Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
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Location
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Course abbreviation
CertPsychSc
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Course code
2004630
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
If you are interested in human behaviour and the science behind it, the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science is an excellent place to start your studies.
This course provides you with a foundational knowledge of the health sciences and the Australian healthcare system, and an introduction to the concepts, ethics and research as it applies to the discipline of psychology.
Graduates of this course are eligible for entry and up to four units of credit towards the Diploma of Health (Psychological Science) or the Bachelor of Psychological Science. Subsequent postgraduate studies are necessary to become a registered psychologist.
Course Learning Outcome |
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demonstrate an understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful university study in Psychological Science |
apply independent learning and self-management strategies to university studies |
identify and use different forms of communication relevant to Psychological Science |
Core units:
- Language and Learning in your Discipline
- Introduction to Science for Health Professions
Elective units (Choose two from the following):
- Introduction to Psychological Investigation
- The Australian Health Care System
- Introduction to Psychology I
- Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Coffs Harbour | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Gold Coast | Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:
- 2 core units (24 credit points) and
- 2 elective units (24 credit points)
Course structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||
HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | ||||
Choose two units from the following: | |||||
PSYC1001 | Introduction to Psychology I | ||||
PSYC1004 | Introduction to Psychological Investigation | ||||
PSYC1005 | Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology | ||||
PBHL1001 | The Australian Health Care System | ||||
Bachelor of Psychological Science Early Exit Pathway |
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To be eligible to exit from the Bachelor of Psychological Science with the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science, complete four core units from the Bachelor of Psychological Science including at least one of the following units: | |||||
PSYC1001 | Introduction to Psychology I | ||||
PSYC1002 | Introduction to Psychology II | ||||
PSYC1004 | Introduction to Psychological Investigation | ||||
PSYC1005 | Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology |