Course Overview

Introduces you to the physiological, psychological, social and cultural elements involved in health care, and provides the foundation for further studies in a health-related degree program at Adelaide University. Study with confidence in small class sizes and personalised teaching methods.

Dedicated academic and personal support services to assist with your success. Student leadership opportunities to grow your skills further

Diploma Structure

Tertiary Preparation

All students are required to complete the tertiary preparation modules Mathematics for Study (MMS001) in their first trimester and Language for Study (LGS001) in their second trimester. Although these modules do not count towards the study load or GPA, a non-graded pass is required for the program of study.

Language Development Module 1

This module is designed to provide students with opportunities to review, develop and practice the English language systems and skills required to successfully participate in an undergraduate degree program. Successful completion of this module is required for graduation.

Mathematics for Study

This unit provides a foundation in mathematics to provide you with skills to support your future university studies. You are supported to develop core concepts and skills, and to apply these to solve problems.

Stage 1

Essential Study Skills
Information and New Media Technologies
Communication, People, Place and Culture
Academic Research and Critical Enquiry
Chemistry
Human Physiology Fundamentals
Human Biology
Maths & Statistics

Stage 2

Human Physiology 1
Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country
Introduction to Public Health
Applied Psychology
Global and National Health
Human Anatomy
Quantitative Methods in Health
Human Physiology 2

Career Outcomes

Depending on your chosen Adelaide University specialisation, your career options can include:

Aged and rehabilitative care
Primary health and community support services
Mental health services
International aid agencies
Home care
Rural and remote health care
Infectious disease services
Academia and research

Entry Requirements

Review the academic qualifications, grades, and additional criteria needed for admission to this program.

SPM

SPM

Minimum 5 credits including Mathematics (C) & English (C)

STPM

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

DIPLOMA

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

A-LEVEL

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

O-LEVEL

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MUET Band 3 or above
IELTS Overall 6.0 or above
Has at least one industry level certification in Engineering

Entry Requirement

Academic Entry Requirments - Navitas International Foundation Year (NIFY): Score 250, or above. Australian: Diploma Stage 1 & Early Transition Program: Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent. Diploma Stage 2: Successful completion of Year 12 (SACE/IB) or equivalent. Malaysian: Diploma Stage 1 & Early Transition Program : SPM, SM2 or Ontario Grade 11. Diploma Stage 2 : STPM with 2 passes at minimum D grade, UEC-Senior Middle 3 with 5 C7 grades. Ontario Grade 12 with an average of 50% or above in 6 best courses or GCE ‘A’ Levels with 2 A Level passes OR 1 A Level pass and 2 AS Level passes OR 4 AS Level passes at Grade D. Graduate Certificate in Business and Management#: Completed Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent OR Completed Advanced Diploma (or Associate Degree) plus 2 years relevant work experience^. No work experience required for high achiever and to be assessed in case-by-case basis OR Completed Diploma, plus 4 years relevant work experience.Applicants packaging the Graduate Certificate in Business and Management with the Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) require a completed Bachelor degree qualification in either engineering, science, technology, or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution. Any other Bachelor Degree qualification will require at least 3 years of relevant work experience or a Diploma qualification in engineering, science or technology, from a recognised higher education institution and at least 3 years of relevant work experience. English Entry Criteria: IELTS 6 with no band lower than 6 correlate as FCE or CAE overall score of 169 with no skill less than 169 or GCE ‘O’ Level is B or GCE ‘A’ Level is B. SPM/UEC is B. Pearson’s (PTE Academic) is 50.

About this School

The South Australian Institute of Business and Technology (SAIBT), is an on-campus pathway provider to the University of South Australia (UniSA).

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