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.
The Bachelor of Allied Health is a practical course designed to develop well-rounded skills and provide you with a foundation learning opportunity. Your studies will focus on human body systems, the role of allied health practitioners and healthcare in contemporary society. In addition, your training will include problem-solving in the workplace, a skill that is highly desired by employers. This exciting course reflects the contemporary direction of the national agenda on health and has a multi-disciplinary approach. You will undertake field placements during your studies and gain real-life experience.
Completing the Bachelor of Allied Health is the ideal pathway for progression into specialised postgraduate or graduate entry courses in areas such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology or public health.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
You are required to complete 18 units and two minors. You can choose from the following minors:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Allied Health Liberal Studies
Community and Public Health
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Introduction to Physiotherapy
Introduction to Speech Pathology
Psychology for Health
Graduates will be exceptionally well placed to fill roles within health promotion, public health, health research and articulation into other health education courses. Students can choose to exit the course after two years with an Associate Degree and will be well qualified to undertake assistant roles across the health and social care sectors.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health) will also provide students with the necessary skill set to enter 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. Graduates will potentially be able to enter postgraduate education courses towards registering in professions such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and Speech Pathology.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
