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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Health Science

Key details

Duration

3 year/s full-time
6 year/s part-time
3 year/s full-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
On campus - Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Online - No
Important Dates

Locations

Casuarina campus, Online
Casuarina campus

Credit points required

240

Course code

WHSC02
SATAC codes
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Overview

With a goal to keep our populations healthy, the demand for more health professionals with a broad skill set is increasing.

The Bachelor of Health Science provides the skills to fill the gap in the Australian health care system and prepares you to work in a multidisciplinary health industry.

The Bachelor of Health Science has strong health industry connections and course content which leads to work in areas including, health policy and research, health and wellbeing and health promotion. This course offers a pathway into master level studies so you can pursue a career in occupational therapy, nutrition, speech and language therapy, health research and public health.

A core part of the course is the community project which provides opportunity to put your knowledge into practice supported by CDU academic staff. You will have access to international study opportunities and our course offers both an Indigenous and international support lecturer.

As a graduate, you will be ready to make a positive difference to health across local, rural and remote Australia and beyond.



Career opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as health promotion, health services management, and public health.

Professional recognition

Students are eligible to apply for membership with the following professional associations: The Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia.

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline, subject to meeting criteria. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.

Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

International tuition fees

The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2025 is AUD $32,352.00. This equates to $ $4,044.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.

CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.

Exercise PG

Why study allied health services at CDU?

As one of Australia's fastest growing sectors, future-proof your career in allied health with CDU. Make your mark on the community through occupational therapy, speech therapy, paramedicine, sport science, creative therapies, or more.  

  • Complete a specialist Bachelor/Master double degree in 4 years instead of 5
  • Join an innovative, research-intensive university 
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
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Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?

Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.

  • Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
  • Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Exercise PG

Why study allied health services at CDU?

As one of Australia's fastest growing sectors, future-proof your career in allied health with CDU. Make your mark on the community through occupational therapy, speech therapy, paramedicine, sport science, creative therapies, or more.  

  • Complete a specialist Bachelor/Master double degree in 4 years instead of 5
  • Join an innovative, research-intensive university 
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
careers-centre-students

Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?

Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.

  • Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
  • Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)

What will I study?

A health science degree with CDU provides opportunity to start your career as a health professional in Australia or beyond. With flexible online delivery and option to attend internal classes the Bachelor of Health Science offers 14 core units, 3 special elective units and a choice of 5 general elective units to ensure you have the skills you need to work in areas of health promotion, Indigenous health and more.

Course structure

This course has emphasis on understanding the challenges of working in diverse contexts of urban, rural, and remote communities and offers opportunity access scholarships as well as study abroad with international study tours and student exchange programs.

You'll study alongside students from social work, and other allied health areas developing an understanding of multidisciplinary professions across the health industry. You'll gain knowledge of health beyond illness and disease prevention and learn how to manage, coordinate and administer health infrastructure and resources.

There is a range of flexible delivery options which include online units, face-to-face tutorials, and for those balancing life, work and family responsibilities, there is the option to study this degree 100% online. Health science offers diverse and relevant units encompassing topics such as epidemiology, mental health, cultural safety, research and global and environmental health.

If you are an Indigenous or international student, we provide access to dedicated student support lecturers to help facilitate a successful study journey. In the final year of study all our students will be supported by CDU academics to work with health agencies to complete your own community health project.


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
 Core Units  
 (14 units)
 140cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 140 credit points as detailed below.

SBI161* Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171 and SBI172 from 2025 - see additional information below) 
SBI162* Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171 and SBI172 from 2025 - see additional information below) 
HSC111 Ethics in Health Care (replaces HSC210 from 2021)  
HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies  
HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion  
HSC133 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (replaces HSC203 from 2024)  
PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A (replaces PSY140 2022)  
SWK102 Communication Skills  
HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management  
HSC220 Society, Culture and Health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)  
HSC233 Epidemiology and Statistics (replaces HSC112 from 2025)
NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice (replaces SWK312 from 2024)  
HSC318 Rural and Remote Health   
PHM301 Exploring Public Health

*Students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should read the course changes and transitional arrangements provided below. 

 Specialist   Electives   
 (3 units)
50cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 50 credit points as detailed below.   

