Study Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) at Southern Cross University in Australia, Faculty of Health
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Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The World Health Organisation estimates a projected shortfall of 18 million health care workers by 2030, which has resulted in rebuilding the health care workforce as a core global health priority.The Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) is a foundation degree for students who wish to pursue a career in health, naturopathic medicine, or lifestyle medicine.To practice as a Clinical Naturopath, students must successfully complete the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) and the Southern Cross University Master of Naturopathic Medicine. The total full-time duration for this clinical training program is four years. This is the only four-year program in Naturopathic Medicine offered in Australia where students will graduate with a Masters degree.This course allows students to develop an understanding of health science, social science, lifestyle medicine, clinical science, scientific enquiry and naturopathic medicine. Students will also develop a theoretical and practical understanding of health promotion through undertaking a work-integrated health placement, health promotion project or professional engagement with Aboriginal communities.This degree provides graduates with a solid foundation in evidence-based practice and a deep understanding of naturopathic medicine’s philosophical foundations of preventing ill-health, improving patient health outcomes, supporting a patient’s innate ability to heal and addressing the underlying causes of illness.This is the only undergraduate Naturopathic Medicine degree in Australia offering Commonwealth Supported places (HECS-HELP).

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health

CRICOS

108299A

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$26,000.00 (US$ 17,134) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - $372.80 is the maximum SSAF amount for 2026
Start date

June 2026

Venue

Gold Coast Campus

Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Dr,,

BILINGA,

Queensland,

4225, GOLD COAST, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$26,000.00 (US$ 17,134) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - $372.80 is the maximum SSAF amount for 2026
Start date

July 2027

Venue

Gold Coast Campus

Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Dr,,

BILINGA,

Queensland,

4225, GOLD COAST, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must: meet the Universitys standard minimum admission requirements for undergraduate courses, including:for High School Students, completed secondary education.for non-school leavers: previous secondary, tertiary or TAFE studies SCU College studies work experiencepersonal competency statements special tertiary admissions test (STAT)SCU Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme demonstrate a suitable degree of life experience, including self-awareness, a capacity to relate to others and an understanding of ethical behavior which are assessed through:two confidential references addressing the applicants suitability for the course; and the applicants responses to the SCU Counselling Readiness Questionnaire.Applicants will not be admitted solely on the basis of completion of a Certificate III qualification.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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