BP280 - Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic)

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RMIT program code: BP280
Plan name: Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic)
Plan code: BP280HSDD
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Credit points per semester:
Full time: 48
Part time: 24
CRICOS code: 077044G

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2025 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 as follows: 

  • Thirty Seven (37) core courses   
  • One (1) courses from the program option list

OR

  • One (1) University Elective
     

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. 

 

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

You are required to successfully complete relevant prerequisites in the program in order to progress to the next stage of your studies.

 

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
     
  • PUBH1410 Professional and Evidence based health care you do not need to complete PUBH1425 Indigenous Health and Diversity.
     
  • For ongoing students - If you need to still complete any Year 1 courses in 2025 - Please seek a program mapping from the Program Manager Sandra Gason.

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

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Biology and Chemistry for Human Biosciences 12 BIOL2528 Bundoora Campus 1315 (STEM)
Indigenous Health and Diversity 12 PUBH1425 Bundoora Campus 1367 (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
Chiropractic 2 12 Yes REHA2164 Bundoora Campus 1237 (STEM)
Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 Yes BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus 1399 (STEM)
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

You are required to successfully complete relevant prerequisites in the program in order to progress to the next stage of your studies.

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For ongoing students - If you need to still complete any Year 1 courses in 2025 - Please seek a program mapping from the Program Manager Sandra Gason.

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Semester 1 2025

Please use the class search tab to add these courses

  • BIOL2506 Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy has been  replaced by MEDS2204 Human Movement Science  Class No: 1253

Semester 2 2025

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  • BIOL2044 Human Physiology 2 replaced by BIOL2530 Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • BIOL1131 Neuroscience replaced by BIOL2578 Clinical Neurosciences

 

REHA2239 Chiropractic Clinical Practice 3 is scheduled in flexi term 2024

  • Start Date: 2/12/24   End Date:  27/6/25  Class No: 1737

 

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

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Chiropractic 3 12 Yes REHA2165 Bundoora Campus 1380 (STEM)
Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 Yes BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus 1308 (STEM)
Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems 12 Yes BIOL2043 Bundoora Campus 1304 (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
Chiropractic 4 Practical 12 Yes REHA2198 Bundoora Campus 1241 (STEM)
Chiropractic 4 12 Yes REHA2242 Bundoora Campus 1249 (STEM)
 
AND

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Year Three of Program

You are required to successfully complete relevant prerequisites in the program in order to progress to the next stage of your studies.

MATERIAL FEES NOTE: There are compulsory fees for the purchase of a Diagnostic Kit 3rd year.

 

Semester 2 2025

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ONPS2294 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics will be replaced by ONPS2748 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Nutrition

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

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Chiropractic 5 Practical 12 Yes REHA2199 Bundoora Campus 1384 (STEM)
Pharmacology and Toxicology 12 Yes ONPS2060 Bundoora Campus 1350 (STEM)
Introduction to Pathology 12 Yes MEDS2118 Bundoora Campus 1333 (STEM)
Medical Examination 1 12 Yes MEDS2146 Bundoora Campus 1335 (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
Chiropractic 6 Practical 12 Yes REHA2200 Bundoora Campus 1242 (STEM)
Advanced Pathology 12 Yes MEDS2119 Bundoora Campus 1420 (STEM)
Medical Examination 2 12 Yes MEDS2147 Bundoora Campus 1422 (STEM)
 
AND

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Year Four of Program

 

MATERIAL FEES NOTE: There are compulsory fees for the purchase of a polo shirt in 4th year.

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

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Foundations in Public Health 12 Yes MEDS2144 Bundoora Campus 1334 (STEM)
Chiropractic Clinical Practice 1 12 Yes REHA2204 Bundoora Campus 1385 (STEM)
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 12 Yes MEDS2049 Bundoora Campus 1332 (STEM)
Differential Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors 1 12 Yes REHA2206 Bundoora Campus 1386 (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
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging 12 Yes MEDS2143 Bundoora Campus 1421 (STEM)
Chiropractic 7 12 Yes REHA2207 Bundoora Campus 1243 (STEM)
Differential Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors 2 12 Yes REHA2208 Bundoora Campus 1244 (STEM)
Chiropractic Clinical Practice 2 12 Yes REHA2212 Bundoora Campus 1245 (STEM)
 
AND

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Year Five of Program

To complete the core clinical components of the program students must hold a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check, as well as meet a number of Compliance requirements.

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

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Clinical Presentations across the Lifespan 12 Yes MEDS2148 Bundoora Campus 1336 (STEM)
Law and Ethics for Health Professionals 12 OHTH2163 Bundoora Campus 1403 (STEM)
AND

Semester Two - Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Chiropractic Clinical Practice 4 24 Yes REHA2240 Bundoora Campus 1377 (STEM)
Working with Psychological Health and Disease 12 PUBH1412 Bundoora Campus 1448 (STEM)
AND
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Complete the following (1) Course:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Foundations in Digital Health 12 BIOL2566 Bundoora Campus 1405 (STEM) 1366 (STEM)
OR

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

University Elective
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*Semester 1 classes generally commence in February and Semester 2 classes generally commence in July. Please contact your school for more information about specific class start days.

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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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