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Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science)

Approved Abbreviation: BHlthSc(ClinSci)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4789.1

AQF Level: 7

4789 Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science) is an early exit point for students who have completed three years of study from the following Programs: 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine, 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology, 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Course Structure

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine – 4789 Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science)

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

400870Population Health and Society
400868Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
400905Introduction to Podiatry
400871Professional Health Competencies

Spring session

401410Functional Anatomy
400869Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
400863Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
400732Communication in Health

Year 2

1H Session

401181Pathomechanics and Podiatric Medicine

Autumn session

401140Biomechanics
400864Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative)
401407Pathophysiology 1

2H Session

400933Podiatry Pre-Clinical
401180Musculoskeletal Disorders and Imaging

Spring session

300754Neuroanatomy
400981Clinical Pharmacology

Year 3

1H session

401182Pharmacology for Podiatrists

Autumn session

400866Culture, Diversity and Health

And two minor subjects

Or two Elective Subjects (Can be 1H or Autumn Session)

Spring session

101614Psychology and Health
400865Evidence-Based Practice

And two minor subjects

Or Two elective subjects

Year 3 Podiatric Medicine subjects not listed above that the student may have already undertaken can be counted as electives.

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy – 4789 Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science)

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

400870Population Health and Society
400868Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
400906Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice
401396Professional Competencies in Health

Spring session

400869Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
400732Communication in Health
401383Evidence in Health
401410Functional Anatomy

Year 2

Autumn session

401140Biomechanics
400864Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative)
400866Culture, Diversity and Health
401407Pathophysiology 1

2H session

400982Core Competencies in Physiotherapy Practice

Spring session

300754Neuroanatomy
400981Clinical Pharmacology
101614Psychology and Health

Year 3

1H session

400997Exercise Rehabilitation

Autumn session

Students may choose:

Two minor subjects and one elective

Or three electives

Spring session

401384Evidence in Professional Reasoning

Students may choose:

Two minor subjects and one elective

Or three electives

Year 3 Physiotherapy subjects not listed above that the student may have already undertaken can be counted as electives.

Suggested Minors

SM4001Health Promotion
SM4007Physical Activity and Health
SM4004Health and Recreation

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology – 4789 Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science)

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which includes the subjects listed below.

Recommended Sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

400870Population Health and Society
401396Professional Competencies in Health
400868Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
401300Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice

Spring session

400732Communication in Health
401383Evidence in Health
400869Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
401416Communication and Mealtime Foundations

Year 2

Autumn session

400866Culture, Diversity and Health
401403Research Methods in Health
401434Elements of Language: Analysis and Application
401423Communication Changes Across the Lifespan

Spring session

301381Hearing, Speech and Swallowing Science
401421Optimising Communication for Adults
401422Optimising Communication for Children
101614Psychology and Health

Year 3

Autumn session

101684Brain and Behaviour
401424Optimising Mealtimes Across the Lifespan

Choose two minor subjects

Or choose two alternate subjects

Or choose one alternate subject and one elective subject

Note: Students not completing a minor must complete a minimum of two, level 3 alternate or elective units

Spring session

400865Evidence-Based Practice

From 2023 400865 is replaced by 401384 Evidence in Professional Reasoning

401384Evidence in Professional Reasoning
401425Communication Access in Communities

Choose two minor subjects

Or choose two alternate subjects

Or choose one alternate subject and one elective subject

Note: Students not completing a minor must complete a minimum of two, level 3 alternate or elective units

Suggested Minors:

SM1138Culture and Society
SM1099Child and Community
SM1049Indigenous Australian Studies
SM1119Linguistics
SM4003Public Health
SM4002Health Practice Management

Alternate Subject Pool

101930Communication Research Project
101950Intercultural Communication
401408Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
101449Bilingualism and Biculturalism
100023Psychology of Language
101682Developmental Psychology
101758Learning through Indigenous Australian Community Service (Day Mode)
401237Maternal and Infant Health Care
400968Professional Practice in Aged Care and Disability
102526Community Engaged Learning
200863Leadership and Entrepreneurship
200157Organisational Learning and Development
102780Personal Branding Strategies: Build and Manage Your Career Profile
101756Bridging the Gap: Re-engaging Indigenous Learners
401426Speech Pathology Practice 1
401427Speech Pathologists Working with Children, Families and Communities
401433Speech Pathologists Working with Adults, Families and Communities
401428Speech Pathology Practice 2

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy – 4789 Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science)

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

400870Population Health and Society
400868Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
400160Introduction to Occupational Therapy
401396Professional Competencies in Health

Spring session

400907Occupational Therapy Practice 1
400869Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
400732Communication in Health
401383Evidence in Health

Year 2

Autumn session

400909Occupational Therapy Practice 2
400866Culture, Diversity and Health
401407Pathophysiology 1
400864Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative)

Spring session

400908People, Environment and Occupations
300754Neuroanatomy
101614Psychology and Health
401410Functional Anatomy

Year 3

1H session

400171Occupation and Neurology
400169Occupation and Mental Health

And two minor subjects

Or two elective subjects

Spring session

401123Occupational Justice
400865Evidence-Based Practice

From 2023 400865 is replaced by 401384 Evidence in Professional Reasoning

401384Evidence in Professional Reasoning

And two minor subjects

Or two elective subjects

Year 3 or 4 Occupational Therapy units not listed above that the student may have already undertaken can be counted as electives.



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