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Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Health Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Health Studies |
Abbreviation: | BHlthScInd |
UOW Course Code: | 786_2 |
CRICOS Code: | 066320E |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Health & Medicine,Health Sciences, Indigenous Health |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Flexible Delivery* |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong/756632 |
ATAR: | 70 |
Additional Information: |
Course description
The Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Health Studies is a flexibly delivered degree open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. The course covers areas including community health, community development, cultural issues, comparative Indigenous health issues and Indigenous health research; which are complemented with study in Aboriginal Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Education and other related areas.
Job opportunities include working in the community sector, in Aboriginal Medical Services or with State or Federal health agencies. Graduates may be interested in working in a rural or remote community, or in community development, health promotion, planning or policy.
Assistance is given to Indigenous students via Commonwealth funded 'away from base allowances' and the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre will assist students by providing tutors, access to support staff and resources, and helping individual students find their best method of study.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
*Flexible delivery is an option for those students who have completed an Advanced Diploma at the Aboriginal Health College.
Course STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Health Studies requires the successful completion of 144 credit points in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Effective Communication in Health Care Relationships | Autumn | 6 | |
Functional Community Structures | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
Cultural Competence in Health Care Practice | Spring | 6 | |
Comparative Indigenous Health Issues | Autumn | 6 | |
Current Services in Indigenous Health | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
Research in Indigenous Health | Autumn | 6 | |
Indigenous Community Development: Mental Health Issues | Spring | 6 | |
Environmental Health | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
Indigenous Community Development: Health Promotion | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
Plus at least 12 credit points to be selected from: | |||
Introduction to Indigenous Australia | Autumn | 6 | |
Identity, History and Contested Knowledge | Spring | 8 | |
Indigenous Peoples and Decolonisation: Global Perspectives | Autumn | 8 | |
A further 78 credit points of subjects chosen in consultation with the Undergraduate Indigenous Health Coordinator and approved by the Head of School. For students enrolled in the AH786 instance by flexible delivery will complete 72 credit points over 3 sessions. | |||
MinorS
Indigenous Health Studies
Non-Indigenous health studies students can complete a minor study in Indigenous Health Studies. A minor in Indigenous Health Studies will consist of at least 24 credit points in subjects with the prefix 'NMIH' from the course structure of the Bachelor of Science in Indigenous Health Studies degree. At least 12 credit points will be at 200 level or higher. NMIH101 may not count towards the minor study. Subjects in the minor may not be cross-counted towards any other minor or major study. As not all subjects of the minor study are on offer each year, students are advised to first consult with the Indigenous Health Studies Course Coordinator about an appropriate pattern of study.
OTHER Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au