Delivered through the CSU Port Macquarie Campus, and North Coast TAFE's Port Macquarie Campus, this articulation program provides a pathway from the Diploma of Remedial Massage to the Bachelor of Health & Rehabilitation Science from CSU. Students first study and complete TAFE qualifications, and then go on to study the CSU component of the program.

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Course details

Course duration

Study pattern and subjects

Course costs

How to apply

Course details

After enrolling and completing the Diploma of Remedial Massage, students then enrol in the Bachelor of Health & Rehabilitation Science.

The course will be delivered by mixed mode, which means some subjects will be delivered at North Coast TAFE's Port Macquarie campus, and some subjects via Distance Education.

• On completion of study, Students will graduate with a Diploma of Remedial Massage, and a degree in Health & Rehabilitation Science
• Students receive guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science
• Students receive over 1 year of credit towards the degree component (9 X CSU subjects)
• With credit, students are able to complete the degree in 3 years full-time, or 4 years part-time
• Students will also have the opportunity of applying for a TAFE-specific scholarship, worth $2,500 cash.

Course duration

Once you have completed the Diploma of Remedial Massage, you can then complete the degree in 3 years full-time, or 4 years part-time

Study pattern and subjects

Students can select to study part-time or full-time

Part-time enrolment pattern

Year 1, Session 1
HIP100 - Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation, BMS263 - Pharmacology

Year 1, Session 2
BMS256 - Exercise Science, PSY111 - Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services

Year 2, Session 3
HIP201 - Health and Rehabilitation through the Lifespan (Commence), IKC100 - Indigenous Health

Year 2, Session 4
HIP201 - Health and Rehabilitation through the Lifespan (Complete), BMS255 - Neuroscience for Health Practice

Year 3, Session 5
HIP202 - Research for Health Practice (Commence), BMS350 - Health and Chronic Disease

Year 3, Session 6
HIP301 - Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (Commence), HIP302 - Healthy Communities

Year 4, Session 7
HIP301 - Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (Complete), HIP303 - Promoting Healthy Communities

Year 4, Session 8
SOC108 - Sociology of Health and Health Care

Full-time enrolment pattern

Year 1, Session 1
HIP100 - Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation, BMS263 – Pharmacology, PSY111 - Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services

Year 1, Session 2
BMS256 - Exercise Science, IKC100 - Indigenous Health, SOC108 - Sociology of Health and Health Care

Year 2, Session 3
HIP201 - Health and Rehabilitation through the Lifespan (Commence), HIP202 - Research for Health Practice, BMS350 - Health and Chronic Disease

Year 2, Session 4
HIP201 - Health and Rehabilitation through the Lifespan (Complete), BMS255 - Neuroscience for Health Practice

Year 3, Session 5
HIP301 - Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (Commence), HIP302 - Healthy Communities

Year 3, Session 6
HIP301 - Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (Complete), HIP303 - Promoting Healthy Communities

Course costs

CSU component

The CSU component of the program is supported under Commonwealth supported place. This means you can defer your university fees by using a HECSHELP loan. This is then repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold. Or, there is a discount for students who pay their fees upfront.

TAFE component

The standard fee for a TAFE NSW Diploma applies. Current fees are available online at http://northcoast.tafensw.edu.au/ApplyandEnrol/Pages/TAFE-fees-exemptions-concessions-refunds.aspx or call 131 601 for more information.

How to apply and enrolment criteria

Students need to apply direct to North Coast TAFE for the TAFE component and CSU for the CSU component. Enrolment intake is open for session 1

TAFE component

1. Students first need to enrol and complete the Diploma of Remedial Massage with North Coast TAFE. Find out more about this course at the link below:

• Diploma of Remedial Massage

CSU component

2. Students then enrol direct to CSU for the Bachelor of Health & Rehabilitation Science. Admission requirements to enrol in the CSU component is completion of the Diploma of Remedial Massage. Download CSU's Admission Form [PDF] or apply online now.

Course Name: Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science (Articulated)

Admissions Code: KSHM

For more information

Call CSU on 1800 334 733, or simply fill out an online enquiry form. For the TAFE component, call North Coast TAFE on 131 601 or fill out a North Coast TAFE enquiry form