Bachelor of Science in Psychology/ Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)

Combine the clinical psychological insights of an accredited psychology degree with the scientific health and human movement studies behind elite sports with UC’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) double degree.You’ll develop a unique blend of skills from our expert teachers, including the delivery of clinically focused personalised support and the methods and applications used in the science of human movement – all while gaining a clear and critical understanding of psychology theories and research methods that can help you pursue a career as a professional psychologist.If you’re interested in health and how the mind and body interact and looking for hands-on work opportunities that will equip you to maximise athletic performance at the elite level, look no further.

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology/ Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) (96 credit points) Required - 96 credit points as follows

• CM0017 Core Major in Health Science (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 10120 - Industry and Community Engagement (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1 11401 - Professional Practice (Health) 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 11402 - Professional Evidence (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3
• CM0025 Core Major in Psychology (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 10120 - Industry and Community Engagement (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3 10444 - Foundations of Psychology - 3 cp, Level 1 10445 - Psychology Across the Life-Span - 3 cp, Level 1 10446 - Professional Evidence (Psychology) - 3 cp, Level 3 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11401 - Professional Practice (Health) 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 11474 - Professional Orientation (Psychology) - 3 cp, Level 1
• SM0036 Specialist Major in Human Movement (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 6834 - Biomechanics 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 6835 - Biomechanics 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 8279 - Advanced Functional Anatomy - 3 cp, Level 3 8338 - Human Growth and Development - 3 cp, Level 1 8391 - Physiology of Exercise 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 8392 - Physiology of Exercise 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 9811 - Exercise Programming and Prescription 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 9812 - Exercise Programming and Prescription 2 - 3 cp, Level 2
• SM0068 Specialist Major in Psychological Science (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 7118 - Experimental Psychology - 3 cp, Level 2 7120 - Physiological Psychology - 3 cp, Level 2 7122 - Personality and Individual Differences - 3 cp, Level 2 7124 - Motivation and Emotion - 3 cp, Level 3 7125 - Social Psychology - 3 cp, Level 3 7126 - Survey Research and Design in Psychology - 3 cp, Level 3 7128 - Psychopathology - 3 cp, Level 3 10447 - Learning and Cognition - 3 cp, Level 2
• Note:Where units are duplicated in these majors, additional open elective units will be taken instead to meet credit point requirements.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional Admission Requirements

For Work Integrated Learning (WIL), students may require:- Police check;- Working with Vulnerable People card;- Current vaccination.

Assumed Knowledge

ACT: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and Physics majors. NSW: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.