Bachelor of Advanced Computing - The University

This 5-year combined program in Advanced Computing and Health combines technical computing skills with healthcare knowledge. It prepares students for leadership roles in healthcare innovation, with modules covering computing fundamentals and advanced computing alongside human biology, psychology, and eHealth. Graduates can pursue careers in computer programming, hospital management, software engineering, web development, and various roles in corporate health, disability management, and global health research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program combines the fields of computer science and IT with health, aiming to produce graduates capable of leading healthcare transformation and innovating within the sector. The program develops technical computing skills while simultaneously exploring the latest advancements in health and healthcare systems. It emphasizes research and interdisciplinary study to prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare innovation.

Outline:

The Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Science (Health) is a 5-year full-time combined undergraduate coursework degree (available part-time).

Structure:

Computing: Students will complete core units covering essential skills for computing professionals, along with a major from the Advanced Computing disciplinary pool and elective units in advanced computing.
Health: Students will complete a major in health, encompassing core units in areas such as human biology, psychology, and eHealth.
Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney.
Study Mode: Face to face.

Careers:

Graduates of this course can pursue a range of careers and roles, including:

Computer programmer
Consulting
Corporate health
Disability and ageing management
Global health research and policy analyst
Hospital management
Information services management
Mental health and safety
Software engineer
Web development and management
Medical software developer

Other:

The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Graduates are recognized internationally through the Seoul Accord.
The University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia and 43rd in the world for computer science and information systems (2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject).
The university is ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects).
The university is a top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings).
Students have access to over 1200 industry, not-for-profit, and government partners for real-world work experience opportunities.