Undergraduate Course Guide Fremantle 2020

FREMANTLE CAMPUS 66 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES A leading provider of university education in the Health Sciences The mission of the School of Health Sciences is to prevent disease and improve the health of the community using evidence based programs. The School has a specific focus on health promotion, exercise and the outdoors while also applying biomedical research to investigate disease processes. Our School is proud to produce highly- skilled graduates with a strong service ethos. Our degrees reflect a diverse range of disciplines such as education, early intervention, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation. According to results of nationwide student surveys, commissioned by the Federal Government (see qilt.edu.au) , Notre Dame is the #1 university in WA in the learning area of Health Services and Support for the follow ing Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching: ›› Overall quality of educational experience ›› Student support Professional experience You gain valuable professional experience as part of your degree to support your employment prospects and guide your career aspirations prior to graduation. Practicums and internships are a compulsory requirement of all Health Sciences programs. Depending on your degree, they take place in community health centres, pathology laboratories, government departments, health promotion agencies, schools, voluntary service agencies, research laboratories, sporting organisations, gyms and adventure sports companies. See Hannah’s story on page 30. Placements range from 150 hours in Biomedical Science to 27 weeks in Health & Physical Education. Facilities The School of Health Sciences is housed in a purpose-built facility which includes the following: ›› Exercise physiology laboratory/gym ›› Biomechanics laboratory/gym ›› Strength and conditioning gym ›› Motor control laboratory ›› Rehabilitation pool ›› 150-seat lecture theatre ›› Computer laboratory ›› General purpose teaching and seminar rooms and offices Critical thinking Critical thinking is an essential element of all degrees in the School of Health Sciences. This reflective and analytical style of thinking enables you to become an independent thinker and question what you read and hear. It influences how you communicate and visualise the world you live in. In the Health Sciences professions, you need to be able to review and critically evaluate information and apply an evidence-based approach to problem solving while thinking on your feet. At Notre Dame you learn how to do this. Accreditation A number of Notre Dame’s Health Sciences degrees are accredited by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, and Exercise Sports Science Australia. Double degrees You can combine a Health Sciences degree with a second degree, including those from the Schools of Physiotherapy, Business or Law. A double degree is an excellent choice if you wish to complete substantial studies in a range of disciplines. Double degrees with Bachelor of Biomedical Science ›› Bachelor of Commerce ›› Bachelor of Laws ›› Bachelor of Health Promotion Double degrees with Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science ›› Bachelor of Physiotherapy Find out more notredame.edu.au/freo/healthsciences “Our values-based curriculum, strong practical focus and student-centric approach all provide for a meaningful and fulfilling university experience and, on graduation, a highly valued and internationally recognised qualification.” Professor Naomi Trengove / Dean, School of Health Sciences