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Associate Degree in Health Sciences

Study Health Sciences at Flinders

Start a healthy career

Become job-ready, faster. Equip yourself with practical knowledge and skills to broaden opportunities for a career in health.

This Associate Degree is available to students seeking a program that delivers knowledge and skills to support professional development in the health industry.

 

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2022 selection rank

N/A

Guaranteed selection rank

N/A

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

249021 (Bedford Park) 284031 (Festival Plaza)

Delivery mode
In person:
  • – Bedford Park
  • – Festival Plaza CBD*
Online: Yes
Duration

2 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2023: $8,301
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Why study Health Sciences at Flinders

  • Gain an excellent grounding in all aspects of the health sector. You will develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary healthcare.
  • You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety of health environments and can be built on with further study.
  • Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry.
  • This degree will open the door to various workplace settings, including corporate or government departments, not-for-profit organisations, or community health centres.
  • The Associate Degree is two years of full-time study (or the part-time equivalent) meaning you can head into the workforce with confidence in your knowledge and skills.
  • You can choose to continue studying in our Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with full credit for your study.
  • Study anywhere in Australia, with all core Health Sciences topics available online. Depending on which option and elective topics are taken, study can be fully online.

Your career

This degree will lead to a career in varied health care settings.

Potential occupations include:

  • Health promotion officer
  • Community health officer
  • Policy officer
  • Health and aged care support worker
  • Health informatician

Potential employers include:

  • Governments and non-government agencies
  • Local councils
  • Private practice
  • Hospitals
  • Community health clinics
  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Schools and education facilities (including universities)

Healthcare and social assistance is Australia’s largest and fastest growing industry.

(Australian Jobs 2020)

 

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • Core topics in communication and interprofessional practice, human bioscience, Indigenous health for health sciences, contemporary health issues in Australia, and research and study skills
  • Choice from a range of option topics
  • A selection of electives

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • Further development of research and study skills
  • Critical social analysis of health and psychological perspectives of health
  • Elective topics (free choice and can be completely online)

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ATAR and Student Profile Information

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2022. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 99.85 99.95
Median rank to receive an offer 82.50 86.35
Lowest rank to receive an offer 57.40 60.20

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2022 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2022) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 54 28%
Vocational education and training (VET) study 9 5%
Work and life experience 12 6%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 67 35%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) 10 5%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) 26 14%
International Students 13 7%
All students 191 100%

How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

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How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice. 

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The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.

Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

 

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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2023
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