2015

HEALTH SCIENCE, NURSING

AND SPORT SCIENCE
LIFE
AT UWS
 2015
AND SPORT SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE, NURSING
CONTENTS

Why Study Health Science, Nursing and Sport Science at UWS? 4

Degrees of Success
The Academy 6
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) 7
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) 9
Bachelor of Nursing 10
Bachelor of Midwifery 12
Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion, Health Services
Management and Therapeutic Recreation) 14
Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) 16
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) 18
Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) 20
Bachelor of Physiotherapy 22
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 24
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine 26
Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine 28

Applicant checklist 30
Providing Support through Scholarships 31
WHY STUDY HEALTH
SCIENCE, NURSING AND
SPORT SCIENCE AT UWS?
LEADING THE HEALTH
SCIENCES INDUSTRY
If you are serious about a
career in health, the University
of Western Sydney is the place
to study. We are internationally
renowned for producing
health science, nursing, and
sport and exercise science
graduates who enjoy very
high employment rates.
UWS provides quality, evidence-based
health studies, emphasising a balance
of theory and clinical practice, and
interdisciplinary learning, to prepare
you for work in the healthcare sector.
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HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE
A UWS Health Science, Nursing or Sport
Science degree will provide a range
of exciting career options, including
paramedicine, nursing, midwifery,
physiotherapy, podiatric medicine (podiatry),
occupational therapy, Traditional Chinese
Medicine, public and social health, health
research, environmental health, education,
health promotion and management,
sport and exercise science, diversional
therapy, and personal development,
health and physical education.
INNOVATIVE CLINICAL PROGRAMS
The School of Science and Health offers
Bachelor programs in Physiotherapy,
Podiatric Medicine and Occupational
Therapy. UWS was also the first in NSW
to offer an integrated university course
in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
LEARNING IN REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS
Nursing is taught at the Campbelltown,
Hawkesbury and Parramatta campuses.
Midwifery is taught at the Parramatta
campus. All have modern, fully-equipped
Clinical Practice Units, including a maternity
ward on the Parramatta campus. These
units contain simulation labs designed
to replicate the practice environments in
the real world. This preparation enables
our students to engage confidently
and competently when participating
in scheduled clinical placements.
The Paramedicine course, taught at
Campbelltown, includes emergency
ambulance placements with a
paramedic team and diverse
placements in hospitals and primary/
community healthcare settings.
STUDY IN MOTION
Sport and exercise science students have
well-equipped laboratories at their disposal,
offering instruments and equipment to
measure a whole spectrum of factors
relating to sport, physical activity and
biomechanical indicators of performance.
These include:
»» State-of-the-art motion capture
and movement analysis system
»» GaiteRite system
»» Telemed Ultrasound system
»» EMED system
»» Electromyography (EMG)
CAREER-READY GRADUATES
UWS offers distinctive Health Promotion
and Health Services Management key
programs, with graduates winning highly-
competitive traineeships with the Australian
College of Health Services Executives.
HANDS-ON TRAINING
Practise your newly-gained skills by treating
patients under the supervision of qualified
practitioners in the University UniClinic. This
clinical training facility is where students,
under professional supervision, provide
a range of health services to the public.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED RESEARCH
The School of Science and Health
offers a range of programs across the
continuum from the health sciences
to the biomedical and other science
disciplines. Our work is linked to the
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment,
the National Institute of Complementary
Medicine, the Nanoscale Organisation
and Dynamics Research Group, and the
Men’s Health Information and Resource
Centre. Our research underpins the core
activities of teaching and learning and
allows us to create the evidence base
required to train the next generation of
professionals.The Family and Community
Health Research Group (FaCH) is a
university research group for the School of
Nursing and Midwifery and incorporates
staff from the Schools of Nursing and
Midwifery, Medicine, Psychology,
Health Sciences, and Business.
The purpose of our research is to
strengthen the capacity of health services
and health professionals as well as build
the capability of individuals, families and
communities to enable the promotion and
maintenance of their health. To achieve this,
FaCH researchers develop interventions
that are measurable, appropriate and
acceptable to individuals and communities.

APPLE IPAD
INITIATIVE
We understand that
technology is vital
in today’s world and
that is why, in 2015,
UWS will provide all
new commencing
undergraduate
students* with an
Apple iPad which
will enable them to
engage in learning
anytime, anywhere.
(*terms and conditions apply).
THE ACADEMY
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY
THE ACADEMY
Students enrolled in an Advanced Degree at
UWS also automatically join The Academy.
This program sets UWS apart as a cutting-
edge institution and provides talented students
with unprecedented skills through a premium
academic experience, personal academic
mentoring, hands-on industry exposure,
networking opportunities and engagement with
our various communities.
Students of The Academy will participate in
exclusive workshops and events, collaborate
on projects and initiatives and have support to
bring their ideas to life.
The students in The Academy will have
experiences that will help change their world
and shape the future. Explore the opportunities
available at theacademy.edu.au
THINK INSIDE THE ‘A’
BACHELOR OF NURSING
(ADVANCED)
This course has been
designed to develop
future nursing leaders and
researchers. If you have
a strong interest in and
aptitude for nursing and are
interested in a career involving
leadership in research and
practice, this course has
been designed for you.
This course aims to challenge and further
develop students leadership capacity
through participation in advanced
coursework, extension activities, research
training and enhanced professional
practice opportunities. A mentoring
program will link you with experienced
academic staff and research groups within
UWS. This will allow you to take part in the
University’s research activities. Aspects of
the advanced coursework and extension
activities will involve advanced nursing
strategies and provide opportunities to
work collaboratively with other members
of the multidisciplinary health care
team, including medical students.
COURSE
B Nursing (Advanced)
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
To be enrolled in B Nursing (Advanced),
you must comply with the occupational
screening and vaccination policy of NSW
Health, and complete a Criminal Record
Check before undertaking scheduled
clinical placement. You will also need
to have completed a current Approved
First Aid Certificate before clinical
practicum or Session Two of Year One.
The course follows the pattern
described for the Bachelor of Nursing,
so in addition to research, all nursing
career practice opportunities are open
to graduates of this degree. (See
pages 8 and 9 of this brochure.)
UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
726500 Campbelltown 3F 90.00
726505 Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
726510 Parramatta 3F 90.00
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
To graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing
(Advanced), you are required to complete
24 units, being 17 core units from the
Bachelor of Nursing degree plus six
specifically nominated Advanced units
and one elective unit. In addition, each
student will have an Academic Mentor
allocated to support them throughout
their course and be required to participate
in additional activities related to nursing
research and professional practice.
Units you will study include:
Conceptualising Nursing; Primary Health
Care; Evidence Based Professional Nursing
Practice; Application of Behavioural,
Social and Biophysical Sciences in
Nursing and Health Care. Examples
of Advanced units include: Research;
Leadership; Being a Professional Nurse.
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AERANDEE KANNANGARA
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)
Choosing your subjects wisely,
based upon your personal interests,
is critical for anyone considering
university, according to Aerandee
Kannangara. ‘I cannot stress enough
the importance of this,’ she says.
‘Also, keep a back-up plan
in case circumstances arise
where you are unable to get into
your desired field of study.’
Aerandee says she chose UWS
because it has a reputation for a
well-established nursing program
that’s at the forefront of research.
‘Advanced nursing provides
opportunities for research and
additional clinical placements.
I also like the fact that each
student is provided with a mentor
to assist and guide them.
‘The lecturers here seem
very approachable and the
facilities are amazing.’
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You will be able to select one elective from
School-based offerings, other University
of Western Sydney courses or negotiate
to enrol in another institution. For detailed
information about the course structure
and units, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Integrated throughout the course are
scheduled placements in a range of
health facilities and community settings.
These will provide you with a variety
of clinical experiences, opportunities
to practise and to consider career
options as a graduate nurse.
FURTHER STUDIES
An additional Honours year is available
to students who achieve the relevant
Grade Point Average (GPA) score.
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)
students are strongly encouraged and
mentored from the commencement of
their program to undertake an Honours
program following graduation.
The application and research proposal
need to be provided to the relevant
Academic Course Advisor (Honours) in
the final year of your Bachelor degree.
Information about Honours options will be
provided to you as you progress through
your Bachelor degree, or you can find out
more at myfuture.uws.edu.au/honours
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing
(Advanced) course pursue careers
as registered nurses in a diverse
range of settings, including:
»» acute care hospitals
»» aged care services
»» child and adolescent health
»» community health
»» disability services
»» emergency or trauma units
»» forensic, drug, alcohol and
occupational health
»» justice health
»» mental health services
»» nursing education
»» oncology
»» operating theatres
»» palliative care
»» rehabilitation services.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Successfully completing the course
enables you to apply for registration
as a registered nurse with the Nursing
and Midwifery Board of Australia
(NMBA), which is a partner board of
the Australian Health Practitioners
Registration Authority (AHPRA).
BACHELOR OF NURSING
(GRADUATE ENTRY)
The Bachelor of Nursing
(Graduate Entry) course is only
offered at the Hawkesbury
campus and is a specialised
program designed for
applicants who hold a
relevant bachelor degree
or are qualified registered
nurses in another country.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants must have completed an
undergraduate degree with a focus in
the human biological sciences OR a
focus in human behavioural and social
sciences OR be licensed to practise
as a professional nurse with a program
of nursing study of not less than three
years following six years of high school.
Qualifications are reviewed in the context of
the Australian Education International (AEI)
assessment through the National Office
of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
Applications from Australian and New
Zealand citizens and holders of permanent
resident visas must be made via the
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies
overseas may have to provide proof of
proficiency in English. Details of minimum
English proficiency requirements and
acceptable proof can be found on
the UAC website at uac.edu.au
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
To be enrolled in the B Nursing (Graduate
Entry) course you must comply with the
occupational screening and vaccination
policy of NSW Health, complete a Criminal
Record Check before undertaking
scheduled clinical placement and have
completed a current Approved First Aid
Certificate before clinical practicum.
Note: This course is not available
to 2015 HSC or IB candidates.
COURSE
B Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; N/A = Alternative selection criteria apply.
ADVANCED STANDING
Recognition of Prior Learning via NOO
SR assessment of qualifications is
already recognised as part of the entry
to the course, therefore no further
advanced standing will be granted.
CORE UNITS
To graduate from the Bachelor of Nursing
(Graduate Entry) course requires the
successful completion of 17 units in
the recommended schedule. Students
commence this course by undertaking
an accelerated introductory unit providing
an overview of the knowledge and
skills in fundamental nursing practice.
Satisfactory completion of this unit enables
progression to the other 16 core units
focused on: Conceptualising Nursing;
Primary Health Care; Evidence Based
Professional Nursing Practice; Application
of Behavioural, Social and Biophysical
Sciences in Nursing and Health Care.
For detailed information about
the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Integrated throughout the course there
are scheduled placements in a range of
health facilities and community settings.
These will provide you with a variety
of clinical experiences, opportunities
to practise and to consider career
options as a graduate nurse.
UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
726500 Hawkesbury 2F N/A
FURTHER STUDIES
An additional Honours year is available
to students who achieve the relevant
Grade Point Average (GPA) score. B
Nursing (Graduate Entry) students are
strongly encouraged to undertake an
Honours program post-graduation.
The application and research proposal
need to be provided to the relevant
Academic Course Adviser (Honours) in
the final year of your Bachelor degree.
Information about Honours options will be
provided to you as you progress through
your Bachelor degree, or you can find out
more at myfuture.uws.edu.au/honours
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing
(Graduate Entry) course pursue
careers as registered nurses in a
diverse range of settings, including:
»» acute care hospitals
»» aged care services
»» child and adolescent health
»» community health
»» disability services
»» emergency or trauma units
»» forensic, drug, alcohol and
occupational health
»» justice health
»» mental health services
»» nursing education
»» oncology
»» operating theatres
»» palliative care
»» rehabilitation services.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Successfully completing the course
enables you to apply for registration
as a registered nurse with the Nursing
and Midwifery Board of Australia
(NMBA), which is a partner board of
the Australian Health Practitioners
Registration Authority (AHPRA).
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BACHELOR OF NURSING
Choose the UWS Nursing
degree and you will make
a tangible difference to
people’s lives. You will
also be part of one of the
largest nursing education
institutions in Australia.
The undergraduate nursing course has
been designed to develop caring and
compassionate nurses with the necessary
attitudes, knowledge and skills to support
all people across the lifespan, in a diversity
of settings to deliver contemporary
evidence-based practice. It is through this
engagement with people that nurses have
the opportunity to make a difference to the
lives of individuals and their communities.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
If you are not a 2014 Australian Year 12
student and have not completed studies
to the level of the NSW HSC or equivalent,
we recommend you sit the Special
Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Enrolled
Nurses are not required to sit the STAT. All
Enrolled Nurses have guaranteed entry.
Applicants who hold overseas professional
nurse qualifications/registration or a
related degree in the human biological
or behavioural and social sciences
are advised to seek advice relating to
their eligibility to enter the Bachelor of
Nursing (Graduate Entry) degree. To be
enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing, you must
comply with the occupational screening
and vaccination policy of NSW Health,
complete a Criminal Record Check
before undertaking scheduled clinical
placement and have completed a current
Approved First Aid Certificate before clinical
practicum or Session Two Year One.
For more information and advice call the
Contact Service Centre on 1300 897 669.
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COURSE
B Nursing
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to the timetabling of evening classes.
ADVANCED STANDING
Applicants awarded a Diploma in Nursing
from NSW TAFE will be eligible for
advanced standing of eight first year units
plus unspecified credit for an elective unit
resulting in 90 credit points of advanced
standing. Applicants with the Enrolled
Nurse Division 2 – Certificate IV or Enrolled
Endorsed Nurse Division 2 – Advanced
Certificate – Certificate IV, will be eligible
for advanced standing of three specified
core units and an elective unit. Applicants
with other qualifications will be assessed
for advanced standing on a case-by-
case basis. Advanced standing could
be granted where there is evidence of
a similar match in content per unit to
previous studies. Advanced standing may
also be subject to successful completion
of a theory and/or skills challenge test.
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
To graduate from the Bachelor of Nursing
course, you are required to complete 24
units. These units include: Professional
Practice Experience; Primary Health
Care in Action; Bioscience; Professional
Communication; Health Variations; Being
a Professional Nurse or Midwife; and
Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery.
You will be able to select one elective
from School based offerings, other
University of Western Sydney courses or
negotiate to enrol in another institution.
For detailed information about
the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
726550 Campbelltown 3F 73.65
726555 Hawkesbury 3F 66.20
726560 Parramatta 3F 79.75
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Integrated throughout the course are
placements in a range of health facilities
and community settings. These will provide
you with a variety of clinical experiences,
opportunities to practise and to consider
career options as a graduate nurse.
FURTHER STUDIES
An additional Honours year is
available to students who achieve
the relevant Grade Point Average
(GPA) score. B Nursing students are
strongly encouraged to undertake an
Honours program post-graduation.
The application and research proposal
need to be provided to the Academic
Course Adviser (Honours) in the final year
of your Bachelor degree. Information
about Honours options will be provided
to you as you progress through your
Bachelor degree, or you can find out
more at myfuture.uws.edu.au/honours
 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES »» nursing education
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing »» oncology
course pursue careers as registered nurses »» operating theatres
in a diverse range of settings, including: »» palliative care
»» acute care hospitals »» rehabilitation services.
»» aged care services
»» child and adolescent health PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
»» community health Successfully completing the course
»» disability services enables you to apply for registration
»» emergency or trauma units as a registered nurse with the Nursing
»» forensic, drug, alcohol and and Midwifery Board of Australia
occupational health (NMBA) which is a partner board of
»» justice health the Australian Health Practitioners
»» mental health services Registration Authority (AHPRA).

