Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Arts

Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn

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Overview

With core units across multiple fields of health science, explore contemporary how you can help people to live happier healthier lives. Plus, you’ll have access to cutting-edge, industry-relevant tech in our campus labs, preparing you with the tech know-how the health industry needs.

With an ATAR of 95+ you'll receive a scholarship. Learn more

By combining with a Bachelor of Arts, you’ll develop a deep understanding of what is needed to improve the health of the world through majors that unpack crucial global issues such as climate change and equality and discrimination. You’ll develop essential skills of analytical thinking, cultural competency, digital literacy and a robust verbal and written communication skill set to broaden the scope and flexibility of your career options.

You'll also have the opportunity to apply your learning in industry-linked projects, which address current industry challenges.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Majors

Biomedical science, Climate and social justice, Clinical technologies, Criminology, Environmental sustainability, Ethics and technology, Indigenous studies, Literature and creative writing, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Perspectives on globalisation, Philosophy, Politics, Politics power and technology, Public health and health promotion, Screen studies and popular culture.

Potential Career Outcomes

A Health Science/Arts double degree can result in strengthening career success in areas such as community work, community development, ethics, health communication, health policy development, NGO/aid work, research and youth services. The type of roles this qualification leads to may include medical researcher, community worker, health policy developer, clinical technologist, laboratory technician, healthcare consultant, fitness specialist, health communication officer.

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 offerL/NL/N
Median rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Lowest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Swinburne University of Technology website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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