Bachelor of Health and Community Care Management | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Health and Community Care Management

Take charge and seize new opportunities.

Health and community care faces a new world with a focus on care from home. This community care is associated with a range of different health situations experienced by people of all ages and backgrounds. Be one of the first to gain a tertiary education in the growing and fast-changing health and community care industry.

This program is not currently open for applications

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
085020D
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$22,800
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$68,400
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013111
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
SC335
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
On campus
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C;
Fee type 2018
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Total courses
24
Total units
288

Health and community care faces a new world with a focus on care from home. This community care is associated with a range of different health situations experienced by people of all ages and backgrounds. Be one of the first to gain a tertiary education in the growing and fast-changing health and community care industry.

The program focuses on analysing health care trends, managing human resources, providing workplace education and training, and coordinating complex care situations. Learn as you engage with a range of activities designed to help you appreciate the way that people experience care designed to maximise their potential health and well-being. You will be able to choose from careers that can include a respite care coordinator, leisure and lifestyle coordinator, aged care manager and a staff development officer. You will also be in a position to prepare for jobs growth through the government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme and Aged Care Reform. As a result of this scheme, thousands of people will be eligible to receive care based in the community, and you can be one of the first to provide it.

If you have TAFE qualifications and aspire to coordinator or management roles, there is now a pathway that takes advantage of our strong relationship with local and regional TAFE providers.

Career opportunities

This program prepares knowledgeable and skilled graduates to work within the dynamic, health and community care sector. You can work as a leisure and lifestyle coordinator, respite care coordinator, aged care manager, staff development officer, practice manager, quality assurance officer.

Post-admission requirements

Before undertaking work place learning, students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Blue Card. Refer to Program requirements and notes.

Program structure

Introductory courses (5) 60 units

COR109 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
BUS104 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
HLT133 Professional Creative Writing Practice: Industry Engagement
HLT134 Business Analytics
NUR131 Introduction to Economics

Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units

HLT231 Introduction to Management
HLT301 Introduction to Marketing
HLT331 Accounting for Business
HRM210 Introduction to Informatics
HRM220 Communication and Thought
HRM311 Business Law and Ethics
HRM312 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
HRM321 Accounting Principles
NUR222 Accounting for Business
NUR332 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
HLT326 Introduction to Journalism
WPL310 Visual Journalism

Minor courses (4) 48 units

Select 1 minor from:
Community Care
Health Promotion
Small Business Management

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

 

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory courses (120 units), including the core course
  • You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority)
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)