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CB66 - Bachelor of Health Science

Overview

Compulsory Residential School

Some units in this course require you to attend a compulsory Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science produces work-ready professionals who have the knowledge and skills to make a real difference within the health sector. Throughout this course, you will develop fundamental knowledge across a range of health-related topics, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology, evidence-based practice, health psychology, and rural health. In addition to these core study areas, you can choose two minors or specialise with a major in areas such as strategic communications or human and community wellbeing, among others. This course will provide you with opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills in rich and authentic learning environments through laboratory activities, research projects and work-integrated learning, where you will be engaged in genuine, real-life professional experiences.  At the completion of your studies, you will be well-placed to find employment and follow your chosen career path within the wider health sector, and/or to continue with further studies at an honours or postgraduate level.

Career Information

Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science degree from CQUniversity will have the expertise to gain employment within a wide range of health-related fields throughout Australia, given the ability to tailor their degree with a major, or multiple minor study streams. Graduates will be exceptionally well placed to fill roles within aged care, the disability sector, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare, as well as other community health, health promotion and project management roles. Graduates will also be well placed to find employment in health research, or articulation into other health-related education courses.

Students can choose to exit this course after their first year with a Diploma of Health Science, or after two years with an Associate Degree. The Bachelor of Health Science will also provide students with the necessary skill set to enter many professional graduate entry Masters courses. Many Allied Health careers now prefer postgraduate qualifications, and as such, our Bachelor of Health Science is the first step to a rewarding career in Allied Health. 

Course Details
Duration 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 144
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type Undergraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal) BHSc(AlliedHlth)
AQF Level Level 7: Bachelor Degree
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2024
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $11,710
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $23,127
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,910
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $35,820
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $9,151
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $18,720
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $37,440
Indicative Year - 2022
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $8,842

Admission Codes

Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 2 - 2026

Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2026

Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2025

Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2025

Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2024

Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2024

Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2023

Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2023

Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2022

Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2022

Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2021

Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2021

Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2020

Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2020

Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2019

Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2019

Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2018

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2018

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2017

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2017

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton
Townsville

Term 2 - 2016

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2016

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health programs eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 programs.
Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2015

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health programs eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 programs.
Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2015

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health programs eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 programs.
Distance
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2014

Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2014

Bundaberg
Distance
Rockhampton
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International Availability

Term 2 - 2026

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2026

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2025

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2025

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2024

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2024

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2023

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2023

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2022

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2022

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2021

Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2021

Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2020

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2020

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2019

Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2019

Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2018

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2018

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2017

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2017

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2016

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health courses eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 courses.
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2016

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health programs eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 programs.
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2015

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health programs eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 programs.
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2015

Students who complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) and then wish to transfer into one of the discipline specific allied health programs eg., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology must re-apply through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre QTAC (QLD campus offerings) or UAC (NSW campus offering) for a place in any of these 4 programs.
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2014

Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2014

Rockhampton
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
Rank Threshold SR 60 | ATAR 60
Entry Requirements

English (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV qualification, or
  • An AQF Diploma level qualification, or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you are an international student, additional requirements may apply, please visit international student information for more details.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT - Requires 75 or better overall and no score less than 17; or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Assumed Knowledge

Biology (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent, or Chemistry (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent, or Physics (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent.

Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards Not applicable
Exit Awards CL13 - Diploma of Health Science CB70 - Associate Degree of Allied Health
Accreditation
  • Core

    Not applicable

Residential School Requirements

Compulsory Residential School All students will be required to attend a compulsory Residential School for ALLH11010 Skills for Allied Health Assistants, regardless of study mode. Students may also be required to attend additional compulsory Residential Schools throughout their study if they choose to study Online via Distance, or select a major or minor with a Residential School component.
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Practicum/Work Placement

ALLH11010 - Students will be required to undertake approximately 120 hours of professional placement in an allied health setting. Whilst every effort will be made to arrange placement within the student's community, this is not guaranteed, which may mean that students are required to travel for their professional placement.
ALLH13009 - Students will be required to undertake approximately 60 hours of professional placement in a health setting relevant to their major or minor study area. During this placement, students will be required to undertake and perform duties typical of a work-ready professional in the health sector. Whilst every effort will be made to arrange placement within the student's community, this is not guaranteed, which may mean that students are required to travel for their professional placement.

