Bachelor of Health ScienceApproved Abbreviation: BHlthSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 4656.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 044779G
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This course version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2010 or later.
Commencement Year 2008, 2009 - 4545.4 Bachelor of Health Science
The course provides a broad introduction to the health sciences with opportunities to major in health promotion, health service management and therapeutic recreation, or to transfer to one of the other health science specialisations at Western Sydney University. Subject to meeting admission criteria, transfers are possible to the clinical programs in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatric medicine. Note that transfer places may be limited.
Study Mode
Three years full-time. Students may choose to study at a reduced load.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Campbelltown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Health Science (Health Service Management) has Professional Accreditation with the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). The Bachelor of Health Science (Therapeutic Recreation) has been granted accreditation from Diversional Therapy Australia (DTA).
Admission
For local students admission is through UAC - Assumed knowledge, any 2 units of English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
In order to enrol in Second Year Autumn units, all students must have: 1. NSW Health National Criminal Record Check, 2. Prohibited Employment Declaration Form. In order to enrol in Second Year Spring units, all students must have: 1.First Aid Certificate. To be eligible to undertake fieldwork placements in public hospitals, students must comply with vaccination requirements and be prepared to submit a completed Adult Immunisation Card to placement institutions. Details of necessary vaccinations are available from NSW Health.
Course Structure
Qualification for this Key Program requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units within one of the following Key Programs.
Recommended Sequence
Students must select and enrol in one of the following Key Programs before selecting individual units.
| KT4001 | Health Services Management |
Majors
These majors are available to Health Promotion, Health Service Management and Therapeutic Recreation students only.
The Health Promotion major is not available to students enrolled in the Health Promotion Key Program of the Bachelor of Health Science.
| M4002 | Health Services Management |
The Health Services Management major is not available to students enrolled in the Health Services Management Key Program of the Bachelor of Health Science.
| M4000 | Therapeutic Recreation |
The Therapeutic Recreation major is not available to students enrolled in the Therapeutic Recreation Key Program of the Bachelor of Health Science.
Majors
The sharing of some common units across the key programs detailed above offers students the opportunity to achieve the Bachelor of Health Science with a key program and a major. Please note that the key program will appear on the testamur whilst the major will appear on the transcript. Qualification for the key program and major programs requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequences below.
Bachelor of Health Science (Therapeutic Recreation) with Health Promotion major
or
Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion) with Therapeutic Recreation major
Recommended sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 400870 | Population Health and Society |
| 300361 | Introduction to Human Biology |
| 400783 | Professional Pathways in Health Science |
| 400871 | Professional Health Competencies |
Spring session
Note: 401383 Evidence in Health replaces 400863 Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice form Spring 2021
Year 2
Autumn session
| 400867 | Approaches to Health Promotion |
| 400244 | Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory |
| 400864 | Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative) |
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
Spring session
| 400968 | Professional Practice in Aged Care and Disability |
| 400246 | Workplace Learning 1 (Therapeutic Recreation) |
| 401195 | Health Politics, Policy and Planning |
| 401387 | Harm Minimisation and Prevention |
Note: Unit 401387 Harm Minimisation and Prevention replaces 400286 Injury Prevention from Spring 2021. Sydney City students still need to enrol in 400286 for SSC2 session
Year 3
Autumn session
| 400252 | Workplace Learning 2 (Community Placement) |
| 400789 | Leisure Education Programming and Mental Health |
| 400784 | Health Promotion Practice 1 |
Spring session
| 400785 | Health Promotion Practice 2 |
| 400786 | Professional Transition Project |
| 400254 | Therapeutic Recreation Professional Project |
| 400249 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care |
Bachelor of Health Science (Therapeutic Recreation) with Health Services Management major
or
Bachelor of Health Science (Health Services Management) with Therapeutic Recreation major
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 400870 | Population Health and Society |
| 300361 | Introduction to Human Biology |
| 400783 | Professional Pathways in Health Science |
| 400871 | Professional Health Competencies |
Spring session
| 400277 | Health Services Management |
Note: 401383 Evidence in Health replaces 400863 Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice form Spring 2021.
Year 2
Autumn session
| 400867 | Approaches to Health Promotion |
| 400244 | Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory |
| 400864 | Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative) |
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
Spring session
| 400968 | Professional Practice in Aged Care and Disability |
| 400246 | Workplace Learning 1 (Therapeutic Recreation) |
| 401195 | Health Politics, Policy and Planning |
| 400788 | Health Services Workforce Management |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 400252 | Workplace Learning 2 (Community Placement) |
| 400789 | Leisure Education Programming and Mental Health |
| 400787 | Health Services Management Practice |
Spring session
| 400249 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care |
| 400786 | Professional Transition Project |
| 400254 | Therapeutic Recreation Professional Project |
| 400279 | Health Services Financial Management |
Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion) with Health Services Management major
or
Bachelor of Health Science (Health Services Management) with Health Promotion major
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 400870 | Population Health and Society |
| 300361 | Introduction to Human Biology |
| 400783 | Professional Pathways in Health Science |
| 400871 | Professional Health Competencies |
Spring session
| 400277 | Health Services Management |
Note: 401383 Evidence in Health replaces 400863 Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice form Spring 2021.
Year 2
Autumn session
| 400867 | Approaches to Health Promotion |
| 400864 | Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative) |
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
And one elective
Spring session
| 401387 | Harm Minimisation and Prevention |
Note: Unit 401387 Harm Minimisation and Prevention replaces 400286 Injury Prevention from Spring 2021. Sydney City students still need to enrol in 400286 for SSC2 session
| 401195 | Health Politics, Policy and Planning |
| 400788 | Health Services Workforce Management |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 400787 | Health Services Management Practice |
| 400784 | Health Promotion Practice 1 |
And one elective
Spring session
| 400785 | Health Promotion Practice 2 |
| 400786 | Professional Transition Project |
| 400279 | Health Services Financial Management |
| 400249 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care |
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Students who maintain a GPA of 5 or higher may use elective units toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in Critical Thinking.
SM3083.1 Critical Thinking
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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