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
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ATAR
45 / 20
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Inherent Requirements
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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.
Graduates of the Associate Degree of Health are guaranteed entry into linked degree programs as follows: Bachelor of Biomedical Science, 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.
Graduates may receive up to 12 units credit towards their undergraduate degree (depends on course and units studied).
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 skills 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:
Biomedical Science (Gold Coast campus)
Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Pedorthics, and Speech Pathology (Gold Coast campus)
Sport and Exercise Science stream (Gold Coast and Lismore campuses)
Psychological Sciences stream (online)
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 (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- five (5) units from the chosen stream from Part B; and
- one eight (8) unit stream from Part C
- Students must complete all units from Part A and Part B before proceeding to Part C, except for students who choose the Psychological Science Stream.
- 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.
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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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 | ||||
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
BHS11002 - Introduction to Psychology II | Introductory | ||||
BHS11003 - Methods and Concepts in Psychology | Introductory | ||||
One (1) unit from Part B Psychological Sciences Stream Electives | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BHS30003 - Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | ||||
SCI11005 - Laboratory Program in Psychology I – Note: this unit is being removed from 2017 and students are advised to request a Unit Substitution and enrol in SOC00118 - Introduction to Sociology. Contact the Student Advice team on enquiry@scu.edu.au or 1800 005 687 if you don't have this unit on your Study Plan. | Introductory | ||||
Two (2) units from Part B Psychological Sciences Stream Electives | |||||
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BHS20008 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology | Intermediate | ||||
SCI11006 - Laboratory Program in Psychology II – Note: this unit is being removed from 2017 and students are advised to request a Unit Substitution and enrol in SOC20001 - Doing Social Research. Contact the Student Advice team on enquiry@scu.edu.au or 1800 005 687 if you don't have this unit on your Study Plan. | Introductory | ||||
Two (2) units from Part B Psychological Sciences Stream Electives |
Note 1:
Available at Gold Coast campus only
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Available at Lismore and Gold Coast campuses only
Note 3:
Available by Distance Education only
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Students may substitute BIO10662 Systematic Anatomy for this unit.
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Available at Lismore campus only
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