Bachelor of Health Sciences (Online)

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is a multidisciplinary degree that aims to comprehensively prepare you for a career in the diverse modern healthcare environment. Core topics common to all specialisations will equip you with highly sought-after transferable skills, providing a strong foundation for future endeavours in health or in further study. You will develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary healthcare and be equipped to enter the workforce in a variety of health-related sectors or pursue postgraduate studies in a health-related discipline.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Online) provides a flexible program of online study, which students will be able to complete remotely. There may be some learning activities and assessments that will require students to attend online classes at specified times. Please note that there is also an asynchronous option of the Bachelor of Health Sciences, which you can study in your own time. Applications for this version are submitted directly with Flinders University.

There are opportunities to explore a range of pathways with the ability to apply for entry to a number of other health-related undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Flinders University. Entry to these degrees is by competitive application and interested students should seek academic counselling prior to commencing their studies to confirm the correct sequence of topics they should follow for their interest area.

Practical experience

This degree offers a work integrated learning placement option, with placements available in a wide range of health-related industries and settings. Students can work within a health, community, or research setting to develop and enhance their work ready skills. Elective topics from other health areas can be taken to complement your study plan.

Honours

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information, please visit our One Year Honours webpage.