Bachelor of Health Science

    Bachelor of Health Science

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 23,146 / year(s)
    Next IntakeAugust 10, 2026
    Bachelor of Health Science

    About

    Discover health science and pursue a meaningful career

    The Bachelor of Health Science program offers an expansive introduction to health sciences in the fields of public health, anatomy and physiology, psychology, health ethics and law, evidence-based medicine and data use and, Indigenous health.

    You’ll gain career-ready skills by completing projects focused on real-world scenarios, and engaging in the embedded work integrated learning. The flexibility and student-driven focus of this degree allows you to tailor your degree to a variety of career paths that follow your passion for health and wellbeing and enhance employability prospects upon graduation.

    When you graduate you’ll have a strong academic base in health science disciplines, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner. You will have a broad and coherent knowledge and skill for working as a professional in the health industry and will be well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research or other professional allied health degrees. Following completion of this course you might like to pursue further study through Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Public Health, Master of Occupational Therapy or Master of Speech Pathology.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
    - Year 12 ATAR
    - other Australian Qualification
    - work experience
    - overseas qualification

    We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
    More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 60

    English Program Requirements

    An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

    Career

    Career opportunities are dependent upon the breadth major chosen but can include:

  • Health promotion
  • International policy areas/organisations
  • National and Local Government policy
  • Indigenous health and wellbeing
  • Aid work
  • Health and community education environments
  • Research in public health policy.
     
  • Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,146 / year(s)

    How to Apply

    If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

    Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

    If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

    International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

    You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia:

    • an Australian Year 12
    • the International Baccalaureate
    • the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
    Bachelor of Health Science
    University of Canberra
    University of Canberra
    Australia

    Australia, Canberra

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