Health Science Course Updates 2020
Find out more about important updates to the Diploma of Health Science (DHS) and Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) Courses.
On this page you will find your Course Structure
Your Course Structure lists the subjects you need to successfully complete in order to achieve your qualification.
Read your Course Structure to map your progress through the course and choose your subjects for the next study period. Then jump into the Subject Selection Tool in 'My Account' and select your subjects for the upcoming study period.
Courses
Work integrated learning resources
| Course | Course information |
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Diploma of Health Science |
Current course structures
Click on your course name to open the course structure
Previous course structures for your reference
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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DIPHSC18 (For enrolments from T2 2019 - T1/T1B 2020) |
Work integrated learning resources
| Course | Course information |
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Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy & Western Herbal Medicine) |
Current course structures
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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| BHSCNAT13 | Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) - THINK Course Structure |
| BHSNAT20 |
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) - Torrens Course Structure |
| BHSCWHM13 | Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) - THINK Course Structure |
| BHSWHM20 |
Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) - Torrens Course Structure |
| Block Credit Agreement Course Structures |
For 2020 courses
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| Useful info |
Previous course structures for your reference
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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BHSCLNAT18 |
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) - Torrens Course Structure |
| BHSWHM18 |
Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) - Torrens Course Structure |
Work integrated learning resources
| Course | Course information |
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Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) |
Current course structures
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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DIPNUT16 2016 Offering |
Diploma of Nutrition 2016 - Torrens Course Structure |
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DIPNUT19 2019 Offering |
Diploma of Nutrition 2019 - Torrens Course Structure
Available for new students from T3 - 2019 only * |
| HLT61012 HLT61007 |
Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine upgrade program |
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BACH_NUTR 2016 Offering |
Bachelor of Nutrition 2016 - Torrens Course Structure |
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BACH_NUTR 2019 Offering |
Bachelor of Nutrition 2019 - Torrens course Structure
Available for new students from T3 - 2019 only * |
| BHSCNUT13 | Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) - THINK Course Structure |
| BHSCLNUT20 |
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) - Torrens Course Structure
Block Credit Agreement Course Structure |
Previous course structures for your reference
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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DIPNUT16 2016 Offering |
Diploma of Nutrition 2016 - Torrens Course Structure
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BHSCLNUT18 |
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) TUA) 2018 version |
Nutritional Medicine career
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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DIPHWEL16 |
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| DIPSPOR16 | |
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DIPSPORE17 |
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| BHSCMYO13 | |
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BHSCCHM13 |
Work integrated learning resources
| Course | Course information |
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Bachelor of Applied Public Health |
Click on your course name to open the course structure
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Course code |
Course information |
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BACH_APH |
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GCPUBH |
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GDPUBH |
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MPH |
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MPHA |
Work integrated learning resources
Click on your course name to open the course structure
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Course code |
Course information |
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DIPASS18 |
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BASSCOM14 |
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BASSCOM18 |
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BASSCON14 |
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| BASSCON18 | Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) |
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DIPASS14 |
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DIPCOUN16 |
Diploma of Counselling and Communication |
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GCERCON16 |
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GDIPCON16 |
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MACAP16 |
Previous course structures for your reference
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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DIPCOUN16 (For enrolments in T1 2020 or earlier) |
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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5DN19
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| BNURSE18 |
Timetables
| Course code | Group | Stage | Mode | Course information |
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| HLT54115 | 0219 | Stage 2 | Mode 1: Face to Face (CB) | |
| HLT54115 | 0219 | Stage 2 | Mode 2: Blended Mixed | Diploma of Nursing |
| HLT54115 | 0418 | Stage 3 | Mode 1: Face to Face (CB) | |
| HLT54115 | 0418 | Stage 3 | Mode 2: Blended Mixed (1 day per week) | |
| HLT54115 | 0718 | Stage 3 | Mode 1: Face to Face (CB) | |
| HLT54115 | 0718 | Stage 3 | Mode 2: Blended Mixed | |
| HLT54115 | 0619 | Stage 1 | Mode 1: Face to Face (CB) | |
| HLT54115 | 0619 | Stage 1 | Mode: Blended - Monday | |
| HLT54115 | 1018 | Stage 2 | Mode 1: Face to Face (CB) | |
| HLT54115 | 1018 | Stage 2 | Mode: Blended - Thursday |
AHPRA Graduate Registration Information
| Important Resources |
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| Criminal History: What you must declare for registration |
| Nursing Student Inherent Requirements |
Student Support
Supporting you through your studies is a high priority for us.
All nursing campuses have staff dedicated to support students such as the Program Coordinator and Learning Advisor. Counselling services are also available.
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Campus |
Coordinator |
Success Coach |
Clinical Placement Coordinators |
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Adelaide |
Carol Letts |
Amy Anderson |
Jan Roper |
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Brisbane |
Sharon Peut |
Anastasia Johnson |
Amrit Neupane |
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Melbourne |
Suzie Tanevska - Cicero |
Jennie Mather |
Menu Hamal |
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Sydney |
Sharon Peut |
Beth Rutherford |
Jon Amora |
Student Handbook
Diploma of Nursing - Student Handbook 2019
Clinical Placement
Students are required to undertake 400 hours of unpaid Clinical Placements which may be located anywhere in Australia.
