Cover  (OSHC) which covers doctor’s appointments, hospital costs, emergency ambulance and  prescription medicines so that we can focus on our studies without facing a financial burden in  case of unexpected illness.  

Why Melbourne? 

In Australia, I have chosen Melbourne, as it is one of the best cities in Australia and well known  worldwide. It is home to many international students. The city of Melbourne is a dynamic  business and education hub. It has many innovative businesses that increase Melbourne’s  business diversity and boost the city’s capability in many industry sectors. Melbourne is the  start-up capital of Australia, with over 83 percent of all businesses in the City of Melbourne.  Melbourne is the food and arts capital of Australia. It is also known for Melbourne Cup, The  Australian Cup, Grand Prix and Cricket at Melbourne Cricket Ground. It has picturesque beaches  around, several tourist destinations and many restaurants of different cuisine. Melbourne is the  capital of Victoria and the second most populated city in Australia. It regularly features in the top  10 cities worldwide for its living standards. Melbourne also has a very good public transport  system making traveling easy and convenient. It also has a lower living cost compared to  Sydney. Melbourne has very good weather. It is not extremely hot or cold with ample rain. Other  cities such as Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Adelaide are also very beautiful cities  with all facilities available for international students. I have however chosen Melbourne as I  found it to be the best city in Australia with many opportunities. All the above-mentioned  reasons made it easy for me to decide on Melbourne, Australia to be the preferred destination for  my higher studies. 

Why I choose the Master of Public Health? 

Public health is a division of the health field that focuses on populations, and prevention and  health promotion 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 main goal is to both prevent illness and disease and help  individuals adopt healthy behaviors. 

I’m interested in learning the social perspective of public health skills, knowledge and practice  and I want to pursue a career in public health. Masters of Public Health is an innovative course 

that will offer an array of career opportunities. Since the population is growing exponentially,  high demand is expected for public health professionals. Also, public health professionals make  a difference in the community as a whole. 

When I will complete my degree in Master of Public Health I will find myself a better-skilled  professional person. I will have different options after doing this course. They are as below: 

∙ Public health is a broad field, so job opportunities are diverse and plentiful. Public health  professionals work in many different areas, such as communicable diseases, biostatistics,  epidemiology, health education, health policy and management, and environmental  health. They also work in varied settings, like governmental organizations, community 

based agencies, non-profit entities, schools, and medical facilities. Public health  professionals come from an array of backgrounds and can specialize in many different  fields. Examples of possible career titles include environmental health specialize, public  health policy advisors, public health teachers, social workers, and biostatisticians. 

∙ Public health has a positive job outlook. Employment of public health professionals is  expected to grow significantly due to the need to reduce healthcare costs and respond to  global issues, such as potential pandemics, bioterrorism, and air and water pollution.  Additionally, increased public awareness of public health and wellness has sparked  corporate and government support for a variety of prevention and education efforts, like  tobacco use, obesity, diabetes, diet, and workplace safety. 

∙ Opportunities in various other public health career fields are also expected to increase  significantly in the next decade. As the costs of health care continue to increase  significantly, many organizations are looking for ways to reduce expenditures, and public  health efforts to provide education and resources are a favorable way to prevent illness  and disease. 

Public health professionals are key individuals essential for improving the health of all members  of local, national, and international communities. Public health is an ideal field for individuals  wanting to make a difference in the community and strive to look at the big-picture to address  current and emerging complex health issues. These are few reasons which made me interested in  pursuing my further studies in the Master of Public Health. 

During the MPH Program at University Name 

I need to complete 16 units, which includes 10 core units and a choice of electives or of  undertaking the project stream. The core public health units are compulsory and include  Understanding Public Health, Systems Thinking in Public Health, Social Epidemiology, Public  Health Action and Evaluation, Global Public Health, Participatory Health Research, Cultural  Immersion and Lived Experience, and three cross-cultural communities units. I will have the  opportunity to shape my degree to my own needs by either selecting from the list of electives or  by undertaking the project stream. 

Why University Name?

University name is among the top two percentages of universities worldwide according to Times  Higher Education World University Rankings (2017–2018) and its health-related courses have  been recognized among the best in the world. Times Higher Education also recognized  University name as one of the world’s best young universities, ranking at 90th place out of 200  institutions under 50 years of age in 2017. Moreover, University name has been awarded five 

stars for full-time employment and starting salary by the Good University Guide  2018. University name is recognized as Australia’s largest regional university with its 25  campuses in 13 locations Australia wide. 

The University name mainly aims to develop the leadership skills of all students and encourage  them to participate in activities that will build these skills. Further, University name has  introduced an internship program to ensure the graduate are work-ready by equipping them with  real-world skills and up to date industry knowledge. I am really fascinated about University  name partnership which permits the students to benefit from work-integrated learning. In  addition to these, for assistance to the overseas students, University name has been promoting  welfare support services such as advice on airport pickup, accommodation assistance, religious  service, student’s mentor and leadership programs.  

