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AD019 - Associate Degree in Health Sciences
Plan: AD019 - Associate Degree in Health Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
Your learning experiences will include a broad range of study modes including:
Lectures - presentation of underpinning knowledge and concepts.
Tutorials - small groups which allow you to interact with your teachers and peers to explore, clarify and apply underpinning knowledge and concepts.
Case studies - opportunities to apply knowledge and skills to solve typical problems seen in the workplace.
Laboratory Sessions - provide hands on experience in technology and methods used to develop scientific information .
Personal study and research - using textbooks, journal articles and the internet to reinforce and broaden your understanding of the Health Industry. You will explore and critically evaluate a range of information sources.
Online learning - All courses make use of myRMIT, the online learning space at RMIT. Here you will be able to access course notes and materials as well as reference materials, quizzes and self-assessments. In some courses there will be online discussion forums moderated by the teacher. You will be introduced to a great range of resources that will be continue to be important as you enter the workforce.
In the second year you may have the opportunity to learn in a workplace environment where you will be able to apply some of the knowledge and skills you have learned to your chosen area of work.
Assessments
Assessment methodologies and tasks are opportunities for you to demonstrate what you have learnt, where you are able to apply knowledge and skills at an appropriate level, either in work or a simulated work context. As an independent learner, you should take responsibility to seek feedback from your peers, teachers and industry supervisors to develop and advance your skills and knowledge.
In this program, the range of assessment approaches may include: reports ( written and oral), practical assignments, examinations, tests and quizzes.
The course guide for each course will give further details of what is required in each case. It will be your responsibility to read this information carefully and meet all the requirements.
Additional Support
The Study and Learning Centre (SLC) is able to provide support for all students with Maths, English and General Study Skills.
The Equitable Learning Services provides support for any student who has special needs. This support may range from providing a note taker in classes to arranging for an adjusted assessment timetable. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Information relating to Covid
Please note that this program’s courses (whether core, option, or university elective courses) may have mandatory in-person attendance or assessment to pass the course.
If you are choosing to enrol in a course which has mandatory in-person attendance or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
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RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
- complete these activities in real work contexts or situations; and in addition
- these interactions and the work context provide a distinctive source of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be in a simulated workplace environment.
The "Health: Industry Project and Practice" course PUBH1408 is a designated WIL course which includes a major project that will enable you to apply principles of project management in a health sector context.
Top of pageProgram Structure
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Program transition plan
The AD019 Associate Degree in Health Sciences plan will be discontinued from 2024. The final intake will be Semester 2, 2023.
Domestic Students - the following transition statement applies to domestic students only:
The AD019 Associate Degree in Health Sciences plan will be discontinued. The final intake for new students will be in Semester 2, 2023.
All students who enrolled in the AD019 Associate Degree in Health Sciences plan in Semester 2, 2023 or earlier will have the opportunity to complete this plan by the end of Semester 1, 2025.
Students who do not complete by the end of Semester 1, 2025 will be transferred into the new plan, AD019P24 Associate Degree in Health Sciences, with credit for equivalent courses completed, but may need to enrol in additional courses if required. Students who need to enrol into additional courses may take longer to complete the award and incur additional fees.
Students will be provided with transition advice by Tracey Salter, Program Manager.
International Students:
RMIT is seeking CRICOS registration for the new plan AD019P24 Associate Degree in Health Sciences. Further advice will be provided at a later stage.
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