Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
45 / 20
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegHlth
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Course code
2207273
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Associate Degree of Health is a two-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) entry-level course that provides students with the opportunity to prepare to study for a professional career pathway in allied health.
The Associate degree provides a pathway for eligible graduates into the Southern Cross University allied health and health related degrees including Bachelor of Pedorthics, Bachelor of Podiatry; Bachelor of Speech Pathology; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Bachelor of Psychological Science.
The Associate Degree of Health is offered through SCU College.
All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Associate degree.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of health settings |
Creativity | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of health settings |
Ethical practice | Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within health contexts |
Knowledge of a discipline | Apply broad theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within a range of contexts in the field of health |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in broad health contexts |
Communication and social skills | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of health contexts |
Cultural competence | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of health contexts |
Some units may involve a placement within a health environment.
Core studies include subjects on learning and introductory science along with specialist units associated with each stream of study. First-year units enable students to prepare for further study at Southern Cross University, to pursue professional career paths at the Bachelor level in health related degrees.
Study streams are offered at specific locations:
Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Pedorthics, and Speech Pathology (Gold Coast campus)
Sport and Exercise Science stream (Gold Coast and Lismore campuses)
Psychological Sciences stream (Distance education)
Health Science stream (Gold Coast and Lismore campuses).
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Session 1 | 335361 | 055761 |
Lismore | Session 1 | 335319 | 059901 |
Online | Session 1 | 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
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Health a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (or 192 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule
- five units from Part B of the Schedule
- eight (8) units from Part C of the Schedule
- Students must complete all units from Part A and five (5) units from Part B before proceeding to Parts C.
- To be eligible for a Diploma of Health a candidate shall successfully complete all units from Part A and five (5) units from Part B of the Schedule .
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Health a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (or 192 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule
- five units from Part B of the Schedule
- eight (8) units from Part C of the Schedule
- Students must complete all units from Part A and five (5) units from Part B before proceeding to Parts C.
- To be eligible for a Diploma of Health a candidate shall successfully complete all units from Part A and five (5) units from Part B of the Schedule .
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students must study core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | |||||
Students must enrol and complete units from Part A and Part B before enrolling in Part C units (see rules above) | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
MNG00306 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport | Introductory | ||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
PDT10001 - Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics | Introductory | ||||
CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | ||||
BIO10001 - Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle | Intermediate | ||||
HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences | Introductory |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students must study core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | |||||
Students must enrol and complete units from Part A and Part B before enrolling in Part C units (see rules above) | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
BHS11001 - Introduction to Psychology I | Introductory | ||||
BHS11004 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
BHS11002 - Introduction to Psychology II | Introductory | ||||
BHS11003 - Methods and Concepts in Psychology | Introductory | ||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BHS30003 - Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | ||||
SCI11005 - Laboratory Program in Psychology I | Introductory | ||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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BHS20008 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology | Intermediate | ||||
SCI11006 - Laboratory Program in Psychology II | Introductory | ||||
Two (2) units from Psychological Sciences Stream |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students must study core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | |||||
Students must enrol and complete units from Part A and Part B before enrolling in Part C units (see rules above) | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
CHE10700 - Chemistry for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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HEA00331 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | ||||
BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
BIO00207 - Mechanics for Movement | Introductory | ||||
SCI10703 - Food Science | Introductory | Note 4 | |||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | ||||
HEA00332 - Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | ||||
BIO00209 - Biomechanics and Kinesiology | Intermediate |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students must study core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | |||||
Students must enrol and complete units from Part A and Part B before enrolling in Part C units (see rules above). View Part C units before selecting units from Part B to help optimise your advanced standing into your degree. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
One (1) unit from Part B | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
MNG00306 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport | Introductory | ||||
1 unit from Part B | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
BIO00207 - Mechanics for Movement | Introductory | ||||
MNG00301 - Sport Management Principles | Introductory | ||||
One (1) from Part Sport and Exercise Science Stream | Note 4 | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | ||||
HEA00332 - Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | Note 4 | |||
HMS00202 - Principles and Practices of Sport and Exercise Science | Introductory |
Note 1:
Available at Gold Coast campus only
Note 2:
Available at Lismore and Gold Coast campuses only
Note 3:
Available by Distance Education only
Note 4:
Available at Lismore campus only
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