Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

Program Overview

Through hands-on learning and expert faculty, students develop critical thinking and research abilities, preparing them for careers in healthcare, research, and related fields. The program is highly ranked globally and offers excellent employment prospects, with 89.9% of graduates finding employment within four months of graduation.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: Examines the structure of the body, functions of organs, cells and biomolecules.
Builds laboratory and problem-solving skills, creates a foundation for a health career.
• Structure: Available as a major in the Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Hands-on laboratory work, problem-solving activities, interactive lectures, small group discussions.
• Faculty: Experienced researchers and practitioners in health and medical sciences.
• Unique Approaches: Focus on student-centered learning, encouraging critical thinking and independent research.

Careers:

• Career Pathways: Research scientist, science writer/communicator, scientific salesperson, disability support worker, clinical audiologist.
• Potential Employers: Peninsula Health, John Holland, AFT Pharmaceuticals, hospitals and healthcare institutions, government departments.

Other:

• Ranking: La Trobe's health and medical sciences ranked in the world's top 200 for clinical and health by the Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2024 by subject: clinical and health.
• Research: Research in other medical and health sciences is top-rated nationally and rated ‘well above world standard’ by the Australian Research Council (2019), Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018.
• Employability: 89.9% of health services and support undergraduates find employment within four months of graduation, according to Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, ComparED: Health Services & Support (Undergraduate).