Bachelor of Science (Health) (Extended)
University of Sydney - Camperdown/Darlington
Overview
This degree is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The Bachelor of Science (Health) (Extended) is a four-year degree for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake their studies in an academically and culturally supported environment.
This degree offers a comprehensive foundation in health and the health care sector. You will critically examine the political, sociocultural, behavioural, economic and environmental factors that affect people's health decisions, and the way we deliver care. Through this course, you will understand the complexity of health at the local, national and global levels. Graduates typically move into health-related fields that do not involve the direct treatment of patients.
You will undertake a program in Health and a major in Health. You will also complete a minor or a second major from those offered in Science or the shared pool of majors from across the university. You will also take short courses from the Open Learning Environment in areas such as design thinking, persuasive communication, project management, team leadership and entrepreneurial thinking. All students complete some units in mathematics.
Throughout the degree you will have access to tailored academic support and tutors, mentors through our Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) program. You will also have access to opportunities including internships, study abroad and projects and placements in Community and industry.
Majors
Areas of study
You will complete foundation units in academic studies and numeracy and an Indigenous Cultural Capstone Project. You will complete a program in Health and a Health major, plus a second major or minor from 513910 Bachelor of Science Table A or Table S, the wide range of majors offered from areas across the University. The human movement major is only available as a second major.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Disability services manager, health manager, health advocate, human resources officer in health, international development worker, health policy analyst, health information systems designer, health promoter and educator, Indigenous health liaison worker, work health and safety manager, international health aide worker, rehabilitation case manager.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Sydney website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Sydney
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 101
- Campuses
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Camperdown/Darlington Conservatorium Cumberland Sydney College of the Arts Westmead
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