Health

ARADHNA KUMAR Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)

As part of QUTs back-to-school checks at the QUT Health Clinics, podiatry students conducted free foot screenings for children and we identied potential problems under the direction of practising podiatrists. Ive always been fascinated by human movement and QUTs podiatry degree is giving me practical experience and one-on-one time with lecturers that will provide many career opportunities.

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What Health at QUT offers you

QUTs Faculty of Health offers a stimulating learning environment and courses that focus on improving the health of individuals and communities, treating and preventing disease, and improving the lives of others.

Facilities
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Our courses are designed in consultation with leading industry professionals. As part of your course you will undertake practical professional placements to provide you with hands-on learning and the opportunity to develop industry contacts.

Global links
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On campus QUT Health Clinics offer training with accredited clinicians using industry quality equipment in human movement and exercise, nutrition and dietetics, optometry, podiatry, psychology and counselling, and wound healing Clinical Simulation Learning Centre offers nursing students world-class laboratories and clinical practice facilities 24-hour computing laboratories and campus-wide wireless access Library with individual and group study spaces Online resources.

The School of Public Health and Social Work is working with institutions in Vietnam to improve the health and public health education systems. The School of Psychology and Counselling has strong research links with prominent institutions in the United States, UK, Africa, and South-East Asia. The School of Nursing designs and delivers professional development for nurses from Japan and other countries. The Faculty is a major partner in QUTs Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI), a progressive A$70 million research facility, which focuses on research in cells and tissue, vision improvement, medical devices, human health and wellbeing, and injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Study areas
Biomedical Science Exercise Physiology Exercise and Movement Science Human Services Medical Imaging Science Medical Laboratory Science Nursing Nutrition and Dietetics Optometry (Vision Science) Pharmacy Podiatry Psychology Public Health Radiation Therapy Social Work www.qut.edu.au/health

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Course information
Blue card
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), students must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (blue card) before commencing eld experience/ practicum in an organisation where they may work with children or young people. This is a mandatory requirement that must be met prior to undertaking any eld experience/practicum program throughout your course. See www.qut.edu.au/bluecard

Careers:
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Biochemist Clinical laboratory scientist Medical scientist Microbiologist Pathology scientist Operations manager

conditioning laboratories, and in the QUT Health Clinics. Complete more than 500 hours in practical placements in settings such as hospital clinics, rehabilitation centres, and in the sports, health and tness industries.

Additional entry requirements:

Students are required to undertake work experience in a practising pathology laboratory. You must provide proof of successful vaccination against Hepatitis B before undertaking this placement. You may also need to obtain a blue card before undertaking the clinical placement components in this course.

Professional recognition:
Graduates are eligible for professional membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as accredited Exercise Physiologists.

Careers:
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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (LS47)

CRICOS code: 076173F Indicative fee: $12,400 per semester Campus: Gardens Point Semester of entry: February and ^July Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) full-time

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Description:
The course will prepare you for employment in the pathology industry as a medical laboratory scientist and provides a foundation for a career in biomedical and clinical research. During your studies you will undertake a work integrated learning internship where you will interact directly with and be mentored by practising medical scientists or clinical researchers.

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Applied clinical haematology Biochemistry Chemical pathology Diagnostic endocrinology Experimental chemistry Histopathology Human anatomy Human cell and molecular biology Human physiology Mathematics and statistics for medical sciences Microbial diagnostics Pathology Principles of immunology Quantitative medical science Transfusion and transplantation science Work integrated learning internship

Allied health professional Exercise physiologist Exercise program manager Exercise therapist Private practitioner

Additional requirements:
There are additional costs of approximately A$220 associated with this course. You will need to purchase a practicum shirt, have a current First Aid Certicate before starting third year and may also require a blue card (see above), depending upon where you do your practical placement.

