Information valid for students commencing in 2022.
Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]
Course code | 112713 |
Course type | Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
College | Healthcare Sciences Medicine and Dentistry Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites | The Associate Degree of Health Sciences may be awarded to students who have completed years 1-2 of their professional course award requirements, and withdrawn from or failed to meet the requirements for progression in the later years of the following courses: Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Medicine – Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Nursing Science Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Psychological Science Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Not applicable – the course is an exit qualification only. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Associate Degree of Health Sciences, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
OPTIONS
48 credit points of appropriate subjects successfully completed in Levels 1 - 2 of the:
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
or
Bachelor of Medicine – Bachelor of Surgery
or
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
or
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours)
or
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)
or
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
or
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
or
Bachelor of Nursing Science
or
Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery
or
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
or
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
or
Bachelor of Psychological Science
or
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
or
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
or
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Cairns | |
番茄社区 Mackay | |
番茄社区 Mt Isa | |
番茄社区 Singapore | |
番茄社区 Townsville | |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | Nil |
Progression
Course progression | Not applicable |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Not applicable |
Course includes mandatory fieldwork | Not applicable |
Special assessment | Not applicable |
Professional accreditation | Not applicable |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
Approved abbreviation | AssocDegHlthSc |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special awards | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Not available |
Eligibility | Not available |