The University name offers the best campus-based delivery as well as work-based learning. By  choosing to study at this University, I will have the practical, academic and professional  experience and shall be capable enough to enter this competitive world. This University has  earned global recognition in providing quality education and training to the students which helps  in making a better career. The University Name hosts award-winning and widely experienced  teaching professionals. This University is an innovative place to study. 

Moreover, I was impressed by the Fees Structure offered by the University name for MPH as the  fees for 2yrs is AUD$ ***** including Overseas Health Insurance cover. Whereas fees in the  University of Melbourne for the same course and the same year duration is AUD$ *****, in La  Trobe University is AUD$*****, in Monash University it is AUD$ ***** and in Deakin  University it is AUD$ *****. In addition, University Name has provided me a 20% reduction on  tuition charges at a minimum for the first year and potentially the duration of my studies.  So, the University name is affordable for me. 

Overall, University name recognition, quality education, accessibility and affordability, graduate  employability rate along with its student support services helped me choose the university. I’m  confident that the MPH from University name will prepare me for a bright career ahead. I will  feel proud to carry back home a reputed International Degree and to be alumni of the University  name 

Career Plan 

Immediately after I completed my MPH, I will apply for Post Study Work (PSW) visa which  will help me to apply my theoretical knowledge into practice. Then, I will be returning back to  my home country Nepal and look forward to the opportunity to join health promotion jobs in  various NGOs and INGOs aiming with different strategies and plans in Nepal. I will also try for  the health service administration jobs in the Nepal government to secure my career. Through 

proper interventions, planning and implementation of effective policies, my passion is to bring  fruitful change to the Nepalese health sector and promote people’s health. 

Master of Public Health from University name will help me to develop the knowledge and skills  to address public health challenges and understanding of current global and environmental health  issues, thus broadening my employment opportunities in various INGOs, NGOs, governmental  and private hospitals, colleges and other research centers. Moreover, I can also work as a  Lecturer or coordinator in one of the reputed organizations such as Nobel Medical College  Teaching Hospital, Birat Health College, Nursing Campus, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health  Sciences, Sailaja Acharya Memorial Polytechnic, and Maharajgunj Teaching Campus among  others. In the long term, I dream to be an entrepreneur. I have a future plan to start my own  development project and a health college to boost up my career graph. 

Cost-Benefit Analysis: 

On the accomplishment of an MPH degree from Australian University, I can get appointed in  reputed organizations with a starting monthly salary package of around NPR 60,000 to NPR  80,000 in my home country. As I work hard and gain experience in a related field, I can raise my  salary to more than NPR 1,00,000 per month. So with a time frame of 5 to 6 years, my job would  help me to get the returns of my MPH degree cost. Further, I will have accumulated all the  required experiences to hold the government job in the post of a senior officer to secure my  future. 

Reason to come back home country 

I will have ample opportunities in Nepal after being an MPH graduate and will feel contented.  Besides my professional career plans in my motherland, I also have certain family ties and  responsibilities. As I and my husband are the elder children of my parents and in-laws  respectively, we have responsibilities to look after them and support them physically and  emotionally in their old age. We strongly believe in living together sharing happiness and  sorrows together. 

The total value of my family and in-laws property is NPR 62,888,000/- an annual source of  income is NPR 31.23 Lakhs. 

Patriotism is in my blood. I have realized that in this developing phase of my country, my  contribution is important. With strong determinations, I will aid in uplifting the Nepalese public  health sector and promote people’s health. I have already seen my future career in my home  country. 

I, therefore, want to assure that after the completion of my study, I will return back to my home  country Nepal to handle my personal as well as professional responsibilities. 

Visa Condition

Being an overseas student in Australia, there are certain rules and regulations that must be  followed, else will be legally punished according to the Australian Government. I am aware of  the student visa conditions belonging to the subclass 500. Some of the student visa conditions are  listed below: 

I am allowed to work only 40 hours per fortnight when my course is in session. During the  recognized vacation offered by the education provider, I can work more than 40 hours per  fortnight. There must be adequate maintenance of satisfactory attendance in the course i.e. 80 %  attendance should be maintained and course progress for each study period as required by the  education provider. I must remain enrolled in a registered course. I cannot change University  before 6 months, independent case-dependent cannot study for more than three months. I must  maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance during my stay in Australia under the  policy of OSHC. I must inform my education provider about the address where I live in Australia  within 7 days of arriving in Australia. If I change the living place, I must inform the education  provider immediately. I must not be involved in activities that are disruptive to, or in violence  threatening harm to, the Australian community or a group within the Australian community.  Further, the subclass also includes that students should have maintained sufficient money to pay  for travel, tuition and living expenses for the period of stay in Australia. 

Declaration 

I would like to assure you that I will be under the rules of visa subclass 500 and I will give my  best effort in learning and developing knowledge and skills regarding my subject matter. I will  finish my intended course at the exact time with good grades and will return back to my home  country for achieving my future goal. With full honesty and due respect, I have put forward my  intentions & plans. 

Now may I request your esteemed highness to grant me a visa to proudly carry back home  an international Degree. 

Thank you 

Yours Sincerely 

Your Name