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Bachelor of Science (Health)

University of Sydney

CRICOS provider number: 00026A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12057

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About

This degree will provide you with a comprehensive foundation in health and the health care sector. You will critically examine the political, sociocultural, behavioural, economic and environmental factors that affect people's health decisions, and the way we deliver care. Through this course, you will understand the complexity of health at the local, national and global levels. Graduates typically move into health-related fields that do not involve the direct treatment of patients.

You may also be interested in 513920 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Health).

Areas of study

Health major plus a second major or minor from 513910 Bachelor of Science Table A or Table S, the wide range of majors offered from areas across the University. The human movement major is only available as a second major.

Career opportunities

Disability services manager, health manager, health advocate, human resources officer in health, international development worker, health policy analyst, health information systems designer, health promoter and educator, Indigenous health liaison worker, work health and safety manager, international health aide worker, rehabilitation case manager.

Practical experience

Elective placements are available through the Indigenous community placement and through the Sydney Health Students Abroad program, working with non-government organisations and other development agencies in a range of locations across South and South-East Asia.

You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through interdisciplinary project units with industry, community or research projects.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.

Prerequisites

For 2024: Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3). From 2025: None.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced and Biology, other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen. Note: All students enrolled in Science and combined Science degrees will be required to undertake units of study in mathematics during their undergraduate degree. Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.

Guaranteed selection rank: 80.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.

Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.

Other applicants

Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the University of Sydney website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

all details of this course
  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.

Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Selection into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music programs is based on an audition and/or portfolio and/or interview, while the ATAR is used only as an indicator of your ability to undertake tertiary studies.

Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.