Bachelor of Science (Health)

The new Bachelor of Science Health provides a thorough grounding in health and health systems at the local national and global level You will develop a strong science foundation and the ability to think critically about health and healthcare these will make you a competitive graduate Health is one of Australia s fastest growing employment sectors Graduates who have a holistic understanding of health and how healthcare works in Australia and internationally are in high demand Why study with us This degree gives you the flexibility to explore the breadth of health and tailor your study pattern to specialise in the areas of health that you are interested in We offer an increased number of units of study that address different areas of health such as e-health indigenous health health promotion and ageing and health You will have more project-based learning and work collaboratively with other students and health organisations In response to our changing healthcare system we have increased your opportunities to engage with industry You will interview health professionals and people with lived experiences in your classrooms and network with our alumni from healthcare commercial government and not-for-profit organisations at extra-curricular events and mentoring You will graduate with the ability to navigate the complexity of health in different sociocultural political and economic contexts along with skills in critical thinking complex problem solving communication and empathy You will complete a major in Health with core units in areas such as health and society introduction to healthcare and eHealth ensuring you gain comprehensive knowledge of healthcare and its latest developments As you progress through the health major you will be able to specialise in areas of interest e g health ethics and the law international health or health policy A second major can be taken from the shared pool of majors or from those offered in the Bachelor of Science which are offered through the Faculty of Science academic schools School of Chemistry School of Geosciences including Geography and Geology and Geophysics School of History and Philosophy of Science School of Life and Environmental Science including Animal Science Biology Ecology Environment and Food Science School of Mathematics and Statistics including Data Science School of Physics School of Psychology School of Veterinary Science

Duration: 13

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