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Associate Degree of Health

Associate Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    AssocDegHlth

  • Course code

    2207273

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

The Associate Degree of Health offers a grounding in the health sciences and is a supported pathway into a range of health disciplines.

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 of credit towards their undergraduate degree, depending on the course and units studied.

This course is offered through SCU College. The College provides additional, tailored workshops to assist students develop academic and study skills, supporting their study and connecting them to their peers through College Connect.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
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 learning skills and introductory science subjects along with specialist units associated with each stream of study.

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).

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
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

To be eligible to receive an Associate Degree of Health, students must complete 192 credit points, comprising:

  • 3 core units, and
  • all units from 1 stream.

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Health after completing 96 credit points, comprising any 8 units.

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

To be eligible to receive an Associate Degree of Health, students must complete 192 credit points, comprising:

  • 3 core units, and
  • all units from 1 stream.

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Health after completing 96 credit points, comprising any 8 units.

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
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
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
HEA10001 -  Introduction to Science for Health Professions Introductory
BHS10581 -  Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences Introductory
BIO71002 -  Human Physiology I Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
EDU10011 -  Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
BIO71003 -  Human Physiology II Introductory
CUL00408 -  Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
CMM10580 -  The Australian Health Care System Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
CUL00409 -  The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples Introductory
BIO01302 -  Human Anatomy Introductory
PDT10001 -  Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics Introductory
One (1) introductory unit from the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge
Year 2, Session 2
MAT71004 -  Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
NUT00214 -  Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
BIO10001 -  Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle Intermediate
MNG00306 -  Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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
Year 1, Session 1
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
EDU10011 -  Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
BHS11002 -  Introduction to Psychology II Introductory
BHS11003 -  Methods and Concepts in Psychology Introductory
CUL00408 -  Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
Year 2, Session 1
BHS30003 -  Development across the Lifespan Intermediate
BHS72001 -  Conducting Behavioural Research I: Non-experimental Designs Intermediate
BHS10581 -  Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences Introductory
Choose one (1) introductory unit from University-wide electives
Year 2, Session 2
BHS20008 -  Quantitative Methods in Psychology Intermediate
BHS30006 -  Behaviour Change Intermediate
Choose two (2) introductory units from University-wide electives

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
HEA10001 -  Introduction to Science for Health Professions Introductory
HEA00331 -  Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity Introductory
BIO71002 -  Human Physiology I Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
EDU10011 -  Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
NUT00214 -  Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
CUL00408 -  Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
BIO71003 -  Human Physiology II Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
MNG00301 -  Management for Sport and Exercise Introductory
BIO01302 -  Human Anatomy Introductory
BIO71001 -  Human Growth, Development and Ageing Introductory
MKT20001 -  Marketing and Promotion for Sport, Exercise and Allied Health Intermediate Note 3
Year 2, Session 2
MAT71004 -  Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
HEA00332 -  Exercise Psychology Intermediate
MNG00306 -  Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport Introductory
BIO00209 -  Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy Intermediate

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Students must study core College units in their first session of study EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline and HEA10001 -  Introduction to Science for Health Professions
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
HEA10001 -  Introduction to Science for Health Professions Introductory
SCI10002 -  Science in Society Introductory
BIO71002 -  Human Physiology I Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
EDU10011 -  Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
NUT00214 -  Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
PHY71030 -  Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences Introductory
BIO71003 -  Human Physiology II Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
BIO01302 -  Human Anatomy OR BIO10662 -  Systemic Anatomy Introductory
MAT10001 -  Foundation Mathematics Introductory
CHE10700 -  Chemistry for Health Sciences Introductory
One (1) introductory unit from the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge
Year 2, Session 2
MAT71004 -  Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
CHE71010 -  Organic Chemistry Introductory
SCI10473 -  Histology and Embryology Intermediate
One (1) introductory university-wide elective

Note 1:

Available at Gold Coast campus only

Note 2:

Available by Online only

Note 3:

Available at Lismore campus only

Note 4:

Available at Lismore and Gold Coast campuses only

Note 5:

Students may substitute BIO10662 Systemic Anatomy for this unit.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
EDU10010 Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
HEA10001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions Introductory
EDU10011 Learning for Future Careers Intermediate

Part B Streams
Select a Part B Stream relevant to your chosen pathway

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BHS10581 Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences Introductory
CMM10580 The Australian Health Care System Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
CUL00409 The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples Introductory
MNG00306 Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport Introductory
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
BIO01302 Human Anatomy Introductory
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
HLT10582 Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations Introductory
HLT10584 Mobility and Personal Care Occupations Introductory
One (1) introductory unit from the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge
One (1) introductory level university-wide elective

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BHS10581 Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences Introductory
CMM10580 The Australian Health Care System Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
CUL00409 The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples Introductory
MNG00306 Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport Introductory
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
BIO01302 Human Anatomy Introductory
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
SPT10001 Introduction to the Speech Pathology Profession Introductory
SPT10002 Phonetics and Linguistics for Speech Pathology Introductory
One (1) introductory unit from the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BHS10581 Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences Introductory
CMM10580 The Australian Health Care System Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
CUL00409 The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples Introductory
MNG00306 Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport Introductory
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
BIO01302 Human Anatomy Introductory
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
PDT10001 Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics Introductory
BIO10001 Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle Intermediate
One (1) introductory unit from the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BHS10581 Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences Introductory
CMM10580 The Australian Health Care System Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
CUL00409 The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples Introductory
MNG00306 Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport Introductory
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
BIO01302 Human Anatomy Introductory
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
PDT10001 Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics Introductory
BIO10001 Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle Intermediate
One (1) introductory unit from the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MNG00301 Management for Sport and Exercise Introductory
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
BIO71001 Human Growth, Development and Ageing Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
MNG00306 Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
HEA00331 Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity Introductory
BIO01302 Human Anatomy Introductory
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
HEA00332 Exercise Psychology Intermediate
BIO00209 Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy Intermediate
MKT20001 Marketing and Promotion for Sport, Exercise and Allied Health Intermediate

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MAT10001 Foundation Mathematics Introductory
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
SCI10002 Science in Society Introductory
CHE10700 Chemistry for Health Sciences Introductory
PHY71030 Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
BIO01302 Human Anatomy Introductory Note 3
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
CHE71010 Organic Chemistry Introductory Note 1
SCI10473 Histology and Embryology Intermediate Note 1
One (1) introductory unit from the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge
One (1) introductory level university-wide elective Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BHS11001 Introduction to Psychology I Introductory
BHS11002 Introduction to Psychology II Introductory
BHS11004 Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology Introductory
BHS11003 Introduction to Psychological Investigation Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
BHS10581 Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences Introductory
BHS72001 Advanced Psychological Investigation Intermediate
BHS30003 Development across the Lifespan Intermediate
BHS20008 Quantitative Methods in Psychology Intermediate
BHS30006 Behaviour Change Intermediate
Three (3) introductory level units from university-wide electives
Note 2