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Bachelor of Health Science

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: UAC365266UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Bachelor of Health Science program offers an expansive introduction to health sciences in the fields of public health, anatomy and physiology, psychology, health ethics and law, evidence-based medicine and data use, and Indigenous health.

You’ll gain career-ready skills by completing projects focused on real-world scenarios and engaging in the embedded work integrated learning. The flexibility and student-driven focus of this degree allows you to tailor your degree to a variety of career paths that follow your passion for health and wellbeing and enhance employability prospects upon graduation.

When you graduate you’ll have a strong academic base in health science disciplines, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner. You will have a broad and coherent knowledge and skill for working as a professional in the health industry and will be well-equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research or other professional allied health degrees.

Following completion of this course you might like to pursue further study through Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Public Health, Master of Occupational Therapy or Master of Speech Pathology.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Refer to the UC general admission criteria .

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students79
#2024
Higher education entry15 · 19%
19%
School leavers (ATAR)17 · 21.5%
21.5%
Secondary education11 · 13.9%
13.9%
Vocational pathway14 · 17.7%
17.7%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students17 · 21.5%
21.5%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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