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Bachelor of Health Science
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Sippy Downs, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A health degree joining human biology, Public health and healthcare systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Health Science can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Clinical laboratory technician
- Medical assistant
- Paramedic
- Dental assistant
- Athletic trainer
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Physician assistant (with further education)
Curriculum
- Four-year major: human biology and body systems
- Healthcare systems
- Public health
- Community and environmental health
- Nutrition and wellness
- Health behavior and promotion
- Epidemiology. Concentrations: pre-occupational therapy
- Pre-physical therapy
- Pre-physician assistant
- Public health
- General. Guaranteed internship
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent with country-specific minimum grades
- Some programs add prerequisites or selection requirements stated on the program page.
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with good grades (country-specific minimums, E.g. IB Diploma 24 points, A-Levels 4 points, India CBSE/CISCE 60% in best four subjects, China Senior High School 70%), Some programs need higher grades or prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 76 (writing 18)
- PTE Academic 50 (no subscore below 50)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 169 (min 162 each skill)
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,500 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | UniSC Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science, Technology and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 288 |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $31,500 AUD per year. The estimated living cost is $24,700 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band), TOEFL iBT 76 (writing 18), PTE Academic 50 (no subscore below 50), Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 169 (min 162 each skill), IELTS 6.