The Course Enrolment Guide is designed to help you enrol in the right units for your course

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Course maps provide a visual outline of the sequence of the units and electives for each course.

Course maps are based on the official ACU Handbook and are subject to change.

Any queries regarding the course structure should be directed to your Course Adviser.

Course maps


Recent change to this course for students who commenced prior to 2027: HLSC690 replaces HLSC641 from 2027.

Please follow your course map as usual and substitute HLSC641 Introduction to Health Sciences Research with the new unit HLSC690 Research and Inquiry Skills for Health Sciences. Any unit that previously listed HLSC641 as a prerequisite unit will now also accept HLSC690 to fulfil this prerequisite requirement. Any unit that previously listed HLSC641 as an incompatible unit will now also be incompatible with HLSC690.

  • Project Stream
 
  • Research Stream

 

  • 2023  - Project and Research Streams

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Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already studied at university level or have significant relevant work experience, you can apply for credit / recognition of prior learningcredit / recognition of prior learning towards your ACU course.

Elective Units delivered in ACU Terms (Fully Online)

Several of the units shown on your above Elective Units list are delivered as ACU Online units. These units are offered fully online in one or several 'ACU Terms'. Please find the commencing and finishing dates as well as the Census Dates for the four ACU Terms in the table below.

Please note that students studying on a student visa must take no more than one third of their entire course online and must be enrolled in at least one face-to-face unit in each study period.

Should you have any questions about the selection of your elective units, please contact your Course Adviser.

 
2026 ACU Term Dates 

Study Period

Commencing and Finishing Dates

Census Date

ACU Term 1

Mon 02 Feb 2026 to Sun 12 Apr 2026

Mon 23 Feb 2026

ACU Term 2

Mon 27 Apr 2026 to Sun 05 Jul 2026

Mon 18 May 2026

ACU Term 3

Mon 20 Jul 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026

Mon 10 Aug 2026

ACU Term 4

Mon 12 Oct 2026 to Sun 20 Dec 2026

Mon 02 Nov 2026
2027 ACU Term Dates

Study Period

Commencing and Finishing Dates

Census Date

ACU Term 1

Mon 01 Feb 2027 to Sun 11 Apr 2027

Mon 22 Feb 2027

ACU Term 2

Mon 26 Apr 2027 to Sun 04 Jul 2027

Mon 17 May 2027

ACU Term 3

Mon 19 Jul 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027

Mon 09 Aug 2027

ACU Term 4

Mon 11 Oct 2027 to Sun 19 Dec 2027

Mon 01 Nov 2027

General Enrolment Information

Please note that study modes and unit availability are subject to change and not all units are on offer at all times. Units might be offered in different modes (attendance, multi-mode, online scheduled or online unscheduled). If you are unsure which mode is the most suitable for you, please contact your Course Adviser prior to enrolling.

Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all units. The University reserves the right to cancel units with low enrolment numbers. Students will be advised of cancellations prior to the start of semester and offered an alternative unit if one is available. You must enrol for the whole academic year if you commence in Semester 1 or if you are re-enrolling for the next year. You can change your enrolment up until the census date for each study period. See the Academic CalendarAcademic Calendar for key dates.

Professional Practice

Students participating in Professional Practice or Community Engagement activities might be asked to complete a range of background checks, certifications, immunisations and registrations as required by Federal and State/Territory laws prior to commencing their placement, practicum or field experience. Please refer to the Work Integrated LearningWork Integrated Learning webpage to see which requirements you need to fulfil for your study program in your State/Territory. Further information can also be obtained from your Course Adviser.

General advice

For all general enquiries, or questions regarding your course enrolment, fees, timetabling, results or graduation please contact AskACU.

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