Example units:
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Professional recognition:
As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, and will have completed the academic and work placement requirements for admission as a full member. Depending on your clinical discipline(s) of employment, you will be eligible to apply for membership of various professional organisations including the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists, Australian Society of Microbiology, Australian Society of Cytology, Human Genetics Society of Australasia, Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand, Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion, and Australian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

^July intake may be available to students who receive advanced standing

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Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (HM44)

CRICOS code: 070085K Indicative fee: $12,600 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) full-time

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Description: This course will prepare you to become an accredited exercise physiologist, with the clinical skills to develop rehabilitation programs, provide advance injury prevention and exercise programs for patients in hospitals and other clinical settings.
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Anatomy Biomechanics Clinical exercise for cardio-respiratory and metabolic disorders Clinical exercise for neurological, psychological and musculoskeletal disorders Exercise and sport psychology Foundation psychology Foundations of motor control, learning and development Fitness, health and wellness Nutrition and physical activity Practicum x 3 Physiology Research in human movement Resistance training Principles of exercise prescription

Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science (HM43)

CRICOS code: 070083A Indicative fee: $12,000 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

Access the latest industry equipment in the biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and strength

Description:
Exercise and movement science graduates work in the exercise, health and sports science industries in roles that promote physical activity, exercise, health and wellbeing.

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Use the latest industry equipment in the biomechanics, exercise physiology and strength conditioning laboratories and be taught by leaders in the eld. Complete 140 hours of practical experience in tness centres, sports associations or other related organisations.

Description:
This course will prepare you to become a registered nurse. You will work alongside other health professionals and prepare for professional practice in the Clinical Simulation Centre. A signicant part of your course requires clinical practice in public, private hospitals or community services in Brisbane, regional and rural Queensland or possibly overseas. The following applicants are normally eligible for 96 credit points (two semesters of study) of advanced standing on admission to the course as follows:
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Other program requirements:

The clinical practice units require students to undertake placements of two or more weeks duration which may be scheduled during semester breaks. You will be required to wear a uniform and suitable footwear while on clinical practice. In addition, you will need to complete a course of Hepatitis B vaccinations, hold a Senior First Aid Certicate and a blue care. The approximate cost of meeting these requirements is A$550.

Professional recognition:
Graduates are eligible for membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an exercise scientist.

Careers:
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English language requirements:

Students entering this course on completion of a diploma course undertaken at an Australian institution will be required to submit current IELTS test results which meet QUTs IELTS requirements for this course.

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Corporate health Exercise and movement science research Fitness and training Health promotion and wellness Strength conditioning and performance consultant

Additional requirements:
There are additional costs of approximately A$220 associated with this course. You will need to purchase a practicum shirt, have a current First Aid Certicate before starting third year and may also require a blue card (see above), depending upon where you do your practical placement.

Graduate entry for applicants who have completed a previous degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree within the past 10 years Diploma entry for applicants who have completed a Diploma of Nursing (Pre-enrolment) Overseas-qualied registered nurses will normally undertake the graduate entry program and receive advanced standing equivalent to two semesters of study depending on prior qualications and experience.

Example units:*
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Professional recognition:
Graduates may apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. This course is recognised by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for admission as a professional member.
Note: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has English language requirements for registration. For details see www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

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Example units:
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Anatomy Biomechanics Exercise and sport psychology Fitness, health and wellness Foundation psychology Foundations of motor control, learning and development Interpersonal processes and skills Nutrition and physical activity Physiology Principles of exercise prescription Research in human movement Resistance training

Bioscience Clinical practice Clinical practice capstone Diversity and health: cultural safety, Indigenous perspective Elective Ethics law and health care Interpersonal processes and skills Nursing practice in context Nursing practice capstone Pharmacology for health professionals Professional studies 1: Introduction to profession of nursing Professional studies 2: Research, evidence and nursing practice Professional studies 3: Transitioning to RN practice

Graduate entry program structure

Graduate entry students will undertake a reduced theoretical component but will be required to complete the full placement requirements of the three-year degree program.
* These program structures are currently subject to accreditation approval

Student registration:
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at www.ahpra.gov.au

You will choose your electives from one of the three majors (Health and Wellness, Sport Science and Performance Analysis, or Research in Exercise and Movement Science) or from a range of appropriate elective options provided to students.

Careers:
Registered nurse in:
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Bachelor of Vision Science (OP45)/Master of Optometry (OP85)

CRICOS code: 065380A/065379E Indicative fee: $ 12,500 per semester/$11,300 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time/2 years (4 semesters) full-time Note: This combined program comprises a Bachelor of Vision Science (OP45), followed by a Master of Optometry (OP85). You need to complete both degrees to apply for registration as an optometrist. Strict quotas apply. The OP85 Master of Optometry is not available as a single degree.

