Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences

    Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 28,066 / Yaer
    Next IntakeJuly 2, 2026

    Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences

    About

    Pursue your curiosity, passion and profession and make the world a healthier and fairer place with La Trobe's interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences.

    Examine the way social, environmental and political structures affect the health of individuals, families and communities at local, national and international levels. At the same time, explore your interests and pursue your passion, with a diverse range of majors, minors and electives.

    By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences, you will:

    • create your own path with humanities and social sciences majors, including psychological science, sociology, crime justice and legal studies, creative and professional writing, and more
    • choose from nine health sciences majors including allied health, digital health, environmental health, food and nutrition, health promotion, health wellbeing and performance, public health and rehabilitation counselling
    • gain real-world experience through internships, overseas experiences and health placements
    • study how it suits you with the option to study online or at our Melbourne Campus
    • depending on your health sciences major, graduate with a pathway into postgraduate allied health and other health degrees, including audiology, physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy.

    The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

    English Program Requirements

    6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

    Career

    Graduate equipped to launch a rewarding career in a wide range of roles in the health sector and beyond, including public health, digital health, environmental health, health promotion, and public policy.

    Depending on your choice of majors, possible roles include:

    • public health manager
    • policy analyst
    • communications adviser
    • health promotion coordinator
    • rehabilitation counsellor
    • medical research scientist
    • human rights advocate.

    Depending on your health sciences major, you'll graduate with a pathway into postgraduate allied health and other health degrees, while the arts component provides opportunities for further study in the humanities and social sciences.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,066 / Yaer

    Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences

    La Trobe University

    La Trobe University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne