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2 years full-time.
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 Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) 11017
- Machelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) 11018
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) 11019
- Bachelor of Midwifery (12200)
- Bachelor of Nursing (11725)
- Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy (12390)
- Bachelor of Oral Health (11576)
- 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:
- Apply knowledge of the clinical, behavioural and social sciences to the manifestations of health, illness and disease
- Demonstrate information and technology literacy
- Demonstrate awareness of factors affecting the health and welfare of individuals and populations with understanding of ethical and socially responsible behaviour
- Communicate effectively with individuals, groups and healthcare teams to facilitate safe, effective health practice
Details
| Information correct as at | 21st Oct 2017 1:47am | |||
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| Program code | 40028 | |||
| AQF level | Level 6 Associate Degree | |||
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| Term type | Semesters | |||
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| CRICOS Code | 094558F |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
N/A - The Associate Degree Health is an exit award. The pathway to entry is via one of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) - 11017
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) - 11018
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) - 11019
- Bachelor of Midwifery (12200)
- Bachelor of Nursing (11725)
- Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy - 12390
- Bachelor of Oral Health - 11576
- Bachelor of Podiatry - 11692
Minimum English language proficiency 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.
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 and click on 'How to Apply for Credit'.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
160 units
Program duration
2 years full-time.
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.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
Advanced course filters
Courses that are currently unavailable are hidden by default. You can show them by adjusting the advanced course filters above, or clicking the 'show all' links below each section.
from B Oral Health Therapy
Complete the following core courses as well as 110 units of other courses within B Oral Health Therapy program and 10 units of electives | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| HLSC1000 | Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1401 | Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
| ORHL1103 | Oral Health Promotion I |
| 10 units |
| ORHL2105 | Oral Health Promotion II |
| 10 units |
from B Oral Health
Complete the following core courses as well as 110 units of other courses within B Oral Health program and 10 units of electives | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| HLSC1000 | Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1401 | Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
| PUBH1080 | Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
| ORHL2003 | Introduction to Oral Health Promotion | Not currently offered | 10 units |
from B Podiatry
Complete the following core courses as well as 110 units of other courses within B Podiatry program and 10 units of electives | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| 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 |
from B Medical Radiation Science
Exit from B Midwifery
Complete the following core courses as well as 100 units of other courses within the B Midwifery program and 10 units of electives | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| HUBS1406 | Human Bioscience for Nursing and Midwifery |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1416 | Advanced Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
| MIDI1101 | Introduction to Midwifery and the Childbearing Woman |
| 10 units |
| NURS1101 | Foundations of Professional Practice 1A |
| 20 units |
Exit from B Nursing
Complete the following core courses as well as 100 units of other courses within the B Nursing program and 10 units of electives | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| HUBS1406 | Human Bioscience for Nursing and Midwifery |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1416 | Advanced Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
| NURS1101 | Foundations of Professional Practice 1A |
| 20 units |
| NURS1103 | Preparation for Clinical Practice |
| 10 units |
Additional information
All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
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 Faculty 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