Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science

What is this course about?

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science graduates will develop a holistic approach to health and rehabilitation, inclusive of physiological, anatomical, psychological and socio-cultural factors. Become a skilled, flexible and accountable healthcare worker capable of meeting the challenges and future needs of the Australian healthcare system.

This three-year degree will enable students to develop comprehensive knowledge and skills that support generic practice in a range of health settings. Students will develop:

• an understanding of the principles of rehabilitation
• extensive knowledge of anatomy and how the body functions
• knowledge about human development
• an understanding of psychology and sociology
• extensive knowledge of disease and the medications used to treat disease
• skills in how to run a health education/community development program
• knowledge of exercise science, including musculoskeletal and cardiovascular functioning
• skills and knowledge in communication and group work
• a sound foundation for entry into professional health degrees.
  

Students may choose to exit the course with the University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science upon satisfactory completion of the first seven subjects (64 subject points). Study to this level will provide students with an introduction to generic health concepts and skills.
Students may choose to exit the course with the Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science upon satisfactory completion of the first 14 subjects (128 subject points). Study to this level will provide students with generic health knowledge and skills that enable graduates to engage in supervised practice in a range of settings.

Additional admission requirements

Refer to the workplace learning section for information on:

• Immunisation
• National Criminal Record Clearance
• Senior First Aid Certificate

Residential Schools

Distance education students will need to attend residential schools to develop the required clinical skills.