Overview

The Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences is only available as an exit award.Subject to meeting the specific requirements of the Program of Study below and on completion of at least 108 units in the following courses students may exit with the Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences:Bachelor of Allied Health (Occupational … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units

Aims

This course aims to comprehensively prepare you for a career in the diverse modern healthcare environment. The program of study begins with core topics providing a fundamental understanding of anatomy and physiology, health systems, and social and psychological determinants of health and wellbeing essential to health practice. Specialist topics provide you with the opportunity to tailor your learning experience to an area related to Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology. You will develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary healthcare, and be equipped to enter the workforce in a variety of health related sectors, or pursue postgraduate studies in a health related discipline.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
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Safely and effectively contribute to health care provision in a variety of settings with a focus on a specialist area of allied health
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Utilise social and psychological theories through both local and global social health perspectives to address issues across a range of health care contexts
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Critically analyse and evaluate health science research to develop, implement and evaluate innovative solutions to contemporary health issues
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Effectively communicate disciplinary knowledge across a variety of public contexts
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Work both autonomously and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
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Engage in reflective practice supporting ongoing self-development and enabling articulation of one’s own values and respect for others
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Advocate for creative, evidence-based solutions to social health issues that incorporate the views of all stakeholders
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Integrate knowledge of impacts social systems and structures which create and maintain health inequities impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the provision of health care