UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences
University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA / Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of Notre Dame Australia is a 3 year degree, available on campus or online across the Fremantle and Sydney campuses, covering anatomy, pathophysiology, evidence based practice, psychology, health promotion and advocacy, interprofessional learning, health management and leadership skills. Students select 4 electives in areas of personal interest, or to satisfy prerequisites for the university's suite of postgraduate health science programs.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- HLTH1000Human Structure and Function
- HLTH1006Introduction to Health
- HLTH1150Academic Research Writing in Health Sciences
- ABOR1000Aboriginal People
- HLTH1030Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems
- PHTY1007Pathophysiology in Allied Health
- BESC1003Psychosocial Determinants of Health. Year Two: PHTY2000 Evidence Based Practice
- HLTH2007Population Approaches to Health Promotion
- plus courses in Mental Health Advocacy
- Digital Health
- Exercise for Health and Interprofessional Health Approaches
- and HLTH3610 Community and Advocacy Approaches to Health. Year Three: HLTH3022 Behaviour Change and Lifestyle Counselling
- a Project Management for Health course
- BUSN3020Leadership Theory and Practice
- an Experiential Learning for Health placement
- plus 4 electives chosen from the School of Health Sciences or
- where prerequisites are met
- the Schools of Business or Arts and Sciences. The degree also carries the university's Core Curriculum in philosophy and theology
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
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Admissions
Fremantle: Indicative ATAR or Selection Rank of 70. Sydney: a separate prescribed ATAR or Selection Rank applies. Higher education, vocational education, and work and life experience pathways are also considered, alongside the university's standard minimum admission requirements.
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