MEDICINE AND HEALTH Bachelor of Health Science Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. SATAC CODE – 104681 Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following Casuarina, Online ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course: UAC CODE – 590350 > Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Casuarina, Online Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman DURATION – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time > Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private > Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman. DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 *After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied. ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ABOUT THE COURSE To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language With an increasing demand for health professionals with a broad Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. skill set, you will help to keep our populations healthy. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this Our Bachelor of Health Science provides skills to fill gaps in the at the time of application. Australian health care system and prepares you to work in a ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS multidisciplinary health industry. As this course requires you to undertake a community project, This health science degree offers strong industry connections you must demonstrate compliance with the following checks and and course content which leads to a career in, health policy and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct research, health and wellbeing or health promotion. This course documentation is obtained prior to commencing the community also offers a pathway into master level studies if you wish to project. A national and/or international police check and a current pursue a career in occupational therapy, nutrition, speech and Working with Children check is required regarding suitability to language therapy, health research and public health. undertake clinical/fieldwork placements. A core part of the course is the community project which provides opportunity to put your knowledge into practice supported INHERENT REQUIREMENTS by CDU academic staff. Our Bachelor of Health Science offers Inherent requirements apply to this course. international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree. As a graduate, you will be ready to make a positive difference to health across local, rural and remote Australia and beyond. 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. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as health promotion, health services management, and public health. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 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. Charles Darwin University 56 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees