Bachelor of Allied Health

The Bachelor of Allied Health produces work-ready health professionals who have the knowledge, skills and necessary qualifications to make a real difference within the wider Allied Health community. Throughout this course you will develop your knowledge in a broad range of topics including anatomy and physiology, health psychology, evidence-based practice and rural and remote health. This course will provide you with opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills in rich and authentic learning environments through laboratory activities, research projects and work-integrated learning where you will be engaged in genuine, real life professional experiences. You also have the option to complete the vocational award of HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, through successful completion of your first year of study as an embedded VET award. This vocational award enables entry to the allied health workforce as an Allied Health Assistant.

At the completion of your studies, you will be well-placed to find employment as a competent health professional within the allied health industry and/or to continue with further studies at an honours or postgraduate level.

Areas of study

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, allied health liberal studies, community and public health, introduction to occupational therapy, introduction to physiotherapy, introduction to speech pathology, psychology for health.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities exist within aged care, Indigenous heath, community health project management, health promotion, public health, health research.

Practical experience

You are required to undertake 140 hours of work placements in an Allied Health setting. Whilst every effort will be made to arrange placement within your community, this is not guaranteed, which may mean that you are required to travel for your professional placement.

Fees and charges

Refer to CQUniversity current fee information.