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year Number of Students
2024 109
2023 96
2022 97
2021 101
2020 106
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

  • Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic, professional and field experience settings.
  • Being accountable and responsible for complying with ethical behaviour in your role as a student of CQUniversity as well as during professional practice. 
  • Respecting an individual’s or group’s religion, culture and other differences.
  • Complying with medico-legal requirements relating to informed consent, privacy and confidentiality with patient/ client information in academic and clinical settings.
Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

  • Being receptive and responding appropriately to viewpoints, constructive feedback and direction from academic and clinical staff.
  • Interacting positively and effectively with academics, clinicians, professional staff, patients/clients and other students.
  • Contributing to online discussion forums and tutorials with peers and academics using respectful language and tone.
  • Effectively controlling emotions, responses and behaviours when dealing with challenging situations in academic and clinical settings.
Legal Compliance

Examples are:

  • Understanding and complying with all relevant policies and procedures applicable to your health profession.
  • Requiring a current National Police Check (not older than 3 years) and a current working with children check ("Blue Card").
  • Declaring any personal issues which could have an adverse effect on your ability to carry out reasonable or usual duties typical of an Allied Health Professional (“CQU Preclinical Student Declaration”).
  • Complying with preclinical requirements and the policies of clinical facilities (e.g. requiring nationally recognised first aid and CPR training, adhering to immunisation and infection control policies – including having up to date immunisations as specified by clinical facilities, workplace health and safety policies, mandatory training and uniform requirements).
  • Complying with the requirements for student registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Understanding and adhering to professional policy around the use of social media.
  • Understanding and preparing for the additional costs and travel that may be associated with the course (e.g. uniform requirements, textbooks, support material and equipment such as a stethoscope) and clinical placements (e.g. travel, accommodation and living costs associated with clinical placements located outside of your primary residence, completing preclinical health and training requirements such as a National Police Check and immunisations).
Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

  • Actively participating in discussion activities using English language appropriate to the context.
  • Providing team members with clear and concise verbal and written reports which relate to patients/clients.
  • Recognising, interpreting and using nonverbal cues (e.g. eye contact and facial expressions) during activities related to the course and professional placement.
  • Constructing assessment work to academic standards with attention to correct grammar, punctuation and structure.
  • Documenting charts, records and reports to meet legal and professional requirements.
  • Using a computer for studies, regularly accessing the internet for research, and email system for communication with peers and lecturers.
  • Using word processing for development of assignments.
  • Accessing and interacting with other students and lecturers through Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, Zoom and Sonia (placement management tool).
Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

  • Using appropriate knowledge to complete learning activities and academic assessment tasks.
  • Acquiring, utilising and consolidating knowledge spanning and drawing together all coursework subjects.
  • Making safe, efficient and appropriate patient/client care decisions from retained knowledge and skills.
  • Performing professional tasks within reasonable set timeframes.
  • Applying knowledge of policy and procedures in clinical settings.
  • Producing accurate, concise and clear documentation (e.g. charts, records and reports) meeting legal and professional requirements.
  • Interpreting information within a variety of academic and clinical situations.
  • Paraphrasing, summarising and referencing in accordance with appropriate academic conventions (e.g. American Psychological Association (APA)).
  • Interpreting graphical and statistical information including scientific literature, pictographs, diagrams, graphs and clinical assessments.
  • Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to take and record accurate measurements (e.g. range of movement) and calculations (e.g. Body Mass Index).
Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

  • Focusing on and recognising objects either close or distant.
  • Observing nonverbal behaviour and other situations in a variety of professional settings.
  • Safely operating electronic equipment in laboratory and clinical settings.
  • Hearing verbal communication from academics, clinicians, professional staff, patients/clients and other students.
  • Accurately interpreting verbal communication/directions given by academic and clinical staff.
  • Detecting visual changes in posture and movement and visually analysing functional activities and other therapeutic interactions.
  • Performing assessment and treatment techniques requiring auditory detection and discrimination.
  • Performing assessment and treatment techniques requiring tactile discrimination.
  • Appropriately using touch to convey positive messages to patients/clients such as emotional support and encouragement.
Relational Skills
  • Showing sensitivity to individual difference, thus conveying respect and empathy for others.
  • Accurately conveying information that meets legal and professional requirements to a wide variety of patients/clients and stakeholders.
  • Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations.
  • Using language that is appropriate to the context of the patient/client and/or stakeholder group.
  • Communicating effectively, and responding appropriately, to requests from patients/clients, supervisors and other stakeholders.
Reflective Skills

Examples are:

  • Reflecting on topics taught during the course of study, and on difficult and/or sensitive situations requiring judgement or action.
  • Identifying when a practice issue is outside your scope or expertise.
  • Identifying when your practice may be negatively affected by your personal experience and/or reactions.
Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

  • Actively and consistently participating in activities related to the course.
  • Undertaking examinations and online quizzes with adequate, sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
  • Participating in learning clinical skills and engaging in simulation activities during on campus learning and teaching situations.
  • Performing consistent care and completing repetitive tasks during practice with sustained concentration and physical energy over extended time periods with minimal breaks.
Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

  • Incorporating a range of gross motor skills while participating effectively in activities related to the course.
  • Maintaining balance while safely mobilising and transferring individuals or resources including transferring delicate equipment.
  • Safely and effectively evaluating patients/clients who have varying physical capacities in various positions and environments (e.g. hospital bed, floor, car seat).
  • Performing assessment and treatment techniques requiring manual dexterity and fine motor skills including the use of specific equipment.
Interpersonal Engagement

Examples are:

  • Being able to communicate competently and appropriately, in a wide variety of contexts, in verbal, non-verbal and written formats.
  • Being able to recognise and interpret the non-verbal cues of others, and respond appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as in clinical environments.
  • Being able to use appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, and a range of body movements and gestures.
  • Being mindful of personal space boundaries.
  • Being responsive and professional in all communications with stakeholders.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities

Examples are:

  • Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X, as well as other software such as Microsoft Office and EndNote, relevant to your course or workplace.
  • Having sufficient computer knowledge and skills to engage in the online learning environment that includes participating in on-line forums, completing relevant online assessments, and responding to emails.
Compulsory Requirements
Health Requirements

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements apply to this course and as such, students are subject to compulsory pre-placement conditions referred to as mandatory checks. Mandatory checks are outlined in the health, security and other compulsory requirements sections. Mandatory checks are determined by industry, organisations, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. To be eligible for a WIL placement, students must first achieve compliance with mandatory checks by each closing date prior to a WIL placement, and maintain current evidence for the duration of the course. 

Mandatory health requirements may include immunisation and vaccination evidence (and serology where required) for the following diseases: COVID-19, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Influenza, and Tuberculosis screening. Additional vaccinations or screenings will be subject to the site or state health authority. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Advice

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for students attending WIL placements in the healthcare industry. This vaccination may be mandatory for some placement providers.

Security Requirements

Mandatory security requirements include an Australian Federal Police clearance, working with children check, and NDIS worker screening clearance. 

Other Compulsory Requirements

Other mandatory requirements may include a First Aid and CPR certificate, student agreement to privacy and confidentiality, fitness to participate in WIL student declaration, jurisdictional and site-specific compulsory requirements, other training modules relevant to the placement site, and Respirator mask fit testing if required by the placement site. 

Core Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Explain the role of health professionals and evaluate contemporary healthcare systems including the multi-cultural and societal factors that underpin health and modern healthcare practice
  • 2. Contrast normal functioning of the human body to the pathology of disorders and disease processes
  • 3. Locate, evaluate, and synthesise evidence-based information to inform and improve professional practice
  • 4. Demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills expected of a health professional in a broad range of workplace settings
  • 5. Communicate effectively and professionally in written and oral formats to diverse audiences, and within interprofessional environments
  • 6. Engage in reflective practice to expand and transfer skills across a range of workplace settings to improve professional practice
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Human and Community Wellbeing Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Human and Community Wellbeing (8 unit Major) Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Occupational Therapy Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Physiotherapy Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Podiatry Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Speech Pathology Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Liberal Studies Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Project Management Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Psychology for Health Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Public Health Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Public Health (8 unit Major) Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Strategic Communications Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Strategic Communications (8 unit Major) Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 2 minors
Number of units: 16 Total credit points: 96

All students must accumulate a total of 144 credit points to complete this course.

These credit points will be broken down into eight (8) core units, eight (8) discipline units, and eight (8) extension units completed as one major or two minors. Each successfully completed unit equates to six (6) credit points.

YEAR 1

All full-time students are required to complete seven (7) units from the core structure in Year 1 (including ALLH11010 in Term 3).

Students are then required to choose two (2) units from their selected major or minor/s to complete their first year of study, provided eligibility and requisite requirements are met.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ALLH11001 Introduction to Allied Health Practice
ALLH11006 Life Course Development for Health Professionals
PSYC11010 Fundamentals of Psychology 1: Understanding Human Behaviour
ALLH11009 Research Methods for Health Professionals
BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1
BMSC11008 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2
ALLH11010 Skills for Allied Health Assistants

YEAR 2

All full-time students are required to complete four (4) units from the core structure in Year 2.

