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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Health Science

  • Bachelor

Help create healthier lives Want to help shape the future of health? In this degree, you'll learn about the current and future health issues facing communities, both locally and globally.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
SC367, 088888E
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$25,400 per year / $8,016 total
International Fees
$76,200 total
ATAR
50

About this course

Help create healthier lives

Want to help shape the future of health? In this degree, you'll learn about the current and future health issues facing communities, both locally and globally. You'll also develop the practical skills you need to improve population health and wellbeing through your choice of one of four extended majors, including Applied Health Promotion, Health Communication, Applied Environmental Health, and Indigenous Health and Wellbeing.

In this program you will:

  • Gain a strong foundation in health science
  • Understand the current and future health needs of the community
  • Develop the problem-solving skills you need to help tackle health issues
  • Gain workplace experience in your area of specialisation

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Post admission requirements
  • Hold a valid Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA), throughout the duration of your program. You should allow 12 weeks for PSBA to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements. Refer to the Health Science and Health Promotion - Work Practicums.
  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority)
Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Environmental health officer
  • Health communication specialist
  • Health policy development
  • Health promotion officer
  • Project development and management
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association
  • Australian Health Promotion Association
  • Environmental Health Australia
  • Indigenous Allied Health Australia
  • Public Health Association of Australia
  • Rural Health Workforce Australia

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
84.8%
Overall satisfaction
87.9%
Skill scale
80.2%
Teaching scale
53.9%
Employed full-time
$62.6k
Average salary