Diploma of Health Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2014.
Course Code | 101921 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Nil |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
CU1010:03 Effective Writing
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
HS1111:03 Interactive Processes 1 or RH1002:03 Communication Skills for Health Professionals
Options
Select 15 credit points specified level 1 subjects*
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BM1001:03 Introduction to Biomedicine
BM1002:03 Anatomy: Principles and Systems
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry
CP1030:03 IT Fundamentals
HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A
HS1005:03 Lifespan Development for Health
HS1111:03 Interactive Processes 1
IA1007:03 Linking Indigenousness
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
ML1101:03 Pathology Sample Collection and Transport
NS1220:03 Primary Health Care
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1
PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology 2
RH1002:03 Communication Skills for Health Professionals
RH1004:03 Foundations of Allied Health Professional Practice
SL1001:03 Introduction to Speech Pathology
SL1002:03 Introductory Linguistics and Phonetics
SL1004:03 Linguistics and Phonetics 2
SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity
SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
*Students should review prerequisite requirements for courses they plan to transition into so as to ensure these are met by their optional subject choices
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |