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Start Date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
DUUS

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

The Undergraduate Certificate in University Studies (Health) provides an alternative pathway to bachelor level study for students. Students will study academic literacy as well as foundation discipline specific courses to prepare for success in their preferred bachelor degree. Students who successfully complete the standard six month program of study will be able to use their qualification to apply for entry into a health bachelor program of their choice.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 18 units of study. Students select from a range of electives to tailor the program specifically to their needs to support their future studies in one of the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Community Health [online only]
  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
  • Bachelor of Health Science [online only]
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) [online only]
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Healthy Ageing) [online only]
  • Bachelor of Human Movement
  • Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)*
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
  • Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership
  • Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science*
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)*
  • Bachelor of Public Health [online only]

*the bachelor program prerequisites must be met to obtain admission into these programs.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2, or 3)
Critical Thinking: Media and Academia LANG 1068 4.5
Elective 1 4.5 Note(s): 4
Elective 2 4.5 Note(s): 4
Elective 3 4.5 Note(s): 4

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