Bachelor of Applied Health
| Official Abbreviation | BAppHlth | |||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2008 UAI | New Course | |||||||||
| 2008 OP | New Course | |||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||
| Overview |
This course will provide complementary and allied health practitioners who have a vocational qualification and professional experience, the opportunity to undertake advanced studies at the Bachelor level. Specifically, it will provide an advanced level of knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of human biology and applied aspects of health. |
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| 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 shall: (a) have at least one year's relevant work experience; and (b) hold a professional health qualification awarded by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) acceptable to the School; and (c) have full current practitioner membership of an appropriate professional association approved by the School. |
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| Additional Entry Requirements |
This is a three year Bachelor degree but there are two study programs with different durations depending on the advanced standing received. a. 96 credit point Study Program of eight semesters duration. b. 48 credit point Study Program of four semesters duration.
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| Course Rules |
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| Career Opportunities |
The opportunities for working in the complementary and allied healthcare industry have significantly expanded as has the public awareness to the benefits of complementary and allied health therapies as an alternative to medical intervention. As a result of this substantive growth, there is an increasing demand for higher quality education in the art and science of complementary health in the higher education sector. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | None | |||||||||
| Double Degree Opportunities | None | |||||||||
| Advanced Standing | Candidates will be granted advanced standing of either 48 or 96 credit points depending on whether they hold a one or two year professional health qualification offered by a Registered Training Organisation. | |||||||||
| Fast Track | None | |||||||||
| Other Benefits |
This course aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills required to work in the complementary and allied health environment. It aims to build on the students' vocational qualifications and professional experience. It also aims to further develop their skills of critical analysis and problem solving, as well as concepts and skills specific to the complementary and allied health setting. |
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| Honours | None | |||||||||
| Scholarships | None | |||||||||
| Further Information |
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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