Course summary
Are you interested in a career in health where you can make a difference every day? The Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health is an excellent place to start.
This short course is a pathway to further study at Southern Cross University in the Allied Health professions.
It aims to prepare students for Diploma and subsequent Bachelor level studies, combining developmental College units with introductory units from the relevant programs.
Graduates of the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health will be eligible for entry with up to four units of credit towards the Diploma of Health (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Studies, Nursing, Sport and Exercise Science or Biomedical specialisation). Upon successful completion of the additional units in the Diploma, students will be eligible for entry and up to one year of advanced standing towards a number of linked Bachelor degrees in Allied Health.
Are you interested in a career in health where you can make a difference every day? The Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health is an excellent place to start.
This short course is a pathway to further study at Southern Cross University in the Allied Health professions.
It aims to prepare students for Diploma and subsequent Bachelor level studies, combining developmental College units with introductory units from the relevant programs.
Graduates of the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health will be eligible for entry with up to four units of credit towards the Diploma of Health (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Studies, Nursing, Sport and Exercise Science or Biomedical specialisation). Upon successful completion of the additional units in the Diploma, students will be eligible for entry and up to one year of advanced standing towards a number of linked Bachelor degrees in Allied Health.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
demonstrate an understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful university study in Allied Health |
apply independent learning and self-management strategies to university studies |
identify and use different forms of communication relevant to Allied Health |
Course overview
Course code
2004520
Course abbreviation
CertAllHth
Credit points
48
Equivalent units
4
Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
Duration
0.5 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health, students must complete 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:
- 3 core units (36 credit points) and
- 1 option unit (12 credit points)
Schedule of units
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | |||
| HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| Choose one unit from the following: | |||
| PBHL1001 - The Australian Health Care System | |||
| PSYC1003 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | |||
Early Exit Pathway for Bachelor of Speech Pathology; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy; Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies); Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science; Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science; Bachelor of Biomedical Science; and Bachelor of Midwifery. |
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| Option 1: To be eligible to exit from one of the listed Bachelor awards with the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health, complete four core units from one of the listed Bachelor awards including at least one of the following units: | |||
| PSYC1001 - Introduction to Psychology I | |||
| PSYC1002 - Introduction to Psychology II | |||
| PSYC1003 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | |||
| PSYC1006 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | |||
| HBIO1001 - Human Anatomy | |||
| HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | |||
| Option 2: To be eligible to exit from one of the listed Bachelor awards with the Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health, complete four core units from one of the listed Bachelor awards including the units specified below. | |||
| Complete the following unit: | |||
| OSTP1001 - Osteopathic Studies I | |||
| and one of the following units: | |||
| PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology | |||
| or | |||
| STAT2001 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | |||