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Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Science (GD-REHABSC) // Course structure
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About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy)
Currently Enrolled Students:
- General Information: http://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: study-online@unimelb.edu.au
Future Student Enquiries:
- Further information: http://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/physiotherapy
- Email: study-online@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator
Associate Professor Louisa Remedios
Associate Professor Jenny McGinley
Course structure
Students will complete four compulsory subjects and four elective subjects.
Subject options
Compulsory Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH90001 | Health Behaviour Change | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| REHB90001 | Foundations of Rehabilitation |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| REHB90002 | Rehabilitation Activity and Exercise |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| REHB90003 | Evaluation of Rehabilitation Practice | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
Elective Subjects
Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Conditions - to be introduced in 2017
Leadership and Health Advocacy - to be introduced in 2017
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| REHB90004 | Rehabilitation in the Acute Setting | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
| REHB90005 | Rehabilitation for Paediatrics | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| REHB90006 | Rehabilitation for Women's Health | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| REHB90008 | Rehabilitation in Neurology | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
| POPH90256 | Ageing in Society | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| POPH90257 | Body of Ageing | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
| POPH90258 | Economics of Ageing | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| POPH90259 | End of Life Issues | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
| POPH90260 | Ethics of Ageing | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 2 November 2025