Health Sciences
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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-undergraduatesMiddle Band
Re-ranking is based on relevant employment or work experience. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
Melbourne: ATAR 61.50
Bendigo: ATAR 60.05
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Current Year 12 applicants with work experience must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form.
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (any), or 30 in English (ESL), and at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (any), Physical Education or Physics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to work in health administration, health promotion, research and evaluation, specialist occupational health and safety and occupational rehabilitation fields, and non-clinical aspects of client management including community-based rehabilitation and case management.
Positions in these fields may be in government departments and agencies, community health centres, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, geriatric-care agencies, pharmaceutical companies and private healthcare organisations.