Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Sciences) (exit only)

Western Sydney University

CRICOS 108484M · Duration: 3 Years

Duration

156 weeks

Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science) is an early exit point for students who have completed three years of study from the following programs: 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine, 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology or 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Offered as a Bachelor Degree qualification of 240 credit points, it is normally completed in 3 years full-time. Students do not apply for this award directly: admission is to the parent program, and the qualification is conferred on those who leave that program early having completed the required credit points. It is administered within Western Sydney University's Health Sciences academic area. Subjects include Psychology and Health, Evidence in Health, Functional Anatomy, Occupational Justice and Human Anatomy and Physiology 1. Graduates are expected to be able to develop respectful relationships and practice within Indigenous Australian contexts in ways that validate and preserve culture, experiences and achievements and promote health and well-being; apply in-depth knowledge to interpret and solve health related problems and apply interventions and management solutions in the chosen discipline area; and demonstrate and promote ethical conduct, intellectual integrity, culturally safe environments, social justice principles and professionalism in health contexts.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Other Qualifications: 4789 Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science) is an early exit point for students who have completed three years of study from the following Programs: 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine, 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology, 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Relevant National Health Practitioner Board / AHPRA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS / relevant health board

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units73 units

BEHV1014

Psychology and Health

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

HLTH1012

Evidence in Health

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

NATS1022

Functional Anatomy

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA4009

Occupational Justice

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

NATS1009

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA3020

Occupation and Mental Health

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

PUBH1006

Population Health and Society

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA3021

Occupation and Neurology

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

HLTH1013

Professional Competencies in Health

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

PUBH3023

Evidence in Professional Reasoning

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA1001

Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

NATS2038

Pathophysiology 1

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

NATS3037

Neuroanatomy

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA2006

People, Environment and Occupations

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

COMM1007

Communication in Health

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA1004

Occupational Therapy Practice 1

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

HLTH2024

Research Methods in Health

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA2004

Occupational Therapy Practice 2

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA3024

Occupational Therapy Practice 3

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA3002

Child and Adolescent Occupations

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA3022

Occupation and the Environment

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA3019

Occupation and Ageing

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

NATS1010

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

PUBH2005

Culture, Diversity and Health

Early Exit from 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 10 credit points

REHA1006

Communication and Mealtime Foundations

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

BEHV2002

Brain and Behaviour

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA2018

Elements of Language: Analysis and Application

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA1005

Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA2017

Communication Changes Across the Lifespan

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA3045

Communication Access in Communities

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA2016

Hearing, Speech and Swallowing Science

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA2019

Optimising Communication for Adults

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA2020

Optimising Communication for Children

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA3049

Speech Pathology Practice 1

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA3046

Optimising Mealtimes Across the Lifespan

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA3048

Speech Pathologists Working with Children, Families and Communities

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA3050

Speech Pathology Practice 2

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

REHA3047

Speech Pathologists Working with Adults, Families and Communities

Early Exit from 4763 Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 10 credit points

CMPL2004

Chinese Materia Medica 1

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL3001

Acupuncture Techniques

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL2003

Channels and Points 2

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

NATS2008

Clinical Pharmacology

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL1002

Traditional Chinese Medicine 2

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL2005

Chinese Materia Medica 2

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL3004

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice 2

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL4004

Classical Texts in Chinese Medicine

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

BIOS1012

Cell Biology

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

NATS2039

Pathophysiology 2

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL2006

Traditional Chinese Medicine 3

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL3002

Chinese Medicinal Formulas

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL1001

Traditional Chinese Medicine 1

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL2002

Channels and Points 1

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

CMPL3003

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice 1

Early Exit from 4710 Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 10 credit points

HLTH2003

Biomechanics

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA3009

Exercise Rehabilitation

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA1002

Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA3017

Neurological Physiotherapy

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA3015

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA3003

Clinical Education (General)

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA3001

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA3018

Neurological Rehabilitation

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA3016

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy B

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA2001

Core Competencies in Physiotherapy Practice

Early Exit from 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy — 10 credit points

REHA2007

Podiatry Pre-Clinical

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA2003

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Imaging

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA2005

Pathomechanics and Podiatric Medicine

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA1003

Introduction to Podiatry

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA3028

Podiatric Practice 1

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA3027

Pharmacology for Podiatrists

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA3029

Podiatric Practice 2

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA4021

The High Risk Foot

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA3030

Podiatric Surgery

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

REHA3052

Prescribing Theory and Application for Podiatrists

Early Exit from 4708 Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine — 10 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Sciences) (exit only) at Western Sydney University?

Based on the available page content, detailed information about this specific course was not retrievable. It is listed as an 'exit only' qualification at Western Sydney University, which typically means it is available as an intermediate exit point for students enrolled in a higher-level program, such as a bachelor with honours or a combined degree, rather than a standalone entry program.

How do I find out more about this course at Western Sydney University?

You can contact Western Sydney University directly by calling 1300 668 370 or writing to Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751. The university also provides online contact options through its official website.

Is this course available for direct entry applications?

This qualification is designated as 'exit only,' which typically means it is not available for direct entry. Students would generally need to be enrolled in a related program at Western Sydney University and exit with this award rather than applying to it directly.

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