Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education (Health Sciences Pathway)

Study Disability and Developmental Education (Health Sciences Pathway)

A pathway to a health sciences degree.

This one year pathway is designed for applicants who want to gain entry into the Bachelor of Health Sciences but may not meet the minimum academic requirements.

Students who successfully complete all topics in this pathway year and achieve an overall Credit grade point average (or above) can transfer into the Bachelor of Health Sciences.

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Why study Health Sciences at Flinders

Successfully transfer into the Bachelor of Health Sciences and:

gain an understanding and skill set to make a difference to people’s lives
get industry experience including overseas study options in your third year
access pathway opportunities into Flinders’ medical degree and a range of allied health degrees
pursue majors including disability and community rehabilitation, health promotion, health management, life sciences, environmental and public health, therapy studies, public health, and nutrition.

Your career

A Health Sciences degree caters for a wide range of careers and equips you with transferable industry relevant skills. Your career path depends on which major you choose.

Potential occupations include:

health promotion officer
drug diversion assessor
community health officer
clinical trials study assistant
policy officer
health and aged care support worker.

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What you will study

The pathway year has a multi-disciplinary focus, with contributions from psychology, philosophy, speech pathology, sociology, health, rehabilitation, leisure and special education.

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

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).

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How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

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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Academic pathway programs

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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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.