MUST complete all 2 units (40 credit points)  
HSC331 Health Science Community Practicum A (20cp)  
HSC332 Health Science Community Practicum B (20cp)

AND must complete 1 unit (10 credit points) selected from the list of units below:

MAN204 Project Management  
SBI150 Cellular Biology (replaces MLS245 from 2021)  
SBI190 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals (replaces SBI182 from S2 2022 and SBI173 from 2021)  
SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A  
SPE112 Exercise Prescription and Delivery (replaces SPE112 from 2025) (SPE112 replaced SPE209 from 2021)
HSC202 Social Media and Marketing in Health Promotion  
HSC211 Mental Health and Wellbeing  
HSC213 Health Informatics  
PSY228 Neuroscience and Biological Bases of Behaviour (replaces PSY208 2022)  
SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies  
SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare (new from 2024)  
SPE262 Functional Anatomy (replaces SPE261 from 2025) (SPE261 replaced SBI261 from 2021)  
HSC312 Global and Environmental Health  
NUT301 Nutrition and Health (replaces SPE320 from 2025)
PTY300 Clinically Applied Anatomy (available from 2025)  

The following units are only available to students enrolled in HHSLT1 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy  
HSC300 International Experience (not offered 2025)  
SLT300 Communication, Culture and Context  
SLT311 Communication Across the Lifespan  
 

General Electives   
(5 units)
50cp

Units totalling 50 credit points selected from the above Specialist Elective units or any other undergraduate or approved postgraduate units offered by the University.

When selecting electives, choose units at a suitable level. The first number in each unit code indicates the year level at which the subject is taught. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as HSC1xx, HSC2xx and HSC3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively.

Note: students must not exceed 100 credit points at 100 level units.

  240cp Total Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)

  • A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
  • A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
  • See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

If course commenced prior to 2023:  
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.


COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2025

SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 and SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 have been replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 from Semester 1 2025.

  • Students who have completed BOTH SBI171 and SBI172 prior to 2025 do not need to complete SBI161 or SBI162.
  • Students who have NOT completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should complete the two new units SBI161 and SBI162.
  • Students who have completed SBI171 only (and not SBI172) should complete SBI172 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI162.
  • Students who have completed SBI172 only (and not SBI171) should complete SBI171 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI161.

SBI171 and SBI172 will be offered for a final time in 2025 but will only be available to students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025.

SPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery has been replaced by SPE112 Exercise Prescription and Delivery. Students that have completed SPE111 prior to 2025 should not complete SPE112.

SPE261 Functional Anatomy has been replaced by SPE262 Functional Anatomy. Students that have completed SPE261 prior to 2025 should not complete SPE262.
 

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2024

There have been some course structure changes for the Bachelor of Health Science from 2024.

  • Core units have been reduced from 150 credit points to 140 credit points.
  • Specialist Electives have been reduced from 90 credit points to 50 credit points.
  • General Electives of 50 credit points have been introduced.

Core unit changes:  
HSC203 has been coded to HSC133. Students who have completed HSC203 prior to 2024 should not complete HSC133.  
NUR256 has been added and will replace SWK312 as a core unit.  
HSC111 has been moved from a specialist elective to a core unit.  
HSC312 has been moved from a core unit to a specialist elective.  
MAN204 has been moved from a core unit to a specialist elective.

Specialist Elective changes:  
The separate specialist areas in Health Science, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy have been removed and replaced with 40 credit points of required Practicum units and 10 credit points selected from a choice of specialist units.  
The list of specialist elective units includes all units previously available in the specialist streams with the exception of the inclusion of SBI241 and the removal of HSC202. HSC202 may be included as a general elective.  



COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2022

PSY140 has been replaced by PSY150. Students that have completed PSY140 prior to 2022 should not complete PSY150.  
PSY208 has been replaced by PSY228. Students that have completed PSY208 prior to 2022 should not complete PSY228.  



COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2021

HSC111 Ethics in Health Care has replaced HSC210 Health Sociology from 2021. Students have completed HSC210 do not need to complete HSC111.  
HSC220 Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction has replaced HSC230 Cultural Safety in Health from 2021. Students have completed HSC230 do not need to complete HSC220.  
SBI150 Cellular Biology has replaced MLS245 Medical Biochemistry from 2021. Students who have completed MLS245 do not need to complete SBI150.  
 

Study plan


STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.  
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = General Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171 from 2025)COSBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI172 from 2025)CO
HSC132 Introduction to Health PromotionCOSWK102 Communication SkillsCO
PSY150 PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A (replaces PSY140)COHSC133 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (replaces HSC203 from 2024)CO
HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and PoliciesCOHSC111 Ethics in Health Care (replaces HSC210 from 2021)CO
Year 2
HSC220  Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)COHSC204 Chronic Conditions ManagementCO
HSC233 Epidemiology and Statistics (replaces HSC112 from 2025)CONUR256 Research and Evidence Based PracticeCO
General Elective 1ESpecialist Elective (10cp)SE
General Elective 2EGeneral Elective 3E
Year 3
PHM301 Exploring Public Health COHSC318 Rural and Remote HealthCO
HSC331 Health Science Community Practicum A (20 cp)SEHSC332 Health Science Community Practicum B (20 cp)SE
General Elective 4EGeneral Elective 5E

