Course summary
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.
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.
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.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
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 |
Course overview
Course code
2004630
Course abbreviation
CertPsychSc
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 |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
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 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)
Schedule of units
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||