Bachelor of Health Sciences (Psychology)
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Psychology)
Develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary healthcare. Specialisation topics in Psychology aim to equip students with an extended understanding of psychological constructs and apply them to the health setting. Gain an insight into the way mental processes impact human behaviour, and the importance of mental health…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary healthcare. Specialisation topics in Psychology aim to equip students with an extended understanding of psychological constructs and apply them to the health setting.
Gain an insight into the way mental processes impact human behaviour, and the importance of mental health and wellbeing. You will graduate equipped to enter the workforce in a variety of health-related sectors or pursue postgraduate studies in a health-related discipline; Develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary healthcare. Specialisation topics in Psychology aim to equip students with an extended understanding of psychological constructs and apply them to the health setting.
Gain an insight into the way mental processes impact human behaviour, and the importance of mental health and wellbeing. You will graduate equipped to enter the workforce in a variety of health-related sectors or pursue postgraduate studies in a health-related discipline.
Your career
This degree will lead to a wide range of careers in varied health care settings. Follow your own pathway in the health care sector by putting the wide suite of transferable skills we’ve taught you to practice in a range of environments.
Potential occupations include:
health promotion officer
drug diversion assessor
community health officer
clinical trials study assistant
policy officer
health and aged care support worker.
Potential employers include:
government and non-government agencies
local councils
private practice
hospitals
community health clinics
not-for-profit organisations
schools and education facilities including universities.
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.