Clinical Simulation Labs
All nursing students have access to Clinical Simulation Labs where experienced educators will teach required skills and assist in linking theory to practice. All lab sessions are compulsory. Correct uniform is required to be worn when attending these lab sessions.
Professional behaviour
Uniform Requirements:
- Think Education Polo Shirt only. NO long sleeve or visible tops under the College Polo.
- Cardigans/jumpers may NOT be worn whilst on duty.
- Navy blue/black tailored trousers or skirts - excludes jeans, tracksuit pants, hipsters or cargo pants.
- Enclosed navy blue or black NON-SLIP shoes as per WHS requirements – NO canvas, joggers or slip on shoes.
Hair
- Must be kept neat, clean and tidy at all times.
- Long hair must be tied back or fastened in such a manner so as not to hang below the collar.
- Hair ties, bands, combs and other hair fasteners are to be at a minimal and of a neutral colour or navy.
- Facial hair – clean-shaven or neatly trimmed beard.
- Approved headwear must be clean, neat and tidy.
Fingernails
- Must be kept neat, clean and well-manicured.
- NO ACRYLIC NAILS OR NAIL VARNISH
- Fingernails should not be visible over the top of the end of the finger when the hands are held with the palms up.
Jewellery
- One plain wedding band, one set of sleepers, studs, or small earrings that sit on the lobe of the ear and do not pose a danger to the patient, resident or student are the only items of jewellery to be worn during placement.
- Facial or other visible body piercing is NOT acceptable. If visible, or stud is non removable, it must be covered by skin coloured tape.
Work integrated learning resources
| Course | Course information |
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Diploma of Beauty & Spa Practice Bachelor of Health Science (Aesthetics) |
Current course structures
Click on your course name to open the course structure
| Course code | Course information |
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| DIPBTSP16 | Diploma of Beauty and Spa Practice |
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BAHSA2016 (For enrolments from T2 2020 onwards) |
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ADHSAES19 (For enrolments from T2 2020 onwards) |
Associate Degree of Health Science (Aesthetics)
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Previous course structures for your reference
Click on your course name to open the course structure
Course code |
Course information |
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BAHSA2016 For enrolments in T1 2020 or earlier |
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ADHSAES19 For enrolments in T1 2020 or earlier |
Course Updates: Health Science Courses 2020
Voluntary Course Transfer from THINK Education to Torrens University of Australia (TUA) Updated Course Structure
This is to inform you of an important course structure update in the Torrens University Diploma of Health Science (DHS) and Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) Courses.
The DHS and BHS courses now require students to complete 8 subjects per year instead of the previous 9 subject per year study pattern.
This update has been made to:
- Align the course to the TUA required Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL) of 8 subjects per year
- Improve graduate career outcomes as per feedback from the Course Advisory Committee
- Comply with annual academic course improvement processes
- Align the TUA courses to other Higher Education University Course Structures
- Incorporate student feedback suggestions
Updated course structures can be found above. It is strongly recommended that you download and review the new TUA DHS & BHS course structures.
A summary of the main updates to the courses are outlined here:
- THINK to TUA Important Course Update 2020-04-14
- THINK to TUA Important Course Update - Frequently Asked Questions
Info session:
Torrens University Australia (TUA) – Health Science Course Updates
This is to inform you of an important update to the Torrens University Diploma of Health Science (DHS) and Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) course structures.
The Diploma of Health Science (DHS) and Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) courses now require students to complete 8 subjects per year instead of the previous 9 subject per year study pattern.
This update has been made to:
- Align the course to the TUA required Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL) of 8 subjects per year
- Improve graduate career outcomes as per feedback from the Course Advisory Committee
- Comply with annual academic course improvement processes
- Align the TUA courses to other Higher Education University Course Structures
- Incorporate student feedback suggestions
Updated course structures are listed in the section above. It is strongly recommended that you download and review the new TUA DHS & BHS course structures.
A summary of the main updates to the courses are outlined here:
- Torrens Important Health Science Course Update 2020-04-14
- Torrens Important Health Science Course Update - Frequently Asked Questions
Info session:
Other resources
Academic team
Program Directors
Sport Development, Health & Wellbeing, Bachelor Health Science Chinese Medicine & Myotherapy
Tim Trevail: ttrevail@laureate.net.au
Diploma of Health Science, Life/Biomedical Science subjects, shared Interprofessional Health subjects
Ashley Hillsley: ahillsley@laureate.net.au
Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
(Bachelor & Diploma programs)
Katie Canteri: kcanteri@laureate.net.au
Naturopathy & Western Herbal Medicine
(Bachelor programs)
Catherine Smith: clsmith@laureate.net.au
Beauty Therapy & Aesthetics
Carmen Perkins: cperkins@laureate.net.au
Public Health
Lisa Casanelia: lcasanelia@laureate.net.au
Counselling and Community Services
Lisa Walsh: lisa.walsh@laureate.edu.au