DO YOU WANT TO GO TO UNIVERSITY IN 2015?

MAKE IT EASIER WITH THE UWS ADVANTAGE.
Applying to study at university can be a big decision. At UWS we’d like to make that decision
easier by providing you with a number of entry advantages, including up to 10 Bonus Points.
The UWS Advantage can help you get into the course of your choice and achieve your higher
education goals.

»» Early Offer Program »» Apple iPad Initiative

»» Regional Bonus Points »» Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
»» Subject Bonus Points »» Elite Athlete and Performer Bonus Scheme

Go to uws.edu.au/uwsadvantage for more details.

BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY
The School of Nursing
and Midwifery Bachelor of
Midwifery course has been
designed to develop caring
and reflective midwives
with the skills to support
women and their families
during pregnancy, birth
and the postnatal period.
Graduates will develop skills to work
in partnership with women and
collaborate with other members
of the health care team in order to
provide ‘woman-centred’ care.
The course has been divided evenly
into 50 per cent theoretical component
and 50 per cent practical component
spread across the full three years of the
program. This course is offered from
the Parramatta campus of UWS.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Successful completion of the course
enables you to apply for registration as
a registered midwife with the Nursing
and Midwifery Board of Australia
(NMBA) which is a partner board of
the Australian Health Practitioners
Registration Authority (AHPRA).
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COURSE UAC CODE
B Midwifery 726570
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS PREREQUISITES
To be enrolled in the B Midwifery course,
you must comply with NSW Ministry of
Health policies. These include having a
current Working with Children Student
Declaration; a National Police Certificate;
an Adult Health Immunisation Schedule; a
Code of Conduct Agreement and a current
Approved First Aid Certificate. International
students require a Police Check (with
English translation) from their home country
or any other country where they have lived.
In order to satisfy the requirements for
Continuity of Care, students will be required
to follow women throughout pregnancy,
birth and the postnatal period. This may
require students to attend a birth during the
evening or at night. Students must have
access to safe transport arrangements
in order to satisfy this requirement.
During your studies you will learn about the
science and art of midwifery knowledge
and practice; the principles of primary
health care; how to work in partnership
with women from all cultures; and how to
translate theory and research into practice.
LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Parramatta 3F 94.10
Practice placements will occur in a variety
of areas within hospitals, such as antenatal
clinics and wards, birthing units, postnatal
wards, newborn nurseries and within
community health settings. This experience
will be undertaken in blocks of time (from
one day per week to five days per week)
during the three-year course, with fewer
clinical hours in first year compared to
second year, and the majority of practice
placement occurring in the third year.
The practice experience also includes
placement with caseload midwives,
privately practising midwives and child
and family health professionals. A central
component of the course is the continuity
of care experience. Midwifery students
will meet and work in partnership with
five women in a continuity of care model
in first and second years, while in third
year midwifery students will follow 10
women, always under the supervision
of a midwife. Students will follow the
women throughout their pregnancy,
labour and birth and during the postnatal
period for up to six weeks. Access to
safe transport arrangements is essential
in order to satisfy this requirement.
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
To graduate with a Bachelor of Midwifery
you will be required to complete 24 units.
The core units you will study in this degree
include: Bioscience; Midwifery Knowledge;
Midwifery Practice Experience; Health in a
Culturally Diverse Community; Promoting
Mental Health and Wellbeing; and
Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery. You
will have one elective practice placement,
which will enable you to experience an
alternative model of midwifery care.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Registered midwives may work in a range
of maternity areas within community
settings and private and public hospitals
in metropolitan, rural and remote areas.
FURTHER STUDIES
An additional Honours option is available
to high-achieving students. Find out
more at: myfuture.uws.edu.au

PRACTICAL PLACEMENTS
Practice placements will occur across the
full calendar year. The majority of practice
placements will occur within one Local
Health District. Practice experiences will
include placement in hospital areas such
as antenatal clinics and wards, birthing
units, newborn nurseries and postnatal
wards. Experience will also be gained
during placement with caseload midwives,
privately practising midwives, community
midwives, women’s health practitioners
and child and family health professionals.

