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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2026 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 2026 - Please seek a program mapping from the Program Manager Sandra Gason.

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Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Semester One - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

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 1392 (STEM)
Indigenous Health and Diversity 12 PUBH1425 Bundoora Campus 1390 (STEM)
PUBH1437 City Campus 1391 (STEM)
AND

Semester Two - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 Yes BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus 1337 (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 2026 - Please seek a program mapping from the Program Manager Sandra Gason.

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Semester One - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Chiropractic 3 12 Yes REHA2165 Bundoora Campus 2383 (STEM)
Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 Yes BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus 1315 (STEM)
Human Movement Science 12 Yes MEDS2204 Bundoora Campus 1415 (STEM)
AND

Semester Two - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Chiropractic 4 Practical 12 Yes REHA2198 Bundoora Campus 1358
Clinical Neurosciences 12 Yes BIOL2578 Bundoora Campus 1435 (STEM)
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 12 BIOL2530 Bundoora Campus 1397 (STEM)
Chiropractic 4 12 Yes REHA2242 Bundoora Campus 1369 (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 One - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Chiropractic 5 Practical 12 Yes REHA2199 Bundoora Campus 1348 (STEM)
Pharmacology and Toxicology 12 Yes ONPS2060 Bundoora Campus 1319 (STEM)
Human Pathophysiology 1 12 Yes BIOL2538 Bundoora Campus 1396 (STEM)
Medical Examination 1 12 Yes MEDS2146 Bundoora Campus 1345 (STEM)
AND

Semester Two - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Chiropractic 6 Practical 12 Yes REHA2200 Bundoora Campus 1359 (STEM)
Human Pathophysiology 2 12 Yes BIOL2539 Bundoora Campus 1404 (STEM)
Clinical Microbiology Immunology and Nutrition 12 Yes ONPS2748 Bundoora Campus 1419 (STEM)
Medical Examination 2 12 Yes MEDS2147 Bundoora Campus 1355 (STEM)
AND

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Year Four of Program

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

To complete the core clinical components of the program students must hold a Working with Chrildren Check, a National Police Check as we as complete a number of other compliance requirements.

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REHA2204 - Please apply for a course waiver if you have completed ONPS2748.

Please Note: If you have not passed the enforced pre requisite course of REHA2212, you will be removed from REHA2216.

Semester One - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging 12 Yes MEDS2144 Bundoora Campus 1351 (STEM)
Chiropractic Clinical Practice 1 12 Yes REHA2204 Bundoora Campus 1349 (STEM)
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 12 Yes MEDS2049 Bundoora Campus 1311 (STEM)
Differential Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors 1 12 Yes REHA2206 Bundoora Campus 1350 (STEM)
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Semester Two - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging 12 Yes MEDS2143 Bundoora Campus 1362 (STEM)
Chiropractic 7 12 Yes REHA2207 Bundoora Campus 1360 (STEM)
Differential Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors 2 12 Yes REHA2208 Bundoora Campus 1361 (STEM)
Chiropractic Clinical Practice 2 12 Yes REHA2212 Bundoora Campus 1367 (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, a National Police Check, as well as meet a number of other compliance requirements.

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REHA2239 Chiropractic Clinical Practice 3 is scheduled in flexi term 2025

  • Start Date: 17/11/25 End Date: 17/7/26 Class No: 1671

Please apply for a course requisite waiver in Enrolment Online to enrol into this course.

Please Note: If you have not passed the enforced pre requisite course of REHA2212, you will be removed from REHA2216.

Semester One - Complete 48 credit points from the following:

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 1347 (STEM)
Law and Ethics for Health Professionals 12 OHTH2163 Bundoora Campus 1346 (STEM)
AND

Semester Two - Complete 36 credit points from the following:

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 1394 (STEM)
AND
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Complete 12 credit points from the following:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Foundations in Digital Health 12 BIOL2525 City Campus 1386 (STEM) 1395 (STEM)
BIOL2566 Bundoora Campus 1387 (STEM) 1396 (STEM)
OR

Complete 12 credit points from any:

University Elective
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