Students must have an IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0; or TOEFL (iBT) 84, with no score less than 17; or PTE-A 64, with no communicative skill less than 58; or OET with a minimum B in all components.
The Diploma of Science (Health Studies) will introduce you to the biological, social and cultural elements involved in health care. It is specially designed for students seeking a Diploma in Nursing, Biomedical Science and Psychology in order to major in one of these at Edith Cowan University.
CRICOS Course Code: 092037C
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Diploma of Science (Health Studies) (Year 1) units
Student must complete the following units:
Workplace Communication - Employability
Introductory Computing
Foundation Science
Communication Skills
Project Management
Introductory Chemistry
Introductory Mathematics
Year 1 Elective
Your direct pathway to Edith Cowan University
Your Health Studies pathway
if you have Completed Year 12 or the equivalent in your country -> Diploma of Science (Health Studies) (Year 2)( 8 university equivalent units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters. Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.) -> Direct Entry into Year 2 at ECU
or if you have Completed Year 11 or the equivalent in your country -> Diploma of Science (Health Studies) (Year 1)( 8 units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters to embed fundamental academic skills.) -> Diploma (Year 2) (Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.)
Entry into 2nd year of
Bachelor of Counselling - 8 units
Bachelor of Psychology - 8 units
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) - up to 6 units
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) - up to 3 units
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - up to 7 units
OSHC: 537 ($) per year
