Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) at Charles Sturt University ::

Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) BHlthSc(ComplMed)

CSU’s Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) is an upgrading course for health professionals practising in the area of complementary medicine.

About the course

Complementary medicine is an exciting and dynamic field that demands a high degree of academic study as well as clinical expertise.

Where it will take you

The Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) is an upgrading course for health professionals practising in the area of complementary medicine. Graduates of the course can pursue a career in private practice or they may wish to pursue further study to expand their career options, e.g. management, teaching, research.

Your course is recognised by industry

The course is recognised by the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) and the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA).

Credit

With approval from the Course Coordinator, a total of four subjects (32 points) credit may be granted for students with an approved three-year full-time (or equivalent) Advanced Diploma.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points, comprising the credit package of 128 points awarded upon admission and 64 points (eight subjects) or the credit package of 160 points and 32 points (four subjects) completed during enrolment in the course.

Course structure

The course comprises either four core and four restricted elective subjects (64 points) or, under instruction from the Course Coordinator, a total of four subjects (32 points) may be granted for students with approved Advanced Diplomas. Note that the higher level of credit is only awarded for three-year full-time (or equivalent) Advanced Diplomas where evidence is provided for high level study in medical sciences.

Core subjects
BMS203 Pathophysiology 1
BMS303 Pathophysiology 2
BMS334 Evidence Based Practice and Complementary Medicine
NUT201 Food and Health

Restricted electives

Students will enrol in a number of restricted electives relevant to their complementary medicine modality:

Autumn electives
BMS322 Nutritional Biochemistry
GER204 Aging and Professional Practice
NRS235 Pain Management
NRS325 Child Health Care and Promotion

Spring electives
BMS208 Human Nutrition
BMS233 Nutritional Physiology
BMS319 Behavioural Neuroscience
BMS323 Infectious Microbiology and Immunology
BMS406 Human Reproductive Biology
NRS325 Child Health Care and Promotion
RSC301 Asthma Management

Enrolment pattern

Note: Students who have been awarded credit packages other than those described below should contact the Course Coordinator in regard to the correct enrolment pattern.

Students entering the course mid-year will commence their studies with Session 2 subjects.

128 point credit package

Enrolment pattern is for students awarded the 128 point credit package (i.e. those students with a two-year full-time or equivalent Diploma).

Session 1 (Autumn)
BMS203 Pathophysiology 1
NUT201 Food and Health

Session 2 (Spring)
BMS303 Pathophysiology 2
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 3 (Autumn)
BMS334 Evidence Based Practice and Complementary Medicine
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 4 (Spring)
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective

160 point credit package

Enrolment pattern is for students who have been awarded to 160 point credit package (i.e. those students with a three-year full-time or equivalent approved Advanced Diploma).

Session 1 (Autumn)
BMS334 Evidence Based Practice and Complementary Medicine
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 2 (Spring)
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

previous studies
and
other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
or
have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
a TOEFL Internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

voluntary or paid work experience;
performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

Study through	Bathurst
Study mode and normal course duration	2 years distance education
Course code	ESAM
Fees	Commonwealth supported place
Session available	February/July (Semester basis)
Apply through	CSU Admissions Office
UAI cut-offs	N/A