COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in health and social sciences while also offering flexibility to pursue specialisations or minors tailored to their career aspirations. In the first year, students are introduced to essential topics such as human bioscience, health and social care in Australia, and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ensuring they develop a solid understanding of the biological, cultural, and systemic contexts of health. Alongside these, students choose from a range of option topics, allowing them to start exploring their interests and shaping their individual study pathway.In the second year, the program begins to focus more closely on specialisations and minors, providing opportunities to build expertise in areas that align with personal and professional goals. Core topics include research and study skills, critical social analysis of health, and psychological perspectives on health, which equip students with the ability to critically evaluate health systems, understand the psychological aspects of health and illness, and apply research methods to real-world issues. Elective options further broaden their academic experience, enabling students to gain insights into different fields of health science.The third year consolidates learning by combining advanced knowledge and practical application. Students continue with their chosen specialisations or minors, supported by core topics such as research and study skills and legal and ethical aspects of health care, which prepare them for professional roles in health settings. Option topics again provide flexibility, helping students tailor their degree to match career ambitions in fields such as public health, health promotion, policy, research, or allied health.This course design ensures graduates leave with a comprehensive understanding of health from biological, psychological, cultural, and social perspectives, alongside specialised knowledge in their chosen area. By integrating theory, critical analysis, and applied skills, the degree prepares students for diverse roles in Australia’s expanding health sector.