La Trobe University
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Our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences will give you an understanding of the world and our bodies, and help you acquire skills you can apply in tomorrow's workforce. Develop essential skills to understand and communicate with a range of people. And the knowledge you'll acquire – across both arts and health – will set you up for a successful career across both sectors.
The health and medical sciences major includes theory and lab practice units, with placement opportunities in a range of healthcare settings. Once you've graduated, you'll also have the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in health and science, including clinical programs, or any one of our humanities and social sciences postgraduate programs.
Melbourne: Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeological and heritage studies, Asian studies, Chinese studies, classics and ancient history, creative and professional writing, crime, justice and legal studies, digital media, English, environmental health, environmental humanities, ethics and social justice, French studies, gender, sexuality and diversity, Greek studies, health promotion, health, wellbeing and performance, Hindi studies, history, human geography, human physiological sciences, international studies, Italian studies, Japanese studies, linguistics, philosophy, politics, psychological science, public health, rehabilitation counselling, sociology, Spanish studies, sustainability and development, visual cultures. Online: Anthropology, archaeological and heritage studies, Asian studies, creative and professional writing, crime, justice and legal studies, digital health, digital media, English, environmental health, ethics and social justice, health promotion, health, wellbeing and performance, Hindi studies, history, human geography, international studies, linguistics, philosophy, politics, psychological science, public health, rehabilitation counselling, sociology, sustainability and development, visual cultures.
You could pursue opportunities in a wide range of sectors and industries, including government, healthcare agencies, community health centres, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, geriatric care and private healthcare organisations. Possible options include: public health manager, health promotion coordinator, human rights advocate, community development manager, rehabilitation counsellor.
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment.
One of English Advanced (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record of applicants as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
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.
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