Bachelor of Community Health

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBCH

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): CIV
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

Higher education study
- Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience (for domestic students only)
- Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
- Completed a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Qualify for Special Entry
OR
Recent secondary education
- Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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Aim

To prepare students to work as key community health workers through the development of knowledge, professional communication skills and attitudes that support the coordination and enhancement of community based services and the establishment of positive partnerships models to improve the health, wellbeing and dignity of individuals and groups

Content & Structure

Courses within the first year of the Bachelor of Community Health provide students with an understanding of human biology, psychology, determinants of health, global and national health, mental health and cultural safety. In the second year students build on this knowledge and undertake studies in health promotion, nutrition, professional communication, disability, health law, ethics and policy and project management. In the final year of the program students study courses that develop the transition to employment such as public health, case management, age friendly environments and a capstone course that fosters further skills in developing projects where a gap exists in the delivery of services, or activities in the community. Students will develop an understanding of consumer directed care and self-determination and the role of a key worker in supporting individuals and groups in the community. Two (2) elective courses are offered for students to extend knowledge in an area compatible with program aims. The program requires completion of 108 units of study.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	CURR 3021	4.5	Note(s): 1
OR
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 1
UO The Social World	SOCU 1008	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Foundations of Human Biology 1	BIOL 1052	4.5
UO Psychology Concepts	BEHL 1027	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Foundations of Human Biology 2	BIOL 1053	4.5
UO Exploring Global and National Health	HLTH 1050	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO First Peoples' Health	HLTH 1051	4.5		Rule(s): 2
OR
UO Intercultural Communication	LANG 1064	4.5		Rule(s): 3
UO Introduction to Mental Health	HLTH 1052	4.5
SECOND YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Lifespan Growth and Motor Development	HLTH 1055	4.5
UO Professional Communication to Work in the Health Industry	HLTH 2031	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Foundations of Nutrition and Health	BIOL 1054	4.5
UO Health Promotion	HLTH 2034	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Health Law, Ethics and Policy	HLTH 2030	4.5
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Ageing and Disability Friendly Environments	WELF 2021	4.5
UO Project Management for Health and Wellness	HLTH 3065	4.5
THIRD YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Public Health	HLTH 3060	4.5
UO Supporting Dignity through Enablement	HLTH 3061	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Disability and Ageing: Diversity and Discrimination	WELF 3025	4.5
UO Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care	WELF 3024	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Transition to Employment	HLTH 3062	4.5
UO Health Practice Project 1	HLTH 3075	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 1
UO Health Practice Project 2	HLTH 3076	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. When choosing electives, students may select any course in the UniSA Online electives list, subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability.

2. This course is mandatory for domestic students.

3. This course is studied by international students only.

Notes

1. This course is recommended for students who are new to university studies or require development in academic and research skills.