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Diploma of Health Science (UniLink)/Bachelor of Health Science
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00111D
The Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree. The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.
Structure
- The Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months) provides a credit-bearing pathway into a selection of health science-related bachelor degrees. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs. UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma. To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months), students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising: 7 core units (87.5 credit points)
- 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)
Subjects
- Introduction to anatomy and physiology (BIO10007)
- Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHI10005)
- Psychology fundamentals (PSY10006)
- Statistics 101 (STA10008)
- Health and disease (BIO20009)
- Health science 1 (HEA10002)
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of: the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualificationcompletion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.