Bachelor of Nursing (NS40)

CRICOS code: 003501K Indicative fee: $11,900 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February and July Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

alcohol and drug agencies armed services community health domiciliary nursing services nursing homes public or private hospitals aged care nurse cancer nurse community practice nurse emergency nurse intensive care nurse medical/surgical nurse mental health nurse nurse practitioner paediatric nurse womens health nurse

Bachelor of Nursing graduate entry (NS40)

CRICOS code: 003501K Indicative fee: $11,900 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February and July Duration: 2 years (4 semesters) full-time) Note: Applications for February entry close on 10 December each year and July entry on 14 May each year.

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Description:
This course will prepare you to become an optometrist with the clinical skills to treat patients with vision defects.
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Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) (PU40)*

CRICOS code: 022142D Indicative fee: $12,100 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Cemester of entry: February Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) (PU40)*

CRICOS code: 022142D Fee: $12,100 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

QUT is the only Optometry training university in Queensland Practise your clinical skills with supervision from registered optometrists in the Optometry Clinic, part of the stateof-the-art QUT Health Clinics.

Description:
This course will prepare you as a public health professional with skills to develop and deliver health initiatives. You will develop industry contacts through work placements and can choose from study pathways including alcohol and drug studies, community nutrition, general studies in psychology, health education, Indigenous health, womens health or science.

Description:
Nutrition graduates address nutrition issues and examine innovative ways to promote health lifestyle choices and prevent diet-related disease.
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Professional recognition:
Graduates of the dual award program will be eligible to apply for registration with the Optometry Board of Australia.

Careers:
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Contact lens practice Low vision Optometrist Paediatric vision Private practice owner or partner Vision researcher

Professional recognition:
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia and the Australian Health Promotion Association.

Analyse food supply, government policy and eating behaviours and study how the science of nutrition, biochemistry and physiology impact on nutrition, diet and chronic disease Complete practical placements in your nal year to gain experience applying nutrition principles in the community.

Professional recognition:
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia, Sports Medicine Australia, the Nutrition Society, and associate membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.

Other program requirements:

Students may be required to buy ophthalmic instruments for the Master of Optometry program, at an additional cost of approximately A$5000. You must also have a current First Aid Certicate (A$150) and a blue card before entering the Master of Optometry.

Careers:
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Student registration:
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Optometry Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at www.ahpra.gov.au
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Consultant Community health ofcer Pathway to further study in environmental health, occupational health and safety, health management, or emergency and disaster management Policy ofcer Program evaluator Project ofcer Public health ofcer

Careers:
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Community health nutritionist Health promotion ofcer Nutrition consultant Nutritionist Nutrition researcher Policy ofcer Public health ofcer

Example units:
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Assessment of vision Australian health care systems Binocular vision Chemistry for health and medical sciences Clinic externship Contact lens practice Diseases of the eye Disease processes Human anatomy Human cell and molecular biology Human physiology Interpersonal processes and skills Mathematics and statistics for medical science Microbiology Ocular anatomy and physiology Ophthalmic optics Optics Ocular pharmacology Pharmacology for health professionals Physics Primary care clinic Research methods in optometry and vision science Specialist clinic Therapeutic management of eye disease Visual science

Australian health-care systems Contemporary public health Epidemiology Food and nutrition Health education and behaviour change Health policy, planning and advocacy Health promotion practice International health Professional practice Public health practice Qualitative inquiry in public health Statistical methods in health Sustainable environments for health Understanding disease concepts Understanding health information

Example units:
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Biochemical pathways and metabolism Biochemistry: structure and function Chemistry for health and medical science Community and public health nutrition Diet, nutrition and chronic disease Epidemiology Food and nutrition Food science Health promotion practice Human anatomy and physiology International health Medical physiology Nutrition and physical activity Nutrition science Professional practice

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Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) (PU43)*

CRICOS code: 022143C Indicative fee: $12,500 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) full-time

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Health education and behaviour change Human anatomy and physiology Introduction to dietetic practice Medical physiology 1 Nutrition and physical activity Nutrition science

Example units:
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Note: Students also have the option to undertake a research stream in Year 4. * This course is currently under review

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Description:
This course will teach you advanced nutrition skills to advise on diet, food preparation and menu planning to treat chronic disease.
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Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) (PU43)*

CRICOS code: 022143C Indicative fee: $12,500 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February; Graduate entry only: July Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) full-time Note: Graduate entry is available to graduates of medical science or health science related degrees such as Human Movement Studies, Nursing and Biomedical Science. Eligible applicants will receive three semesters of advanced standing. The graduate entry course commences in July each year.

