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Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipHlthSc/BHlthSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 6000.2

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 096963K

Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2021 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2017 - 6000.1 Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science

The course provides a broad introduction to the health sciences. Students choose one of five primary specialisations, these being testamur majors in health promotion, public health, health services management, recreational therapy, and clinical sciences, which prepare students for work in related fields or for further study. The clinical sciences testamur major prepares students for graduate entry clinical health courses. The health promotion, public health, health services management and recreational therapy programs qualify students for entry level positions in the workforce, or related further study. Students have flexibility in their elective choices within the course. Where elective space permits, students have the option to select from a range of majors or sub-majors/minors, to complement their primary specialisation testamur major and extend their health discipline-specific knowledge and skill set. The testamur majors Public Health, Health Promotion and Recreational Therapy are also offered as fully online courses.

To facilitate the development of skills required for competent practice this course includes work placement opportunities of 120 hours (Public Health and Health Promotion), 280 hours (Health Services Management) and 720 hours (Recreational Therapy). The Clinical Sciences major does not include a work placement, but these students can choose a second major in health promotion and public health to gain a workplace experience.

The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney University. A Diploma in Health Science exit award is available on completion of requirements specified for the first year of the course.

Western Sydney University, The College

For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Health Science.

Bachelor of Health Science

Study Mode
Three years full-time, six years part-time.

Course Advice

Name	Email
College Admin	AdminApp@westernsydney.edu.au

Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.

Location

Campus	Attendance	Mode	Course Advice
Campbelltown Campus	Full Time	Internal	See above
Campbelltown Campus	Part Time	Internal	See above
Online	Full Time	Online	See above
Online	Part Time	Online	See above
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct	Full Time	Internal	See above

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 more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply

Domestic students are required to have

Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or

Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.

Met other entry requirements such as

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or

Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or

Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general

Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
TESTAMUR MAJORS and MAJORS only: FOR CAMPUS STUDENTS: To be eligible to enrol in a placement unit and attend a health-related placement in this course, students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements AND Special Legislative Requirements to be assessed in their first year of study against the following: 1. National Criminal History Check: Students must have a current (expiring 3 years from date of issue) check valid for their entire course. A valid National Criminal history check must be an Australia wide check, include the student's full name matching their Student ID card and date of birth and not have any offences listed. If a student has a criminal history identified on their check, they must provide a Clinical Placement Authority Card (CPAC) or conditional letter from the NSW HealthShare Employment Screening and Review Unit (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/Documents/appendix-10-student-application.pdf). International students must additionally have a translated International Police Check or statutory declaration. 2. A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance letter issued under the category of volunteer valid for their entire course. 3. A current approved first aid certificate valid for their entire course, approved provider courses can be found at: http://training.gov.au. 4. A completed vaccination/immunisation card with all serology results containing expiry dates and currency must be maintained by the student to ensure compliance for their entire course. 5. NSW Undertaking/Declaration form 6. Completed any additional health forms required (such as NSW Health Code of Conduct, Health Student Undertaking/Declaration and Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment Tool) 7. Relevant Local Health District specific documentation as requested. Contact your School for further details. Resources are also available on the Placement Hub website: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/learning_futures/home/placements_hub/placements_hub/student_compliance FOR ONLINE STUDENTS: To be eligible to enrol in a placement unit and attend a health-related placement in your course, students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements AND Special Legislative Requirements in your state, to be assessed in their first year of study, against the following: 1. National Criminal History Check: Students must have a current check valid for their entire course. A valid National Criminal history check must be an Australia wide check, include the student's full name matching their Student ID card and date of birth and not have any offences listed. If a student has a criminal history identified on their check, they must provide a clearance or authority document or conditional letter from their relevant authorised state organisation. International students must additionally have a translated International Police Check or statutory declaration. 2. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance letter or state equivalent, valid for their entire course. 3. A current approved first aid certificate valid for their entire course, approved provider courses can be found at: http://training.gov.au. 4. A completed vaccination/immunisation card with all serology results attached - currency must be maintained by the student to ensure compliance for their entire course. 5. Undertaking/Declaration form (or state equivalent documents) 6. Additional forms as required per state related to, but not limited to, Tuberculosis Assessment tool, Hepatitis B statutory declaration form, Signed Code of Conduct, Student Deed Poll and all other state equivalent documents as required. Contact your school for further details. Resources are also available on the Placement Hub web page: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/placements_hub

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 260 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Students must pass all College Preparatory units before progressing to the Year Two units.
Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year One before progressing to the Year Two units.

Western Sydney University The College Units

Start-year (Term 1) entry

Year 1

First Term of Study:

700066

Population Health and Society (WSTC)

700303

The Health Science Professional (WSTC Prep)

700190

Fundamentals of Health Science (WSTC Prep)

700313

Professional Competencies in Health (WSTC)

Second Term of Study:

700060

Psychology and Health (WSTC)

700315

Evidence in Health (WSTC)

And ONE of the following three units:

700316

Anatomy and Physiology in Health (WSTC)

(for students in Health Promotion, Public Health, Recreational Therapy Majors)

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

(for students in Clinical Sciences Major)

700007

Statistics for Business (WSTC)

(for students in Health Services Management Major)

Third Term of Study:

700314

Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan (WSTC)

700062

Communication in Health (WSTC)

700072

Culture, Diversity and Health (WSTC)

Mid - year (Term 2) entry

First Term of Study:

700303

The Health Science Professional (WSTC Prep)

700190

Fundamentals of Health Science (WSTC Prep)

700066

Population Health and Society (WSTC)

700313

Professional Competencies in Health (WSTC)

Second Term of Study:

700072

Culture, Diversity and Health (WSTC)

700062

Communication in Health (WSTC)

700315

Evidence in Health (WSTC)

Third Term of Study:

700060

Psychology and Health (WSTC)

700315

Evidence in Health (WSTC)

And ONE of the following three units:

700316

Anatomy and Physiology in Health (WSTC)

(for students in Health Promotion, Public Health, Recreational Therapy Majors)

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

(for students in Clinical Sciences Major)

700007

Statistics for Business (WSTC)

(for students in Health Services Management Major)

Western Sydney University Units

For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Health Science.

Bachelor of Health Science

Students must select and enrol in one of the following Major Testamurs. Students can then choose a second major, two submajors or a selection of electives

Testamur Majors

MT4000

Clinical Sciences

MT4001

Health Promotion

MT4002

Health Services Management

MT4003

Public Health

MT4004

Recreational Therapy

Majors