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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Before contacting a Bachelor of Health Sciences Academic Program Adviser for help, please check the following most FAQs.

I would like:

• Help planning my degree
• Help selecting courses
• To apply for a Leave of Absence
• To apply for credit for courses I have already studied
• To study overseas as an exchange student (i.e. Study Abroad)
• To add a course
• To drop a course
• To change a course /class time
• To enrol in a class that is already full
• To enrol as a Cross-Institutional student at another university
• To discontinue my studies

Many more student FAQs (with answers!) can be found on the following website:

• The University of Adelaide - Student FAQs

Academic Program Advisers

If you need general advice on academic matters in relation to the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program, you can contact one of the Academic Program Advisers. They are able to advise you on course choice, prerequisite courses for majors, and study pathways suitable for specific careers and postgraduate study.

Advice about Double Degrees

Bachelor of Social Sciences/Bachelor of Health Sciences

For Health Sciences advice, please contact:

• Dr Eleanor Peirce, 8303 5191, Room N118 Med School Nth

For Social Sciences advice, please contact:

• Ms Vicki Johnson, 8303 7042, Room G12 Napier Building

Bachelor of Health Sciences/ Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Science

For Health Sciences advice, please contact:

• Dr Eleanor Peirce, 8303 5191, Room N118 Med School Nth

For Mathematical and Computer Science advice, please contact:

• Dr Amy Salter, 8303 4619, Room 9-28, 10 Pulteney Street. Please note: Dr Salter is only available on Mondays - please contact Dr Peirce if you would like advice on another day.

Course Coordinators

If you would like to speak to a specific course coordinator, then their contact details can be found on the following websites:

• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • School of Humanities
  • School of Social Sciences
  • School of History and Politics

Administrative Assistance

Manager of Academic Programs

The Manager of Academic Programs is responsible for the administration of academic matters for the Faculty of Health Sciences and can be consulted on issues such as credit transfer for prior study, cross-institutional study, the Diploma in Languages, queries related to the interpretation of academic program rules and dispute resolution.

Ms Maree Balanzategui
Faculty of Health Sciences Office,
Ground Floor, Medical School Office
Telephone: 8303 4085
Facsimile: 8303 3788
Email: maree.balanzategui@adelaide.edu.au
Appointments can also be made via the Faculty of Health Sciences Office, telephone 8303 5336

Admissions and Enrolments Officer

The Admissions and Enrolments Officer is available to assist students on matters relating to admission to the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program and on enrolment procedures.

Ms Beverly Karaffa
Faculty of Health Sciences Office,
Ground Floor, Medical School North
Telephone: +61 8 8303 4859
Facsimile: +61 8 8303 3788
Email: admissions.health@adelaide.edu.au
Appointments can also be made via the Faculty of Health Sciences Office, telephone 8303 5336

Bachelor of Health Sciences Curriculum Committee

The Bachelor of Health Sciences Curriculum Committee is responsible for the management of the Program. The convenor of the Bachelor of Health Sciences Managment Committee is Professor Robert Vink.