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Program handbook
Description
The Bachelor of Health is an AQF level 7 program which offers an exit option from one of the following 4 year or 5 year programs:
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) (40002)
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) (40010)
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) (40011)
- Bachelor of Medicine (10379)
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (12339)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (12338)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (12328)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (12337)
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) (12318)
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Exhibits depth and breadth of health and science related knowledge and apply coherently to at least one health related area.
- Related a broad knowledge of the clinical, behavioural and social sciences to the manifestations of health, illness and disease.
- Demonstrated information and technology literacy.
- Identified and analyse health related problems.
- Participated in collaborative strategies intended to enhance the health and welfare of individuals and populations with an awareness of ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
- Demonstrated the skills to be lifelong learners in personal and/or professional development.
- Communicated effectively with individuals, groups and healthcare teams to facilitate safe, effective health practice.
Details
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| Program code | 11729 |
| AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree |
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| Term type | Semesters |
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| CRICOS Code | 069207D |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
This program does not accept applications for admission. The Bachelor of Health is an exit award for the following programs.
Bachelor of Medicine (10379)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (12328)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (12337)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (12338)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (12339)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) (40002)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) (40010)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) (40011)
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.
SPTH1080 - Introduction to Speech Pathology
OCCT1201 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice
MRSC1330 - Nuclear Medicine Professional Practice 1B
PHTY1020 - Physiotherapy II
MRSC1110 - Diagnostic Radiography Professional Practice 1
MRSC1220 - Radiation Therapy Professional Practice 1B
PHTY1040 - Introduction to Physiotherapy
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 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 satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Health, you must complete a total of 240 units, consisting of:
- a maximum of 100 units at the 1000 (first year) level
- a minimum of 40 units at the 2000 (second year) level
- a minimum of 40 units at the 3000 (third year) level
- at least 160 units of core courses from the relevant program listed on this handbook.
The remaining units can be chosen from any discipline area within the University.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Transition arrangements
2021 Revision
Exit from Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) - from 2021 onwards, MRSC1060 has been replaced by INDH2490. Students who commenced their program prior to 2021 and have completed MRSC1060 can continue to count the course toward their exit award.
Exit from Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) - from 20201 onwards, MRSC1060 has been replaced by INDH2490, and MRSC2580 has been replaced by MRSC2560. Students who commenced their program prior to 2021 and have completed MRSC1060 and/or MRSC2580 can continue to count the course/s toward their exit award.
Exit from Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) - from 2021 onwards, MRSC1060 has been replaced by INDH2490, and MRSC2570 has been replaced by MRSC2560. Students who commenced their program prior to 2021, and have completed MRSC1060 and/or MRSC2570 can continue to count the course/s toward their exit award.
Exit from Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - from 2021 onwards, PUBH1080 has been replaced by INDH2490. Students who commenced their program prior to 2021, and have completed PUBH1080 can continue to count the course toward their exit award.
Exit from Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) - from 2021 onwards, HUBS3280 has been replaced by INDH2490. Students who commenced their program prior to 2021, and have completed HUBS3280 can continue to count the course toward their exit award.
Exit from Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) - from 2021 onwards, CHEM2201 has been replaced by PHAR2103 and PHAR3204 has been replaced by HUBS2407. Students who commenced their program prior to 2021, and have completed CHEM2201 and/or PHAR3204 can continue to count the course/s toward their exit award.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Exit from Bachelor of Medical Radiation Sc
Complete at least 160 units from within the BMRS(Hons)(DR) [40002] 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 |
| HUBS1105 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1401 | Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1010 | Medical Radiation Science 1A |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1110 | Diagnostic Radiography Professional Practice 1 |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1150 | Diagnostic Radiography Methods 1 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1250 | MRS Physics and Radiation Protection |
| 10 units |
| HUBS2103 | Neural and Visceral Anatomy |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Medical Radiation Sc
Complete at least 160 units from within the BMRS(Hons)(NM) [40011] 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 |
| HUBS1105 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1401 | Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1010 | Medical Radiation Science 1A |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1330 | Nuclear Medicine Professional Practice 1B |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1350 | Nuclear Medicine Methods 1 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1250 | MRS Physics and Radiation Protection |
| 10 units |
| HUBS2103 | Neural and Visceral Anatomy |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Medical Radiation Sc
Complete at least 160 units from within the BMRS(Hons)(RT) [40010] 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 |
| HUBS1105 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1401 | Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1010 | Medical Radiation Science 1A |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1201 | Basic Radiation Therapy Methods IB |
| 10 units |
| MRSC1220 | Radiation Therapy Professional Practice 1B |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1250 | MRS Physics and Radiation Protection |
| 10 units |
| HUBS2103 | Neural and Visceral Anatomy |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietet
Complete at least 160 units from within the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) [12339] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| HLSC1000 | Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice |
| 10 units |
| HLSC1220 | Food Science 1 |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1403 | Biomedical Science Part 1 |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1404 | Biomedical Science Part 2 |
| 10 units |
| NUDI1000 | Nutrition 1 |
| 10 units |
| PUBH1080 | Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Complete at least 160 units from within the BOT(Hons) [12338] 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 |
| HUBS1105 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1401 | Human Bioscience |
| 10 units |
| OCCT1110 | Introduction to Occupational Therapy |
| 10 units |
| OCCT1201 | Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice |
| 10 units |
| OCCT1242 | Group Processes in Occupational Therapy |
| 10 units |
| HUBS2103 | Neural and Visceral Anatomy |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2505 | Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [
Complete at least 160 units from within the BPharmacy(Hons) [12328] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. Students may complete either MATH1110 OR STAT1070 | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1202 | Human Genomics and Biomolecular Analysis |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1403 | Biomedical Science Part 1 |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1404 | Biomedical Science Part 2 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| PHAR1101 | Introduction to Pharmacy and Formulation Sciences |
| 10 units |
| PHAR1201 | Introduction to Formulation Sciences |
| 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honou
Complete at least 160 units from within the BPhysiotherapy(Hons) [12237] 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 |
| HUBS1105 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1403 | Biomedical Science Part 1 |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1404 | Biomedical Science Part 2 |
| 10 units |
| PHTY1020 | Physiotherapy II |
| 20 units |
| PHTY1040 | Introduction to Physiotherapy |
| 10 units |
| HUBS2103 | Neural and Visceral Anatomy |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Ho
Complete at least 160 units from within the BSpeechPath(Hons) [12318] program, including the sequence below, and up to 80 units of electives. Students may complete either SPTH2101 OR SPTH1001 and SPTH2102 OR SPTH1002. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| HUBS1403 | Biomedical Science Part 1 |
| 10 units |
| HUBS1404 | Biomedical Science Part 2 |
| 10 units |
| LING1111 | How Languages Work: Linguistics and the Structure of Language |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1010 | Psychology Introduction 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1020 | Psychology Introduction 2 |
| 10 units |
| SPTH1080 | Introduction to Speech Pathology |
| 10 units |
| SPTH2101 | Child Speech |
| 10 units |
| SPTH2102 | Child Language |
| 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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