Provide specialised advice to clients with dietary needs through the QUT Health Clinics under supervision from practising dietitians. Complete practical placements at community health centres, hospitals, aged care facilities, catering institutions and correctional facilities.

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Professional recognition:
As a graduate, you are eligible to apply for the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential and will be a professional dietitian. You may also apply for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, the Public Health Association, Sports Medicine Australia, the Nutrition Society and other bodies.

Advanced anatomy Biomechanics Biomolecular science Chemistry for health and medical science Clinical therapeutics for podiatrists Disease processes Epidemiology Human physiology Interpersonal processes and skills Orthopaedics and sports medicine Pharmacology for health professionals Pharmacotherapeutics for podiatrists Podiatric anaesthesiology Podiatric clinical gait analysis Podiatric medicine 16 Podiatric surgery Professional placement Radiographic image interpretation Rehabilitation medicine and physical therapies Transition to the clinical profession

* This course is currently under review

Description:
This course will prepare you to become a podiatrist, with the skills to diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions that are the result of foot and lower limb problems.
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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (PY45)

CRICOS code: 034136C Indicative fee: $11,700 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

Careers:
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Community health dietitian Consultant Dietetics researcher Food industry advisor Hospital dietitian Policy ofcer Private practice dietitan

Gain clinical, surgical, and therapeutic skills to treat patients with conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, or walking difculties. Learn all aspects of podiatric practice and treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians at the QUT Podiatry Health Clinic.

Description:
This course is the rst step towards a career as a registered psychologist and will teach you skills in practical areas of psychology including counselling, individual differences and assessment, and psychopathology.

Other program requirements:

You may incur additional costs such as travel and accommodation for placements off-campus. Before taking a placement in Queensland Health or at an educational facility, you will require a Hepatitis B vaccination (A$150) and blue card.

Professional recognition:
You will be eligible for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia and may also become a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia.

Professional recognition:
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as providing three-year undergraduate training in psychology.

Careers:
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Example units:
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Advanced food studies Advanced research methods Biochemical pathways and metabolism Biochemistry: structure and function Chemistry for health and medical sciences Clinical practice in food service management Clinical practice in individual case management Community and public health nutrition Counselling theory and practice 1 Dietetic leadership and management Diet, nutrition and chronic disease Epidemiology Food and nutrition Food science Food service management

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Complete further training as a podiatric surgeon Podiatrist in hospitals or private practice Specialise in paediatric podiatry, sports podiatry, forensic podiatry, community health research.

Career as a psychologist:
To pursue a career as a registered psychologist, you must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. Currently, this involves completing an approved fourth year of study in psychology, and a further two years of supervised work experience or two years approved further study.

Other program requirements:

You should expect additional costs of approximately A$1000 for uniforms and podiatry equipment. You are required to have a blue card prior to commencement of clinical practice.

Careers:
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Student registration:
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Podiatry Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at www.ahpra.gov.au

Counselling Education Human resources Human services Market research Organisational development Policy Psychologist, with further study Public health

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Example units:
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Other program requirements:

You must obtain a blue card before undertaking the professional practice units.

Other program requirements:

You must obtain a blue card before undertaking the professional practice units.

Advanced statistical analysis Counselling theory and practice Developmental psychology Individual differences and assessment Interpersonal processes and skills Perception and cognition Physiological psychology Psychological research methods Psychology in professional contexts Psychopathology Research design and data analysis Social and organisational psychology

Example units:
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A range of recommended psychology units are available including counselling and family therapy, addictive behaviours, psychology and gender, as well as community, forensic, health, organisation and trafc psychology. You can also undertake electives across a broad range of study areas.

