Viewing Course History

The information below is relevant from 06/03/2023 to 03/03/2024
Click Here to view current information

CB66 - Bachelor of Allied Health

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 Allied Health produces work-ready health professionals who have the knowledge, skills and necessary qualifications to make a real difference within the wider Allied Health community. Throughout this course you will develop your knowledge in a broad range of topics including anatomy and physiology, health psychology, evidence-based practice and rural and remote health. 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. You also have the option to complete the vocational award of HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, through successful completion of your first year of study as an embedded VET award. This vocational award enables entry to the allied health workforce as an Allied Health Assistant. At the completion of your studies, you will be well-placed to find employment as a competent health professional within the allied health industry 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) BAlliedHlth
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.
Please Click Here for more information.
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
Show All

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
Show All
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 (Units 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 evidence of completion of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (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 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) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); 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 component.
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.

If you are an international student, visit our international student information for more details.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Assumed Knowledge

It is recommended that potential applicants also complete either Biology, Chemistry or Physics to a Yr 12 level.

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. Further, some students may also be required to attend additional compulsory Residential Schools throughout their study if: - students study via Online - students select elective units with a residential school component
Click here to view all Residential Schools

Practicum/Work Placement

ALLH13009 - Students will be required to undertake 60 hours of professional placement in an Allied Health setting. During this placement, students will be required to undertake and perform duties typical of a work-ready Health professional. 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.
ALLH11010 - Students will be required to undertake 80 hours of professional placement in an Allied Health setting. During this placement, students will be required to undertake and perform duties typical of an individual seeking their vocational award of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. 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. Evaluate the contemporary health care systems including the multi-cultural and societal factors that underpin modern practice
  • 2. Discriminate normal functioning of the human body from the pathology of disorders and disease processes
  • 3. Explain the role of health professionals in the health care continuum
  • 4. Inform and improve professional practice through the location, evaluation and synthesis of evidence-based information relevant to Allied Health
  • 5. Demonstrate the necessary skills of a competent health professional in a broad range of multidisciplinary environments
  • 6. Communicate professionally to diverse audiences within interprofessional environments
  • 7. Engage in reflective practice within a broad range of multidisciplinary environments.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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
Allied Health Liberal Studies Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Community and Public Health 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 Speech Pathology Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Psychology for Health 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

Recommended Allied Health MINORS for all other (non-CB66) students:

Allied Health:

  1. ALLH11001 Introduction to Allied Health
  2. HLHT12028 Health Promotion Strategies
  3. ALLH13011 Rural and Remote Practice for Allied Health Professionals
  4. HLTH13035 Health in all Policy

Research for Health:

  1. ALLH11009 Research Methods for Health Professionals
  2. ALLH12006 Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals
  3. ALLH14002 Research Project for Health Professionals 1 
  4. ALLH14001 Research Project for Health Professionals 2

Recommended Allied Health MAJOR for all other (non-CB66) students:

  1. ALLH11001 Introduction to Allied Health
  2. ALLH11009 Research Methods for Health Professionals
  3. ALLH12006 Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals
  4. HLHT12028 Health Promotion Strategies
  5. ALLH13011 Rural and Remote Practice for Allied Health Professionals
  6. HLTH13035 Health in all Policy
  7. ALLH14002 Research Project for Health Professionals 1
  8. ALLH14001 Research Project for Health Professionals 2

ALL students must accumulate a total of 144 credit points.

These credit points will be broken down into eight (8) core units, eight (8) discipline units and eight (8) breadth / extension units.

Students wishing to gain the vocational award of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance at the end of year 1, are advised to complete ALLH11010 Skills for Allied Health Assistants in Term 3. By doing this, students will also reduce their year 2 study workload.

YEAR 1

All students are required to complete six (6) compulsory core units in Year 1.

Students are then required to choose two (2) units from their selected minor/s or major 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

YEAR 2

All students are required to complete four (4) compulsory core units in Year 2.

Students are then required to choose four (4) units from their selected minor/s or major 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
ALLH11010 Skills for Allied Health Assistants
SOCL11060 Being Bad
MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology

YEAR 3

All students are required to complete six (6) compulsory core units in Year 3.

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

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BMSC13010 Pharmacology
ALLH14002 Research Project for Health Professionals 1
ALLH13011 Rural and Remote Practice for Health Professionals
ALLH14001 Research Project for Health Professionals 2
ALLH13009 Work-Integrated Learning for Health Professionals
MBIO12013 Microbiology for Health Care

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 develop into a critical and ethical thinker enabled to be a transformative citizen skilled in the struggle for social justice.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
INDG11006 Education and Learning: Colonisation and Decolonisation in the Cultural Interface
INDG11013 First Nation and Non-Indigenous History: The Interface
INDG19015 Aboriginal Cultures and Country
INDG11015 Contemporary Indigenous Issues

Allied Health 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 Allied Health Liberal Studies minor. Please contact Course Advice for further information.

Community and Public Health Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The health landscape in Australia is changing rapidly and it is vital that health professions and policies adapt to meet the changing needs of our population. This requires a specialised combination of skills and knowledge to achieve system-wide change. Within this minor, you will learn about current and future health challenges in our population and develop skills in identifying needs and populations at risk, changing systems to improve health, advocating for disadvantaged groups and contributing to healthy public policy.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HLTH11027 Foundations of Health
HLTH12028 Health Promotion Strategies
HLTH12032 Community Assets and Needs Assessment
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 Advice Team to discuss. Rockhampton and Bundaberg campuses only. The Introduction to Physiotherapy and 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 Advice Team to discuss. Rockhampton and Bundaberg campuses only. The Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Introduction to Speech Pathology minors 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:
PSIO11003 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2
PSIO11004 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 1
ESSC12001 Exercise and Sport Physiology
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 Advice Team to discuss. Rockhampton campus only. The Introduction to Occupational Therapy and the Introduction to Physiotherapy minors 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
SPCH12002 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
HLTH13035 Health in all Policies

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
More Details

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.