Bachelor of Health Science – Health Promotion Major
Bachelor of Health Science – Health Promotion Major
Our Bachelor of Health Science combines study with hands-on experience and allows you to specialise in one or two specialisations in the areas of health promotion, health services management, recreational therapy, clinical sciences and public health. The program is designed to give you the skills you need to work with…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Bachelor of Health Science combines study with hands-on experience and allows you to specialise in one or two specialisations in the areas of health promotion, health services management, recreational therapy, clinical sciences and public health. The program is designed to give you the skills you need to work with clients and develop great services which promote health and well-being.
The Bachelor of Health Science gives you practical, hands-on experience in the field of health science. With the flexibility to switch between specialisations at the end of your first year. Studying health science is also an ideal pathway to a range of other health degrees through Western’s internal course transfer. As part of the program, you will gain real-world experience through work placements in a diverse range of health settings, allowing you to increase your expertise and employability.
Health Promotion Major
Health Promotion extends beyond raising awareness of healthcare issues. It also involves developing and implementing strategies for communities, individuals and policy makers to support good health and wellbeing. Health Promotion graduates help address health inequities in communities, link individuals and communities with healthcare, and assist individuals and communities to follow healthy behaviours, working across sectors and engaging collaboratively with communities to do so. Health promotion projects are as diverse as injury prevention, skin cancer prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness and community development. Health promotion professionals work in diverse settings including healthcare, workplace and educational facilities, community, local, state and federal government, private industry and not-for profit organisations. The program combines studies of health politics and planning, health promotion practice and public health with a comprehensive foundation in the health sciences to develop the professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice. Students will develop the skills required to work in multidisciplinary teams. Evidence-based practice is one of the most important trends in healthcare today and a strong feature of the program.
Students may combine this testamur major in health promotion with a non-testamur major or minor in public health, physical activity, sport development, recreation and health, human nutrition or the option to choose up to 80cp of electives based on the student’s interest.
Health Promotion career opportunities include:
Local Health District Health Promotion Officer
Digital Engagement Officer
Community Engagement & Development Project Officer
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
