Campus
City West

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DDAL

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

The Diploma of Allied Health provides a pathway for students without the traditional university entry requirements to undertake tertiary study. The Diploma offers a unique blend of foundation studies courses as well as specific discipline courses to allow graduates to continue into the second year of their chosen degree.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 72 units of study. This consists of eight foundation courses which develop sound academic skills. The program will also consist of eight discipline courses in one of the following specialisations: Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Occupational Therapy.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
Study Period 2
Foundation Mathematics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry MATH 46 4.5
University Studies EDUC 1075 4.5
Science for Tertiary Learning NASC 18 4.5
Critical Literacy LANG 1002 4.5 Note(s): 1
Study Period 5
Human Health HLTH 1018 4.5
Introductory Physics PHYS 5 4.5
Information Skills LIBR 1008 4.5
Please choose one of the following Note(s): 2
Foundation Mathematics 2: Calculus MATH 47 4.5
Introductory Chemistry CHEM 2 4.5
SECOND YEAR
Study Period 2
Physiotherapy
Human Anatomy 100 HLTH 1020 4.5
Human Physiology 100 BIOL 1049 4.5
Foundations of Health HLTH 1029 4.5
Physiotherapy Studies 100 REHB 1026 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 3
Podiatry
Human Anatomy 100 HLTH 1020 4.5
Human Physiology 100 BIOL 1049 4.5
Foundations of Health HLTH 1029 4.5
Podiatry Clinical Studies 100 REHB 1028 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 3
Occupational Therapy
Foundations of Health HLTH 1029 4.5
Human Anatomy 100 HLTH 1020 4.5
Physiology Essentials 100 BIOL 1051 4.5
Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice REHB 1030 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 3
Study Period 5
Physiotherapy
Human Anatomy 101 HLTH 1030 4.5
Human Physiology 101 BIOL 1050 4.5
Evidence Based Practice 1 HLTH 1028 4.5
Physiotherapy Studies 101 REHB 1027 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3
Podiatry
Human Anatomy 101 (Lower Limb) HLTH 1031 4.5
Human Physiology 101 BIOL 1050 4.5
Podiatry Clinical Studies 101 REHB 1029 4.5
Evidence Based Practice 1 HLTH 1028 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3
Occupational Therapy
Lifespan Growth and Motor Development HLTH 1043 4.5
Evidence Based Practice 1 HLTH 1028 4.5
Occupational Therapy Practice in Hospital Settings REHB 1031 4.5
Elective 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3