Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
3.5 years for students commencing Session 2 -
Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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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
BClinSc
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Course code
3007162
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences has a strong clinical focus and provides students with a comprehensive grounding in biomedical science and health.
During the course, students gain the knowledge and skills required in a range of health-related areas. They can tailor their study program through the choice of majors to pursue specific career paths. The degree can also be completed without a major, providing the option of a general study program offering a wide range of elective units.
The course is also ideal as a first degree for those who wish to continue their health education with a graduate course in a professional field such as osteopathy (offered by SCU), nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy and medicine.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise analytical thinking, critical thinking and reasoning and problem solving skills |
Creativity | Demonstrate innovative and creative responses and solutions to challenges in health-related settings |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate a knowledge of, and commitment to, social responsibility, ethics and human rights in health-related settings. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and integrated body of knowledge of the concepts of human health and disease. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological and/or cultural influences that impact health and health-related settings |
Lifelong learning | Recognise responsibility for independent and self-directed learning and reflective practice. Manage personal responsibility for maintaining or advancing information and literacy skills for scholarly and professional practice |
Communication and social skills | Communicate concisely and appropriately in an oral and written form in an academic and professional context in health-related settings. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of teamwork in health-related settings. |
Cultural competence | Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, and respect for the identity of all persons, in local and international contexts. |
Students who choose the osteopathic or pedorthic areas of study will have the opportunity to undertake a supervised professional placement. Professional placements provide students with experience in the practice of safe and effective manual therapy and the application of a wide range of treatments and management plans. Students have opportunities to work with a diverse range of patients in areas including rehabilitation, health promotion and illness prevention. Visit scu.edu.au/healthplacements
Only the following majors will be available in 2015:
Human Nutrition encompasses the study of food and nutrition in the context of human health, disease processes and in society.
Human Structure and Function extends knowledge through the study of advanced levels of anatomy and physiology, particularly the structure and function of the muscular and nervous systems.
Osteopathic Studies (only available as a double major with Human Structure and Function and taught at Lismore only) introduces students to the philosophical and biological underpinnings of the osteopathic concept of health. The major develops students’ foundational skills in diagnosis and technique that are utilised in osteopathic clinical practice.
Pedorthic Studies (only available as a double major with Foot Care and taught at the Gold Coast only) is a new allied health profession about keeping people mobile and getting the best performance from their feet, footwear or orthoses. In this major, students learn about health problems associated with feet, as well as footwear design and production.
Foot Care (taught at the Gold Coast only) introduces students to the requirements for foot care as the key to living independently and being mobile.
The course can also be completed without a major, providing the option to pursue a general study program from a wide range of elective units.
Please note:
Students interested in the Human Nutrition, Human Structure and Function, and Osteopathic Studies majors are advised to apply to study this course at Lismore, to commence in Session 1. Students interested in the Pedorthic Studies and Foot Care majors are advised to apply to study this course at Gold Coast, to commence in Session 1. Students interested in the generic pathway can apply to study at either Lismore or Gold Coast, to commence in Session 1 or 2.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Session 1 , Session 2 | 330167 | 059761 |
Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | 335115 | 055111 |
Career Outcomes
For students interested in pursuing a career in osteopathy, five years of education and training is required (three-year Bachelor of Clinical Sciences majoring in Osteopathic Studies and Human Structure and Function; and a two-year Master of Osteopathic Medicine offered by Southern Cross University). In Australia, entry level training in osteopathic medicine is accredited by the Osteopathy Board of Australia and this course pathway was granted full accreditation in 2012. Registration in Australia gives mobility across all states and territories and New Zealand.
The Human Nutrition major offers students the underpinning knowledge to work as nutritionists in non-clinical roles as well as to further their studies in postgraduate nutrition/dietetics. Graduates of this major may be eligible to apply as an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia. This course may also meet the requirements for entry to postgraduate study in nutrition and dietetics – interested students should seek further information from their chosen institution.
