Bachelor of Health Science
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00111D
Our Bachelor of Health Science leads to a range of rewarding jobs in the fast-growing health industry. Youll prepare for a real career with cutting-edge, industry-relevant tech in our campus labs, or lay the foundation for specialised postgraduate study. Select a major that aligns with your interests and aspirations and study for a career that champions good health for all.
Structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Subjects
- BIO10004 Anatomy and Physiology
- HEA10001 Introduction to Health Sciences
- HEA10004 Digital Health Foundations
- STA10003 Foundations of Statistics
- PSY10007 Brain and Behaviour
- HEA20007 Research Methods for Health Sciences
- PSY10005 Introduction to Research Methods
- BIO20004 Health and Disease Across the Life Course
- HEA30001 Health Sciences Project
- PSY30003 Psychology Project
- WEI20001 Work Experience In Industry A
- HEA20003 Integrated Professional Placement A - Health
- WEI20002 Work Experience in Industry B
- HEA20004 Integrated Professional Placement B - Health
- WEI20001 Work Experience In Industry A
- HEA20003 Integrated Professional Placement A - Health
Standard entry requirements
- One of: Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- OR Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
Recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Study pathways
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Honours year available.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Hawthorn | International: $116,880 | No |
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Further information
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides students with opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that they have what it takes to land a job in their field by graduation. Students can also earn credit towards their degree. Choose from 6- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions. Honours year available.