Pathway to Bachelor or Health Science (Health Promotion, Health Services Management and Therapeutic Recreation (HP, HSM and TR))
Available Diplomas
Fast Track Program (two terms)
- UAC Code
- 729531 (Nirimba)
- UWS Course Code
- 7019
Standard Program (three terms)
- UAC Code
- 729530 (Nirimba)
- UWS Course Code
- 7018
Note: Both options may not be available for all intakes and the application process may vary. For further information, visit the Academic Intake Dates and How to Apply sections of the website.
About
The UWSCollege Diploma in Health Science (HP, HSM and TR) aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study in the UWS Bachelor of Health Science. The diploma provides students with a broad introduction to the health sciences with opportunities to major in health promotion, health service management and therapeutic recreation. Subject to meeting admission criteria at UWS, transfers are possible to the clinical programs in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatric medicine.
- Tertiary Study Skills*
- Approaches to Health Promotion
- Communication in Health
- Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Introduction to Human Biology
- Population Health and Society
- Professional Health Competencies
- Professional Pathways in Health Science
- Psychology and Health.
*No advanced standing at university will be granted for this unit.
For more information regarding unit and course descriptions, refer to the UWS Handbook.
- Academic English*
- Science for Health Science*
- Tertiary Study Skills*
- Approaches to Health Promotion
- Communication in Health
- Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Introduction to Human Biology
- Population Health and Society
- Professional Health Competencies
- Professional Pathways in Health Science
- Psychology and Health.
*No advanced standing at university will be granted for these units.
For more information regarding unit and course descriptions, refer to the UWS Handbook.
Minimum entry requirements are successful* completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent or UWSCollege University Foundation Studies or equivalent.
Students are also assumed to have completed study in Mathematics at senior high school level.
For students who have completed their HSC, ATAR entry requirements for this course are:
- Standard (three terms) — ATAR > 52 (indicative)
- Fast Track (two terms) — ATAR > 55 (indicative).
For students who have completed UWSCollege University Foundations Studies, the entry requirements are:
- Standard (three terms) — a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher and a "C" grade in University Foundation Studies English
- Fast Track (two terms) — a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher and a "B" grade in University Foundation Studies English.
Note: Entry scores are indicative only. Other factors may be taken into consideration.
* Successful completion means gaining a 50% pass in all required units.
Successful completion of the Diploma in Health Science (HP, HSM and TR) provides advanced standing of 80 credits points (equivalent to a year of study) in the Bachelor of Health Science at UWS.
To successfully complete your diploma, you will need at least a 50% pass in all required units.
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