Bachelor of Health Science
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
With a goal to keep our populations healthy, the demand for more health professionals with a broad skill set is increasing.The Bachelor of Health Science provides the skills to fill the gap in the Australian health care system and prepares you to work in a multidisciplinary health industry.The Bachelor of Health Science has strong health industry connections and course content which leads to work in areas including, health policy and research, health and wellbeing and health promotion. This course offers a pathway into master level studies so you can pursue a career in occupational therapy, nutrition, speech and language therapy, health research and public health.A core part of the course is the community project which provides opportunity to put your knowledge into practice supported by CDU academic staff. You will have access to international study opportunities and our course offers both an Indigenous and international support lecturer.As a graduate, you will be ready to make a positive difference to health across local, rural and remote Australia and beyond.
Subjects
- SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
- SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2
- HSC111 Ethics in Health Care (replaces HSC210 from 2021)
- HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology
- HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies
- HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion
- HSC133 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (replaces HSC203 from 2024)
- PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A (replaces PSY140 2022)
- SWK102 Communication Skills
- HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management
- HSC220 Society, Culture and Health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)
- NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice (replaces SWK312 from 2024)
- HSC318 Rural and Remote Health
- PHM301 Exploring Public Health
- HSC331 Health Science Community Practicum A (20cp)
- HSC332 Health Science Community Practicum B (20cp)
- MAN204 Project Management
- SBI150 Cellular Biology (replaces MLS245 from 2021)
- SBI190 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals (replaces SBI182 from S2 2022 and SBI173 from 2021)
- SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A
- SPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery (replaces SPE209 Exercise and Physiology 1 from 2021)
- HSC202 Social Media and Marketing in Health Promotion
- HSC211 Mental Health and Wellbeing
- HSC213 Health Informatics
- PSY228 Neuroscience and Biological Bases of Behavior (replaces PSY208 2022)
- SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies
- SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare (new from 2024)
- SPE261 Functional Anatomy (replaces SBI261 from 2021)
- HSC312 Global and Environmental Health
- SPE320 Nutrition and Health
- PTY300 Clinically Applied Anatomy (available from 2025)
- SLT300 Communication, Culture and Context
- SLT311 Communication Across the Lifespan
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $32,352 | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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