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Undergraduate Certificate in Health Studies

Certificate

Develop foundational skills in health science communication and human anatomy and physiology. This course provides a pathway to further studies in health and nutrition degrees.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$5,748 per year

About this course

Overview

Develop foundational skills in health science communication and human anatomy and physiology. Start your career or upskill in your current role with the Undergraduate Certificate in Health Studies from Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Health and Medical Science or the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition. Complete your certificate and get entry - with credit - into one of those degrees.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) qualification
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalent, evidenced by a detailed resume

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Restricted electives32 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsBMS105Science Communication and Methodology8 credit ptsBMS171Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy8 credit ptsBMS181Human Anatomy and Physiology 18 credit ptsBMS182Human Anatomy and Physiology 28 credit ptsBMS224Head and Neck Anatomy8 credit ptsHIP101Introduction to Australian Society and Health8 credit ptsFDS102Introduction to Food and Nutrition8 credit ptsIKC100Indigenous Australian Health8 credit ptsMCR101Introduction to Microbiology8 credit ptsPSY111Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services8 credit ptsSPH101Speech, Language, and Culture8 credit ptsLIT115Academic Literacies8 credit ptsGEN173Preparing for University Study8 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns

Suggested enrolment patterns

Session 1 intake:Full-time: Session 1

FDS102 or HIP101 or GEN173 or LIT115
BMS181
Restricted Elective or FDS102 (if HIP101 or FDS102 not already completed)
Restricted Elective

Part-time: Session 1 and Session 2Session 1

FDS102 or HIP101 or GEN173 or LIT115
BMS181

Session 2

Restricted Elective or FDS102 (if HIP101 or FDS102 not already completed)
BMS182

Session 2 intakeFull time: Session 2

FDS102 or GEN173 or LIT115
Restricted Elective (or FDS102 if not already completed)
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective

Part-time - Session 2 and Session 3Session 2

FDS102
Restricted Elective or GEN173 or LIT115

Session 3

Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective

Part-time: Session 2 and session 1Session 2

FDS102
Restricted Elective or GEN173 or LIT115

Session 1

BMS181
Restricted Elective

Session 3 intake:

Important note: those wishing to apply to Masters of Speech require study of SPH101 and BMS224 - for anyone else these are optional and can be replaced with available electives.

Full time

SPH101 or Restricted Elective
BMS224 or Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective

Part-time: Session 3 and session 1Session 3

Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective

Session 1

FDS105 or HIP101
BMS181

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Charles Sturt University.

84.4%

Overall satisfaction

87%

Skill scale

71.8%

Teaching scale

80.7%

Employed full-time

$65.4k

Average salary

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