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Bachelor of Health Science (317JA.1)
Please note these are the 2019 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Public Health |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Public Health |
087831G | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Enjoy a career in health no matter what your focus
The Bachelor of Health Science is a great introduction to the health industry and is designed to help you gain employment in a health related area. It offers a broad-based introduction to health science in areas such as public health policy, psychology, nutrition, anatomy and indigenous health. You can choose to take your degree in a number of directions by majoring in subjects such as pre-physiotherapy, pharmaceutical science, nutrition, applied psychology, health and physical education, counselling or midwifery.
Study a Bachelor of Health Science at UC and you will:
- attain a broad knowledge and skill for working in the health industry and for further learning into a variety of health disciplines
- analyse and evaluate information in a range of health related disciplines
- develop the technical and communication skills to provide health solutions for increasingly complex problems
- foster the cognitive skills to communicate solutions and knowledge to others
- develop solutions working autonomously and in teams, within the broad health parameters covered in the degree, to provide specialist advice to others.
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.
Career opportunities
- Health administration
- Health promotion
- Public health
- Health research
Course Specific Information
The Bachelor of Health Science is a flexible degree that you tailor to suit your needs and interests. Depending on which major you study you can choose to go onto further study in physiotherapy, pharmacy, nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, counselling or even honours.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course
Additional admission requirements
May be required for specific Majors ¿ please check the website for more information
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Health Science (317JA) | 72 credit points
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- 1. From 2020 unit 8577 Health Program Planning & Development has been replaced by 10454 Health Program Planning & Evaluation.
- 2. Students in the Bachelor of Public Health must complete the 24 credit point version of this Major.
- Students choosing to undertake the 24 credit point Major must be enrolled in the Human Nutrition degree course or have permission from the Convener of the Major.
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Students in the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science are only required to complete the 21 credit point version of this Major.
- In choosing restricted electives students are reminded that no more than 30cp at level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
- These Majors are greater that 18 credit points, and may be taken under this requirement by counting the required units only.
- Where a Major includes a unit already studied as a required component, the student will substitute a restricted elective from within the Faculty of Health, or take the 21/24cp where available.
Open Electives - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
- - Students may take 2 open electives from anywhere at UC. In choosing open electives students are reminded that no more than 30cp at level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
7434 Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues OR 8579 Indigenous Health
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Major Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Major Unit
7434 Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues OR 8579 Indigenous Health
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent; Maximum twenty semesters
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Graduates will have a broad and coherent knowledge and skill for working as professionals in the health industry and for further learning into a variety of health disciplines |
UC graduates are professional. - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens. - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| Skills Graduates will be able to analyse and evaluate information in a range of health related disciplines Have the technical and communication skills to provide health solutions for increasingly complex problems Have the cognitive skills to communicate solutions, knowledge and skills to others. |
UC graduates are professional. - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; UC graduates are global citizens. - think globally about issues in their profession; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners. - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Application of Knowledge and Skills Graduates will be able to develop solutions working autonomously and in teams, and within the broad health parameters covered in the degree, to provide specialist advice to others. |
UC graduates are professional. - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens. - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; UC graduates are lifelong learners. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Majors
- Major in Health Science (MJ0264)
- Major in Public Health (MJ0181)
- Major in Midwifery Professional Theory (MJ0265)
- Major in Counselling Studies (MJ0029)
- Major in Health and Physical Education (MJ0198)
- Major in Pre-Physiotherapy (MJ0095)
- Major in Human Nutrition (MJ0051)
- Major in Pharmaceutical Science (MJ0175)
- Major in Applied Psychology (MJ0235)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Health Science | B HthScience |
Honours
Students who successfully complete the degree with a GPA of 5.5 may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Health Science Honours course
Alternative exits
In order for the Diploma of Health Studies to be awarded the student must have:
a) completed 24 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1
b) completed a minimum of 12 credit points at UC and
c) obtained a minimum of 12 credit points in any of the health disciplines.
In order for the Associate Degree in Health Studies to be awarded the student must have:
a) completed 48 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1 and 12 credit points at Level 2
b) completed a minimum of 24 credit points at UC and
c) obtained a minimum of 24 credit points in any of the health disciplines.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email health.student@canberra.edu.au |
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