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Bachelor of Health Science

Australia

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What will I learn?

OVERVIEW

Embark on a rewarding career in public health, with a Bachelor of Health Science at Victoria University.

Prepare yourself for a range of health and science careers with a degree that focuses on improving the health of groups of people.

Get fantastic real-world experience through VU’s collaborations with health institutes, other universities and community organisations. You’ll graduate from this health-science degree with the skills and knowledge to work on government health programs, private-practice initiatives and with NGOs.

Whether you dream of improving the lives of people in developing countries or shaping public policy to support Australia’s ageing population, opportunities are growing in all areas of this important field.

You’ll study core bioscience, research and public-health topics, and your major will be in Public Health. From your second year of study, you’ll choose your particular areas of interest to focus on.

You’ll graduate with expertise in:

disease and injury prevention

health research

health promotion

epidemiology.

At VU, take advantage of flexible study options and a hands-on approach that will have you job-ready for your chosen career.

CAREERS

When you graduate with a Bachelor of Health Science, you can find job opportunities in:

government departments focused on public health and health promotion

not-for-profits including health foundations and education programs

international organisations such as the UN, WHO, UNICEF, ACSM

health and community organisations

pharmaceutical industries

professional associations

public health research programs in academic and research institutions.

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Biomedicine

CRICOS

092156G

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$35,800.00 (US$ 23,331) per year
AUD $17,900 per semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

24 February 2025

Venue

St Albans Campus

University Boulevard,

ST ALBANS,

Victoria,

3021, MELBOURNE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)

University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.

VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.

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

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About Victoria University

Victoria University (VU) is a world-class university with a unique teaching method that supports students to succeed.

  • Award-winning VU Block Model teaching method
  • Number 1 in Australia for technical skills
  • Number 1 in Victoria for learner engagement
  • Among top 3 percent of universities worldwide

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