ECA College of Health Sciences (CHS) Courses

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Health management is based on the following requirements:

• Recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) or an equivalent, or higher qualification in a health-related discipline(see list below) OR
• Successfully completed a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma (AQF 8), in a health-related discipline.

Alternate Entry Requirements

1. Academic Requirements

Recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) or an equivalent, or higher that is not in a health-related discipline
OR
Successfully completed a Graduate Certificate (AQF 8), in a health-related discipline.

2. Work Experience

Have a minimum of 2 years of full-time work or equivalent part-time experience in a health-related field(s). The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a CV and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.

Special Entry Requirements

Indigenous students, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities who apply to CHS will have their applications individually assessed by the Dean. Successful applicants will be provided with ongoing support to meet their specific learning needs. CHS will review Alternate and Special Entry applications to ensure that students admitted to the course have appropriate levels of experience.

Diploma Qualifications commensurate with the requirements of an AQF Level 6 course and have reasonable prospects of academic success.

List of relevant health contexts: Health administration, environmental health, allied health, health information management, medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, clinical, research and biomedical health, human biological sciences, forensic, food and pharmacology sciences, welfare aged care, behavioural science, sport and recreation disciplines, public health, epidemiology, medical technology (Medical Lab Technologists), biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, human physiology, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, paramedicine, physiotherapy, speech pathology and chiropractic disciplines.

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Management is based on the following requirements:

• Recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7), or an equivalent, or higher qualification in any discipline OR;
• Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in any discipline (AQF 8) OR;
• Have a minimum of three years relevant work experience in a health-related field (see the list below). The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a CV and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.

Special Entry: Indigenous students, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities who apply to CHS will have their applications individually assessed by the Dean. Successful applicants will be provided with ongoing support to meet their specific learning needs. CHS will review Alternate and Special Entry applications to ensure that students admitted to the course have appropriate levels of experience.

List of relevant health contexts: Health administration, environmental health, allied health, health information management, medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, clinical, research and biomedical health, human biological sciences, forensic, food and pharmacology sciences, welfare aged care, behavioural science, sport and recreation disciplines, public health, epidemiology, medical technology (Medical Lab Technologists), biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, human physiology, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, paramedicine, physiotherapy, speech pathology and chiropractic disciplines.

Admission to the Master of Health Management is based on the following requirements:

• Recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or an equivalent, or higher qualification in a health-related discipline (see list below); OR
• Successful completion of the CHS Graduate Diploma in Health Management;
  OR
• Successful completion of the CHS Graduate Certificate in Health Management

Alternative entry

1. Academic Requirements: Students that do not meet the entry requirements for the Master of Health Management may use the successful completion of the CHS Graduate Certificate or CHS Graduate Diploma as a pathway into the Master of Health Management program.
2. Work Experience: Have a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a health-related field(s). The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a CV and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.

Special entry: Indigenous students, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities who apply to CHS will have their applications individually assessed by the Dean. Successful applicants will be provided with ongoing support to meet their specific learning needs. CHS will review Alternate and Special Entry applications to ensure that students admitted to the course have appropriate levels of experience.

Qualifications commensurate with the requirements of an AQF Level 7 health management course and have reasonable prospects of academic success.

List of relevant health contexts: Health administration, environmental health, allied health, health information management, medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, clinical, research and biomedical health, human biological sciences, forensic, food and pharmacology sciences, welfare aged care, behavioural science, sport and recreation disciplines, public health, epidemiology, medical technology (Medical Lab Technologists), biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, human physiology, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, paramedicine, physiotherapy, speech pathology and chiropractic disciplines.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

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