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BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE
(HEALTH PROMOTION, HEALTH
SERVICES MANAGEMENT AND
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION)
A Bachelor of Health
Science from UWS opens up
opportunities for work in many
growing areas of healthcare
services, in both clinical and
non-clinical roles. You will build
a comprehensive foundation
of health sciences knowledge
and pursue a major, or two,
in Health Promotion, Health
Services Management or
Therapeutic Recreation.
HEALTH PROMOTION
Health Promotion extends beyond
raising awareness of healthcare issues to
developing and implementing strategies for
communities, individuals and policymakers
to improve their health and wellbeing. If you
enjoyed physical development, health and
physical education in high school, take a
close look at Health Promotion at UWS.
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
Health Services Management plays a
vital role in society, ensuring that public
investment in health is well spent and
that private healthcare businesses
deliver effective, efficient services.
It puts management studies in the
distinctive context of the health sector,
and provides clinical understanding,
management skills and knowledge
of the healthcare system and policy
development. You will build skills in
managing people, resources and finances.
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COURSE
B Health Science (Health Promotion, Health
Services Management, Therapeutic
Recreation)
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; * = You may choose to study with a
reduced load, but classes are not offered in the evening.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Therapeutic Recreation is the link between
leisure and health improvement, using
recreation as a way to improve quality of
life. Therapeutic Recreation graduates work
with patients to use leisure activities to
improve health and life quality, for example
in rehabilitation centres and psychiatric
units, special schools, day care centres,
aged care facilities, or in local government
or community settings. You will develop the
professional competencies important for
ethical, safe practice, high-quality care and
the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams.
UWS has developed an innovative
and integrated suite of health sciences
programs. The integration between the
programs allows some options at the end
of the first year for you to transfer between
the various streams if you meet the criteria,
with advanced standing for the units that
you have completed. Note that transfer
places to some streams may be very
limited and competitive, and transferring
may extend the duration of the degree.
Parts of the course in the second and
third years are taken online, giving you
even more flexibility. Online studies
also help you to develop independent
learning and self-direction, building
your ability to pick up challenges and
run with them, which employers find
very attractive in UWS graduates.
The professional practice placements
require full-time attendance.
UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
723500 Campbelltown 3F* 70.00
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Diverse placements will enhance your
interest in various areas that are opened
up through this program. At least 10
weeks of workplace learning is included.
Practical experience is structured to
meet both the requirements of relevant
professional recognition bodies and to
give experience in diverse workplaces,
as well as to enable you to build
relationships with potential employers.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Graduates of the Health Services
Management program can seek
accreditation with the Australasian
College of Health Service Management.
Graduates of the Therapeutic Recreation
program are eligible for Level 1
membership of the Diversional Therapy
Association of Australia. UWS Health
Services Management graduates have
won highly-competitive traineeships
with the Australasian College of
Health Service Management.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to enrol at the start of second
year, all students must have a National
Police Certificate and a Prohibited
Employment Declaration Form. By the
following session, all students must have
a First Aid Certificate. To be eligible for
fieldwork placements in public hospitals,
students must comply with vaccination
requirements and be prepared to submit
a completed Adult Immunisation Card to
placement institutions. NSW Health can
provide details of necessary vaccinations.
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
To graduate with a Bachelor of Health
Science, you will be required to complete
24 units. In the second session of first
year, you will start to pursue your chosen
major in Health Promotion, Health Services
Management or Therapeutic Recreation.
Units cover:
»» Health Promotion – health politics, and
planning, health promotion practice,
injury prevention, public health
»» Health Services Management – health
services management practice, health
services, finance and workforce issues
»» Therapeutic Recreation – leisure and
recreation theory, workplace learning,
leisure education programming, aged
care, disability and mental health.
You can pursue one or two majors to
increase your career options, because
several units relate to more than one major.
This also means that, if your ambitions
change, you can change your major
studies up to the start of the third year.
You will share core common units
with other Bachelor of Health Science
students in the Personal Development,
Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
degree, sports sciences and clinical
health sciences, building a solid
understanding of biomedicine and
various health science fields. This will
help you to work in interdisciplinary
teams and centres, and to move into
new sectors as your career unfolds.
Core units include: Human Biology;
Medical Science; Evidence-Based
Practice; Research Methods; Professional
Competencies; Communication; Population
Health and Society; Psychology: and
Culture and Diversity and Health.
You may also choose electives from
across UWS, provided prerequisites
are met and space is available, allowing
you to expand your career options.
For detailed information about
the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
FURTHER STUDIES
High-achieving students can take Honours
as an additional year for full-time students
(or a longer equivalent for part-time
students) at the end of third year. You will
design and undertake original research
under the supervision and guidance
of experienced researchers and write
a thesis. The Honours program offers
a way of adding to your qualifications
and opening up the world of research
to you. You will be expected to identify
new ways to address real problems,
working under academic supervision.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A Bachelor of Health Science will give you
a broad set of health science skills that
are applicable to a range of sectors, and
which will expand your career options
on graduation and in the long-term.
»» Health Promotion graduates help
communities and individuals to change
their behaviour, to prevent ill health
and injury, and work with employers,
such as not-for-profit foundations,
the public health sector, community
health centres, youth centres, schools
and, increasingly, local government.
Health promotion projects are as
diverse as injury prevention, skin cancer
prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness and
community development. You will
also be able to apply the skills you
learn in Health Promotion at UWS to
initiate, develop and evaluate policy.
»» Health Services Management graduates
are in demand in project management,
health service administration, financial
management and human resource
management, and in areas that deal
with policy initiation, development
and evaluation. Two areas of growth
are in mental health services and the
aged care sector. Our graduates are
reaching the top of their organisations,
building on the management skills they
gained at UWS to become CEOs.
»» Therapeutic Recreation graduates
work with patients to use leisure
activities to improve health and life
quality, for example in rehabilitation
centres and psychiatric units, or
in local government or community
settings. Your career might start as a
diversional therapist in a public hospital
or as a day care centre coordinator.
If you are primarily interested in Health
Promotion or Therapeutic Recreation,
taking an additional major in Health
Services Management will position you
to move into management roles.
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BACHELOR OF HEALTH
SCIENCE (PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION)
The UWS Personal
Development, Health and
Physical Education (PDHPE)
program brings together a
comprehensive foundation of
health sciences, understanding
of physical activity and
personal development, and
skills in interacting with diverse
people. You will gain the
theoretical skills to analyse
new challenges, and the
practical skills required to help
people improve their health.
PDHPE graduates from UWS stand
out for their holistic understanding of
the concepts of health and physical
activity and their relationship to other
components of personal development
and physical education.
The PDHPE program is known for the
international standard of its facilities.
UWS has invested significantly in a new
gymnasium and renovated the dance
and gym facilities used for PDHPE.
These are complemented by a wealth
of sports venues in the local region,
including Olympics facilities at Penrith
and Homebush, and the opportunity for
outdoor activities in the Blue Mountains.
The course explores challenging areas
of personal development, including
youth health issues, sexuality, drugs,
psychology and risk-taking behaviours,
as well as general health science,
including human biology, health systems,
health promotion and research.
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COURSE
B Health Science (Personal Development,
Health and Physical Education)
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; * = You may choose to study with a
reduced load, but classes are not offered in the evening.
UWS has developed an innovative
integrated suite of health science
programs. The integration between the
programs allows some options at the end
of the first year for you to transfer between
the various streams if you meet the criteria,
with advanced standing for the units
you have completed. Note that transfer
places to some streams may be very
limited and competitive, and transferring
may extend the duration of the degree.
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
To graduate with a Bachelor of
Health Science (PDHPE), you will be
required to complete 24 units. You will
study core common units with other
Bachelor of Health Science students
and allied health students. This will
develop a solid understanding of
health science, competencies needed
for ethical and safe work, and high-
quality skills in communication.
Core units include: Evidence-Based
Practice; Research Methods; Professional
Competencies; Communication; Population
Health and Society; Psychology; Health
Promotion; and Culture, Diversity and
Health. The skills you will gain from these
core subjects will be valuable throughout
your entire career and in your life. PDHPE
studies include such areas as aquatic
sports, youth health issues, ethics, games,
gymnastics and dance, movement and
skill development, nutrition, outdoor
recreation, personal training and coaching,
physical activity, health and psychology.
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723503 Penrith 3F* 70.00
You may also choose electives from
across UWS, provided prerequisites
are met and space is available, allowing
you to expand your career options.
The professional practice placements
require full-time attendance.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Experience is integrated into course
units. Students use UWS’s new
gymnasium, dance and gym studies
facility, and a dedicated research
and teaching laboratory.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Graduates may be eligible to apply
for accreditation with the NSW
Institute of Teachers following the
successful completion of a recognised
teaching qualification. There is no
professional accrediting body for
the PDHPE specialisation.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to enrol at the start of second year,
all students must have a National Police
Certificate and a Child Protection Certificate
(Prohibited Employment Declaration Form).
By the start of the following session, all
students must have a First Aid Certificate.
For detailed information about
the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES
Enrolment in the Indigenous
Australian Studies (IAS) major,
sub-major or units is available to
all UWS undergraduate students
who have open electives. Find
out more at studyias.com.au

FURTHER STUDIES
High-achieving students can take
Honours as an additional year
for full-time students (or a longer
equivalent for part-time students)
at the end of third year. You will
design and undertake original
research under the supervision and
guidance of experienced researchers
and write a thesis. The Honours
program offers a way of adding
to your qualifications and opening
up the world of research to you. KIRSTY BERGAN JAMES PERRETT
Currently studying Bachelor of Currently studying Bachelor
You will be expected to identify new Health Science (PDHPE) of Health Science (PDHPE)
ways to address real problems,
working under academic supervision. ‘The convenience of not having to catch ‘I chose to study at UWS because
public transport to study at UWS means I heard good things about the
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES I can drive to campus within half an hour University from other students
The Bachelor of Health Science and access affordable parking. Less time and the practical field experience
(PDHPE) program is a popular travelling means I can spend more time they received. I’ve found staff
pathway to a Master of Teaching on my assignments and with my family. I and students kind and they will
degree, and then on to a teaching really like how open and green the UWS often go out of their way to help
career. You can extend your campuses are. I also like that Werrington you when you need it most.
teaching opportunities beyond South is smaller and less intimidating.
PDHPE by studying electives, There are so many fun and practical ‘The PDHPE course is great fun
such as science and mathematics, subjects that form part of this degree; and you will gain valuable practical
which lead into teaching. sometimes it hardly feels like study!’ experience and knowledge.’

Note that admission to the

Master of Teaching requires
a separate application.

Alternatively, graduates work

as personal trainers and sports
coaches, for example, and new
opportunities are opening up in
community-based recreation. UWS
will give you a broad set of skills that
you can apply working in fitness
businesses, the health sector, the
education sector or for yourself.

