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Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science Articulated Set

Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science
AssocDegHlth&RehabSc

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science
BHlth&RehabSc

University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science
UnivCertHlth&RehabSc

+ Course Availability Modes and Locations

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science (4409RS)
On Campus Albury-Wodonga
Port Macquarie
Distance Education Albury-Wodonga

Normal course duration

University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science [exit point only]

Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science

Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science [exit point only]

Full-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Admission criteria

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science

Entry requirements will be composed of the UAI score (or equivalent for non-Year 12 applicants) and the PREP system; # A UAI of 70 or above should be expected; # Regional Bonus Points will be available; # The PREP system will be used as part of the admissions process for entry; # for non-Year 12 applicants, admission will be based on relevant TAFE studies / university study and work experience; such applicants are required to submit additional information on a form available at www.csu.edu.au/forms. These applicants are required to include documented details of relevant paid experience to demonstrate their suitability for and interest in rehabilitation as well as your potential to complete the course. Only periods of paid employment of one year or more will be considered. This includes continuous employment with one employer, or periods of employment undertaking the same job with different employers. Unpaid and voluntary work experience will not be considered. Applicants must supply the correct documentation with your application in the form of a statement of service on the employer's official stationery stating: - job title; - period served including start and end date, and hours worked, such as part-time 20 hours per week; - major tasks required in the job (sample of work experience documentation). # The following NSW HSC or equivalent subject is assumed knowledge: English Standard; # The following NSW HSC or equivalent subject is recommended: Biology;

Credit

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science

Standard CSU credit rules apply

Articulation

The Bachelor, the Associate Degree [exit point only] and the University Certificate [exit point only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation requirement

University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science [exit point only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science [exit point only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

Course structure

There are 192 points in the Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science Degree. There are 168 points of core subjects and 24 points of restricted elective subjects.

Core Subjects

BMS161 Health and the Human Body – Cells, Immunity & Musculoskeletal
BMS162 Health and the Human Body – Cardiovascular, Renal & Respiratory
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle, & Lower Limb
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle, & Upper Limb
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
BMS350 Health and Chronic Disease
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points)
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities
IKC100 Indigenous Health
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care

+ Residential School

Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.

BMS161 Health and the Human Body - Cells, Immunity, & Musculoskeletal
BMS162 Health and the Human Body - Cardiovascular, Renal & Respiratory
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
BMS224 Head and Neck Anatomy
BMS231 Biomedical Science for Nurses 1
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
HIP201 Health and Rehabilitation through the Lifespan
PHM131 Pharmaceutics 1
POD202 Introduction to Clinical Podiatric Practice
STA201 Scientific Statistics

+ Workplace Learning

Please note that the following subjects have a Workplace Learning component.

HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
HIP201 Health and Rehabilitation through the Lifespan
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation
OCC100 Occupation and occupational therapy
POD202 Introduction to Clinical Podiatric Practice
POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice

Enrolment pattern

By Full-Time Study
Session 1 (30)

BMS161 Health and the Human Body – Cells, Immunity & Musculoskeletal
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care

Session 2 (60)
BMS162 Health and the Human Body – Cardiovascular, Renal & Respiratory
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle, & Lower Limb
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services

Students may exit at this point with a University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science

Session 3 (30)
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle, & Upper Limb
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (commenced)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice

Session 4 (60)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (completed)
IKC100 Indigenous Health

Students may exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science

Session 5 (30)
BMS350 Health and Chronic Disease
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (commenced)
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities
[ ] Elective

Session 6 (60)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (completed)
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities
[ ] Elective
[ ] Elective

By Part-Time Distance Education Study
Session 1 (30)

BMS161 Health and the Human Body – Cells, Immunity & Musculoskeletal
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation

Session 2 (60)
BMS162 Health and the Human Body – Cardiovascular, Renal & Respiratory
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice

Session 3 (30)
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care

Session 4 (60)
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle, & Lower Limb
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services

Students may exit at this point with a University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science

Session 5 (30)
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle, & Upper Limb

Session 6 (60)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice

Session 7 (30)
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (commenced)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice

Session 8 (60)
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (completed)
IKC100 Indigenous Health

Students may exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science

Session 9 (30)
BMS350 Health and Chronic Disease
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (commenced)

Session 10 (60)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (completed)
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 11 (30)
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities
[ ] Elective

Session 12 (60)
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities
[ ] Elective

NCITAFE INTEGRATED PROGRAM
Students commence the BHRSc at the same time as commencing the Diploma of Remedial Massage. The transfer credits for the BHRSc will only be processed on awarding of the Diploma

Session 1 (30)
NCITAFE Diploma of Remedial Massage: Full-time.
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation (internal)

