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Course Information

Bachelor of Health Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code K97

Health science is the study of the physical, psychological, social, and environmental dimensions of health. There is a growing demand for health professionals who have the skills to promote and enhance health and wellness to minimise the impact of preventable health problems. This course prepares students to be able to make a positive contribution to enhancing the health of communities. Health Science students graduate with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, innovation, and cross-cultural and international awareness. They are highly sought after and can choose a range of interesting and dynamic career pathways. Students can choose to undertake two eight-unit majors, or a major and minor, in the following disciplines: Addiction Studies, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health. Alternatively, students can undertake one 16-unit major in the following disciplines: Nutrition Bioscience, Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety. A minor in Youth Work is also available.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

Students are required to complete HST3502 Health Sciences Professional Practice as part of the course.

Duty of care

Risk management processes will be followed for all practicum placements. Police clearance and health screenings are unlikely, however may be applicable to certain work placements. A Working with Children Check may also be applicable for some placements.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to complete 75 hours of work placement, outside of the timetabled class activities.

Professional practice rules

Students are expected to follow guidelines for ethical principles and professional behaviour, including confidentiality requirements.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical Health Science situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex Health Science problems.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
4. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

Professional Recognition

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• South West (Bunbury): Part Time, Full Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Some majors can only be studied on-campus and students should refer to the delivery options listed against each major for further details. Southwest campus: Please note that only the Majors of Occupational Health and Safety, Nutrition, Health Promotion and Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety can be studied on campus.

Course Coordinator

Dr Stephen Jason BRIGHT

Course Structure

Students are required to complete a Core unit set. This will be supported by a supplementary program comprising of: two 8-unit Majors; or an 8-unit Major, plus a 6-unit Minor and 2 Elective units; or a 16-unit specialised Major. Note: Majors and Minors are selected from the Bachelor of Health Science. Alternate options require approval of the Course Coordinator.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.