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Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Program handbook
Description
The Associate Degree Health is an AQF level 6 program which offers an exit option from one of the following 3 year programs:
- Bachelor of Midwifery (12200) - pre 2022
- Bachelor of Midwifery (40297)
- Bachelor of Nursing (11725) - pre 2022
- Bachelor of Nursing (40298)
- Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy (12390)
- Bachelor of Podiatry (11692)
The award will be conferred as an Ordinary award.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Applied knowledge of the clinical, behavioural and social sciences to the manifestations of health, illness and disease.
- Demonstrated information and technology literacy.
- Demonstrated awareness of factors affecting the health and welfare of individuals and populations with understanding of ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
- Communicated effectively with individuals, groups and healthcare teams to facilitate safe, effective health practice.
Details
Information correct as at | Mar 29, 2024 4:25 pm |
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Program code | 40028 |
AQF level | Level 6 Associate Degree |
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CRICOS Code | 094558F |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
This program does not accept applications for admission. The Associate Degree in Health is an exit award for the following programs:
Bachelor of Midwifery (12200)
Bachelor of Nursing (11725)
Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy (12390)
Bachelor of Podiatry (11692)
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Compulsory program requirements
Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress
In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses to progress in their program.
ORHL1101 - Oral Health Sciences I
ORHL1102 - Oral Health Therapy Clinical Skills I - Introduction to the Clinical Environment
NURS1103 - Preparation for Clinical Practice
MIDI1101 - Midwifery Professional Experience 1
PDTY1202 - Fundamentals of Podiatry Practice
NURS1003 - Professional Experience 1
NURS1101 - Foundations of Professional Practice 1A
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
160 units
Program duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
To be awarded the Associate Degree in Health students must successfully complete at least 160 units, including a 40 unit sequence of core courses and at least 10 units of electives, in accordance with the requirements for the relevant discipline.
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Program structure
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Exit fromBachelor of Midwifery [12200]
Complete 80 units of courses from within the BMidwifery [12200] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
HUBS1406 | Human Bioscience for Nursing and Midwifery |
| 10 units |
HUBS1416 | Advanced Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
MIDI1101 | Midwifery Professional Experience 1 |
| 10 units |
NURS1101 | Foundations of Professional Practice 1A | Not currently offered | 20 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Midwifery [40297]
Complete 80 units of courses from within the BMidwifery [40297] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
HUBS1406 | Human Bioscience for Nursing and Midwifery |
| 10 units |
MIDI1101 | Midwifery Professional Experience 1 |
| 10 units |
MIDI1105 | Midwife: 'With woman' |
| 10 units |
MIDI1106 | Women in pregnancy |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Nursing [11725]
Complete 80 units of courses from within the BNursing [11725] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
HUBS1406 | Human Bioscience for Nursing and Midwifery |
| 10 units |
HUBS1416 | Advanced Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
NURS1101 | Foundations of Professional Practice 1A | Not currently offered | 20 units |
NURS1103 | Preparation for Clinical Practice | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Nursing [40298]
Complete 80 units of courses from within the BNursing [40298] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
HUBS1406 | Human Bioscience for Nursing and Midwifery |
| 10 units |
NURS1001 | Introduction to the Profession of Nursing |
| 10 units |
NURS1002 | Essentials of Professional Communication |
| 10 units |
NURS1003 | Professional Experience 1 |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Complete 80 units of courses from within the BOHT [12390] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
HLSC1000 | Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice |
| 10 units |
HUBS1401 | Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
ORHL1101 | Oral Health Sciences I |
| 10 units |
ORHL1102 | Oral Health Therapy Clinical Skills I - Introduction to the Clinical Environment |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Podiatry [11692]
Complete 80 units of courses from within the BPodiatry [11692] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
HLSC1000 | Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice |
| 10 units |
HUBS1404 | Biomedical Science Part 2 |
| 10 units |
PDTY1202 | Fundamentals of Podiatry Practice |
| 10 units |
PUBH1080 | Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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