Bachelor of Health Science
This degree combines study with hands-on experience and allows you to specialise in one or two specialisations in health. With opportunities to specialise in the areas of health promotion, health services management, therapeutic recreation and public health. The program is designed to give you the skills you need to work with clients and develop great services which promote health and well-being.
The Bachelor of Health Science gives you practical, hands-on experience in the field of health science. With the flexibility to switch between specialisations at the end of your first year. Studying health science is also an ideal pathway to a range of other health degrees through Western’s internal course transfer. As part of the program, you will gain real-world experience through work placements in a diverse range of health settings, allowing you to increase your expertise and employability. Get ready to make the world a better place. At Western. Be in control of your degree. Study in an environment that suits your needs at your own pace with Public Health also offered online.
Majors*: Clinical Sciences, Health Promotion, Health Services Management, Public Health and Recreational Therapy
Campus Information
Campbelltown Campus
Western is a university of the people. That means being where the people are. Campbelltown campus is close to everything that’s great about Western Sydney fantastic cafes and world-class facilities.
Sydney City
We have partnered with Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) to deliver our courses in Sydney city, providing students the Western experience right in the heart of Australia’s most iconic city. Located opposite Hyde Park in the Central Business District, the city is quite literally your campus and is close to all the services and facilities you may need as a student.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your career
As a graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Health Promotion:
- Health planning officer;
- Population health officer;
- Community engagement and events coordinator.
- Health Services Management:
- Practice manager;
- Divisional health service manager.
- Public Health:
- Public health officer;
- Community engagement coordinator.
- Therapeutic Recreation:
- Diversional Therapist;
- Leisure therapist.
PSW Opportunity
- Yes, 3 years PSW for Penrith and Hawkesbury Campus rest of all has 2 years.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards)
- Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in best 4 core subjects
All India School Certificate (CBSE)
- Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
Nepal
- Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with a grade of 80% (Year 11+12) (pre-2018) or Nepalese Education Board Year 12 with GPA 2.9 in best 4 academic subjects or Nepalese Proficiency Certificate (10+3) with an average grade of 75% and Nurses Registration (Nursing only)
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan GCE with an aggregate of 3^ from best 3 academic subjects or Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Level examination with a score of 6# from 3 ‘A’ Level academic subjects
- Course Code: 044779G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
88464 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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