Health Sciences/International Development
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of International Development
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course aims to give students specific skills in health administration, health policy and health services management, as well as an understanding of the issues involved in social, economic and political areas in developing nations. Its coverage includes knowledge and skills relevant to the planning and delivery of health services in Third World countries.
Course structure
Bachelor of Health Sciences studies include core first-year subjects, as part of an interdisciplinary common year, and electives in physiology and anatomy or public health. General electives can fulfil any remaining credit-point requirements. Bachelor of International Development studies include core subjects and discipline-specific electives.
Depending on timetable restrictions and subject prerequisites, students can choose their own balance of health sciences and international development subjects in any given year of their course. Fieldwork placement may be available in specified third-year public health subjects.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Anthropology, development studies, ergonomics, safety and health, health science, history, politics, public health, physiology and anatomy, health promotion, sociology, rehabilitation studies.
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 and Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria.
Selection
ATAR 75.35 (2011)
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on 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 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (any), Physical Education or Physics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find employment in government agencies, private enterprises involving overseas trade, and non-government organisations involved in overseas aid.