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

2010

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, Biology of Disease and Pharmacology 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.

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.

Related Programs

Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

2009 CSP IB	30
SATAC Code	324461
2009 CSP TER	84.85
HESS group	General
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Enquiries	Student 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 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).

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 Diploma or above. 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, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years 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.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 324461

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International TER	85
IB	28
IELTS Total	6.5 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $24,150
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

Mathematics

Equivalent Scores

International TER	85
IB	28
IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6.5 6 6 6 6

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International TER	85
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $24,150
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies
IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

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

Further Information