UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Science
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Health Science at Victoria University focuses on improving the health of populations and prepares students for a range of health and science careers. Through VU's collaborations with health institutes, universities and community organisations, students gain real-world experience and graduate ready to work on government health programs, private-practice initiatives and with NGOs. Students study core bioscience, research and public-health topics with a major in Public Health, and from second year choose areas of interest, graduating with expertise in disease and injury prevention, health research, health promotion and epidemiology. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Indigenous Health and Wellbeing (AEK1203, 12CP)
- Anatomy and Physiology 1 (HBM1001, 12CP)
- Anatomy and Physiology 2 (HBM1202, 12CP)
- Professional Communication (HCM1000, 12CP)
- Introduction to Public Health and Wellness (HHB1104, 12CP)
- Evidence and Health 1 (HHB1105, 12CP)
- Australian Health and Social Care Systems and Policy (HHB1204, 12CP)
- Introduction to Human Nutrition and Food (HPC1000, 12CP)
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR:. Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS:. IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR:. Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
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