Students are then required to choose four (4) units from their selected major or minor/s to complete their second year of study, provided eligibility and requisite requirements are met.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ALLH12006 Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals
NUTR12001 Human Nutrition
MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology
BMSC12014 Pharmacology for Health Professionals

YEAR 3

All full-time students are required to complete five (5) units from the core structure in Year 3.

Students are then required to choose two (2) units from their selected major or minor/s to complete their third year of study, provided eligibility and requisite requirements are met.

 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ALLH14002 Research Project for Health Professionals 1
ALLH13011 Rural and Remote Practice for Health Professionals
HLTH13031 Population Health Epidemiology
ALLH14001 Research Project for Health Professionals 2
ALLH13009 Work-Integrated Learning for Health Professionals

For students NOT enrolled in CB66, the following are recommended study options for a major or minor(s) in Health Science:

Minor in Health Science:

  • ALLH11001 Introduction to Allied Health Practice
  • HLHT12028 Health Promotion Strategies
  • ALLH13011 Rural and Remote Practice for Health Professionals
  • HLTH13035 Health in all Policies

Minor in Research for Health Sciences:

  • ALLH11009 Research Methods for Health Professionals
  • ALLH12006 Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals
  • ALLH14002 Research Project for Health Professionals 1 
  • ALLH14001 Research Project for Health Professionals 2

Major in Health Science:

  • ALLH11001 Introduction to Allied Health Practice
  • ALLH11009 Research Methods for Health Professionals
  • ALLH12006 Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals
  • HLHT12028 Health Promotion Strategies
  • ALLH13011 Rural and Remote Practice for Health Professionals
  • HLTH13035 Health in all Policies
  • ALLH14002 Research Project for Health Professionals 1
  • ALLH14001 Research Project for Health Professionals 2

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Many Indigenous Australians experience poorer health than other Australians, especially in rural, regional and remote communities. As such, they require care that is contextualised within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander systems of kinship, reciprocity and spirituality, and which acknowledges the intergenerational effects of past government policies, discrimination and racism on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. In this minor, you will engage with colonialism taking you into the national context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and perspectives in interface with non-Indigenous power and authority. You are enabled to make connections to the international global and colonial context. You will develop skill sets to critically investigate, argue and interpret issues around identity, nationalism and power, and to question issues and approaches that purport to be about ‘reconciliation’. You will develop your critical and ethical thinking skills, and be enabled to be a transformative citizen skilled in the struggle for social justice.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
INDG11015 Contemporary Indigenous Issues
NURS11171 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Health
ENEV12002 First Nations Community Engagement
SOWK14004 Reconciliation in the Workplace and Community

Human and Community Wellbeing Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Please note: SOWK11015 Professional Communication in Human Services has a compulsory Residential School that must be completed to pass this unit. 

With an ageing population and an increase in services for people with disability, there is an unprecedented opportunity for professionals to work within the human service sector in Australia. This minor will introduce you to the human services sector in Australia, and the concepts of social justice, inequality and disadvantage. You will gain practical skills in active listening and cross-cultural communication, and critically analyse different contexts for community work. You will gain an understanding of different organisational theoretical models to analyse and creatively consider organisational and system change. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
SOWK11014 Contemporary Human Services
SOWK11015 Professional Communication in Human Services
SOWK12012 Organisational Practice
SOWK13012 Professional Practice and Mental Health

Human and Community Wellbeing (8 unit Major) Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Please note: SOWK11015 Professional Communication in Human Services and SOWK12009 Casework and Case Management have compulsory Residential Schools that must be completed to pass these units.

