Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Pre-degree CRICOS: 00126G
This program provides a dedicated pathway for mature-aged Indigenous students that prepares them for entry to the postgraduate professional health sciences offered at UWA. Students engage with fundamental principals drawn from the following basic sciences: human biology, physiology, chemistry and biochemistry. In addition, an introduction to the social determinants of Indigenous health provides the contextual understanding for the successful application of contemporary health strategies.
Structure
72 points (of which 24 points is advanced standing). A standard full-time load is 24 points per semester.
Subjects
Aboriginal health
Communication and research methods
Human biology
Human sciences research project
Standard entry requirements
Only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island students
Formal prior educational achievement in primary health care at Australian Qualifications Framework Level 4 or above or equivalent
At least 2 years' work experience in a health field or equivalent
Written assessment and interview conducted by the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health