Course

Bachelor of Health Science Extended (WSTC First Year Program)

Approved Abbreviation: DipHlthSci

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7078.1

AQF Level: 7

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

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 2015 or later.

This program is designed to provide students with the first year units included in the Bachelor of Health Science course. It presents students with subjects covering introductory Science, Communication and Health aspects of the Bachelor of Health Science course and aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Health Science Extended (WSTC First Year Program) will articulate into the B Health Science degree - Health Promotion, Health Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation and Public Health key programs - at Western Sydney University with up to one year (80 CPs) equivalent of advanced standing.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One and a half years full-time (four terms) or three years part-time (eight terms).

Admission

Recent School Leavers

Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be determined year by year.

Non-Credentialed Students

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents either aged 18 years or over or completed Year 11 equivalent.

Course Structure

Students are categorised into two Pathways. See individual links below for detailed course structure.

Local Recent School Leavers

A7012

WSTC Health Science Extended Local Recent School Leavers

Non-Credential Applicants

A7014

WSTC Health Science Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants