Bachelor of Health Science
Australian National University - Canberra
Overview
Tackle some of the greatest health challenges of our time with B Health Science. B Health Science draws upon the world-leading strengths of ANU in medical education, biomedical science, population health, psychology, social science and public policy to prepare you for a future in medical, allied health and health-related professions. It will equip you with a broad understanding of the themes explored in advanced studies of medicine and offers a potential pathway to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at ANU.
Admission to the Bachelor of Health Science also requires a successful assessment of suitability based on a Bachelor of Health Science Supplementary Form. Submission of this form is compulsory for all applicants.
There are approximately 60 places available in each intake of the Bachelor of Health Science. Thirty percent of offers made to domestic students are reserved for students from rural backgrounds. Applicants from a rural background are asked to indicate this in their supplementary form and are required to upload supporting documentation with their application. Please attach this documentation when submitting your application for admission. See ANU Undergraduate – Additional Selection Criteria for further information.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply, and are asked to indicate this in their supplementary form. Please see ANU Undergraduate – Additional Selection Criteria for further information.
The form and supporting documentation must be submitted directly to the University by 30 November in the year of application.
See ANU Undergraduate – Additional Selection Criteria for further information.
Prerequisites
Some Science subjects require specific knowledge of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
Majors
Areas of study
Biology, health science, Indigenous health, medical science, population health, science communication.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Path to postgraduate study in medicine; careers in allied health, health organisations and the public service, including in hospitals, public health units, healthcare foundations and academia.
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 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 97.9 | 99.95 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 94 | 99 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Australian National University 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
Australian National University
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
94.00
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Australian National University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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