Bachelor of Health Science
Want to help shape the future of health? Learn about the current and future health issues facing communities, both locally and globally. Develop the practical skills you need to improve population health and wellbeing through your choice of one of five extended majors.
In this program you will:
- Gain a strong foundation in health science
- Understand the current and future health needs of the community
- Develop the problem-solving skills you need to help tackle health issues
- Gain workplace experience in your area of specialisation
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 088888E
- UniSC program code
- SC367
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
HLT140 Integrated Management B: Practical Application
HLT150 Planning Research Project
LFS103 Estuary and Wetland Systems Dynamics
PUB104 Advancement of Ecosystem Based Management
SCI110 Coastal Systems Dynamics
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
PUB112 Advancement of Ecosystem Based Management ^
LFS112 Integrated Management A: Theory and Practice *
^Must complete if enrolled in Applied Environmental Health, Applied Health Promotion, Health Communication or Indigenous Health and Wellbeing extended major
* Must complete if enrolled in the Prosthetics and Orthotics extended major
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
PUB102 Integrated Management B: Practical Application ^
LFS122 Applied Futures Studies: Methods, Values and Strategy *
^ Must complete if enrolled in Applied Environmental Health, Applied Health Promotion, Health
Communication or Indigenous Health and Wellbeing extended major
* Must complete if enrolled in the Prosthetics and Orthotics extended major
Developing and Graduate courses (156 units)
HLT205 Futures Research Methods and Techniques
PLUS select 1 extended major (144 units) from:
- Applied Health Promotion
- Applied Environmental Health
- Health Communication
- Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
- Prosthetics and Orthotics (additional courses required in place of elective courses - see below ∇)
Elective courses (4) 48 units ∇ #
PLUS select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options, with the exception of WPL310 Strategic Foresight Leadership and WPL320 Media and Business Futures
∇ Note for students enrolled in the Prosthetics and Orthotics extended major: Due to pre requisite and external accreditation requirements, in place of electives students will be required to undertake the following courses:
HLT102 Applied Futures Studies: Methods, Values and Strategy
SPX201 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
SPX231 Introduction to Control Systems
PUB252 Embedded System Design
# Note for students enrolled in the Applied Environmental Health extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives.
ENS253 Image Processing and Machine Vision
HRM311 Professional Internship
INT370 Independent Study
PUB252 Research in Health Care
# Note for students enrolled in the Applied Health Promotion extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives however, only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.
SUS101 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
CMN276 Simulation in Practice Education
CMN231 Responding in the Emergency Context
SCS201 Global Emergency Issues
HRM311 Assessment in Mental Health
SCS235 Advanced Health Assessment
# Note for students enrolled in the Health Communication extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives however, only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.
SUS101 Quantitative Research Methods
CMN204 Research Project A
HLT242 Research Project B
CMN252 Research Project C
HRM311 Research Project F
INT370 Communication and Thought
# Note for students enrolled in the Indigenous Health and Wellbeing extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives.
SUS101 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
PUB210 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
PUB272 Indonesian A
SCS235 Indonesian B
INT370 Indonesian C
HRM311 Indonesian D
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
Location | ATAR/Rank |
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Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- For Sippy Downs students some courses in this program will be taught at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute
- Hold a valid Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA), throughout the duration of your program. You should allow 12 weeks for PSBA to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority)
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa. Please refer to the English language requirements
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$8,016
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- $76,200