Health Sciences
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
This flexible course aims to give students a broad understanding of the field of health sciences while pursuing areas of interest within the human biosciences, occupational health, rehabilitation or public health domains.
Course structure
In first year, students undertake core subjects with students from other health sciences courses, focusing on basic human biosciences and factors influencing health, and the roles of health professionals in the health and welfare sectors.
During second and third years they undertake an appropriate major. Melbourne students can choose to major in human physiology and anatomy, public health, or rehabilitation; Bendigo students can choose to major in either public health or environmental health.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Human physiology and anatomy, ergonomics, safety and health, public health, rehabilitation studies, environmental health.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
23 320
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 61.50
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 9,4 (students must meet a higher than standard English language requirement)
,4 Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Prerequisites
One of Biology, Chemistry, Year 12 Mathematics or Physics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Career opportunities
Graduates work in areas such as administration, health promotion, information management, marketing, research and evaluation, and non-clinical aspects of client management. Positions may be in government departments and agencies, hospitals, community health centres, rehabilitation centres, geriatric care agencies, pharmaceutical companies and private health-care organisations.