Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]
Diploma of Health and Rehabilitation Science [Exit Point Only]
Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science AssocDegHlth&RehabSc
Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science BHlth&RehabSc
Diploma of Health and Rehabilitation Science DipHlth&RehabSc
Online - Albury-Wodonga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Course duration referenced below is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full time (full time equivalent duration). At Charles Sturt the standard calendar refers to 32 points a session over a 2 session calendar year. The Actual Duration is the time taken to complete the course following the prescribed enrolment pattern. A course's actual duration can be affected by the session calendar (number of sessions undertaken per year) and/or mode (full time, part time or mixed) and credit packages which may have been granted unpon admission. Therefore, depending on the prescribed enrolment pattern, mode, calendar utilised and credit awarded a course may take less time or more time to complete than the duration noted as full time equivalent years. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine the actual duration of study.
Full-time: 1.0 year (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 3.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 2.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 65 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III 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.
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.
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.
Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [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.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
The course consists of 17 core subjects (including one 16-point subject) (144 points) and 6 standard subjects (48 points).
Students must select between four to six subjects to complete the requirements for a minor area of study, depending on the number of subjects undertaken in the minor, additional subjects can be chosen from unrestricted electives or other minor areas to complete requirements. Students must complete a minimum of 32 points four (4) standard subjects at level 3 or above to be eligible to graduate with the degree.
Students can only replace a subject in a minor, with written approval from the Course Director and/or Discipline Leader.
Core Subjects
BMS161 Health and the Human Body: Cells, Immunity and Musculoskeletal
BMS162 Health and the Human Body: Systemic Human Physiology
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle, and Lower Limb
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle, and Upper Limb
HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
HIP202 Research for Health Practice
HIP203 Health and Development Through the Lifespan
HIP213 Rehabilitation Principles and Contexts
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16)
IKC100 Indigenous Health
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Restrictred Electives - Minors
Disability
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
WEL228 Disability Issues for Families
WEL418 Case Management
Exercise Science
BMS257 Movement Science
OR
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR211 Functional Anatomy and Human Performance
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
EHR221 Conditioning and Physical Activity
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development and Ageing
EHR331 Exercise, Health and Disease
EHR332 Nutrition for Health and Performance
Gerontology
GER102 Gerontology Theory and Research
GER204 Introduction to Ageing
GER402 Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
PSY216 Psychology of Ageing
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
WEL418 Case Management
Nutrition
BMS208 Human Nutrition
EHR332 Nutrition for Health and Performance
NUT201 Food and Health
NUT220 Food Intake Analysis and Meal Planning
NUT305 Nutrition for Disease Prevention
NUT301 Community and Public Health
NUT306 Menu Planning for the Community
Public Health
ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities
HSM202 The Dynamics of Health Care Practice
LES301 Health Policy and Program Development
SCI202 Sustainable Practices
SPE211 Foundations in Social Policy
Unrestricted electives
Students may undertake subjects from other areas of the university providing the entry requirements for the subject have been met.
Key Subjects
BMS161 Health and the Human Body: Cells, Immunity and Musculoskeletal
BMS162 Health and the Human Body: Systemic Human Physiology
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle, and Lower Limb
HIP203 Health and Development Through the Lifespan
HIP213 Rehabilitation Principles and Contexts
This degree is offered online, where offered students can elect to take a subject on campus if available. A number of subjects will require attendance at residential schools.
Full-Time
Online
Session 1 (students move to part-time enrolment pattern for Year 2 onwards*) Commencing
Year 1, Session 1
BMS161 Health and the Human Body: Cells, Immunity & Musculoskeletal
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation
IKC100 Indigenous Health
Year 1, Session 2
BMS162 Health and the Human Body: 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 Diploma of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Part Time
Online
Session 1 Commencing
Year 1, Session 1
BMS161 Health and the Human Body: Cells, Immunity & Musculoskeletal
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation
Year 1, Session 2
BMS162 Health and the Human Body: Systemic Human Physiology
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
Year 2, Session 1 *
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
IKC100 Indigenous Health
Year 2, Session 2
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 Diploma of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Year 3, Session 1
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle, & Upper Limb
Year 3, Session 2
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
Year 4, Session 1
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (commenced)
HIP202 Research for Health Practice
Year 4, Session 2
HIP201 Health & Rehabilitation Through the Lifespan (16 points) (completed)
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care OR BMS208 Human Nutrition (for Nutrition Minor only)
Students may exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science
Year 5, Session 1
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (commenced) OR Elective
STA201 (Scientific Statistics) OR Elective
Year 5, Session 2
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation (16 points) (completed) OR Elective
Elective OR SOC108 Sociology of Health (for Nutrition minor only)
Year 6, Session 1
HIP302 Understanding Healthy Communities OR Elective
Elective
Year 6, Session 2
HIP303 Promoting Healthy Communities OR Elective
Elective
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component. Further details for Workplace Learning requirements are located via the subject page
HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation
HIP213 Rehabilitation Principles and Contexts
HIP301 Complex Cases in Rehabilitation
NUT306 Menu Planning for the Community
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
BMS161 Health and the Human body: cells, immunity and musculoskeletal system
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR211 Functional Anatomy and Human Performance
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
EHR221 Exercise for Health and Fitness
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.