With an ageing population and an increase in services for people with disability, there is an unprecedented opportunity for professionals to work within the human service sector in Australia. With a focus on social justice, inclusivity and person-centred support, this major will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to communicate, engage and work with diverse population groups in your community. You will gain an understanding of social justice, inequality and disadvantage in Australia and how these principles underpin work in human services in Australia. You will gain practical skills in active listening, cross-cultural communication, case management and evidence-based practice. You will critically analyse different contexts for community work and develop strategic responses to a range of differing community contexts. This major will prepare you for employment within the human service sector and/or for future postgraduate studies.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
SOWK11014 Contemporary Human Services
SOWK11015 Professional Communication in Human Services
SOWK12008 Theories of Change for Professional Practice I
SOWK12009 Casework and Case Management
SOWK12011 Social Group Work and Family Work
SOWK13011 Community Practice
SOWK14004 Reconciliation in the Workplace and Community
SOWK13012 Professional Practice and Mental Health

Introduction to Occupational Therapy Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Note: Access to this minor is restricted. Please contact the Course Management Team to discuss. Rockhampton and Bundaberg campuses only. The Introduction to Physiotherapy, Introduction to Podiatry, or Introduction to Speech Pathology minors cannot be completed with this minor.

This minor is designed to introduce you to the profession of occupational therapy, including occupational, biomedical, and social foundations. Occupational therapists support people of all ages, and their families, to engage in their desired and required occupations and activities of daily life, optimising physical and mental health and wellbeing. During this minor you will be introduced to: the scope of contemporary occupational therapy practice; the history of occupational therapy; occupational therapy theories and models; foundational professional skills, including interviewing; how personal, environmental, and occupational factors can represent strengths and barriers to occupational engagement; and the support occupational therapists provide to people to achieve their goals. This minor is subject to quota availability.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
OCCT11002 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice
OCCT11001 Introduction to Activity and Occupation
BMSC12007 Neurological Physiology & Measurement
HLTH13035 Health in all Policies

Introduction to Physiotherapy Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Note: Access to this minor is restricted. Please contact the Course Management Team to discuss. Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Cairns campuses only. The Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Introduction to Podiatry, or Introduction to Speech Pathology minor cannot be completed with this minor.

Physiotherapy is an exciting and rewarding allied health profession that has employment opportunities in hospital, community, sports and occupational settings. Physiotherapists work collaboratively with other health care providers to improve the quality of life for individuals with health and/or movement disorders. In this minor, you will develop an understanding of the ethical, legal and professional frameworks that underpin physiotherapy practice, including evidence-based and inter-professional healthcare. You will acquire basic knowledge and skills in the assessment of posture and movement, and the safe use of therapeutic massage, manual handling, and mobility aids in the context of physiotherapy practice. You will also be introduced to the physiological and biochemical determinants of exercise performance, and develop basic skills in the assessment and prescription of exercise for healthy individuals. This minor is subject to quota availability.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PSIO11004 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 1
PSIO11003 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2
BMSC12006 Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Measurement
HLTH13035 Health in all Policies

Introduction to Podiatry Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Note: Access to this minor is restricted. Please contact the Course Management Team to discuss. Rockhampton campus only. The Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Introduction to Physiotherapy, Introduction to Speech Pathology, and Public Health minor cannot be completed with this minor.

Podiatry is a specialised allied health profession focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions related to the lower limb. This minor will introduce you to foundational aspects of podiatry practice including the standards and codes of practice for a podiatrist. You will gain knowledge in functional anatomy and biomechanics of the lower limb, learn how to set up a clinical workspace, apply infection control principles and conduct general assessments of the foot and lower limb.

 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HLTH11027 Foundations of Health
PODI11001 Introduction to Podiatry Practice
PODI12010 Advanced Anatomy and Podiatric Biomechanics
HLTH13035 Health in all Policies

Introduction to Speech Pathology Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Note: Access to this minor is restricted. Please contact the Course Management Team to discuss. Rockhampton campus only. The Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Introduction to Physiotherapy, or Introduction to Podiatry minor cannot be completed with this minor.

Speech Pathology is an exciting field that helps people overcome communication difficulties that prevent them from fully engaging with people around them. In this minor, you will develop an understanding and appreciation of how communication disorders across the lifespan create barriers to participation in community, education and employment. Strategies to facilitate development of language in children and improved understanding and use of language to promote better health outcomes will also be explored. This minor is subject to quota availability.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
SPCH11001 Introduction to Communication and Swallowing
SPCH12006 Linguistics
SPCH12008 Phonetics
HLTH13035 Health in all Policies

Liberal Studies Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Students cannot opt-in to complete the Liberal Studies minor. Please contact the Course Management Team for further information.

