Bachelor of Health Science

The Bachelor of Health Science program offers an expansive introduction to health sciences in the fields of public health, anatomy and physiology, psychology, health ethics and law, evidence-based medicine and data use, and Indigenous health.

You’ll gain career-ready skills by completing projects focused on real-world scenarios and engaging in the embedded work integrated learning. The flexibility and student-driven focus of this degree allows you to tailor your degree to a variety of career paths that follow your passion for health and wellbeing and enhance employability prospects upon graduation.

When you graduate you’ll have a strong academic base in health science disciplines, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner. You will have a broad and coherent knowledge and skill for working as a professional in the health industry and will be well-equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research or other professional allied health degrees.

Following completion of this course you might like to pursue further study through Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Public Health, Master of Occupational Therapy or Master of Speech Pathology.

Areas of study

Health science and a second major from applied psychology, counselling studies, health and physical education, human nutrition, midwifery professional theory, pharmaceutical science, pre-physiotherapy, public health.

Career opportunities

Health industry administrator, health policy officer, community health worker, health promotion officer, public health officer, health researcher.

Practical experience

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is at the very centre of all UC degrees. You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the health industry. You will work and study in real-world situations, learning from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and graduate highly employable with the skills and knowledge for success.

As part of your degree you will undertake a 120-hour WIL experience during the final year of your course.  

Fees and charges

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