Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
You will learn from internationally renowned experts through hands-on, laboratory-based experience in state-of-the-art facilities.
Health Science encompasses studies in areas such as genetics, anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, nutrition, molecular and cellular biology, communicable diseases, environmental health, and toxicology. Your firm grounding in health science will develop through understanding these topics with the opportunity to develop specialist areas of knowledge through the diverse range of electives.
The Bachelor of Health Science offers four majors in: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, Information Technology and Communication and Media (from 2021).
In the Environmental Health and Environmental Toxicology majors you will learn about environmental agents such as climate change, pollution and food safety that have the potential to adversely affect the health of any community. By studying local and international examples, you will learn how to address the very factors that impact our environment while understanding the rationale and practice of risk assessment.
In the Information Technology major, you will build on the strong health science base built in foundation year and in core courses, with experience of topics and themes expected to be key to health innovation, including data management, programming, and software and app design.
In the Communication and Media major you will gain specific expertise in strategic communication to develop and deliver health information and campaigns. Alongside journalism and media training, you will explore ethical communication, health and science communication and crisis and disaster management. You will gain a sophisticated understanding of the contemporary media landscape (including legacy, online and social media) and its essential role in 21st century public health practise. The skills developed in this major build upon the strong foundational health knowledge, and core courses in second and third year, providing complementary expertise in health, and science communication.
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
CRICOS CODE: 017585G
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Chemistry of Biological Systems I - 1001MSC
Introduction to Biomedical Data Analysis - 1002MSC
Cells, Tissues and Regulation - 1014MSC
Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC
Genes and Disease - 1005MSC
Chemistry of Biological Systems II - 1015MSC
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC
Health Challenges for the 21st Century - 1205MED
Program options (for Years 2-3)
You must complete one of the following options:
Health Science (without a major) courses (see Note 1)
AND
Listed electives
AND
Free-choice electives
OR
Communication and Media major courses (see Note 1)
AND
Free-choice electives
OR
Environmental Health major courses (see Note 1)
AND
Free-choice electives
OR
Environmental Toxicology major courses (see Note 1)
AND
Free-choice electives
OR
Information Technology major courses (see Note 1)
AND
Free-choice electives (see Note 1)
Note 1: You must ensure that you complete a minimum of 60 credit points Level 3 courses in your entire program.
Listed electives
Introduction to Environmental Health - 1111MED
Pharmacology - 2018PHM
Organic Chemistry - 2014MSC
Molecular Genetics - 2000MSC
Biochemistry - 2005MSC
Neural Basis of Movement - 2006AHS
Structural Biochemistry - 2008MSC
Integrated Systems Physiology - 2012AHS
Nutrition - 2210AHS
Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring - 2203ENV
Urban Ecology and Biodiversity - 2315ENV
Public Health Research Methods - 2214MED
Immunology - 3004MSC
Molecular Diagnostics - 3020MSC
Molecular Biology - 3014MSC
Macromolecular and Cellular Biochemistry - 3016MSC
Clinical Microbiology - 3006MSC
Histology - 3007MSC
Nutrition Through the Lifecycle - 3134MED
Applied Environmental Health - 3202MED
Environmental Health Management - 3160MED
Data Management - 2814ICT
Mobile Application Development - 3701ICT
Big Data Analytics and Social Media - 4030ICT
Climate Change and Public Health - 3110MED
Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare - 2805NRS
Pathophysiology - 2002MSC
Metabolism - 2011MSC
Neurobiology - 2020MSC
Food Safety: Science and Management - 2113MED
Needs Assessment, Program Planning and Evaluation - 2218MED
Pharmacology - 3002MSC
Histopathology - 3008MSC
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology - 3010MSC
Clinical Biochemistry - 3012MSC
Infectious Disease - 3013MSC
Molecular Medicine - 3022MSC
Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment - 3119MED
Environmental Health Professional Practice - 3135MED
Healthcare Systems - 3205MED
Advanced Analytical Chemistry - 3202ENV
Urban Planning Law - 5020LAW
Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship - 2043IBA
Software Technologies - 2810ICT
Introduction to Big Data Analytics - 2030ICT
Web Application Development - 2703ICT
Pathology Techniques - 2004MSC
Ecotox and Impact Assessment - 2212ENV (offered online)
Science of Infection Control - 3001MSC
Introduction to Communication and Journalism - 1505LHS
Media Relations - 2515LHS
Ethical Communication - 2505LHS
Human Rights Journalism and Communication - 3507LHS
Communication Performance - 1512LHS
Health and Science Communication - 2525LHS
Social Media for Journalism and Public Relations - 3521LHS
Crisis and Disaster Communication - 3517LHS
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Human Physiology - 2002NSC
Advanced Physiology - 3014NSC
Free-choice electives
You may select free-choice electives from the list below or any Undergraduate free-choice elective/s offered across the University provided prerequisites are met. If you require guidance, please liaise with your Program Director.
Nutrition - 2210AHS
Exercise and Sport Psychology - 3009AHS
Nutrition Through the Lifecycle - 3134MED
Law and Synthetic Biology - 5338LAW
Terrorism, Counter-terrorism, and Globalisation - 3018GIR
Research Project - 3003MSC
Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures - 2043MKT (not offered from 2020)
OR
Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship - 2043IBA
Introduction to Psychology 1 - 1001PSY
Exercise Sports Nutrition - 3138AHS
Motor Learning and Control - 2009AHS
Biosciences Laboratory Skills - 2018NSC
Introduction to Psychology 2 - 1002PSY
Self-Marketing - 3029MKT
Essential Skills for the New Health Professional - 3025MSC
Media Law - 2513LHS
Environmental and Climate Change Communication - 2524LHS (offered in even years)
The Business of You - 3036IBA (not offered in 2021)
The Business of Business - 3037IBA (not offered in 2021)
Writing the Character Journey from Comics to Film - 2105LHS
Our diverse electives will help equip you for careers in a range of scientific and allied professions including working as a scientific advisor, pathology technician, industry representative, technical sales specialist, laboratory technician or research assistant.
This degree can provide a foundation for postgraduate application to medicine or other postgraduate allied health degrees. You will also be eligible to apply for entry to a graduate entry teacher preparation program.
Graduates with the Environmental Health major will be prepared for a career as an environmental health officer working in areas such as food and drug safety, environmental monitoring, air and water quality, noise control and radiation monitoring. These areas of employment may also be available for graduates with the Environmental Toxicology major.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
