• Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) IBHP minus-thick plus-thick
    Item Description Approximate Cost $AUD Compulsory /Optional Comments
    DHS Working with Children Check $64 Compulsory  Students are required to undertake a Working With Children Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit prior to the commencement of any field placement (3rd year).
    https://screening.sa.gov.au/fees-payments
    (Valid for 5 years)
    National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening (previously DHS Disability Services Employment Check) $64 Compulsory  All students are required to hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) screening check for 'NDIS Screening' prior to the commencement of any field placement (3rd year).
    (Valid for 5 years)
    National Police Certificate (NPC) $68 Compulsory  All students are required to have a National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL or their home state police service prior to the commencement of any field placement (3rd year).
    https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/fee-schedule#certificates
    (Valid for 3 years)
    Textbooks
    Approximately 1 - 5 depending on what courses are undertaken.  
    up to $150 per book - in total up to $750 Optional  While textbooks are strongly recommended they are not compulsory.
    Some textbooks can be borrowed from the library or purchase a copy through the university or another supplier.
    Clinical Shirt
    or
    Polo Shirt
    Clinical shirts:
    $38.50 each (female);  $37.40 each (male)

    Polo shirts:
    $25.25 each (female); $27.78 each (male)
    Optional  Students may choose either the clinical shirt or the polo shirt.
    Purchase directly from UniSA supplier 'WINC' prior to the commencement of any field placement.
    (from 3rd year onwards)
    Name badges $20 Compulsory  Students are required to wear a UniSA name badge during placement.
    Purchase online through UniSA supplier Badge-a-minit. $20 includes delivery.
    (from 3rd year onwards)
    Immunisation requirements for placement Catch up vaccination costs:
    MMR — measles, mumps - $35.00 per dose
    Hepatitis B - $80.00 per dose
    Varicella (chicken pox) - $80.00 per dose
    Hepatitis B — approximately $20.00 per dose
    Poliomyelitis (polio) — approximately $39.99 per dose
    Tetanus/whooping cough/diphtheria — approximately $45.00 per dose
    Tuberculosis - Student Health Care Workers must complete the online Tuberculosis screening questionnaire
    (http://www.pages.on.net/questionnaire.php) and be given clearance from SA Tuberculosis Service prior to clinical placement in any SA Health facility.
    Compulsory  Prior to the commencement of placement 3rd year) evidence of immunity to specific vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) is required.
    Immunisations costs will vary subject to individual requirements. 
    The University requires proof of your immunisation status through the completion of the Student Health Care Worker Immunisation Screening Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance, found in the UniSA Immunisation Requirements for Placement package. 
    Influenza Vaccination between $12-25 Compulsory  Students must have an influenza immunisation every year whilst undertaking placements.
    (from 3rd year onwards)
  • Master of Health Services Management IMHM minus-thick plus-thick
    Item Description Approximate Cost $AUD Compulsory /Optional Comments
    Textbooks $700 - $800 Optional Students can borrow through the library or purchase a copy through another supplier