Entry requirements – ECA College of Heath Sciences

English Language Entry Requirements

Where English is not an applicant’s first language; or where the qualification is from the institution where the delivery of the program was not in English, applicants are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by achieving the English entry-level in an internationally recognised English Language examination, as detailed for the relevant programs below.

Program/ Discipline	Master of Health Management	Graduate Diploma in Health Management	Graduate Certificate
IELTS Academic Based	6.5 or higher overall with a minimum writing and speaking score of 6.0	6.5 or higher overall with a minimum writing and speaking score of 6.0	6.5 or higher overall with a minimum writing and speaking score of 6.0
TOEFL Paper-based Score	Overall Score of 550 with TWE of 4.5	Overall Score of 550 with TWE of 4.5	Overall Score of 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL Internet-based Score	Overall Score of 79 with writing score of 21	Overall Score of 79 with writing score of 21	Overall Score of 79 with writing score of 21
PTE Pearson Test of English	Overall Score of 58	Overall Score of 58	Overall Score of 58
C1 Advanced (Cambridge English)	Overall Score of 176	Overall Score of 176	Overall Score of 176
Academic English Program	Pass AE5	Pass AE5	Pass AE5

* IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and C1 Advanced must be taken no more than two years prior to commencing your course.

Academic & other Entry Requirements

Entry into a postgraduate degree at College of Health Sciences requires you to have completed bachelor qualification that is comparable to an Australian bachelor degree. In some cases, courses will require additional requirements for entry to a CHS course. You may need to provide information such as:

Proof of relevant work experience
Other Requirements

Program/ Discipline	Master of Health Management	Graduate Diploma in Health Management	Graduate Certificate of Health Management
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements	Recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or an equivalent, or higher qualification in a health-related discipline;	Recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) or an equivalent, or higher qualification in a health-related discipline ;	Recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7), or an equivalent, or higher qualification in any discipline, or Have a minimum of three years relevant work experience in a health-related field. The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a CV and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.
Alternate Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements	Students that do not meet the entry requirements for the Master of Health Management may use the successful completion of the CHS Graduate Certificate or CHS Graduate Diploma as a pathway into the Master of Health Management program.	Recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) or an equivalent, or higher that is not in a health-related discipline.	See Graduate Certificate Entry Requirements above.
Work Experience	Have a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a health-related field(s). The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a CV and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.	Have a minimum of 2 years of full-time work or equivalent part time experience in a health-related field(s). The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a CV and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.	See Graduate Certificate Entry Requirements above.
Special Entry Requirements
Indigenous students, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities who apply to CHS will have their applications individually assessed by the Dean. Successful applicants will be provided with ongoing support to meet their specific learning needs. CHS will review Alternate and Special Entry applications to ensure that students admitted to the course have appropriate levels of experience.
	Qualifications commensurate with the requirements of an AQF Level 7 health management course and have reasonable prospects of academic success	Diploma Qualifications commensurate with the requirements of an AQF Level 6 course and have reasonable prospects of academic success	Evidence of more substantial (5 years minimum) recent work experience in a health-related field(s) is required.