Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant)
Information valid for students commencing in 2017.
Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant)
Handbook Year | 2017 |
Course code | 102010 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Health related qualification with a minimum of Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or other qualification as approved by the College Dean. A minimum of 2 years full time (or equivalent part time) work experience in a health related setting |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Submit 番茄社区 internal application form by 31 October. Interview (by invitation). |
Post admission requirements | Immunisations: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B and that they have been vaccinated or evidence that they are not susceptible for the vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Varicella and Pertussis. Professional experience placement is a requirement of this course and students may be engaged in roles where there is contact that would allow transmission of a VPD. Students are required to comply with the above requirement prior to commencing their first Professional Experience Placement or by the end of the first teaching period of their studies, otherwise their enrolment will be terminated. Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at: Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: Current Apply First Aid and CPR certificate: Students must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that students hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the course, the graduate will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1:
MX1010:12 Introduction to Physician Assistant Studies 1
Teaching Period 2:
MX1020:12 Introduction to Physician Assistant Studies 2
Level 2
Teaching Period 1:
MX2001:12 Integrated Physician Assistant Studies Part 1 of 2
Teaching Period 2:
MX2002:12 Integrated Physician Assistant Studies Part 2 of 2
Level 3
Full Time – One Year
Teaching Period 1:
MX3001:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies F/T Part 1 of 3
MX3002:09 Applied Physician Assistant Studies F/T Part 2 of 3
Teaching Period 2:
MX3003:12 Applied Physician Assistant Studies F/T Part 3 of 3
Part Time – Two Years
CLINICAL PHASE ONE:
Teaching Period 1:
MX3011:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies P/T Year 1 Part 1 of 4
MX3012:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies P/T Year 1 Part 2 of 4
Teaching Period 2:
MX3013:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies P/T Year 1 Part 3 of 4
MX3014:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies P/T Year 1 Part 4 of 4
CLINICAL PHASE TWO:
Teaching Period 1:
MX3015:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies P/T Year 2 Part 1 of 4
MX3016:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies P/T Year 2 Part 2 of 4
Teaching Period 2:
MX3017:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies P/T Year 2 Part 3 of 4
MX3018:03 Applied Physician Assistant Studies P/T Year 2 Part 4 of 4
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time, 4 years part-time (only third year available part-time) |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | A student may not, except with the approval of the Division Deputy Vice Chancellor, enrol for any level 2 subjects until 24 credit points of level 1 subjects have been obtained. A student may not, except with the approval of the Division Deputy Vice Chancellor, enrol for any level 3 subjects until 24 credit points of level 2 subjects have been obtained. A student may not, except with the approval of the Division Deputy Vice Chancellor, enrol for any Clinical Phase 2 subjects until they have completed the requirements of the Clinical Phase 1 subjects. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at: |
Special assessment requirements | Students who fail a mandatory assessment in any subject will be required to undertake further directed learning and complete a supplementary piece of assessment in that subject. Students who fail a supplementary piece of assessment will be required to repeat the relevant year of study. |
Accreditation requirements | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Supplementary examinations are available, subject to current College and Division policies. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not eligible |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE (PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT) |
Approved abbreviation | BHlthSc(PhysicianAssistant) |
This is a joint degree | No |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Not available |
Eligibility | Not available |