Undergraduate CUR-CHS-CTF-2024
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Take your first step towards a career in health—including nursing
Start building your foundational knowledge of human health and healthcare. Explore human bodies. Get to know health practice. For graduates of this online health course, the pathway to health careers and further studies is open wide.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
From
$3,909
Total subjects
4
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 19 May 24
- 18 Aug 24
- 17 Nov 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
What you'll learn
This undergraduate certificate aims to enable students to:
- apply principles and concepts of health in a variety of contexts relevant to further learning and/or paraprofessional work
- apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills relevant to health sciences to generate innovative solutions to problems
- use technology appropriately to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other health care professionals
- consider global perspectives on health and international health standards
- demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on health
- work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills
Entry requirements
Higher education
During your application
We’ll ask you to provide your education history. It’s for government data collection only and will not impact your application.
Skip the questions in the Entry Requirements section by selecting Higher Education. Then enter “n/a” in all the Previous Higher Education Studies boxes.
Although you'll need to consent to an academic results search, we won't conduct it when we process your application.
Credit for previous study or work
Applications for Credit for Recognised Learning are not considered within this course.
Description
This Higher Education Certificate may lead students into a general Health Sciences program.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is designed for people who are interested in pursuing a career in health or allied health professions . The Undergraduate Certificate gives student entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Bachelor of Science which includes Nursing and Public Health among others at Curtin. You will receive an introduction to health in social and cultural context and foundational knowledge in health practice and the human structure and function.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
Student must complete 4 subjects.
Award Requirements
To qualify for the Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences students must complete four core subjects.
Easy apply
You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.
Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.
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Choose subjects to begin your application. You can choose 1 or 2 subjects to start.
Choose how you want to start
You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.
You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.
Complete your details
Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.
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Open access
This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.
There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.
Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.
The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.