Bachelor of Health Science
Charles Darwin University
CRICOS provider number: 00300K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12069
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About
With an increasing demand for health professionals with a broad skill set, you will help keep our populations health.
Our Bachelor of Health Science provides skills to fill gaps in the Australian health care system and prepares you to work in a multidisciplinary health industry.
This health science degree offers strong health industry connections and course content which leads to a career in health policy and research, health and wellbeing or health promotion. This course also offers a pathway into master level studies if you wish to pursue a career in occupational therapy, nutrition, speech and language therapy, health research and public health.
A core part of the course is the community project which provides opportunity to put your knowledge into practice supported by CDU academic staff. Our Bachelor of Health Science offers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.
As a graduate, you will be ready to make a positive difference to health across local, rural and remote Australia and beyond.
Areas of study
Health, occupational therapy, nutrition, speech and language therapy.
Career opportunities
Health promotion, health services management, public health.
Professional recognition
Students are eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia.
Practical experience
You will complete 220 hours of community-based project placement with a health organisation. As this course requires you to undertake a community project, you must demonstrate compliance with the following checks and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing the community project. A national and/or international police check and a current Working with Children check is required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork placements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current CDU fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Admission criteria
Refer to the CDU general admission criteria.
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Further information
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