Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
This course is available for Mid-Year Intake
Course Description:
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Cardiovascular Perfusion) is part of a nested suite of programs which includes the Master of Science (Cardiovascular Perfusion), together known as Swinburne Perfusion Online (SPO), with entry points depending upon previous academic studies and work experience. These coursework programs include general biomedical science units of study, forming an introduction to the physiological and theoretical aspects of the field of cardiovascular perfusion, and also units that involve a more detailed study of aspects of cardiovascular physiology. The programs assume familiarity with introductory, tertiary-level biology, chemistry and physics, and provide emphasis on aspects related to cardiovascular perfusion. The graduate diploma is normally offered on a part-time basis over two years with a February or August intake
Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this program is to provide general biomedical science and technology units, forming an introduction to the physiological and theoretical aspects of the field of cardiovascular perfusion.
Course Structure:
All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points each. Students will normally be enrolled in the prescribed study sequence as listed below and must successfully complete a minimum of eight units of study totalling 100 credit points (CP). Students who wish to exit the program before completing the requirement of 100 CP will not be eligible for an award.
Units of Study:
This online program is normally available on a part-time basis only. With prior approval of the program manager, students may undertake some portions of the program on a full-time basis. First semester HETP501 Anatomy HETP502 Physiology Second semester HETP503 Pathology HETP504 Biochemistry and Pharmacology Third semester HETP505 Applied Haematology and Biophysics HETP506 Perfusion Techniques and Technology Fourth semester HETP507 Applied Electronics and Instrumentation HETP508 Clinical Applications, Operating Procedures and Management
Career Opportunities:
Cardiovascular perfusionists in hospitals.
Professional recognition:
Although the Swinburne Perfusion Online program runs as an independent program, the Australasian Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) supports and recognises the program, actively assisting in its development and promotion within the profession at a national and international level. Members of the ABCP, in addition to other external members, provide guidance for the direction of the program and industry leadership in maintaining the relevance of the course content in view of the rapidly changing technology of this field.
Graduate Attributes:
Graduates are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas: have an in-depth understanding of the physiology of the cardiovascular perfusion systems have an ability to apply knowledge of basic cardiovascular perfusion fundamentals Graduates operate effectively in work and community situations: have an ability to communicate effectively within the health science community and with the community at large have an ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams Graduates are adaptable and manage change: understand the changing and developing role of technology in the area of cardiovascular perfusion have an ability to identify, formulate and solve problems expect to undertake life-long learning, and have the capacity to do so Graduates are aware of environments in which they will be contributing: understand the role of technology in our society Graduates are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community: are able to critically understand and contribute to innovations and developments in cardiovascular perfusion
Graduates operate effectively in work and community situations:
Graduates are aware of environments in which they will be contributing:
Entry Requirements:
A recognised tertiary qualification (or approved equivalent). Applicants not holding a tertiary qualification but with substantial relevant experience, are also eligible to apply. Students are expected to be computer literate and to have internet access outside of Swinburne.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Exemptions are awarded in accordance with the following and are subject to approval by the course panel: students may be eligible for exemptions for up to a maximum of 50% of the program exemptions may be awarded on the basis of recognition of prior learning: Evidence of uncredentialled work or industry experience or prior learning must be authenticated University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. An Application for Recognition of Prior Learning Form must be completed and lodged with the Faculty Administration Office with evidence of uncredentialled prior learning.
University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. An Application for Recognition of Prior Learning Form must be completed and lodged with the Faculty Administration Office with evidence of uncredentialled prior learning.
Course Fees:
In 2010, tuition fees for this program are based on $1950 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply 2010 Closing Dates: 19 February for start 1 March16 July for start 9 August
Mid-Year Application:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply/
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
