Bachelor of Health Science (Indigenous Health)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face a unique set of personal and community health issues. Professionals working in this field require a broad set of skills and knowledge to deliver effective, responsive and compassionate health care.

The Bachelor of Health Science (Indigenous Health) is a degree open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. The course covers areas including community health, community development, cultural issues, comparative Indigenous health issues and Indigenous health research. These are complemented with study in Aboriginal Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Education and other related areas. Job opportunities include working in the community sector, Aboriginal Medical Services and/or with State or Federal health agencies. Graduates may be interested in working in rural or remote community development, health promotion, planning or policy. The Woolyungah Indigenous Centre will assist students by providing access to support staff, tutors and resources, and helping individual students find their best method of study.

What you will study

The degree includes the following subjects:

• Effective Communication in Health Care Relationships
• Functional Structures in Indigenous Communities
• Cultural Competence in Health Care Practice
• Current Services in Indigenous Health
• Indigenous Community Development: Environmental Health Issues
• Indigenous Community Development: Health Promotion
• Indigenous Community Development: Social and Emotional Wellbeing

You can also elect to study subjects such as Introduction to Indigenous Australia, Critical Themes in Indigenous Studies, and Indigenous Peoples and Decolonisation: Global Perspectives.