Bachelor of Health Science

The Bachelor of Health Science produces work-ready professionals who have the knowledge and skills to make a real difference within the health sector.

Throughout this course, you will develop fundamental knowledge across a range of health-related topics, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology, evidence-based practice, health psychology, and rural health. In addition to these core study areas, you can choose two minors or specialise with a major in areas such as strategic communications or human and community wellbeing, among others. 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 will also have the option to commence your career in the health sector while completing your tertiary education, as a result of the embedded vocational award HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. At the completion of your studies, you will be well-placed to find employment and follow your chosen career path within the wider health sector, and/or to continue with further studies at an honours or postgraduate level.

Areas of study

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, human and community wellbeing, introduction to occupational therapy, introduction to physiotherapy, introduction to speech pathology, introduction to podiatry, project management, psychology for health, public health, strategic communications.

Career opportunities

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

Practical experience

You will be required to undertake approximately 120 hours of professional placement in an allied health setting. During this placement, students will be required to undertake and perform duties typical of an individual seeking their vocational award Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. You will also be required to undertake approximately 60 hours of professional placement in a health setting relevant to your major or minor study area. During this placement, students will be required to undertake and perform duties typical of a work-ready professional in the health sector.

Whilst every effort will be made to arrange placements within your community, this is not guaranteed, which may mean that you are required to travel for your professional placements.

Fees and charges

Refer to CQUniversity current fee information.