Graduate Diploma in Health Science
| Official Abbreviation | GradDipHlthSc |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Overview | The course aims to provide graduate health practitioners with a knowledge of the properties, desired effects and safety issues of western herbal medicines that are commonly prescribed and dispensed by health care professionals. The variety of, and options for, treatment relevant to a wide range of common conditions encountered by health care professionals and the selection of appropriate and individual treatments, including recommendations on dosage, are examined. The course is offered in collaboration with the Australian College of Phytotherapy. |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must: (a) hold a degree of a University relevant to the award and approved by the Faculty; or (b) satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. In addition, Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine) candidates will be required to have a professionally recognised health qualification and full current practitioner membership of an appropriate professional association approved by the Faculty. |
| Career Opportunities | Herbal Medicine. |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidature shall either:*
(a) hold a degree of a University relevant to the award and approved by the school; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
* In addition, Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine) candidates will be required to have a professionally recognised health qualification and full current practitioner membership of an appropriate professional association approved by the school.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine), candidates shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 1.
33.3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
33.4. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
33.5. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points.
Group 1
HS 413, 417, 424, 429, 432, 437, 541, 546.
Program of Study
Approved Majors
Herbal Medicine
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Core Units – complete ALL of the following |
48 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| HS413 | Foundations of Herbal Medicine | 6 | |
| HS417 | Herbal Therapeutics I | 6 | |
| HS424 | Herbal Therapeutics II | 6 | |
| HS429 | Herbal Therapeutics III | 6 | |
| HS432 | Advanced Herbal Therapeutics | 6 | |
| HS437 | Herbal Pharmacy & Advanced Pharmacology | 6 | |
| HS541 | Current Issues in Herbal Medicine Practice | 6 | |
| HS546 | Marketing & Managing a Herbal Medicine Practice | 6 | |
| Total | 48 cps | ||
Suggested Full Time Course Plan
Enrolment pattern for candidates studying on a Part-time basis of 24 credit points per year, 12 credit points per semester
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS413 |
HS424 |
HS417 |
HS429 |
|
| 2 | HS432 |
HS541 |
HS437 |
HS546 |