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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.  
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = General Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  SBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI172 from 2025)CO
  SWK102 Communication SkillsCO
  HSC111 Ethics in Health Care (replaces HSC210 from 2021)CO
  HSC133 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (replaces HSC203 from 2024)CO
Year 2
SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171 from 2025)COHSC233 Epidemiology and Statistics (replaces HSC112 from 2025)CO
HSC132 Introduction to Health PromotionCOHSC204 Chronic Conditions ManagementCO
HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and PoliciesCONUR256 Research and Evidence Based PracticeCO
PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A (replaces PSY140)COSpecialist Elective (10cp)SE
Year 3
HSC220  Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)COHSC318 Rural and Remote HealthCO
HSC331 Health Science Community Practicum A (20cp)SEHSC332 Health Science Community Practicum B (20cp)SE
General Elective 1EGeneral Elective 2E
Year 4
PHM301 Exploring Public Health CO  
General Elective 3E  
General Elective 4E  
General Elective 5E  

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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.  
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = General Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
    SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171 from 2025)CO
    HSC220  Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)CO
    SWK102 Communication SkillsCO
    HSC132 Introduction to Health PromotionCO
Year 2
PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A (replaces PSY140)COHSC233 Epidemiology and Statistics (replaces HSC112 from 2025)CO  
HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and PoliciesCOHSC204 Chronic Conditions ManagementCO  
SBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI172 from 2025)CONUR256 Research and Evidence Based PracticeCO  
HSC111 Ethics in Health Care (replaces HSC210 from 2021)COHSC133 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (replaces HSC203)CO  
Year 3
Specialist Elective (10cp)SEHSC318 Rural and Remote HealthCO  
General Elective 1EGeneral Elective 2E  
HSC331 Health Science Community Practicum A (20 cp)SEHSC332 Health Science Community Practicum B (20 cp)SE  
  
Year 4
PHM301 Exploring Public HealthCO    
General Elective 3E    
General Elective 4E    
General Elective 5E    

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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
    • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
    • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    • School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

International entry pathway

International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 65% in the Foundation English units A and B are eligible to apply.

Essential requirements

As this course requires you to undertake a community project, you must demonstrate compliance with the following checks and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing the community project. A national and/or international police check and a current Working with Children check is required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork placements.

English language requirements

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 all applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidencing of one of the following: 

Year 12Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia, or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below).
0.5 FTE Higher Education StudySuccessful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years.
CDU Enabling CourseSuccessful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5FTE (40 credit points).
TAFE QualificationSuccessful completion of a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia.
AHPRA RegistrationCurrent AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement.
English Test^Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores outlined in the table below.


^ Minimum Requirements for English Tests:

 Postgraduate requirementsUndergraduate requirements
CDU ELICOS - English for Academic PurposesSuccessful completion of EAP004Successful completion of EAP003
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic testOverall minimum: 6.5             
No band below: 6.0
Overall minimum: 6.0             
No band below 6.0
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)Overall minimum: 176             
No skill below: 169
Overall minimum: 169             
No skill below 169
Pearson Tests of English (PTE) AcademicOverall minimum: 58             
No score below 50
Overall minimum: 50             
No score below: 50
Test of English as a Foreign languageOverall minimum: 79             
Minimum writing score: 21
Overall minimum: 60             
Minimum writing score: 21


IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, allowing candidates to retake a single skill within 60 days of sitting their initial test. One Skill Retake results are valid for two years from the date of the first test (not from the date of the Retake test) to the date of commencement at CDU. 

CDU accepts combined results from two test sittings of IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL, taken within a six-month period, if:

  • Both tests were under the same testing system; and
  • The overall score in both tests meets the overall minimum; and
  • The applicant achieved the section minimum for each section in at least one test. 

Recognised English-speaking countries:

Standard ListAntigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America.
Extended ListBermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Ethiopia, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe.

For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. 

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30)Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
 

ATAR profile

The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2024

ATAR based offers onlyATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest rank to receive an offer 52.80 61.00
Median rank to receive an offer 74.13 76.23
Highest rank to receive an offer 94.50 96.20

Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.

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Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Student profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2024.

Applicant background (Semester one intake 2024)No. of Students% of all Students
A. Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)
65 .0
B. Vocational education and training (VET) study 31 .0
C. Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
8 .0
D. Recent secondary education
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR

(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)

10 .0
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered

(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR)

<5N/P
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor

(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)

<5N/P
International students 15 .0
All students 129 .0

Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
Yes
Award
Bachelor of Health Science
Faculty/College
Faculty of Health
Sector
HE
Area of study
Allied Health Sciences, Health

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.

MyNextCourse

Direct applications are available to students who have completed a CDU or BIITE course at a Certificate III level or higher. Most CDU and BIITE enabling programs are also accepted through this process.

International applications

Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.

Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.

International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

SATAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
Casuarina campus (CSP)
104681
Online (CSP)
104681
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

CRICOS codes

Location
CRICOS Code
Casuarina campus
0101036

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