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Bachelor of Health Science - Indigenous Health

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

The Bachelor of Health Science (Indigenous Health) is a degree open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. The course covers areas including community health, community development, cultural issues, comparative Indigenous health issues and Indigenous health research. These are complemented with study in Aboriginal Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Education and other related areas. Job opportunities include working in the community sector, Aboriginal Medical Services and/or with State or Federal health agencies. Graduates may be interested in working in rural or remote community development, health promotion, planning or policy. The Woolyungah Indigenous Centre will assist students by providing access to support staff, tutors and resources, and helping individual students find their best method of study.

Structure

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Subjects include Effective Communication in Health Care Relationships, Functional Structures in Indigenous Communities, Cultural Competence in Health Care Practice, Current Services in Indigenous Health, Indigenous Community Development: Environmental Health Issues, Indigenous Community Development: Health Promotion, Indigenous Community Development: Social and Emotional Wellbeing. Students can also elect to study subjects such as Introduction to Indigenous Australia, Critical Themes in Indigenous Studies, and Indigenous Peoples and Decolonisation: Global Perspectives.

Subjects

  • Indigenous health studies

Standard entry requirements

DOMESTIC STUDENTS - ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS Guaranteed entry selection ranks: Entry to this course can be gained with: Minimum ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) International Baccalaureate (IB) Interstate equivalent (such as the Victorian ENTER or Queensland OP) Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to Australian year 12. The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 70 or an IB of 25. This includes the effect of adjustment factors. Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your ATAR to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your ATAR. These adjustments used to be called bonus points. ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES The University assumes students will have studied Aboriginal Studies. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. In order to succeed in the students chosen course, it is assumed they have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

Study pathways

Following the TAFE Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health the students may enter the University segment for a minimum of 72 credit points of study.

Further information

Assistance is given to Indigenous students via Commonwealth funded 'away from base allowances' and the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre will assist students by providing tutors, access to support staff and resources, and helping individual students find their best method of study.

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