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BACHELOR OF HEALTH
SCIENCE (PARAMEDICINE)
Paramedics play an integral
role in the health system,
responding to acute and
sub-acute health problems
in a range of diverse and
uncontrolled settings.
Paramedics provide
unscheduled care to patients
of all ages, dealing with health
complaints that span across
the spectrum of illness and
injury severity and complexity.
They are frequently required
to interact with primary care
or community allied health
professionals, contributing
to the inter-professional
care of patients in the
out-of-hospital setting.
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COURSE
B Health Science (Paramedicine)
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; * = You may choose to study with a reduced load, but classes
are not offered in the evening. The clinical practice placements require full-time attendance.
The UWS paramedicine program
has been developed to provide
you with the requisite skills,
knowledge and understanding
that will enable you to function
effectively as a paramedic in a
government ambulance service
or in the private paramedicine
industry. The course uses an
evidence-based practice approach,
combined with innovative blended
learning and assessment strategies,
to prepare you for a diverse and
successful career in paramedicine.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Over the duration of the course, students
undertake 12 weeks of supervised
clinical practice on an emergency
ambulance. Additional placements will be
undertaken in the private paramedicine
industry, emergency departments, and
community and primary healthcare.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The program has been granted preliminary
approval for accreditation from the
Council of Ambulance Authorities.
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723502 Campbelltown 3F* 85.05
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
This course in paramedicine is offered
as a three-year Bachelor of Health
Science degree. There are no electives
in the program. The first two years
of the program combine studies in
paramedicine with a broad understanding
of biomedical sciences and health science
to develop the professional competencies
important for ethical and safe practice,
high quality care and the skills to work
in multidisciplinary teams. The final year
focuses predominantly on the practice of
paramedicine clinical leadership. Evidence-
based practice is a strong theme across all
units, preparing you to think critically about
paramedic scope of practice, roles and
responsibilities, and contemporary issues.
The program has a very strong practical
component, integrating theory with
simulated or workplace practice
consistently throughout the course.
Importantly, the course is designed
to take you beyond the traditional
emergency response role, preparing
you with advanced clinical decision
making and patient assessment
skills that will enable you to work in a
variety of existing or emerging roles
across the paramedicine industry.
The course is a full-time program and
clinical practice placements require
full-time attendance. Any student
going on placement in NSW health
facilities will need to comply with the
relevant occupational screening policy
and vaccination requirements before
placement. NSW Health can provide
details of the necessary vaccinations.
Students will also be required to undertake
a prescribed health, fitness and medical
assessment prior to undertaking a clinical
placement with the ambulance service.
In order to enrol in clinical practice
subjects, all UWS Bachelor of Health
Science (Paramedicine) students must
provide a completed NSW Health
National Criminal Record Check and
a Prohibited Employment Declaration
Form and obtain a First Aid Certificate
(including cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Students will also be required to purchase
a UWS paramedicine uniform and other
essential equipment at their own cost.
For detailed information about
the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
FURTHER STUDIES
An Honours program is available to high-
achieving students as an additional year for
full-time students (or a longer equivalent for
part-time students) at the end of Year 3.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
As a graduate of the Bachelor of
Health Science (Paramedicine),
you have the potential to work as a
paramedic in a government ambulance
service, the private paramedicine
industry, or the defence forces.
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BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE
(SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE)
If you love exercise and have a
passion for science, the UWS
Sport and Exercise Science
program is for you. Throughout
your three-year degree, you
will be exposed to and gain a
comprehensive understanding
of human anatomy, sport
and exercise physiology,
biomechanics, motor control
and skill acquisition, and
exercise prescription.
The program prepares you to work across
the spectrum of people’s abilities, fitness
levels and ages: from high performance,
through general health and fitness,
to rehabilitation and management of
such problems as obesity, diabetes
and heart disease. You will build a
comprehensive understanding of the
science that underpins health, physical
activity and exercise, and learn to apply
this knowledge to client assessments
and in designing, implementing and
evaluating exercise programs.
The Sport and Exercise Science program
features extensive student interaction and
a focus on individual students. Facilities
are state-of-the-art, centred around our
dedicated Exercise and Sport Science
Laboratories. The UWS Campbelltown
campus also maintains a wealth of sports
venues that are also used by students.
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COURSE
B Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science)
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; * = You may choose to study with a
reduced load, but classes are not offered in the evening..
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Students spend 60 hours in professional
practice placements in second year and
80 hours in third year, working with the
general population, sporting populations
or rehabilitation of special populations.
The professional practice placements
require full-time attendance.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and
Exercise Science) course is accredited
at the level of exercise science by the
National University Course Accreditation
Program of Exercise and Sports Science
Australia (ESSA). Graduates are eligible
for exercise science accreditation.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to enrol at the start of second
year, all students must have a National
Police Certificate, Prohibited Employment
Declaration Form and have a First Aid
Certificate. To be eligible for fieldwork
placements in public hospitals, students
may need to comply with vaccination
requirements and be prepared to submit
a completed Adult Immunisation Card to
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723506 Campbelltown 3F* 82.80
placement institutions. NSW Health can
provide details of necessary vaccinations.
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
To graduate with a Bachelor of Health
Science (Sport and Exercise Science),
you will be required to complete 24
units. You will study core common units
with other Bachelor of Health Science
and Allied Health students. This will
develop a solid understanding of health
science, professional competencies
needed for ethical and safe work, and
high-quality skills in communication.
Core subjects include: Medical Sciences
such as Human Anatomy and Physiology;
Evidence-Based Practice; Research
Methods; Professional Competencies;
Communication; Population Health
and Society; Psychology; and Culture,
Diversity and Health. Sport and Exercise
Science studies include such areas as
Bioenergetics; Biomechanics; Exercise
Physiology; Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation;
Exercise Nutrition; Professional Practice;
Psychology; and Resistance Training.
For detailed information about
the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
FURTHER STUDIES
High-achieving students can take Honours
as an additional year for full-time students
(or a longer equivalent for part-time
students) at the end of third year. You will
design and undertake original research
under the supervision and guidance of
experienced researchers and write a
thesis. The Honours program offers a
way of adding to your qualifications and
opening up the world of research to you.
You will be expected to identify new
ways to address real problems, working
under academic supervision.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduating with a solid health science
base and your knowledge of sport and
exercise science, you will enjoy a range of
career options and potential for continued
career growth, which may include roles in:
»» health and fitness centres run by
businesses and communities, for
example as a personal trainer,
a health and fitness specialist
or a fitness assessor
»» government agencies associated
with sport, physical activity and
health, perhaps as an exercise
scientist or in research
»» professional sporting groups, for
example as an analyst, bio-mechanic,
physiologist, conditioner and trainer
»» rehabilitation clinics and hospitals
that require skills in using
exercise in rehabilitation
»» consulting and teaching.
KASEY MUMBY
Currently studying Bachelor
of Health Science (Sport and
Exercise Science) Honours
‘Sport and exercise science study
at UWS includes practical work and
work experience. This is relevant
and valuable to your career as an
exercise physiologist and sports
scientist. UWS is always taking
student feedback and making
continual improvements, like
improving teaching and making
access to online resources easier.’

