Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science Articulated Set

includes:

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]
University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]

Awards

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

Availability

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science (4409RS)

On Campus - Albury-Wodonga
Online - Albury-Wodonga

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

Normal Course Duration

University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]

Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science

Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)

Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]

Full-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Part-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission Criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
English language requirements apply. An Academic IELTS of 6.5 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Standard CSU credit rules apply
Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]
Standard CSU credit rules apply.
University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]
Standard CSU credit rules apply.

Articulation

The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and 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

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.

University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Course Structure

There are 192 points in the Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science Degree. There are 128 points of core subjects, 32 points of restricted electives and 32 points of unrestricted elective subjects.

Core Subjects

BMS161 Health and the Human Body  Cells, Immunity & Musculoskeletal
BMS162Health and the Human Body II - Systemic Human Physiology
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
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice
IKC100 Indigenous Health
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care

Additional Health Interprofessional subjects

In addition, students are required to study four subjects from the restricted elective list plus another four unrestricted elective subjects, based on their pathway progression for the final year in relation to future postgraduate study. Students must consult the course coordinator/ course director before choosing any unrestricted elective subject.

Restricted elective list

SPH101 Speech, Language, and Culture
BMS224 Head and Neck Anatomy
BMS257 Movement Science (internal only)
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
BMS291 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
BMS292 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
GER204 Ageing and professional practice
GER402 Ageing bodies, ageing minds
HCS310 Mental Health Practice
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points)
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities
HSM409 Evidence based Health Care Delivery
SCI301 International Practical Experience
SPE211 Foundations in Social Policy
PSY214 Health Psychology
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
WEL407 Child and Adolescent Welfare in Aboriginal Communities

Students must select a minimum of four (4) level 3 or higher elective subjects in order to satisfy the requirements of the B Health and Rehabilitation Science.

Other subjects may be substituted for subjects in this list, with prior agreement from the Discipline Leader for the B Health and Rehabilitation Science.

Key Subjects

BMS161 Health and the Human Body  Cells, Immunity & Musculoskeletal
BMS162 Health and the Human Body II - Systemic Human Physiology
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle, & Lower Limb
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points)

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
IKC100 Indigenous Health

Session 2 (60)
BMS162 Health and the Human Body II - Systemic Human Physiology
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)
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care

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

Session 5 (30)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (commenced) OR Elective
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities OR Elective
STA201 (Scientific Statistics) OR Elective
Elective

Session 6 (60)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (completed) OR Elective
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities OR Elective
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 II - Systemic Human Physiology
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice

Session 3 (30)
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
IKC100 Indigenous Health

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)
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Students may exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science

Session 9 (30)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (commenced) OR Elective
STA201 (Scientific Statistics) OR Elective

Session 10 (60)
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (completed) OR Elective
Elective

Session 11 (30)
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities OR Elective
Elective

Session 12 (60)
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities OR Elective
Elective

PLEASE NOTE: Students must complete a minimum of four (4) third year subjects to be eligible to graduate with the degree.

Workplace Learning

HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation - Subject offered from 2017
HIP201 Health and Rehabilitation through the Lifespan - Subject offered from 2020
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation - Subject offered from 2011

Residential School

Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component.

BMS161 Health and the Human body: cells, immunity and musculoskeletal system - Subject offered from 2018
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy - Subject offered from 2016
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb - Subject offered from 2016
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice - Subject offered from 2011
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb - Subject offered from 2016
EHR218 Biomechanics - Subject offered from 2018
HIP201 Health and Rehabilitation through the Lifespan - Subject offered from 2020

Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School

Professional Accreditation

The course has no accreditation with any professional.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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