Bachelor of Health Sciences with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences BHS/BM&CS
2008

Program Outline

Worldwide the health industry is experiencing a period of rapid change. There is an increasing demand for skilled graduates who can manage government and private agencies and programs in the context of changing public expectations, an ageing population and a global trend towards a more integrated and multidisciplinary approach to health care. The Bachelor of Health Sciences Program offers a broad education in areas relevant to the health care industry that reflects changing industry and government requirements and public expectations.

All Health Sciences students undertake core courses in Human Biology, Public Health and Biology of Disease II during first and second year, and elective courses that fit with individual interests and career aspirations can be chosen from a variety of other areas. Depending on the choice of stream within the program, graduates will have the capacity to work in a variety of health settings including government, academia, industry, business and the community, in a range of areas such as laboratory or community-based research, provision of health services, surveillance and education, health promotion and policy.

While not designed to provide a specific vocational qualification, the Bachelor of Health Sciences program does provide a firm foundation for entry-level employment in a range of positions in the health care industry, for further study, and equips graduates with skills appropriate for lifelong learning.

Related Programs

Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 90.85 2007 Fee-paying TER: 85 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324461 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,670
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Career Opportunities

In previous years, Bachelor of Health Sciences graduates have found work in Australia and overseas in:

• Medical research
• University, hospital and pathology laboratories
• Forensic sciences
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Commercial clinical trial laboratories
• Government agencies (e.g. Therapeutic Goods Administration, State Health Department agencies, Drug and Alcohol Services Council, etc)
• Medical and hospital administration
• Counselling and clinical psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Human resources and personnel selection
• Educational, Forensic, Health, Sport, and Community Psychology
• Local government (e.g. planning for community sporting needs)
• State government (e.g. Department of Human Services, Community Health Services)
• Federal government (e.g. Department of Health and Ageing, Health Insurance Commission)
• Government funded research institutes (e.g. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, CSIRO)
• State government funded organisations (e.g. Drug and Alcohol Service Council)
• Hospital health promotion units
• Non-government organisations (e.g. Oxfam, Red Cross)
• Consumer organisations (e.g. Asthma Foundation, Diabetes SA)

Potential careers

Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Health Educator, Health Officer, Laboratory Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Officer