Course overview
With increasing demand in Australia for health workers, graduates can choose from a range of fulfilling careers as a health science professional. This course is designed to provide you with the foundation, flexibility and pathway for a career in health sciences. It combines studies in health promotion, public health, health policy, health management, health research, gender and health, nutrition, project design, health and disease patterns including disease prevention and management, and integrated learning opportunities in a variety of settings. You will study a common first year after which students select majors and continue with the bachelor program, exit the course with a Diploma of Health Science, or transfer into other courses within our College of Sport, Health and Engineering (subject to meeting selection criteria).
Minors available as part of this degree include Bioscience, Health and Nutrition, Health (Sport Science minor) and Indigenous Health.
Course record
Majors
Indigenous health, Public health.
Career Opportunities
The type of careers this qualification leads to may include disease monitoring programs, public health research programs, international health officer, administrator, public health educator, public health and health science related fields, health networks, primary care organisations and evaluating public health needs.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). 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 Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). 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 Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Bridging and enabling courses Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g. Foundation course or equivalent. Domestic applicants who have completed Foundations at VU (JYAC) will be guaranteed entry into this course. Higher Education studies Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent), or completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies. 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 Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VET studies Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent), or completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent). 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 Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement. Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc. Work/Life Experience Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health Sciences or similar, or applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. 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 Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- St AlbansVIC