UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Science
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The University of Canberra's Bachelor of Health Science is a three-year broad degree rather than a clinical registration pathway, pairing a health science core with an applied health major and electives in areas such as health promotion, global health and ecological public health practice.
Students complete a 120-hour work-integrated learning placement in the final year plus professional practice units throughout. The degree is designed as a foundation for honours and then a professional master's such as public health, occupational therapy or speech pathology, or for non-clinical work in health policy, promotion and research. Entry is a selection rank of about 60. It suits students who want a flexible entry into the health sector while deciding on a specialisation.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 9829Introduction to Health
- 11400Professional Orientation (Health)
- 9808Regional Anatomy and Physiology
- 11399Understanding People and Behaviour
Year 1, Semester 2
2 units- 11398Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
- 6529Systemic Anatomy and Physiology
Year 2, Semester 1
3 units- 8999Evidence Based Medicine 1
- 10455Health Promotion Principles and Practice
- 11401Professional Practice (Health) 1
Year 2, Semester 2
3 units- 11852Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People's Health Contexts
- 8580Epidemiology and Principles of Research
- 8736Health Psychology and Behaviour
Year 3, Semester 1
2 units- 11961Ethics and Law for Health Professionals
- 10120Industry and Community Engagement (Health)
Year 3, Semester 2
1 units- 11402Professional Evidence (Health)
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Nursing & Health Sciences lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
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
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