Project Management Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Effective project management is crucial in the health sector to ensure the successful execution of complex initiatives. This minor will introduce you to fundamental project management principles, provide skills in planning and managing project scope, risk and quality and an understanding of the project life cycle including initiation, planning, implementation, and project closing phases.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PPMP11001 Project Management Principles
PPMP11002 Project Planning and Integration
PPMP12001 Project Management Life Cycle Phases
PPMP12002 Project Scope Management

Psychology for Health Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

In this minor, you will be introduced to the social and cultural bases of human behaviour and the theory behind the skills and interventions that are commonly implemented with clients in applied health and sports settings. You will examine human lifespan development, including cognitive and social development, and investigate social psychology as well as abnormal psychology. Additionally, you will analyse individual and societal attitudes to psychoactive drug use by exploring the history of its use, drug policy, public health responses and current media representations.

 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PSYC11009 Fundamentals of Psychology 2: Psychological Literacy
PSYC12050 Applied Health and Sports Psychology
HLTH12030 Drugs in Society
PSYC13017 Foundations of Psychopathology

Public Health Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Note: This minor cannot be taken with the Introduction to Podiatry minor.

Public health is a dynamic field dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the health of entire populations. The discipline of public health involves the study and application of various strategies to identify health-related concerns, prevent diseases, prolong life, and promote health on a community and global level. Within this minor, you will examine social determinants of health on both community and global scales. You will be introduced to different types of community assets and needs assessments, and apply fundamental health promotion concepts that can be applied in communities. You will also explore prominent public health issues that arise during and after disasters, and compare and contrast traditional and contemporary community-based disaster management frameworks.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HLTH11027 Foundations of Health
HLTH12028 Health Promotion Strategies
HLTH12032 Community Assets and Needs Assessment
PBHL13002 Public Health Disaster Management

Public Health (8 unit Major) Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Public health is a dynamic field dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the health of entire populations. The discipline of public health involves the study and application of various strategies to identify health-related concerns, prevent diseases, prolong life, and promote health on a community and global level. Within this major, you will examine social determinants of health on both community and global scales, and identify risk factors for lifestyle-related chronic conditions. You will be introduced to different types of community assets and needs assessments, and apply fundamental health promotion concepts that can be applied in communities. You will also appraise evidence from epidemiological investigations, to understand the distribution of health outcomes in diverse populations and understand influential factors that determine this distribution.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HLTH11027 Foundations of Health
HLTH11029 Health Promotion Concepts
HLTH12032 Community Assets and Needs Assessment
PBHL11002 Public Health and Chronic Disease
HLTH12030 Drugs in Society
PBHL12002 Public Health Initiatives
HLTH12028 Health Promotion Strategies
HLTH13035 Health in all Policies

Strategic Communications Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Strategic communication involves using contemporary communication approaches to reach diverse audiences. In the context of health, this may involve translating complex health information to diverse population groups. In this minor, you will become a critical consumer of information and learn how information is created, distorted, and shared in contemporary (online) environments. You will examine crisis management from a communications perspective, learn the processes involved in a successful communications campaign, and develop the skills required to create impact with individuals, organisations and the wider population. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COMM11110 Introduction to Public Relations
COMM11112 The Internet Never Lies?: Social Media and Society
COMM12018 Advanced Public Relations
COMM20110 Crisis Communication

Strategic Communications (8 unit Major) Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Strategic communication involves using contemporary communication approaches to reach diverse audiences. In the context of health, this may involve translating complex health information to diverse population groups. In this major, you will become a critical consumer of information and learn how information is created, distorted, and shared in contemporary (online) environments, and develop a critical awareness of new communication technologies and their impact on a global scale. You will learn the processes involved in a successful strategic communications campaign and work on real-world scenarios, enabling you to develop clear knowledge about how to communicate effectively, devise and implement strategies, and maintain relationships with stakeholders. You will examine crisis management from a communications perspective, and develop skills for managing intense media scrutiny. The major will prepare you for employment within the health-related strategic communications sector.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COMM11110 Introduction to Public Relations
COMM11112 The Internet Never Lies?: Social Media and Society
COMM12018 Advanced Public Relations
COMM12022 Communication and Global Technologies
COMM12016 Media Industries
COMM20110 Crisis Communication
COMM13111 Strategic Communication Project
COMM28001 Celebrity Public Relations: Profile, Personality and Positioning
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science degree from CQUniversity will have the expertise to gain employment within a wide range of health-related fields throughout Australia, given the ability to tailor their degree with a major, or multiple minor study streams. Graduates will be exceptionally well placed to fill roles within aged care, the disability sector, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare, as well as other community health, health promotion and project management roles. Graduates will also be well placed to find employment in health research, or articulation into other health-related education courses.