Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science [Port Macquarie]

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  What is it like to study Health and Rehabilitation Science through the School of Community Health?

Pursue a career in health

Students in the Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science will complete subjects in areas such as anatomy, exercise science, human development and sociology, and graduate with the ability to develop and run health education and community programs.

This course is available for full-time study, enabling you to graduate with the Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science in three years of full-time study, or four years of part-time study.

 The Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science at Port Macquarie Campus is delivered by mixed mode, with some subjects delivered at CSU's Port Macquarie Campus and some completed by distance education.

Course structure

CSU and TAFE NSW North Coast Institute have developed an articulated program that allows students who have successfully completed the Diploma of Remedial Massage to enrol in CSU's Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science and receive credit for their TAFE study.

You will receive credit for nine subjects, and must complete a further eleven 8 point subjects and two 16 point subjects to graduate with the CSU degree.

TAFE-specific scholarships are available for students in this course.

Students who have not yet completed any TAFE study should consider the Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science integrated pathway program, which combines TAFE and CSU subjects from the first year of study.

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Study by distance education

As a leading distance education provider, CSU has a well-developed network of online resources and communication tools to support students throughout their studies. Distance education also offers you the flexibility of studying at your own pace, and in your own time. Each subject you study will have its own subject site in CSU's integrated online system, CSU Interact, and you will be able to communicate with other students and teaching staff using resources such as forums and the Online Meeting tool.

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Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 120 points of CSU subjects.

Career opportunities

CSU's Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work in a range of health positions.

Throughout this course you will study a number of subject areas, including biomedical sciences, communication, research for health practice, complex cases and case management, health and rehabilitation through the lifespan and health promotion.

Career opportunities for graduates of this course include:

• care services manager
• client liaison / community liaison officer
• community development officer
• health coordination
• health promotion
• rural outreach worker

Some of CSU's recent Health and Rehabilitation Science graduates have found employment in roles including Return to Work coordination and injury case management for a large metropolitan company, case management and care coordination roles for councils, and even health screening in the mining industry.

Workplace learning

This degree does not have a clinical placement component, but you will undertake an intensive workplace learning experience in your final year of study.

Admission requirements

Students applying for this course should have completed the TAFE Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Students without a relevant TAFE qualification should consider the Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science TAFE integrated program.

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

1. previous studies, and
2. 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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 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

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

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.

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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1; Session 2