Students who wish to become pedorthists must complete the Pedorthic Studies and Foot Care double major. A pedorthist is a health care professional who specialises in the improvement of human movement, in particular gait and better foot function. A pedorthist conducts a comprehensive assessment which may lead to them manufacturing corrective footwear, orthoses or other supportive devices to address conditions which affect the feet and human mobility. The University is undertaking accreditation through the Australian Pedorthic Medical Grade Footwear Association. Once accredited, the degree will enable graduates to become members of the Association, to become certified pedorthists, and to practise as professional pedorthists in Australia.
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 Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units comprising:
- Eight (8) units from Part A of the Schedule; and
- one (1) eight-unit major selected from the majors in Part B of the Schedule plus eight (8) elective units from Part B of the Schedule; or
- two (2) eight-unit majors selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units, which may include compulsory major combinations; or
- sixteen (16) elective units including those from Part B of the Schedule or any university elective.
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Clinical Sciences a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
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Five (5) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units:
BIO00307 Human Physiology
BIO00101 Physiological Pathology I
BIO00102 Physiological Pathology II
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health
Plus one unit from the following:
BIO01302 Human Anatomy
BIO10662 Systemic Anatomy; and - eleven (11) units including those from Part B of the Schedule or any university elective.
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Five (5) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units:
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, has successfully completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Clinical Sciences may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Clinical Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences.
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 Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units comprising:
- Eight (8) units from Part A of the Schedule; and
- one (1) eight-unit major selected from the majors in Part B of the Schedule plus eight (8) elective units from Part B of the Schedule; or
- two (2) eight-unit majors selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units, which may include compulsory major combinations; or
- sixteen (16) elective units including those from Part B of the Schedule or any university elective.
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Clinical Sciences a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
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Five (5) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units:
BIO00307 Human Physiology
BIO00101 Physiological Pathology I
BIO00102 Physiological Pathology II
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health
Plus one unit from the following:
BIO01302 Human Anatomy
BIO10662 Systemic Anatomy; and - eleven (11) units including those from Part B of the Schedule or any university elective.
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Five (5) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units:
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, has successfully completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Clinical Sciences may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Clinical Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences.
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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BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | Note 8 | |||
BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
2 electives from Part B or | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
2 electives from Part B or | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BIO00101 - Physiological Pathology I | Intermediate | ||||
MWF10663 - Research and Evidence Based Practice | Intermediate | Note 7 | |||
2 electives from Part B or | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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BIO00102 - Physiological Pathology II | Intermediate | ||||
CSL00231 - Counselling Theory and Practice | Introductory | ||||
2 electives from Part B or | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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4 electives from Part B or | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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4 electives from Part B or |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | Note 8 | |||
3 electives from Part B or | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
2 electives from Part B or | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BIO00101 - Physiological Pathology I | Intermediate | ||||
3 electives from Part B or | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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BIO00102 - Physiological Pathology II | Intermediate | ||||
3 electives from Part B or |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 2, 2015 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | ||||
MNG00306 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport | Introductory | ||||
From 2016 students will transfer to the new Bachelor of Pedorthics |
Note 1:
Students completing the majors Osteopathic Studies, Human Structure and Function, Pedorthic Studies or Foot Care must complete this unit.
Note 2:
Students completing the majors in Pedorthic Studies or Foot Care must complete this unit.
Note 3:
Compulsory for completion of Osteopathic Studies Major
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This unit will be delivered from Gold Coast campus only
Note 5:
Double-weighted unit
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Alternately, students can choose to take MWF10663 Research and Evidence Based Practice in Session 1 and complete PHA00315 Introductory Pharmacology in Session 3.
Note 7:
Alternatively, students can choose to take MAT00330 Research and Analysis in Health in Session 2
Note 8:
Alternatively, students may choose BIO10662 Systemic Anatomy
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Alternatively, students can choose MWF10663 Research and Evidence Based Practice in Session 1 or 3
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BIO00307 | Human Physiology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO00101 | Physiological Pathology I | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO00102 | Physiological Pathology II | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NUT00214 | Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BHS10581 | Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BIO01302 | Human Anatomy | Introductory | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO10662 | Systemic Anatomy | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAT00330 | Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MWF10663 | Research and Evidence Based Practice | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PHA00315 | Introductory Pharmacology | Introductory | Note 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CSL00231 | Counselling Theory and Practice | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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