C10360v1 Bachelor of Health Science
Award(s): Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc)UAC code: 606050 (FT) (Autumn session), 606060 (PT) (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 088070C
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 144
Course EFTSL: 3
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Honours
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Health Science is a flexible and innovative degree that equips graduates with qualifications to help make a difference across diverse settings of healthcare provision.
The course is characterised by a strong emphasis on the social model of health, which can be combined with science content to focus on learning how to use and interpret data to drive innovation and improvement in health systems. Alternatively, students can develop their knowledge of global health and international health priorities in order to contribute to overseas health initiatives and aid organisations. Students who complete this course with the required pathway and grade point average also meet current entry criteria for a UTS Master of Pharmacy or Master of Physiotherapy.
Course aims
The course produces graduates who are engaged, adaptive thinkers with a solid understanding of health and health systems. Graduates are equipped to contribute to health-related activities that reduce inequity and promote social justice in local and global contexts. The course is accepted preparation for a master's degree in pharmacy or orthoptics at the UTS: Graduate School of Health.
Career options
Career options include positions in health promotion, advocacy, health education, e-health, health data and information management systems, planning and policy, project management and evaluation, community development, research and consultancy across both public and private health sectors, physiotherapy (pathway) and pharmacy (pathway).
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.0 | Advocate for and engage with individuals and communities to reduce health inequities and promote social justice in a global context |
| 1.1 | Advocate for and work towards socially just outcomes in a variety of contexts |
| 1.2 | Develop evidence-informed solutions reflecting in-depth knowledge of the social determinants of health |
| 1.3 | Recognise and respond to the diverse health needs of communities both locally and abroad |
| 2.0 | Demonstrate creative and adaptive thinking within a changeable social, political and technological environment |
| 2.1 | Demonstrate adaptable and novel thinking within changing environments to maximise outcomes for a range of individuals, communities and stakeholders |
| 2.2 | Utilise enquiry-based learning to develop innovative approaches to complex issues |
| 2.3 | Manage and adapt to the environment to maximise integration of care and outcomes for a range of individuals, communities and stakeholders |
| 2.4 | Identify opportunities for change and support others through change processes |
| 2.5 | Apply newly generated or existing data to inform optimal care and/or service development |
| 3.0 | Use an assets-based approach to engender effective communication, collaboration and leadership |
| 3.1 | Communicate and collaborate effectively and sensitively with diverse populations |
| 3.2 | Consider and develop the health literacy of varied population groups and articulate the impact this has on effective communication and healthcare delivery |
| 3.3 | Facilitate the growth and development of self and others through responsive leadership |
| 3.4 | Contribute to environments that support and promote inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration |
| 3.5 | Display sensitive judgement in deciding when to lead, and when to support leadership from those with more appropriate cultural or community credentials |
| 4.0 | Are ethical and responsible professionals who value the diversity of people and communities |
| 4.1 | Promote health equity by recognising and seeking to address disadvantage |
| 4.2 | Make use of research and data to enable responsible, ethical and equitable service provision |
| 4.3 | Appreciate and articulate respect for diverse populations with varied health literacies and needs |
| 5.0 | Translate research and evaluation into social and professional practice through critical thinking and knowledge integration |
| 5.1 | Identify appropriate information resources and apply effective and creative solutions for the improvement of individuals and communities |
| 5.2 | Take a lively and questioning approach to developing optimal healthcare delivery |
| 5.3 | Critically evaluate research and practice for socially driven change |
| 6.0 | Demonstrate professional competency which contributes to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, inclusive of physical, emotional and spiritual wellness |
| 6.1 | Demonstrate respect and value for world view differences and in particular Australian Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing |
| 6.2 | Critically reflect upon the impact of ongoing colonisation and its pervasive discourse on Indigenous Australians and their health and wellbeing |
| 6.3 | Recognise the diversity of Indigenous Australians and integrate this knowledge into practice |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
Any two units of English.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a three-year, full-time or six-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
The course comprises 144 credit points. Students choose a major in Digital Health and Analytics, Global Health, or Pharmacology, or can choose the no specified major option.
