UAC Undergraduate Course Description

Dip Health Science

University of Western Sydney

CampusType of
place
UAC codeCourse duration 2010 cut-off
Nirimba (Blacktown) CSP  709040  1F N/A

Additional selection criteria: Entry to this course requires the completion of a compulsory questionnaire. Read the shaded box below for details.

Major studies: On completion of the diploma, students may continue their degree studies in one of the major studies at either the Campbelltown (for B Health Science) or Penrith campus (for B Health Science PDHPE). Refer to 704442 B Health Science in the areas of Health Promotion, Health Services Management and Therapeutic Recreation and 704450 B Health Science PDHPE.

Career opportunities: Refer to 704442 B Health Science in the areas of Health Promotion, Health Services Management and Therapeutic Recreation and 704450 B Health Science PDHPE.

Additional information: This program is designed to provide students with the first year units included in the B Health Science course. It presents students with subjects covering introductory Science, Communication and Health aspects of the B Health Science course.and aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the B Health Science degree. It is completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first-year undergraduate programs.

The Diploma in Health Science articulates into the second year of 704450 B Health Science (PDHPE) degree at UWS or 704442 B Health Science at UWS in the following areas: Health Services Management, Health Promotion or Therapeutic Recreation.

UWSCollege Diploma Courses

The following Diploma courses are delivered by UWSCollege under arrangement with the University of Western Sydney.

Compulsory questionnaire

As well as submitting a UAC application, you must also complete a UWSCollege Diploma Questionnaire. You will have to provide documents with your questionnaire.

How to access and upload your UWSCollege Diploma Questionnaire

For information about how to access the questionnaire visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/institutions/forms.shtml.

You can upload your questionnaire through UAC’s website after you apply through UAC. For information about uploading your questionnaire, visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/faq/upload.shtml.

Due date for questionnaires

All questionnaires (including attachments) are due on Thursday 6 January 2011.

Key to abbreviations
CSP Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP).
N/A Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants.
A+CCombination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used.
ncNew course offered through UAC, no cut-off available.
n/o No offers made in 2010, no cut-off available.