Health Science (PDHPE)

Standard - Three Semester course: Subject List

• Academic English*
• Science for Health Sciences*
• Tertiary Study Skills*
• Communication in Health
• Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
• Fundamentals of Exercise Science
• Introduction to Human Biology
• Outdoor Recreation
• Population Health and Society
• Professional Health Competencies
• Approaches to Health Promotion 
• Psychology and Health

*No advanced standing at university will be granted for these subjects.

For more information regarding subject and course descriptions refer to the UWS Handbook.

 

Intake Dates

We have intake dates in February, June and October. For specific information about your course refer to the Intake Dates section of the website.

Entry requirements

You will need to satisfy both requirements below.

1. Academic Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent or UWSCollege University Foundation Studies or equivalent, with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher to enter the 2 semester course, (GPA of 5.5 or higher to enter the 3 semester course). Students are also assumed to have completed study in Mathematics at Senior High School Level or to have gained a ‘C’ grade at Foundation Level Mathematics at UWSCollege.

View the Country-Specific Entry Requirements Table (PDF, 233.3Kb)

2. English Entry Requirements

International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

• IELTS(Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.0 in each sub band.
• Pass EAP III 50% and pass in the overall test component.
• 'C' result in the University Foundation Studies Academic English course 
• UWSCollege English Placement Test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent.

Study Mode

The Diploma can be completed in one year full-time study over 12 months (three semesters).

Assessment

Each subject is assessed through a combination of continual assessment, mid semester and final examinations. In general, for subjects studied over two semesters, the weighting of the assessment is greater in second semester and on the final examinations. Details for each subject are contained in the individual subject outlines. 

Entry into your Degree at UWS

Successful completion of the Diploma in Health Science (PDHPE) provides advanced standing of 80 credit points (first year study) in the Bachelor of Health Science (PDHPE) at UWS. To successfully complete your Diploma you will need at least a 50% pass in all required subjects.