Undergraduate Certificate (Health Science)

The Undergraduate Certificate (Health Science) offers you the opportunity to reskill and retrain in the health sciences sector.

This 6-month course will give you a direct pathway into higher education courses across the health science discipline.

During this course you will learn about health promotion, anatomy, physiology and Indigenous health.

You will be supported in your studies as this introductory course is designed to support and develop the necessary skills to be successful in your studies.

Completion of the Undergraduate Certificate (Heath Science) will provide you with a pathway to the Bachelor of Health Sciences.

As this qualification has been designed to allow you to explore opportunities in health sciences, you may also use it as a pathway for entry into a variety of higher education courses.

Advanced standing will be granted in a relevant undergraduate degree for some or all of the subjects successfully completed.

You should check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to ensure your credit transfer is maximised.

Higher Education Relief Package Charles Darwin University is offering this Undergraduate Certificate as part of the suite of university short courses subsidised by Commonwealth Government.

The discounted fees only apply to enrolments in 2020.

To be eligible you must study full time and complete all 4 units by December 2020.

Future enrolments (2021) will be charged at the standard rate, without a discount.

Core Units(4 units) - 40cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.

HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 HSC203 Indigenous Health Perspectives

- 40cp

Total Credit Points

Prospective students must be 17 years (or over) and meet one of the following: Year 12 (no ATAR minimum); or Completed studies at Certificate IV or above; or Completed eligible enabling program; or Two years of combined post-school work and study experience, supported by a personal competency statement.