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Casework and case management Community and place based practice Complexity in social work and human services practice Human development and behaviour Human services practice placement 2 Introduction to human rights and ethics Legal and ethical dimensions of social work and human services Orientation to social work and human services People, community and disability Transition to human services practice Understanding families and relationships Working in human services organisations Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities

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Bachelor of Human Services (SW03)

CRICOS code: 058285C Indicative fee: $11,900 per semester Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February and July Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

Bachelor of Social Work (SW04)

CRICOS code: 063034B Indicative fee: $11,900 Campus: Kelvin Grove Semester of entry: February and July Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) full-time

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Casework and case management Community and place based practice Complexity in social work and human services practice Health, wellbeing and social work Human development and behaviour Interpersonal processes and skills Introduction to human rights and ethics Legal and ethical dimensions of social work and human services Linking social work theory and practice Macro context of social work practice Mental health and social work Orientation to social work and human services People, community and disability Practice theories Professional practice processes and assessment Social work elective x 2 Social work eld education 2A* Social work eld education 2B Transition to social work practice Understanding families and relationships Working in human service organisations

Description:
This course will provide you with an understanding of the social care, needs and rights of individuals, families and communities and how to support them in a range of professional roles.
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Description:
This course will teach you to critically analyse human society and develop processes for helping people from a range of backgrounds. You can choose to specialise in child protection, international practice or research. As part of the course you will complete 980 hours of professional practice in public hospitals, youth agencies, child and youth mental health services, or child safety areas.

* A range of social work units is offered.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (SC45)

CRICOS code: 055902G Indicative fee: $12,500 per semester Campus: Gardens Point Semester of entry: February Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) full-time Note: Strict quotas apply for this course

Specialise in child and family services, corrective services, disability services, or services to young people Develop skills in casework and case management and complete two professional placements totalling 550 hours.

Description:
This course will prepare you for a career as a pharmacist, dispensing medications and counselling patients on their appropriate use.
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Professional recognition:
You may apply for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Professional recognition:
As a graduate, you may apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.

Careers:
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Aged services worker Care coordinator Case manager Child protection worker Community corrections ofcer Community development worker Correctional counsellor Disability services worker Social policy ofcer Welfare worker Youth worker

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Child protection Corrections Counselling Family support Hospital, mental health and disability social work Income support International aid and development Internationally recognised social worker Juvenile justice Social policy Youth services

Gain practical experience in prescription processing, product labelling, and the therapeutic use of over-the-counter medications in QUTs pharmacy counselling room. Benet from small class sizes, modern facilities, and clinical placements in community or hospital pharmacy environments.

Professional recognition:
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You will require approximately 12 months of pre-registration training supervised by a registered pharmacist to meet the registration requirements of the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Further IELTS requirements may apply. Refer to www.pharmacyboard.gov.au for more information.

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Graduates will be eligible for membership of a number of professional associations including the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), the Pharmacy Guild, and the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA).

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (SC40)*

CRICOS code: 052768K Indicative fee: $12,700 per semester Campus: Gardens Point Semester of entry: February Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

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Microbial structure and function Molecular and cellular regulation Molecular biology techniques Physics 1H Quantitative medical science

Careers:
Pharmacist, working in:
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Community pharmacies Drug regulatory and research roles in the pharmaceutical industry Hospitals

Description:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science have highly relevant and appropriate qualications for entry into a diverse range of elds related to human health and disease. Students are given the opportunity to gain real-world experience through work integrated learning and clinical or industry placements.

Alternative options (year 3): Students may substitute ONE unit from EACH of Year 3/ Semesters 1 and 2 (or Year 2/ Semester 2) with an approved pair of second major units from the following list, provided that a matching set of science units is deleted: (e.g. Clinical biochemistry 1 and 2 ). The second major unit options are subject to timetabling and campus offerings. *This course is subject to change

English entry requirements:

IELTS of 7.0 with no sub-score less than 7.0.

Other program requirements:

You should expect additional costs of approximately A$400 for laboratory uniforms and Hepatitis B vaccination.

Bachelor of Medical Imaging Science (ST30)*

CRICOS code: 073448G Indicative fee: $11,500 per semester Campus: Gardens Point Semester of entry: February Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

Professional recognition:
Depending on nal-year subject selection, graduates will be eligible for membership into one or more professional organisations including Australian Society for Medical Research, Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Microbiology, Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology.

Student registration:
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Pharmacy Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at www.ahpra.gov.au

Description:
This course will provide you with advanced knowledge of current diagnostic techniques and experience using equipment similar to that used in industry in QUTs well-equipped X-ray laboratories. As part of you course you will complete clinical work placements in hospitals and private practice.

