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Bachelor of Health Sciences

ProviderDeakin University
Course code: VTAC1400311291UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Reduce health disparities and help individuals and communities to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives by studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences at Deakin. The Deakin Regional Access Scheme allows you to secure your place at our Warrnambool or Waurn Ponds campus without relying on your ATAR, by looking at your skills, experience and achievements. You will graduate prepared to join the strongest growing employment sector in Australia, with employment in health care and social assistance projected to grow by 25.2% by 2033.*

Become a specialist in up to three major areas^ or broaden your knowledge and skill set through elective units. Combining your interests with multiple majors can increase your competitiveness for a variety of health roles while opening the door to further study. This course also offers valuable workplace learning opportunities, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge in real-world contexts and build professional networks in the health sector.

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Entry requirements

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

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Supplementary form

2025 Deakin Regional Access Scheme (DRAS) applications are now open for current Year 12 students.

Applicants must adhere to relevant DRAS and VTAC deadlines.

In order to be considered for an offer, applicants must (1) complete the DRAS application, found at: https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/special-entry-access-scheme/deakin-regional-access-scheme and (2) preference the DRAS course in VTAC.

Subject adjustment

A study score of 35 in Biology, any English or Health and Human Development equals 3 aggregate points per study.

A study score of 30 in Biology, English other than EAL or Health and Human Development equals 2 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 12 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Deakin University SEAS information and the Deakin University website

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English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

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.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesViet Nam · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsArchitecture · General English
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor degree · Nursing and Midwifery · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 71.1%71.10 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
X067A - English for Academic Purposes Stream - DueliGeneral English · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
3
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of ArchitectureMaster degree · Architecture · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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