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Bachelor of Health Science

Want to help shape the future of health? Learn about the current and future health issues facing communities, both locally and globally. Develop the practical skills you need to improve population health and wellbeing through your choice of one of five extended majors.

In this program you will:

  • Gain a strong foundation in health science
  • Understand the current and future health needs of the community
  • Develop the problem-solving skills you need to help tackle health issues
  • Gain workplace experience in your area of specialisation

Location

CRICOS code

088888E

Entry threshold

50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

3 years 3 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$8,016 CSP
CSP
A$25,400 / $76,200 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

013321

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
088888E
UniSC program code
SC367
Program structure
Introductory courses (5) 60 units

HLT140 Clinic Preparation
HLT150 Clinic 1
LFS103 Clinic 2
PUB104 Clinic 3
SCI110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

PUB112 Cell Biology ^
LFS112 Chemistry *

^Must complete if enrolled in Applied Environmental Health, Applied Health Promotion, Health Communication or Indigenous Health and Wellbeing extended major
* Must complete if enrolled in the Prosthetics and Orthotics extended major

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

PUB102 Physics ^
LFS122 Science Research Methods *

^ Must complete if enrolled in Applied Environmental Health, Applied Health Promotion, Health
Communication or Indigenous Health and Wellbeing extended major
* Must complete if enrolled in the Prosthetics and Orthotics extended major

Developing and Graduate courses (156 units)

HLT205 Introduction to Mathematics

PLUS select 1 extended major (144 units) from:

Elective courses (4) 48 units  #

PLUS select 4  elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options, with the exception of WPL310 Mathematics Foundations and WPL320 Coastal and Marine Ecology

 ∇ Note for students enrolled in the Prosthetics and Orthotics extended major: Due to pre requisite and external accreditation requirements, in place of electives students will be required to undertake the following courses:

HLT102 Environmental and Resource Economics
SPX201 Climatic and Hydrological Systems
SPX231 Aquaculture
PUB252 Integrated Marine Systems

# Note for students enrolled in the Applied Environmental Health extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives.

ENS253 Biodiversity and Ecology
HRM311 Think Health
INT370 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
PUB252 Introductory Bioscience

# Note for students enrolled in the Applied Health Promotion extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives however, only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.

SUS101 Introduction to Behavioural Health
CMN276 Science Research Methods
CMN231 Public Health Foundations
SCS201 Human Physiology
HRM311 Environment and Health
SCS235 Human Anatomy

# Note for students enrolled in the Health Communication extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives however, only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.

SUS101 Health Research and Evidence
CMN204 Workplace Learning I
HLT242 Workplace Learning II
CMN252 Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
HRM311 Functional Anatomy
INT370 Motor Control and Learning

# Note for students enrolled in the Indigenous Health and Wellbeing extended major: You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives.

SUS101 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
PUB210 Geographic Information Science and Technology
PUB272 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
SCS235 Politics and the Media
INT370 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
HRM311 Foundations of Sustainability

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • For Sippy Downs students some courses in this program will be taught at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute
  • Hold a valid Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA), throughout the duration of your program. You should allow 12 weeks for PSBA to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority)
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa. Please refer to the English language requirements
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$8,016
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$25,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
$76,200