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Diploma in Health Science (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: DipHlthSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7018.5

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 068986B

The Diploma in Health Science is available as an exit point only from 6000 - Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science. Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for 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: 2015 - 7018.4 Diploma in Health Science

Commencement Year: 2014 - 7018.3 Diploma in Health Science

Commencement Year: 2012 -2013 - 7018.2 Diploma in Health Science

Commencement Year: 2011 - 7018.1 Diploma in Health Science (Health Promotion, Health Services Mgmt & Therapeutic Recreatn Pathway)

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

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

Western Sydney University, The College

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 B Health Science degree. It is delivered in an environment focused specifically on supporting students to make the transition into university study Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Health Science will articulate into the Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion, Health Services Management, Recreational Therapy, Public Health and Clinical Sciences) at Western Sydney University with up to one year (80 CPs) equivalent of advanced standing.

Study Mode
One year full-time (three terms) or two years part-time (six terms)

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Health Science. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, The College, to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Local students entering this Diploma 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 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.

Met other entry requirements such as:

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Health Science), OR

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

International students entering the Diploma 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.

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.

Course Structure

Students must pass the following University level units which will allow students to enter the second year of the Bachelor of Health Science (with testamur majors in Public Health, Health Promotion, Recreational Therapy, Health Services Management and Clinical Sciences) at WSU with 80cp advanced standing.

700066

Population Health and Society (WSTC)

700062

Communication in Health (WSTC)

700060

Psychology and Health (WSTC)

700313

Professional Competencies in Health (WSTC)

700315

Evidence in Health (WSTC)

700314

Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan (WSTC)