Session 2 (60)
NCITAFE Diploma of Remedial Massage: Full-time.
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care (DE)

Session 3 (30)
NCITAFE Diploma of Remedial Massage: Full-time.\
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals (DE)

Session 4 (60)
NCITAFE Diploma of Remedial Massage: Full-time.
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice (internal)

Session 5 (30)
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (commenced) (internal)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice (DE)
BMS350 Health and Chronic Disease (DE)

Session 6 (60)
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (completed) (internal)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice (DE)
IKC100 Indigenous Health (DE)

Session 7 (30)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (commenced) (internal)
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities (internal)
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services (DE)

Session 8 (60)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (completed) (internal)
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities (internal)


ARTICULATED PROGRAM – PART-TIME
For eligible candidates are NCITAFE alumni holding the Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Completion of the Articulation program requires successful completion of the eleven 8 point subjects and two 16 point subjects listed below

Session 1 (30)
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation (internal)
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals (DE)

Session 2 (60)
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice (internal)
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services (DE)

Session 3 (30)
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (commenced) (internal)
IKC100 Indigenous Health (DE)

Session 4 (60)
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (completed) (internal)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice (DE)

Session 5 (30)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice (DE)
BMS350 Health and Chronic Disease (DE)

Session 6 (60)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (commenced) (internal)
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities (internal)

Session 7 (30)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (completed) (internal)
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities (internal)

Session 8 (60)
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care (DE)

*students may consider doing SOC108 as a third subject to shorten the course in any session, or SOC215 in a summer (90) session as a substitute, allowing for earlier course completion.

ARTICULATED PROGRAM – FULL-TIME *
Completion of the Articulation program requires successful completion of the eleven 8 point subjects and two 16 point subjects listed below

Session 1 (30)
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation (internal)
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals (DE)
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services (DE)

Session 2 (60)
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice (internal)
IKC100 Indigenous Health (DE)
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care (DE)

Session 3 (30)
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (commenced) (internal)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice (DE)
BMS350 Health and Chronic Disease (DE)

Session 4 (60)
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (completed) (internal)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice (DE)

Session 5 (30)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (commenced) (internal)
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities (internal)

Session 6 (60)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (completed) (internal)
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities (internal)

* Due to the need to complete subjects in the most appropriate order so that all assumed knowledge is covered, a true full-time study load is not possible in this program. The enrolment pattern above allows students holding the Diploma of Remedial Massage from North-Coast TAFE the ability to complete the BHRSc in the shortest time possible.

Articulation agreements

North Coast Instiute of TAFE (NCITAFE)
ARTICULATED PROGRAM – PART-TIME
(2012 onwards) (eligible candidates are NCITAFE alumni holding the Diploma of Remedial Massage)

Completion of the Articulation program requires successful completion of the eleven 8 point subjects and two 16 point subjects listed below
Semester
Year 1: Session 1 HIP100 (internal), BMS263 (DE)
Year 1: Session 2 BMS256 (internal), PSY111 (DE)
Year 2: Session 1 HIP201 (commenced: internal), IKC100 (DE)
Year 2: Session 2 HIP201 (completed: internal), BMS255 (DE)
Year 3: Session 1 HIP202 (DE), BMS350 (DE)
Year 3: Session 2 HIP301 (commenced: internal), HIP302 (internal)
Year 4: Session 1 HIP301 (completed: internal), HIP303 (internal)
Year 4: Session 2 SOC108 (DE)*

*students may consider doing SOC108 as a third subject to shorten the course in any session, or SOC215 in a summer (90) session as a substitute, allowing for course completion by the end of 201530.
#16 point subject


ARTICULATED PROGRAM – FULL-TIME * (2012 onwards)
Completion of the Articulation program requires successful completion of the eleven 8 point subjects and two 16 point subjects listed below
Semester
Year 1: Session 1 HIP100 (internal), BMS263 (DE), PSY111 (DE)
Year 1: Session 2 BMS256 (internal), IKC100 (DE), SOC108 (DE)
Year 2: Session 1 HIP201 (commenced: internal), HIP202 (DE), BMS350 (DE)
Year 2: Session 2 HIP201 (completed: internal), BMS255 (DE)
Year 3: Session 1 HIP301 (commenced: internal), HIP302 (internal)
Year 3: Session 2 HIP301 (completed: internal), HIP303 (internal)

*Due to the need to complete subjects in the most appropriate order so that all assumed knowledge is covered, a true full-time study load is not possible in this program. The enrolment pattern above allows students holding the Diploma of Remedial Massage from North-Coast TAFE the ability to complete the BHRSc in the shortest time possible.
#16 point subject

Contact

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au

The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2012. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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