Bachelor of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: March, June 24
International tuition: A$33,200
Domestic tuition: A$9,359

Program overview

You'll learn: This flexible course gives you a broad understanding of the health sciences field and lets you pursue up to two specialised areas including: Human physiology and anatomy (Bundoora only) Gain practical skills and knowledge in relation to the physiological and anatomical principles of the human body. Public health Learn the skills needed for public health research and develop strengths in health policy, law and ethics. Health promotion Acquire the practical skills and knowledge needed to promote people's health. Health and sustainability (Bendigo only) Explore the relationship between human health and the natural and built environment. Rehabilitation counselling Understand how the counselling process helps people achieve personal, career and independent living goals. Sports counselling and athlete welfare Apply cognitive behavioural techniques to improve athlete performance, concentration, motivation, fitness and health.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
Entry into a Bachelor Degree program at La Trobe University requires completion of Australian Year 12 (or international equivalent) with a certain grade, and meeting subject pre-requisites (if applicable). Please check your course for details. Subject prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

Career opportunities

Skilled health science professionals can gain employment in a variety of roles that include: Public health manager Develop policies to protect public health. Health promotion coordinator Oversee good health practices to promote the wellbeing of community groups. Sustainability specialist Implement sustainable practices in the workplace. Rehabilitation counsellor Assist individuals with disabilities to improve their quality of life. Occupational health and safety officer Monitor and enforce health and safety procedures in the workplace.

Campus location

Melbourne , Australia