Students must have an IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.5; 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. A maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period may be accepted based on assessment.
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 2) units
Student must complete the following core units and major specific units:
Core units
Professional Conduct and Communication
Anatomy & Physiology 1
Cultural Studies
Professional and Academic Communication (Health)
Evidence Based Practice in Health Care
Major specific units:
Nursing stream:
Nursing in the Australian Healthcare System
Health Science
Health Assessment
Legal & Ethical Requirements in Nursing & Midwifery Practice
Other streams:
Introduction to Psychology
Anatomy & Physiology 1
Anatomy & Physiology 2
Introductory Statistics
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
