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Undergraduate

Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Health Industries

2021

Not available to international students.

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Overview

CDU Reference

CDU Course Code

NHLTI1

Award

Undergraduate Certificate (Health Industries)

Faculty/College

College of Health and Human Sciences

Sector

Area of study

Health and Medicine

The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Health Industries is a one-year, part-time course that offers you the opportunity to upskill, reskill and retrain in health sciences.

Available 100% online or on campus, the course equips you with core knowledge in health. It is also a direct pathway into higher education courses in health science, should you wish to continue studying.

You will learn about Australia's healthcare system and acquire knowledge in diverse health science disciplines. The course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills.

On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Health Industries, you will be eligible to use the credits you have gained towards further study of a:

Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Service Management
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Bachelor of Public Health.

You may also use this Undergraduate Certificate as a pathway for entry into a variety of other higher education courses.

Advanced standing may be granted for some of or all the subjects you successfully complete. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer.

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email: student.central@cdu.edu.au Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call)

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent).
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher.
Successful completion of a recognised tertiary preparation course.
Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

Overview

Course Structure

Course structure

This 40-credit point course consist of two (2) core and two (2) specialist elective units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core knowledge in health and the necessary skills for successful university studies.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type	Credit Points	Specific requirements
Core (2 units)	20cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. SWK102 Communication Skills HSC121 Australia’s Healthcare System and Policies
Specialist Elective (2 units)	20cp	Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the following specialisations below: Speech and Language Therapy HSC132 Introduction Health Promotion HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Health Services Management MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing HIT140 Foundations of Data Science HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion LAW105 Introduction to Business Law MAN105 Introduction to Management Paramedicine SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI111 Perspectives in Paramedicine Practice Public Health HSC122 Foundations of Public Health HSC132 Introduction Health Promotion HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
	40cp	Total Credit Points

Entry Requirements

Study Plan

Study plan

Students Commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a part time load.

Part-time Study Plan

Legend:

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

Semester 1		Semester 2
Year 1
HSC121 Australia’s Healthcare System and Policies	CO	SWK102 Communication Skills	CO
Specialist Elective 1	SE	Specialist Elective 2	SE

Course Structure

Fees

Course fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) Australian Citizenship; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.

2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

Study Plan

How to apply

Domestic students - undergraduate studies

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC or TAS

SATAC

UAC

UAC is the application channel for residents of NSW.

UAC

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

International students

How to apply direct to CDU

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

You will need a valid email address to create your online account.

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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