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What can I do with a Bachelor of Health Science?

The Bachelor of Health Science degree prepares students for a range of career paths in the health sector, in both government and non-government medical and general health services, and health research. More specifically, employment occurs in areas such as administration, management, health promotion, sales representation across a broad range of medical and health products (including diagnostic equipment and pharmaceuticals), project management, clinical research, community health groups, self-help groups, rehabilitation centres, welfare agencies, fitness centres, sports science and health and physical education. The degree may provide a pathway for entry into graduate programs in allied health care courses.

The course is also relevant to practising and potential health care professionals seeking a degree qualification.

Year 1 units provide a foundation in human life sciences and an introduction to community health care and management. In Years 2 and 3 students undertake core units in conjunction with elective units from one or more of the specialist streams listed below. Included are only suggested career paths for each of the streams offered.

Public Health & Lifestyle

With Further Study

Business/Psychology Stream

With Further Study

Bioscience Stream

With Further Study