If you decide to study beyond your

degree at UWS and gain higher-
level accreditation as an exercise
physiologist, you may also be able to
provide healthcare services funded by
Medicare (Australian Government), where
prescribed and monitored exercise is
used to treat and prevent risk factors for
cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

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BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
The UWS Physiotherapy
program focuses strongly on
the relationship between the
therapist and the client. UWS
graduates not only know how
to do their jobs technically, but
also understand how to work
with colleagues and patients,
and take on responsibilities.
UWS takes an evidence-based approach
to health sciences teaching, learning and
research, to produce professionals who
can truly help clients and communities
to lead healthier, more productive lives.
Being evidence-based is one of the most
important trends in healthcare today and
is a strong feature of the UWS program.
Independent learning, self-direction and
experience in analysing and resolving
problems will also help you to develop the
skills and ability to pick up activities and
run with them, an outcome that employers
particularly appreciate in UWS graduates.
UWS has developed an integrated
suite of health sciences programs. The
integration allows some options at the
end of the first year for you to transfer
between the various streams if you meet
the criteria, with advanced standing for
the units that you have completed.
Note that admission and transfer places
may be very limited and competitive,
transfers are not available in all programs
and transferring may extend the duration of
the degree. Also, if you enrol in the four-year
Bachelor of Physiotherapy but decide to
leave at the end of the third year, assuming
you have successfully completed all of the
first three years, you may be eligible to be
awarded a Bachelor of Health Science.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Practical and clinical experience takes
place in first and second years. In addition,
students undertake five weeks of external
clinical placements in third year and four
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COURSE
B Physiotherapy
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; nc=New course.
placements of five weeks each during fourth
year. They then return to the University for
a final module that explores the lessons of
the clinical experience for a professional
career, focusing on professional, technical,
industrial and legal topics, and complex
cases. Students may also gain experience
at UWS’s onsite clinical training facility, the
UniClinic. All clinical placements will occur
during normal working hours of the various
clinical facilities. Students are responsible
for their own travel, accommodation
and related expenses during clinical
placements, which are located in
metropolitan and rural areas of NSW.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The academic and clinical curriculum has
been developed in line with physiotherapy
accreditation standards. Upon completion
of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course,
graduates may be eligible for registration
as physiotherapists in Australia. The
Australian Physiotherapy Council has
accredited the current program with
conditions but re-accreditation will
be sought for this new program.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to undertake fieldwork or
practice placements, students must
complete a National Police Certificate, a
Working with Children Check, Student
Declaration and an Adult Vaccination Card,
and hold a current First Aid Certificate. In
clinical placement units, students must
wear the UWS physiotherapy uniform
(short-sleeved polo top and trousers),
which complies with the NSW Health
uniform requirements. Students in this
program are required to participate fully in
practical classes. This involves disrobing to
shorts and singlet or swimsuit equivalent
and at times to underwear in mixed gender
classes. Students will practise hands-on
physiotherapy examination and treatment
techniques on both genders, and will
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723560 Campbelltown 4F nc
personally experience these techniques,
which will be performed on them by other
students and relevant academic staff.
These requirements are not negotiable.
Inherent requirements apply to this course.
For further information, visit
uws.edu.au/inherentrequirements
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
Building a solid, broad understanding of
biomedicine and various health science
fields in this way will give you a deeper
understanding of physiotherapy, help you
to work in interdisciplinary teams and
centres, and assist you in advising clients
on treatment options. You will share your
new knowledge and experiences with
other students, and gain professional
competencies important for ethical and
safe practice and high-quality care. In
these core units and in your studies of
physiotherapy you will also develop a
client focus, which is as much about
the questions you ask as the way you
interpret what you see, hear and read.
The skills you will gain in communication
and working with people will be valuable
throughout your career and in your life.
An introduction to physiotherapy is
included in the first session of first year,
allowing you to explore the roles and
responsibilities of physiotherapists.
Physiotherapy is an exacting and
physically demanding profession, as
you will be working closely with other
people’s bodies. The final two years of
the program contain the majority of the
physiotherapy studies, developing your
analytical and clinical skills. In addition,
an extensive clinical education program
provides practical experience in general
and specialised areas of physiotherapy
practice, giving you extensive hands-
on experience before graduating.
To graduate with a Bachelor of
Physiotherapy, you will be required
to complete all compulsory
units (320 credit points).

The first three years of the program

result in a Bachelor of Health Science
qualification. You will study core
common units with other Health Science
students and allied health students.

For detailed information about

the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au

FURTHER STUDIES
An accelerated Honours program is
available to high-achieving students and
is integrated with the four-year program.

Research training for the Honours GEORGE KIKILAS ERIKA BROCKLEHURST

program begins in the second
half of third year. The Honours
research project will usually begin
during the summer before regular
coursework begins in fourth year.
An Honours thesis is to be completed
during the fourth year of the program.
This structure enables Honours
students to graduate with a Bachelor
of Physiotherapy (Honours).
The Honours program offers a way
of adding to your qualifications and
opening up the world of research. You
will be expected to identify new ways
to address real problems, working
under the supervision of experienced
academic researchers. For many
graduates, Honours is a key early step
in the path to leadership in a profession.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Physiotherapists have considerable
autonomy within medical and
healthcare professions.
Graduate of the Bachelor of Health
Science/Master of Physiotherapy degree
‘I decided to study at UWS because I saw
it as an opportunity to participate and
involve myself in a new and upcoming
university, and to help develop myself
both personally and professionally. I
believe UWS has the best physiotherapy
staff, fantastic facilities and offers great
people for you to meet. But remember
success is measured by effort!’
health, schools, rehabilitation and chronic
health management. Settings also
include community-based agencies,
rural and regional healthcare providers,
and working with athletes and sporting
organisations. Patients range across
the lifespan, from birth to old age.
Currently studying Bachelor
of Health Science/Master
of Physiotherapy
‘I would definitely recommend
the Bachelor of Health Science/
Master of Physiotherapy program
at UWS. From the onset you are
immersed in not only the theoretical
component of physiotherapy but also
the practical aspect, experimenting
on fellow students and working
on cadavers. Thus, the course
is engaging from day one.’

Physiotherapists work in private Graduates may also choose careers in

practices, aged care, private and research and teaching, or as consultants
public hospitals, workplaces, women’s to industry and/or government bodies.

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BACHELOR OF
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational therapy is
an health profession which
focuses on working with
people who have difficulty
completing everyday tasks
also known as ‘occupations’.
Occupational therapists can
work with a range of clients
who, because of illness,
injury or circumstances,
are limited in their ability to
perform everyday tasks.
You may help someone with a spinal cord
injury return to work, you may recommend
modifications to their car so that they can
drive again, or you may help children with
disabilities attend school. Occupational
therapy is about helping people to
participate fully in every part of their life.
The UWS occupational therapy course
is among the top programs in Australia,
and is offered as a four year Bachelor
of Occupational Therapy degree. UWS
Occupational therapy graduates are
renowned for their ability to use their
knowledge and skills in a practical,
evidence-based approach in practice.
UWS takes an evidence-based
approach to health sciences teaching,
learning and research, to produce
professionals who can truly help clients
and communities lead healthier, more
productive lives. Being evidence-based
is one of the most important trends in
healthcare today and a strong feature
of the occupational therapy program.
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COURSE
B Occupational Therapy
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; * = You may choose to study with a reduced load, but classes are not
offered in the evening; nc=New Course. The professional practice placements require full-time attendance.
Independent learning, self-direction and
experience in analysing and resolving
problems will help you to develop
the skills that employers particularly
appreciate in UWS graduates.
The UWS occupational therapy program
offers the flexibility of an early exit point if
you enrol in the Bachelor of Occupational
Therapy but decide to leave at the end
of the third year, assuming you have
successfully completed all of the first three
years, you can be awarded a Bachelor of
Health Science (but you will not be qualified
to work as an occupational therapist).
CORE UNITS AND STRUCTURE
To graduate with a Bachelor of
Occupational Therapy, you will be
required to complete all compulsory units
(320 credit points). You will study core
common units with other Health Science
students located on the same campus.
Building a solid, broad understanding
of biomedicine and various health
science fields will give you a deeper
understanding of occupational therapy,
help you work in interdisciplinary teams
and assist you in advising clients on
treatment options. You will share your new
knowledge and experiences with other
students, and together gain professional
competencies important for ethical and
safe practice and high-quality care.
In the core units and your studies
of occupational therapy you will
develop a client focus, centred on
each individual within his or her social,
cultural and physical environment. The
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723555 Campbelltown 4F* nc
UWS occupational therapy program
promotes the value of human diversity,
fundamental human rights, and the
dignity and worth of every client.
FURTHER STUDIES
An embedded Honours program is
available to high-achieving students and
is integrated with the four-year program.
Research training for the Honours
program begins in the second half of
third year. An Honours thesis is to be
completed during the fourth year of the
program. This structure enables Honours
students to graduate with a Bachelor
of Occupational Therapy (Honours).
The Honours program offers a way
of adding to your qualifications and
opening up the world of research. You
will be expected to identify new ways
to address real problems, working
under the supervision of experienced
academic researchers. For many
graduates, Honours is a key early step in
the path to leadership in a profession.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Occupational therapists work with people
who have special needs and life challenges
that hinder their ability to meaningfully and
effectively engage in their occupational
roles and everyday tasks. Occupational
therapists help their clients to develop
new skills or alter their environment and
daily activities to meet their goals.
They use occupations as therapeutic
means to improve an individual’s
health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Occupational therapists are employed
in a range of settings, including:
»» public and private hospitals
»» rehabilitation centres
»» insurance companies
»» schools
»» private practice
»» private rehabilitation providers.
They are also employed as
mental health workers and
rehabilitation consultants.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
You will complete a minimum of
1,000 hours of professional practice
in a range of settings in order to
meet the fieldwork guidelines of the
World Federation of Occupational
Therapists. Occupational therapy
practice units are in each year of
the course. All clinical placements
will occur during normal work hours
of the various clinical facilities.
You are responsible for your
own travel, accommodation and
related expenses during clinical
placements, which are located in
metropolitan and rural areas of NSW.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION TAYLA KAY
The academic and clinical curriculum has Currently studying
been developed in accordance with the Occupational Therapy
accreditation requirements of Occupational
Therapy Australia and the World ‘The Occupational Therapy course
Federation of Occupational Therapists. at UWS is a great program. Not
many other courses or Universities
COURSE REQUIREMENTS offer clinical placement for first year
In order to enrol in Spring units in first year, Occupational Therapy students. You
you must have a National Police Certificate, also get the opportunity to go on
a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form clinical placement every year from
and a First Aid Certificate. To be eligible for first year to continually utilise their
fieldwork placements in public hospitals, theoretical knowledge in practice.’
you must comply with vaccination
requirements and be prepared to submit
a completed Adult Immunisation Card to
placement institutions. NSW Health can
provide details of necessary vaccinations.
For detailed information about
the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
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BACHELOR OF PODIATRIC
MEDICINE
Podiatrists are best known
for treating problems that
people commonly experience
with their feet, but they
are increasingly playing an
important role in addressing
chronic conditions, such as
diabetes. As a podiatrist,
your patients can range from
children to active sportspeople
to the ageing. UWS offers
podiatric medicine as a
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
degree, which delivers
career-ready graduates.
UWS has developed an integrated suite of
health sciences programs. The integration
allows some options at the end of the
first year for you to transfer between the
various streams if you meet the criteria,
with advanced standing for the units that
you have completed. Note that transfer
places to some streams may be very
limited and competitive, and transferring
may extend the duration of the degree.
Also, if you enrol in the four year Bachelor
of Podiatric Medicine but decide to leave
at the end of the third year, assuming you
have successfully completed all of the
first three years, you may be eligible to
beawarded a Bachelor of Health Science
if you have met all their requirements.
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COURSE
B Podiatric Medicine
Key: B = Bachelor of; M = Master of; F = Full-time; nc = New Course.
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
To graduate with a Bachelor of Podiatric
Medicine, you will be required to
complete all compulsory units (320
credit points). This includes the study of
common units with other Health Science
students and allied health students.
Building a solid, broad understanding of
biosciences and various health science
fields in this way will give you a deeper
understanding of podiatry, help you
to work in interdisciplinary teams and
centres, and assist you in advising clients
on treatment options. You will share your
new knowledge and experiences with
other students, and gain professional
competencies important for ethical and
safe practice and high-quality care. The
skills you will gain in communication
and working with people will be valuable
throughout your career and in your life.
An introduction to podiatry is included in
the first session of first year, allowing you
to explore the roles and responsibilities
of podiatrists. As the course strongly
emphasises developing clinical and
theoretical skills that are based on the best
evidence available, the study of research
methods and evidence-based practice
is an important component within the
course, and is part of the common core of
units for the Bachelor of Health Science.
You will take several medical science
units and will learn about pharmacology,
such as medication interactions in
wound care and the implications of the
vascular and neurological systems.
UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
723565 Campbelltown 4F nc
You will progress to more specialised
discipline units in the latter years,
with a focus on clinical skills, practical
experience, providing you extensive
hands-on experience before graduating.
You will also gain invaluable knowledge
about sports medicine, such as
biomechanics, rehabilitation programs,
training surfaces and footwear.
Several units build skills in podiatric
medicine and practice in general,
while other units focus on the high-
risk foot, pharmacology, dermatology,
gerontology, neurology, paediatrics
(children), sports medicine, radiology,
musculoskeletal disorders and surgery.
For detailed information about
the course structure and units,
visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Approximately 1,000 hours of clinical
education is provided at the University’s
clinical training facility and at external
placement sites, including one week
of placement in second year, two
weeks in third year and 16 weeks in
fourth year. This experience focuses
on providing extensive clinical practice
prior to graduation. Year 4 students also
complete a professional practice unit
that explores aspects of clinical practice
for a professional career, focusing on
professional, technical, industrial and
topical legal issues of complex cases.
All clinical placements will occur during
normal work hours of the various clinical
facilities. Students are responsible
for their own travel, accommodation
and related expenses during clinical
placements which are located in
metropolitan and rural areas of NSW.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Initial accreditation has been gained
from the Australasian and New Zealand
Podiatry Accreditation Council.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to enrol in the second semester
of second year, all students must have a
National Police Certificate, a Prohibited
Employment Declaration Form and a
First Aid Certificate (including advanced
resuscitation).To be eligible for clinical
placements in public hospitals in
second year, students must comply with
vaccination requirements and attend a
‘bulk compliance’ appointment to have
their special requirements verified by NSW
Health staff. NSW Health can provide
details of necessary vaccinations.
FURTHER STUDIES
An accelerated Honours program is
available to high-achieving students and
is integrated with the four-year program.
Research training for the Honours
program begins in the second half of
third year. The Honours research project
will usually begin during the summer
before regular coursework begins in
fourth year. An Honours thesis is to be
completed during the fourth year of
the program. This structure enables
Honours students to graduate with a
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Hons).
The Honours program offers a way
of adding to your qualifications and
opening up the world of research. You
will be expected to identify new ways
to address real problems, working
under the supervision of experienced
academic researchers. For many
graduates, Honours is an early step in
the path to leadership in a profession.
As well as facilities for podiatry, Honours
students can use a range of other
high-quality health science research
facilities at UWS, such as its equipment
for medicine and sports science.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Podiatry concentrates on foot and
leg pathology, but has diverse
aspects. There is a large focus on
footwear, from every day wear to
work wear and athletic shoes, as
well as common problems such
as ingrown toenails or bunions.
Podiatrists also look at the
environments in which a patient
works, lives, and plays social or
competitive sport, as the basis
for treatments to improve comfort
and health. Podiatrists work in
a variety of settings in urban or
rural locations. You might:
»» be engaged in sports medicine,
helping athletes and social
sportspeople to improve their
performance and function
»» be employed in a community
centre to help the aged
become more mobile
»» work in a private practice,
managing foot health in the general
population, including mobility
issues in children, sports injuries,
aged care and footwear advice
»» be part of a hospital team,
addressing problems associated
with chronic diseases and acute
problems such as diabetes, which
are increasingly predominant
in the Australian population
»» undertake research, expanding
understanding of podiatry.
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BACHELOR OF TRADITIONAL
CHINESE MEDICINE
UWS offers a route to a career
in Traditional Chinese Medicine
that is highly regarded for
its emphasis on seeking
and applying evidence.
A Bachelor of Traditional Chinese
Medicine degree is the way to
achieve your goals in this field.
The strong research base in traditional
Chinese medicine and complementary
medicine has given UWS an international
reputation, enabling the University to
attract high-quality staff from around
Australia and overseas, and to arrange an
intensive clinical placement in China. The
emphasis on evidence that is a feature of
the UWS Health Science programs also
increases both the quality of graduates’
work and their professional standing.
At UWS, students can utilise
complementary medicine analysis
laboratories and medical school
facilities, as well as library resources
that span Traditional Chinese,
complementary and Western medicine.
UWS has developed an integrated
suite of health sciences programs. The
integration between the programs allows
some options at the end of the first year
for you to transfer between the various
streams if you meet the criteria, with
advanced standing for the units you have
completed. Note that transfer places
to some streams may be very limited
and competitive, and transferring may
extend the duration of the degree.
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COURSE
B Traditional Chinese Medicine
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; * = You may choose to study with a reduced load, but classes are not
offered in the evening; nc=New Course. The professional practice placements require full-time attendance.
Also, if you enrol in the four-year Bachelor
of Traditional Chinese Medicine but
decide to leave at the end of the third
year, assuming you have successfully
completed all of the first three years,
you may be eligible to be awarded
a Bachelor of Health Science.
In this course you will share your new
knowledge and experiences with other
students, and together gain professional
competencies important for ethical and
safe practice and high-quality care. The
skills you will gain in communication
and working with people will be valuable
throughout your career and in your
life. Meanwhile, starting in the first
session of first year, you will also take
Traditional Chinese Medicine units.
The final two years of the program focus
on clinical skills, practical experience and
specialised areas such as skin disease,
gynaecology and the musculoskeletal
system. Traditional Chinese Medicine
units cover acupuncture, Chinese herbal
medicine, Chinese medical theory
and clinical assessment. For detailed
information about the course structure
and units, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
723570 Campbelltown 4F* nc
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
To graduate with a Bachelor of
Traditional Chinese Medicine, you
will be required to complete all
compulsory units (320 credit points).
The first three years of the program
result in a Bachelor of Health Science
qualification. You will study core common
units with other Health Science students
and allied health students. Building a
solid, broad understanding of biomedicine
and various health science fields in this
way will give you a deeper understanding
of Traditional Chinese Medicine, help
you to work in interdisciplinary teams
and centres, and assist you in advising
clients on treatment options.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Students have 900 hours of clinical
experience. Starting in the second year,
they undertake at least 250 hours at the
UniClinic, the onsite clinical training facility
at UWS, and 250 hours of placements
at external clinics, for insight into the
operation of a clinic, as well as clinical
experience. A highlight of fourth year is the
opportunity for 400 hours of experience
at a leading hospital in China to build
clinical skills and competence. UWS staff
make arrangements and accompany
students to the hospital site, and the
hospital provides experienced clinical
supervisors and interpreters. Students
contribute financially to this placement.
Alternative local arrangements are
available if required in special cases.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The course is an approved program of
study by the Chinese Medicine Board
of Australia. Graduates of this course
are qualified for general registration as
both an acupuncturist and a practitioner
of Chinese herbal medicine with
relevant professional organisations
recognised by private health funds.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to enrol at the start of second year,
all students must have a National Police
Certificate and a Prohibited Employment
Declaration Form. By the start of the
following session, all students must have
a First Aid Certificate. To be eligible for
fieldwork placements in public hospitals,
students must comply with vaccination
requirements and be prepared to submit
a completed Adult Immunisation Card to
placement institutions. NSW Health can
provide details of necessary vaccinations.
FURTHER STUDIES
Students wishing to further their
studies should consider the Master
of Chinese Medicine program.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners
are usually either self-employed in
private practice or work as a member of
a team in a clinic that offers a range of
therapies. They practise as acupuncturists
and treat clients using Chinese herbal
medications. The knowledge they can
gain at UWS opens up other opportunities
in product development, management
and sales roles in pharmaceutical and
herbal companies, and conducting
medical research. Consultancy roles are
now taking advantage of the internet
to provide healthcare advice online
in such increasingly important areas
as chronic diseases and ageing.
KATE THOMSON
Currently studying Bachelor
of Health Science/Master of
Traditional Chinese Medicine
‘UWS is actively involved in the
community, especially in schools
promoting their programs, and have
the services and opportunities for
students to ask questions and gain
some experience on campus.
‘The Traditional Chinese Medicine
program at UWS is amazing. Not
only are the teaching staff experts
in the field, but they are also
approachable. The course doesn’t
just focus on acupuncture, herbs
and diagnosis, but also has a strong
focus on Western medicine.
‘The campus is centrally located
with modern facilities. There are
also lots of activities throughout
the semester on campus such as
bar nights, sporting competitions
and other special events.’
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The Federal Budget announced on 13 May 2014
listed proposed changes to higher education
including fee deregulation and changes to FEE-HELP
(formerly referred to as HECS). UWS recognises
the need to continue to provide access to high-
quality, affordable university education.
For students already enrolled, and new students
enrolling in 2014, the current fee arrangements
will remain applicable and are not affected by
the changes proposed by the Government.
The student fee freeze will apply to all new
domestic students commencing anytime in
2014 in a Commonwealth supported place. UWS
continues to discuss the changes proposed in
the Federal Budget with the Commonwealth
and is working to determine an accessible fee
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For more information please visit the Federal
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2014 STUDENT CONTRIBUTION BANDS AND AMOUNTS

