Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences
A rewarding career in health gives you the chance to reduce health disparities and help individuals and communities – in Australia and overseas – to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives. As a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, you can be confident you will have a solid grounding in a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A rewarding career in health gives you the chance to reduce health disparities and help individuals and communities – in Australia and overseas – to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives. As a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, you can be confident you will have a solid grounding in a range of health-related fields. With over half a million new jobs in Health Care and Social Assistance projected in the next ten years, you will graduate with the in-demand skills needed to join this booming sector.
Become a specialist in up to three major areas or broaden your knowledge and skill set through elective units.^ Combining your interests with multiple majors can increase your competitiveness for a variety of health roles while opening the door to further study. This course also offers valuable workplace learning opportunities, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge in real-world contexts and build professional networks in the health sector.
Are you looking for a flexible course that focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of people in local and global communities?
You will develop the foundational knowledge and skills you need to work as a successful health practitioner through six core units across the three years of your degree. These skills are then further built on in your specialised majors.
Choose from 13 diverse majors that will equip you with a sought-after and transferable skill set to launch a successful career in the booming health industry. Major study areas include:
disability and inclusion
environmental health
exercise science
family, society and health
food studies
health promotion
health, nature and sustainability
medical biotechnology
nutrition
physical activity and health
psychological science
psychology for allied health
public health.
Depending on your majors, your health sciences degree can prepare you for work in the following roles and fields including:
community engagement officer
disability support planner
environmental and sustainability officer
exercise specialist
health promotion coordinator
international aid worker
nutrition coordinator
policy adviser
sustainability coordinator.
Career outcomes
Depending on your majors, your health sciences degree can prepare you for work in the following roles and fields:
community engagement officer
case manager
disability support planner
family/community project officer
environmental and sustainability officer
exercise specialist
food and nutrition policy developer
food scientist
health and sports marketer or PR officer
health educator or counsellor
health policy developer
health promotion officer
inclusion professional
Indigenous support officer
international aid worker
lifestyle and wellness professional
medical biotechnology researcher
nutrition and health promotion coordinator
policy adviser
regional health service planner
sustainability coordinator
women’s health officer.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU). It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities. Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
