Bachelor of Science (Health)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Health) is an undergraduate degree that provides a comprehensive grounding in health and health systems. Students gain a strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and the ability to explore specialized areas of health. The program prepares graduates for careers in health promotion, policymaking, and various roles in the healthcare industry, non-profits, and government.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science (Health) is an undergraduate coursework degree that provides a thorough grounding in health and health systems at the local, national, and global level. It equips students with a strong science foundation and the ability to think critically about health and healthcare. This program is designed for students seeking flexibility to explore the breadth of health and tailor their studies to specialize in areas of health that interest them. It offers unique units that address different areas of health, such as e-health, indigenous health, health promotion, and ageing and health.

Careers:

Graduates can pursue a broad range of careers and roles including:

• Health promotion
• Policymaking
• Project and case management
• Consultancy
• Logistics and procurement
• Insurance
• Business development
• Marketing
• Public relations

Other:

The Bachelor of Science (Health) program provides skills in critical thinking, complex problem solving, communication, and empathy, which will enable graduates to navigate the complexity of health in different sociocultural, political, and economic contexts. Students have opportunities to engage with industry, such as interviewing health professionals and people with lived experiences in their classrooms, and network with alumni from healthcare, commercial, government, and not-for-profit organizations at extra-curricular events.