Undergraduate Preparation Program – Nursing/Health Science (9031)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 9031
- AQF Level: OT
Undergraduate Preparation Program – Nursing/Health Science (2 Terms)
Handbook Summary 2022-2024
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 3, 2022 or later.
This program is a university entry program that provides an alternative academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study or its equivalent. Students complete eighty credit points over two terms. Subjects are designed to provide students with the generic skills needed for success at university in addition to more specialised discipline specific subjects intended to provide students with curriculum knowledge and skills to be successful in, Health Science or Nursing.
Pathways to further study
Successful completion of this program, achievement of the required GPA and satisfying any relevant English language proficiency requirements will provide a pathway to the following programs.
Please note that additional English language proficiency requirements set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) must be declared and met before you are eligible to commence study in the Bachelor of Nursing at Western Sydney University. For further information, please visit the Bachelor of Nursing website.
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)
Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science)
Diploma in Health Science Extended
Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science
Handbook Summary 2025
This program applies to students who commence in 2025 or later.
This program is a university entry program that provides an alternative academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study or its equivalent. Students complete eighty credit points over two semesters. Subjects are designed to provide students with the generic skills needed for success at university in addition to more specialised discipline specific subjects intended to provide students with curriculum knowledge and skills to be successful in Health Science or Nursing.
Pathways to further study:
Successful completion of this program, achievement of the required GPA and satisfying any relevant English language proficiency requirements will provide a pathway to the following programs.
Please note that additional English language proficiency requirements set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) must be declared and met before you are eligible to commence study in the Bachelor of Nursing at Western Sydney University. For further information, please visit the Bachelor of Nursing website.
Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)
Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science)
Study Mode
Eight months full-time or one and a half years part-time.
Program Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
Domestic students
This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 17 years or over and who have completed Australian Year 11 or a comparable educational level and are not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/the-college
In order to Graduate from this program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Pass all the subjects listed below;
- Achieve a GPA of 4 or higher
In order to transition to a Diploma or Bachelor course at Western, students must meet the course completion rules. In addition, students must meet the relevant GPA entry requirements and any other admission criteria, which may include English language proficiency requirements or the attainment of specific grades, for entry into their intended diploma or undergraduate degree.
Health Science/Nursing
Students must pass the following core subjects (all 10 CPs each):
These subjects are taught in 4-week Block session On Campus - one subject per Block session:
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester of Study | ||
| LANG 0051 | Communication Skills for Health Science 1 (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 0002 | Academic Skills for Health Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| BEHV 0008 | Psychological Foundations of Health (WSTC) | 10 |
| HLTH 0002 | Health Care Environments (WSTC) | 10 |
| Second Semester of Study | ||
| NATS 0009 | Health Communication (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 0016 | Science for Health Professionals (WSTC) | 10 |
| MATH 0017 | Mathematics for Health Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| LANG 0053 | Communication Skills for Health Science 2 (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
In order to Graduate from this program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete all the subjects listed below;
- Pass LANG0053 Communication Skills for Health Science 2 with a minimum C grade
- Achieve a GPA of 5.5 or higher
In order to transition to a Diploma or Bachelor course at Western, students must meet the course completion rules. In addition, students must meet the relevant GPA entry requirements and any other admission criteria, which may include English language proficiency requirements or the attainment of specific grades, for entry into their intended diploma or undergraduate degree.
Health Science/Nursing
Students must complete the following subjects:
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| LANG 0051 | Communication Skills for Health Science 1 (WSTC) | 10 |
| BEHV 0008 | Psychological Foundations of Health (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 0002 | Academic Skills for Health Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| MATH 0017 | Mathematics for Health Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 2 | ||
| LANG 0053 | Communication Skills for Health Science 2 (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 0016 | Science for Health Professionals (WSTC) | 10 |
| HLTH 0002 | Health Care Environments (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 0009 | Health Communication (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |