Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences
This flexible course gives you exposure to a wide variety of health professions. The degree equips you with transferable skills and experience in a multidisciplinary environment, providing a strong foundation for your future endeavours in the healthcare industry or in further study. What you will study First year A typical…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This flexible course gives you exposure to a wide variety of health professions. The degree equips you with transferable skills and experience in a multidisciplinary environment, providing a strong foundation for your future endeavours in the healthcare industry or in further study.
What you will study
First year
A typical first year may include:
- core topics in legal and ethical aspects of health care, communication and interprofessional practice, human bioscience, and health practitioner practice
- introductory topics contributing towards your major
Second year
A typical second year may include:
- intermediate topics contributing towards your major
- study of the sociological and psychological aspects of health
- a selection of electives
Third year
A typical third year may include:
- core topics in qualitative and quantitative methods for social health research
- a health work internship
- advanced topics contributing towards your major
- a selection of electives
Your career
This degree caters for a wide range of careers and equips you with transferable industry relevant skills. Your career path depends on which major you choose.
Potential occupations include:
- health promotion officer
- drug diversion assessor
- community health officer
- clinical trials study assistant
- policy officer
- health and aged care support worker
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
- TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
