BP278 - Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine)

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RMIT program code: BP278
Plan name: Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine)
Plan code: BP278HSDD
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Credit points per semester:
Full time: 48
Part time: 24
CRICOS code: 077042J

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2024 Enrolment Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester

   Year One of Program
 
AND   Year Two of Program
 
AND   Year Three of Program
 
AND   Year Four of Program
 
AND   Year Five of Program
 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 

You must complete a total of 480 credit points to successfully complete the program, as follows:

  • 26 Core Courses + 1 University Elective



PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 

Immunisation requirements will depend on the placement organisation. Students will need to check the immunisation requirements of the placement organisation before commencing their placements.
Please note: A full course of immunisation requirements can take up to 7 months. It is essential to confirm these requirements with the School as soon as possible.

Compliance requirements

  • Police Check: Students must present evidence of a successful National Police Records Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program (Annual requirement for the duration of your Program). National Police records check are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using the student’s name and the RMIT issued student email address, once studies in the program have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
  • Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years): Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program.
  • Hand Hygiene Certificate:  Students will be required to undertake Hand Hygiene prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.  Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
  • FIRST AID: Students will be required to undertake First Aid training prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
  • COVID19 Vaccination*: You will be required to undertake COVID19 Vaccination as part of this program. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

 

Other Material Costs
To support your learning, you may need to purchase equipment for classes that may up to $600.


PROGRAM DISCONTINUATION

BP278 Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students after Semester 1 2023. The program will be taught out to current students until semester 2, 2030. If you are unable to complete your program by the end of 2030, you may consider applying to another program within RMIT subject to entrance requirements.


ENROLMENT LOAD 

Full-time study load is 48 credit points or Four (4) courses equivalent each semester. 
 

 
COURSE REQUISITES 

You are required to successfully complete relevant prerequisites in the program in order to progress to the next stage of your studies. Please ensure that you have met the necessary prerequisites by checking course guides

 

University Enrolments 

Information on University Electives - availability and course options can be located on the RMIT webpage. 




CONTACT STEM COLLEGE 
 
For any enquiries, please visit STEM College Student Lifecycle for contact information and support. 

  • Program and course advice and planning 
  • Flexible semester courses 
  • Enrolment variation 
  • Credit transfer applications and Recognition of prior learning 
  • Results, program completion and graduation 

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Year One of Program

Academic integrity 

"Academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research." In practical terms, it means developing, and submitting for assessment, your own academic work. 
 
The repercussions for breaking the rules – even accidentally – are serious, from failing an assessment to charges of academic misconduct and exclusion from a program. 
 
Please read the Introduction to Academic Integrity Tutorial and complete the Academic Integrity Awareness Digital Credential before you begin your program. 

 

Please select BIOL2480 Introduction to Human Biosciences in Semester 1 2024 only

 

Please Note:  If you have completed 

BIOL2272 Biology of the Cell and CHEM1268 Chemistry for Health Sciences you do not need to complete BIOL2528 Biology and Chemistry for Human Biosciences

 

If you have completed PUBH1410 Professional and Evidence based health care you do not need to complete PUBH1425 Indigenous Health and Diversity.

 

Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Chinese Medicine Theory 1 12 COTH2140 Bundoora Campus 1500 (STEM)
Introduction to Human Biosciences 12 BIOL2480 Bundoora Campus 1487 (STEM) 1456 (STEM)
Biology and Chemistry for Human Biosciences 12 BIOL2528 Bundoora Campus 1491 (STEM)
Indigenous Health and Diversity 12 Yes PUBH1425 Bundoora Campus 1557 (STEM)
AND

Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Chinese Medicine Theory 2 12 Yes COTH2141 Bundoora Campus 1468 (WIL)
Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 Yes BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus 1452 (STEM)
Research in Health Science 12 OHTH2160 Bundoora Campus 1501 (STEM)
Professionalism and Evidence-based Health Care 12 PUBH1410 Bundoora Campus 1522 (STEM)
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

Semester One - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Chinese Materia Medica and Formulae 1 12 Yes COTH2118 Bundoora Campus 1497 (STEM)
Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 Yes BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus 1483 (STEM)
Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems 12 Yes BIOL2043 Bundoora Campus 1478 (STEM)
AND

Select and Complete One (1) course from any:

University Elective
AND

Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Chinese Materia Medica and Formulae 2 12 Yes COTH2119 Bundoora Campus 1466 (STEM)
Acupuncture Theory and Practice 1 12 Yes COTH2138 Bundoora Campus 1467 (WIL)
Neuroscience 12 Yes BIOL1131 Bundoora Campus 1449 (STEM)
Human Physiology 2: Body Systems 12 Yes BIOL2044 Bundoora Campus 1451 (STEM)
 
AND

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Year Three of Program

To complete the core clinical components of the program, students must hold a Working with Children Check and complete a National Police Check, as well as meet a number of compliance requirements. Further instructions regarding application and submission will be emailed to students by the WIL Engagement Team.

Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Medical Examination 1 12 Yes MEDS2146 Bundoora Campus 1512 (STEM)
Introduction to Pathology 12 Yes MEDS2118 Bundoora Campus 1510 (STEM)
Pharmacology and Toxicology 12 Yes ONPS2060 Bundoora Campus 1535 (STEM)
Acupuncture Theory and Practice 2 12 Yes COTH2139 Bundoora Campus 1499 (WIL)
AND

Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Medical Examination 2 12 Yes MEDS2147 Bundoora Campus 1480 (STEM)
Advanced Pathology 12 Yes MEDS2119 Bundoora Campus 1478 (STEM)
Chinese Medicine Clinical Skills 12 Yes COTH2168 Bundoora Campus 1469 (WIL)
Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics 12 Yes ONPS2294 Bundoora Campus 1220 (STEM)
 
AND

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Year Four of Program

Please Note:

COTH2168 and MEDS2146 in year 3 must be successfully completed before proceeding to COTH2183.

COTH2183 and MEDS2049 must be successfully completed before proceeding to COTH2127

Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Chinese Internal Medicine 12 Yes COTH2183 Bundoora Campus 1503 (WIL)
Traumatology in Chinese Medicine 12 Yes COTH2182 Bundoora Campus 1502 (WIL)
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 12 Yes MEDS2049 Bundoora Campus 1509 (STEM)
Law and Ethics for Health Professionals 12 OHTH2163 Bundoora Campus 3517 (STEM)
AND

Semester Two - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Gynaecology in Chinese Medicine 12 Yes COTH2184 Bundoora Campus 1471 (WIL)
Dermatology and Chinese External Medicine 12 Yes COTH2181 Bundoora Campus 1470 (WIL)
Supervised Clinical Practice 1 24 Yes COTH2127 Bundoora Campus 1097 (WIL)
 
AND

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Year Five of Program

Please Note:

COTH2183 and MEDS2049 must be successfully completed before proceeding to COTH2129

Semester One - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine 12 Yes COTH2053 Bundoora Campus 1494 (STEM)
Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology and Paediatrics in Chinese Medicine 12 Yes COTH2172 Bundoora Campus 1501 (E-WI)
Supervised Clinical Practice 2 24 Yes COTH2129 Bundoora Campus 1124 (EWIL)
AND

Semester Two - Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Clinical Internship 48 Yes COTH2042 Bundoora Campus 1080 (EWIL)
 

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Student Electives

University Electives are available to Undergraduate students, and in selected Postgraduate programs.

Information about University Elective courses at RMIT is available on the University Electives web site.

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