Bachelor of Podiatry

Podiatry Board of Australia scu.edu.au/healthplacements Bachelor of Occupational TherapyBachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)Bachelor of Speech PathologyBachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Honours: Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. 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Table of contents Admission requirements Course requirements Advanced standing Schedule of units Course progressions Admission requirements Applicants must have achieved: the IELTS (academic module) minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills; or the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking. Please note, Rule 2 Schedule B test scores equivalencies do not apply to this course. An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification. Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Podiatry a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part A; and one (1) elective unit from Part B university elective units To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Podiatry with Honours, a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part C Students who enter the Honours stream will be required to: Successfully complete all units in years 3 and 4 of the Honours stream on their first attempt; Maintain a Credit grade average (GPA of at least 5.0) for years 3 and 4. Students must pass all units of study on their first attempt to continue with the Hons program, maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 (Credit grade average) and comply with these requirements. Professional Experience Learning This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Progression in Professional Experience units Candidates are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 18 months between study of any two (2) units with professional experience learning. Candidates are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 18 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular unit with professional experience learning. Subsequent to (a) and (b) above, candidates who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 18 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake a specified supported professional experience placement to ensure professional experience currency prior to continuation of the course. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details. Advanced standing Candidates who have completed a Certificate III will not be granted any advanced standing solely on the basis of this qualification. Candidates who have completed the Bachelor of Pedorthics may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units towards the Bachelor of Podiatry. Schedule of units Part A BIO01302 - Human Anatomy CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences PDT10001 - Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics BIO00307 - Human Physiology MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences BIO10001 - Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle PDT20001 - Internal Clinical Placement PHA00315 - Introductory Pharmacology SCI20001 - Physical Sciences in Health PDT30002 - Lower Limb Medicine I PDT30003 - Lower Limb Medicine II CUL00408 - Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples PDT20004 - Lower Limb Assessment Note 1 BIO20002 - Biomechanics of Gait PDT20002 - Orthoses and Bracing PHA30001 - Advanced Pharmacology for Podiatrists HLT30001 - Simulated and Actual Internal Clinics: Mixed Caseload PDT30001 - Management and Treatment of the High Risk Foot PDT30004 - Foot and Ankle Surgery HLT30002 - Clinics in Multimodal Intervention: Internal PDT40001 - Advanced Fieldwork (Podiatry) Note 1 HLT83007 - Health Promotion and Primary Health Care Note 1 HLT83006 - Accountability and Clinical Reasoning HLT83005 - Diagnostic Intake Clinic: Advanced and Interdisciplinary Practice (Internal) HLT10601 - Transition to Professional Practice MNG00306 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport Part B Elective unit from University's offerings Part C Part C - Honours Stream Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Session 1 Commencement Session 2 Commencement Session 3 Commencement Honours Program Notes Note 1: Double-weighted unit Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.