Diploma in Allied Health
Degree Level Undergraduate
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You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Degree Level Undergraduate
Degree info for Australian students
Campus
City West
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
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.
Completion of a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent from TAFE or other recognised RTO.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or the holder of a Humanitarian Visa.
Minimum two year FTE work experience employed as an Allied Health Assistant. There are no restrictions on which occupational discipline the applicant has worked.
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Course name FIRST YEAR |
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Study Period 2
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Area and cat no. MATH 46 |
Units 4.5 |
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Area and cat no. EDUC 1075 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. NASC 18 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. LANG 1059 |
Units 4.5 |
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Note(s): 1
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Course name
Study Period 5
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1018 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. PHYS 5 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. LIBR 1008 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name
Please choose one of the following
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Note(s): 2
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Course name |
Area and cat no. MATH 47 |
Units 4.5 |
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Area and cat no. CHEM 2 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name SECOND YEAR |
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Course name
Study Period 2
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Course name
Physiotherapy
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1020 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. BIOL 1049 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1029 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. REHB 1026 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. EDUC 20 |
Units 0 |
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Rule(s): 3
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Course name
Podiatry
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1020 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. BIOL 1049 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1029 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. REHB 1028 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. EDUC 20 |
Units 0 |
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Rule(s): 3
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Course name
Occupational Therapy
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1029 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1020 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. BIOL 1051 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. REHB 1030 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. EDUC 20 |
Units 0 |
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Rule(s): 3
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Course name
Study Period 5
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Course name
Physiotherapy
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1030 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. BIOL 1050 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1028 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. REHB 1027 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. EDUC 20 |
Units 0 |
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Note(s): 3
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Course name
Podiatry
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1031 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. BIOL 1050 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. REHB 1029 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1028 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. EDUC 20 |
Units 0 |
Reference
Note(s): 3
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Course name
Occupational Therapy
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Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 2020 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 1028 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. REHB 1031 |
Units 4.5 |
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Course name
Elective
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Units 4.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. EDUC 20 |
Units 0 |
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Note(s): 3
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1. Students are required to successfully complete all 72 units to attain the Diploma and transfer to the second year of the related undergraduate degree.
2. Students are required to complete the Diploma within 4 years to be guaranteed entry into a degree program at UniSA.
3. Students must enrol in and attend Successful Tertiary Study in the first half of the second year to fulfil the requirements of the Diploma.
4. Students who complete the UniSA Foundation Studies Program prior to entry to the Diploma will be granted up to eight courses credit.
5. Second year Diploma students studying first year Podiatry, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy courses where clinical placements, including in University clinics, is required must be registered on the student register of the relevant national registration board. The University is required to notify the details of enrolled students to the board and no action on the part of the student is required. However, if for any reason student registration for a student is not grained or is later rescinded by the board, the student would not be eligible to study those courses and would then be transferred to a degree where student registration was not requirement.
1. Students who have English as a Second Language will be provided with advice as to whether this course is the most appropriate following their enrolment. The course LANG 46 English Language Studies for Second Language Learners of English will be available to these students.
2. Students must discuss course choice with the Program Director to ensure they comply with program requirements when transitioning to the full degree program.
3. Enrolment in Successful Tertiary Study is optional in the second half of second year
Australian students
Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
Duration
Duration is approximate and based on a full-time study load.
Fees
Commonwealth supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution.
Entry Requirements
The rules that specify the level of attainment required to qualify for consideration for admission to university. For example selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors. (e.g. Bonus Points)
Prerequisites
A prerequisite is a required course/subject that you have successfully completed before you can enrol into this program.
Assumed knowledge
Assumed knowledge, while not essential, is where you have a minimum level of understanding in the relevant course area.