Bachelor of Health Science
Help create healthier lives
Want to help shape the future of health? In this degree, you’ll learn about the current and future health issues facing communities, both locally and globally. You’ll also develop the practical skills you need to improve population health and wellbeing through your choice of one of four extended majors, including Applied Health Promotion, Health Communication, Applied Environmental Health, and Indigenous Health and Wellbeing.
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 2024 fees (A$)
CSP Annual 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 (7) 84 units
HLT140 Molecular Biology
HLT150 Pathophysiology
LFS103 Clinical Biochemistry
PUB102 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
PUB104 Immunohaematology
PUB112 Biochemical Pharmacology
SCI110 Organic Chemistry
Developing courses (1) 12 units
HLT205 Medical Microbiology
Extended majors (144 units)
Select 1 extended major (144 units) from:
- Applied Health Promotion
- Applied Environmental Health
- Health Communication
- Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
Elective courses (4) 48 units ∇ #
PLUS select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options, with the exception of WPL310 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology and WPL320 Molecular Biotechnology
# Note for students enrolled in the Applied Environmental Health extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives. Only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.
ENS253 Microbial Pathogenesis
HRM311 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
INT370 Genetics
PUB252 Analytical Sciences
# 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
CMN231
CMN276
SCS201
SCS235
HRM311
# 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
CMN204
CMN252
HLT242
HRM311
INT370
# 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. Only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.
SUS101
PUB210
PUB272
SCS235
HRM311
INT370
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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 |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
Post admission requirements
- 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. Refer to the Health Science and Health Promotion - Work Practicums.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority)
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
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
- Depending on the Extended major chosen, students complete up to 4 electives
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
- 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 UniSC 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.
WIL notes
- For students enrolled in the Environmental Health extended major this program includes compulsory placements in settings that require full COVID-19 vaccination.
- It is a Queensland Government requirement that students undertaking a placement within a clinical setting are fit tested annually for an approved respirator. Clinical settings include hospitals, residential aged care facilities, residential disability care facilities, prison health services, youth detention health services, community health care settings, and vaccination clinics). If the Fit Testing requirement applies to placement activity within your Program it will appear in your mandatory checks on Sonia Online. In accordance with Australian Standards, you must be clean shaven for your fit test. Facial hair that lies along the sealing surface of a tight-fitting respirator prevents an effective seal. Therefore, it is a requirement that there is no hair growth between the skin and the facepiece sealing surface in order to achieve a fit. At this stage, there is no exemption in Queensland to this requirement for religious or other reasons and USC is unable to waive this requirement.
- Refer to Health Science and Health Promotion - Work Practicums
- CSP estimate
- A$9,866 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$26,000