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Bachelor of Health Sciences with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Double Degree

Duration 4 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 324461

2012
ATAR 75.9

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  • Program Outline

    The Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences is a double degree program that is designed to provide a broad education for students interested in both the health sciences and mathematical and computer sciences. In the health industry there is a growing need for graduates with a detailed understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts as they apply to the management of complex health systems and problems.

    There is an increasing demand for health economists, biostatisticians and bioinformaticians, and this double degree is an excellent platform for specialising in these areas. The double degree also provides a sound basis for postgraduate study in a number of areas, including graduate medicine. Students can enrol in courses at Levels I and II for both degrees, and present a separate Level III for each degree, allowing them to complete both degrees in four years.

  • Program Structure
    Students will fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and receive two degree parchments on the successful completion of the 4 years of prescribed study. All students undertake a major sequence in a health sciences discipline and a major sequence in the discipline of statistics.
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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    SATAC Code 324461
    2012 CSP ATAR 75.9
    2012 CSP IB 26
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $8,375
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    Prerequisites
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies.

    IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).


    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 324461

    International applicants

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    International ATAR 85
    IB 30
    IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $28,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    CRICOS 061281C
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    Mathematics
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 85
    IB 30
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6.5
    6
    6
    6
    6
    A-Level 11
    UEC [Malaysia] 10
    SAT [US] 1905
    OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 80
    Eynesbury Foundation Program 396
    Bradford Foundation Program 80
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    International ATAR 85
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $28,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies.

    IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Level I

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    *Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol into Maths 1A followed by Maths 1B. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths 1A and Maths 1B or Maths IIM in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1
    Level II

    Semester 1

    •  MATHS 2101 Multivariable & Complex Calculus (3 units)
    •  MATHS 2103 Probability and Statistics (3 units)
    •  PHARM 2100 Drugs, Chemicals and Health (3 units)
    •  Health Sciences elective (level II) (3 units)

    Semester 2

    •  APP MATHS 2105 Optimisation and Operations Research (3 units)
    •  PATHOL 2200 Biology of Disease II (3 units)
    •  STATS 2107 Statistical Modelling & Inference (3 units)
    •  Level 2 courses from Health Sciences (3 units)
    Level III & Level IV

    24 units for each award separately to be completed over 2 years

    See Program Rules (above) for list of courses that are acceptable
  • Career Opportunities

     The combined degrees prepare students for employment in a wide range of areas including health economics, biostatistics, clinical trial data management, and health informatics (further study may be required). For more information about career graduates opportunities see the Bachelor of Health Sciences.

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