Bands and General Discipline Areas 2014 Maximum Student Contribution (Per EFTSL)
Band 3: Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $10,085
Band 2: M
 athematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health,
$8,613
Applied Health, Science, Engineering Surveying, Agriculture
Band 1: H
 umanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Education, Clinical Psychology,
$6,044
Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Nursing
Note: Pre-2010 HECS students should go to studyassist.gov.au for more information.
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YOU PASS THROUGH STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Western Sydney is not If you are an international student

Peer Assisted Study Sessions
Peer Assisted Study Sessions
(PASS) is a student-centred
learning program.
In PASS you will work with other
students to understand the content
of your unit/s and develop various
study strategies to help you improve
your academic performance. Through
actively working together with other
students, you will find that you are
more engaged with the content and
that your understanding deepens. You
will also get to meet other people in
your course. Each PASS group is run
by a facilitator who has successfully
studied the unit previously.
PASS is free and voluntary.
PASS is open to all students
who want to improve their
understanding of course material
and their academic performance.
It is highly recommended
whether you are striving for a
high distinction or a pass.
only about obtaining an education. We also
challenge ourselves to engage students
who will get involved and make a difference
to the University and wider communities.
UWS has a unique set of scholarships
on offer with many differing criteria.
They reflect our strong commitment to
academic excellence and opportunity for
Greater Western Sydney students. Our
scholarships support students who have
diverse interests and skills, and who can
and do make an active contribution.
UWS works closely with business,
industry and the community to ensure
we offer scholarships that meet the
needs of our students. Our scholarships
provide our students with support and
give them the opportunity to establish
professional relationships while they study.
Take the time to examine our scholarships
and make the most of your opportunities
for success. For details on UWS
Scholarships, including the eligibility
requirements and how to apply, refer
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or call 1300 897 669.
completing one of the following
qualifications in 2014, you must
apply through UAC International:
»» an Australian Year 12 in
or outside Australia
»» an International Baccalaureate
»» a New Zealand National
Certificate of Educational
Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
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apply directly to the University of
Western Sydney. UWS International
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about studying in Australia can be
found at uws.edu.au/international
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internationalstudy@uws.edu.au
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Multiple sessions are offered in
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