Industrial training/professional practice
A professional placement is undertaken in Year 3.
Course completion requirements
| CBK91112 Major choice (Health Science) | 144cp | |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
Typical full-time and part-time course programs are shown below.
| No major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92490 Introduction to Digital Health | 6cp | |
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| No major, Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92490 Introduction to Digital Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91144 No specified major | 48cp | |
| Global Health major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92490 Introduction to Digital Health | 6cp | |
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91176 Electives (Global Health) | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| 92486 Global Human Rights and Health Equity | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92483 Epidemiology and Global Population Health | 6cp | |
| 92484 Strengthening Global Health Systems | 6cp | |
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91176 Electives (Global Health) | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92487 Global, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health | 6cp | |
| 92488 The Environment, Health and Sustainability | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91176 Electives (Global Health) | 18cp | |
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| Global Health major, Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92490 Introduction to Digital Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91176 Electives (Global Health) | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| 92486 Global Human Rights and Health Equity | 6cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91176 Electives (Global Health) | 18cp | |
| 92483 Epidemiology and Global Population Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| 92487 Global, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health | 6cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92484 Strengthening Global Health Systems | 6cp | |
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92488 The Environment, Health and Sustainability | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91176 Electives (Global Health) | 18cp | |
| Digital Health and Analytics major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92490 Introduction to Digital Health | 6cp | |
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91113 Electives (Digital Health and Analytics) | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| 92489 Foundations of Health Information Management | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
| 92491 Health Analytics | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91113 Electives (Digital Health and Analytics) | 18cp | |
| 92573 Data Science in Health Care | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92492 Design and Evaluation in Digital Health | 6cp | |
| 92493 Advanced Health Analytics | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91113 Electives (Digital Health and Analytics) | 18cp | |
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| Digital Health and Analytics major, Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92490 Introduction to Digital Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91113 Electives (Digital Health and Analytics) | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| 92489 Foundations of Health Information Management | 6cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91113 Electives (Digital Health and Analytics) | 18cp | |
| 92573 Data Science in Health Care | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92492 Design and Evaluation in Digital Health | 6cp | |
| 92493 Advanced Health Analytics | 6cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92491 Health Analytics | 6cp | |
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91113 Electives (Digital Health and Analytics) | 18cp | |
| Pharmacology major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 33116 Statistical Design and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 91707 Pharmacology 1 | 6cp | |
| 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91155 Electives (Pharmacology) | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 91709 Pharmacology 2 | 6cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| Pharmacology major, Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91155 Electives (Pharmacology) | 6cp | |
| 33116 Statistical Design and Analysis | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 91707 Pharmacology 1 | 6cp | |
| 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
| 91709 Pharmacology 2 | 6cp | |
| Human Structure and Function major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 6cp | |
| 92494 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health | 6cp | |
| 92574 Introduction to Public Health | 6cp | |
| 92567 Interpersonal Communication | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92568 Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals | 6cp | |
| 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92570 Health Promotion and Advocacy | 6cp | |
| 92569 Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Population Health | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92572 Communication and Technology | 6cp | |
| 92490 Introduction to Digital Health | 6cp | |
| 92576 Social, Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 92511 Structural Anatomy | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92575 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing | 6cp | |
| 36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition | 6cp | |
| 92577 Health Project and Program Management and Evaluation | 6cp | |
| 92521 Functional Anatomy | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92512 Biomechanics of Human Motion | 6cp | |
| 91429 Physiological Bases of Human Movement | 6cp | |
| 92533 Exercise Physiology | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91271 Electives (Human Structure and Function) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 91706 Neuroscience | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91271 Electives (Human Structure and Function) | 12cp | |
| 92578 Diversity and Culture | 6cp | |
| 92579 Professional Placement | 6cp | |
Honours
The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) is available to eligible students with an additional one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
Other information
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