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Bachelor of Health Sciences and Arts
- Melbourne, Australia
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year double degree combining the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Bachelor of Arts, taught on campus at Melbourne Burwood Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Health Sciences and Bachelor of Arts. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to health sciences.
Career outcomes
- community health
- counselling
- disability and inclusion
- environmental health
- health education
- health promotion
- nutrition
- regional health service planning
- sports development
Curriculum
- 32 credit points over four years
- usually four credit points per trimester. Core units come from both degrees
- plus a chosen major or electives in each. Units include Understanding Health
- Health Information and Data
- Australian Health Care System
- Population Health: A Research Perspective
- Program Planning
- Management and Evaluation. Work-integrated learning
- placement or internship options are listed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (course cut-offs and country scores vary)
- AQF Certificate IV or higher
- Or a Deakin College or recognised foundation pathway
- Some courses add prerequisites
- A portfolio or the Casper test (teaching).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Unadjusted ATAR 50 or equivalent (minimum)
- Course cut-offs and country scores vary
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (Deakin admission policy effective 2026-10-06); course ATARs and country-specific Year 12 scores differ by course (2027 guide pp.21-26), AQF Certificate IV or higher, or Deakin College/recognised foundation pathway; some courses add prerequisites, portfolio or Casper (teaching)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Health Sciences and Bachelor of Arts admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,800 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $10,200 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne Burwood Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health; Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 32 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Arts. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
69 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,800 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $10,200 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT Not published, PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.5.