Bachelor of Health Science
University of Canberra - Canberra
Overview
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.
Majors
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.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Health industry administrator, health policy officer, community health worker, health promotion officer, public health officer, health researcher.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 93.4 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 69.9 | 70.5 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 54.65 | 60 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Canberra website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Canberra
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
54.65
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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