Example units:
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Biochemistry Cell and molecular biology Chemistry for health and medical science Human anatomy Interpersonal processes and skills Introduction to pharmacy practice Mathematics and statistics for medical science Medical physiology Medicinal chemistry and pharmacology Microbial structure and function Pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology Pharmaceutics Pharmacogenomics and drug metabolism Pharmacokinetics Pharmacotherapeutics 13 Pharmacy management 2 Pharmacy practice 16 Professional placements 2

Careers:
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Biomedical research Clinical science Foundation for postgraduate medical schools entry exams (GAMSAT) Pathway for further study in health or science Scientic laboratory elds

Professional recognition:
On graduation, you will be eligible for provisional accreditation by the Australian Institute of Radiography. You will need to complete an additional professional development year of clinical experience to qualify for full membership.

Other program requirements:

Your should expect additional costs of approximately A$250 for laboratory coats and manuals.

Careers:
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Radiographer Medical equipment sales Medical imaging technologist

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Biochemistry Cell and molecular biology Cellular basis of life Chemistry Clinical biochemistry Clinical microbiology Clinical physiology Diagnostic endocrinology Genetic research technology Human anatomy Mathematics and statistics for medical science Medical biotechnology Medical cell biology Medical physiology 1 Medical physiology 2

English entry requirements:

IELTS of 7.0 with no sub-score less than 7.0.

Additional requirements:
You must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certication prior to undertaking your rst clinical placement. You must also declare your height, physical disabilities, treatment of nervous conditions, any drug/ alcohol disorder and current immunisation status as part of the enrolment process. You may also need to obtain a blue card before undertaking the clinical placement components in this course, and expect additional study costs of approximately A$400 for uniforms and Hepatitis B vaccinations.

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Professional recognition:
QUT is currently seeking provisional accreditation by the Australian Institute of Radiography. Full accreditation requires the completion of an additional professional development year of clinical experience.

Advanced radiographic technique 1 Advanced radiographic technique 2 Anatomy 1 Clinical radiography 1 Complementary imaging techniques Computed tomography imaging Digital image processing Magnetic resonance imaging Principles of medical radiations Project Radiation physics Radiation safety and biology Radiographic equipment Radiographic practice Regional and imaging anatomy 1 Systematic pathology

English entry requirements:

IELTS (quota applies) of 7.0 with no subscore less than 7.0.

Additional entry requirements:

You must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certication prior to undertaking your rst clinical placement. You may also need to obtain a blue card before undertaking the clinical placement components in this course. You should also expect additional costs of approximately A$500 for uniforms, vaccinations and CPR certicate.

* This course is subject to change.

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (ST31)*

CRICOS code: 073449G Indicative fee: $11,500 per semester Campus: Gardens Point Semester of entry: February Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) full-time

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Description:
This course will prepare you for a career as a radiation therapist and will provide you with advanced skills using equipment and techniques similar to those used in industry at QUTs laboratories. During this course you will complete clinical placement in oncology departments in years two and three. QUT is the only university in Queensland offering undergraduate qualications in radiation therapy.

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Advanced treatment planning topics Applied medical imaging Clinical radiotherapy 13 Digital image processing Human systematic anatomy Patient care in professional practice Principles of medical radiations Project Radiation physics Radiation safety and biology Radiation therapy 13 Regional and sectional anatomy for radiation therapy Specialised radiotherapy technique Systematic imaging pathology Treatment Planning 14

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Radiation therapist treating cancer patients

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Double Degrees
CRICOS code 065387E Course code HL20 Duration (full-time) 4.5 years Semester of entry February Indicative fees per semester $11,700

Course title Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/ Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Creative Industries Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)* Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Justice

Campus Kelvin Grove

058291E

IX43

Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$11,700

070078J

IX17

Gardens Point + Kelvin Grove Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$11,900

070081C

HL22

5 years

February

$12,800

070079G

HL24

Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$11,900

070082B

HL21

Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$12,400

070086J

IX18

Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$12,300

058290F

IX45

Gardens Point + Kelvin Grove Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$11,800

070080D

HL23

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)* Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition)/Bachelor of Media and Communication* Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/ Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/ Bachelor of Laws

4 years

February

$11,900

065615J

HL47

Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$11,900

031576C

HL46

Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$11,700

064907E

IX70

Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$11,800

060816G

IX51

Gardens Point + Kelvin Grove Gardens Point + Kelvin Grove

4 years

February

$11,500

062079G

IX52

5.5 years

February

$11,300

* Subject to change.

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