B-HLTHSC v.3 Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences)
Curtin University
About
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
This course allows undergraduate students to combine studies in public health with a range of optional units.
Professional Recognition
The degree is recognised throughout Australia and overseas, with graduates working across Australia and in the UK, US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. You may also choose to undertake postgraduate studies in areas such as health administration, accounting, information technology or public health for even greater job diversity.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the Health Sciences major may be employed in public health, health promotion, health administration or staff development positions in a variety of healthcare settings depending on units selected in their degree. Graduates have successfully entered postgraduate programs in medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, occupational health and safety and public health, as well as developing research careers.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Structure
Bachelor Degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors, streams and/or minors/specialisations for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study. Students can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.
This course has two first year streams. The Health Sciences First Year Stream provides optional units from a range of courses offered within the Health Sciences Faculty and in many instances students can replicate the first year studies for a future desired course. Completion of the first year of the Pharmacy First Year Stream does not guarantee entry into the Bachelor of Pharmacy course, instead it provides students with the opportunity to achieve the required course pre-requisites, and decide if this course is for them.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply discipline knowledge, understand its theoretical underpinnings and ways of thinking; extend the boundaries of knowledge through research
2. apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of an issue; think creatively to generate innovative solutions
3. decide what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies; make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources
4. communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose
5. use appropriate technologies recognising their advantages and limitations
6. use a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity; know how to continue to learn as a graduate
7. think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives; apply international standards and practices within a discipline or professional area
8. respect individual human rights; recognise the importance of cultural diversity particularly the perspective of Indigenous Australians; value diversity of language
9. work independently and in teams; demonstrate leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practices
Duration and Availability
This course is three years' full-time or equivalent part-time study. All the core units and most of the option units are available via external study.
Location and delivery Mode
| YEAR | LOCATION | PERIOD | ALL | INTERNAL | PARTIALLY ONLINE INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | FULLY ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
YEAR 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRU-HSCFY | v.1 | Health Sciences First Year Stream (BSc HlthSc) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| STRU-PHRMF | v.1 | Pharmacy First Year Stream (BSc HlthSc) | 200.0 | |
| 200.0 |
YEAR 2
| Code | Version | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | |
| 75.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBH2005 | v.1 | Big Data and Health | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| PUBH2001 | v.2 | Epidemiology - From Principles to Practice | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBH2000 | v.1 | Health Care Systems in Australia | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 25.0 |
YEAR 3
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPUC-HLTDA | v.1 | Health Data Specialisation | 100.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| SPUC-HLTSC | v.1 | Health Sciences Specialisation | 100.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | |||
| 175.0 |
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBH3001 | v.1 | Applied Research and Biostatistics | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR3000 | v.2 | Evidence and Evaluation in Health Promotion | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLPR2003 | v.1 | Promoting Mental Health and Social Inclusion | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| 25.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMB2000 | v.1 | Anatomy and Neuroscience | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB2002 | v.1 | Anatomy of the Limbs | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB2001 | v.1 | Anatomy of the Trunk | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC2003 | v.1 | Child Developmental Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| STAT2005 | v.1 | Computer Simulation | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| COMP1002 | v.1 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| FOOD2003 | v.1 | Food Chemistry | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| FOOD2004 | v.1 | Food Processing | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| FOOD2007 | v.1 | Food Safety and Microbiology | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| BCCB2000 | v.1 | Foundations of Biochemistry | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| MEDI2003 | v.1 | Foundations of Medical Microbiology | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| PHCA3000 | v.1 | Health Data and Information Analysis | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR2000 | v.1 | Health Promotion in Action | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR2002 | v.1 | Health Promotion Methods | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR2004 | v.1 | Health Promotion Planning | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| COUN2000 | v.1 | Introduction to Sexology Attitudes and Values | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| OCHS2000 | v.1 | Occupational Hygiene | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB2003 | v.1 | Physiological Concepts | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR2001 | v.2 | Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC2001 | v.1 | Social Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| OCHS2001 | v.1 | Workplace Human Factors | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB2011 | v.1 | Limb Anatomy and Biomechanics | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB2012 | v.1 | Physiological Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB2013 | v.1 | Trunk Anatomy and Embryology | 5.0 | 25.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 3
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBH3003 | v.2 | Applied Public Health Practice | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| COMP3006 | v.1 | Artificial and Machine Intelligence | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC2003 | v.1 | Child Developmental Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MEDI3002 | v.1 | Clinical Microbiology | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| FOOD3006 | v.1 | Current Topics in Food Science | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| COMP3001 | v.1 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR3000 | v.2 | Evidence and Evaluation in Health Promotion | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PHCA3000 | v.1 | Health Data and Information Analysis | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR3001 | v.1 | Health Partnerships, Politics and Power | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR2005 | v.1 | Alcohol and Other Drugs | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR3003 | v.1 | Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR3004 | v.1 | Health Promotion in Challenging Contexts | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| HLPR3002 | v.1 | Health Promotion Leadership and Identity | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| COUN2000 | v.1 | Introduction to Sexology Attitudes and Values | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB3003 | v.1 | Neuroscience | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| MEDI3001 | v.1 | Pathophysiology | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| MEDI3006 | v.1 | Principles and Practice of Clinical Biochemistry | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| PUBH3002 | v.1 | Professional Practice in Public Health | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| FOOD3007 | v.1 | Sensory and Consumer Evaluation of Food | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| SXLG3000 | v.1 | Sexology in a Contemporary Context | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MEDI3017 | v.1 | Medical Pathophysiology | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB3009 | v.1 | Neuroanatomy | 5.0 | 25.0 |
Entry requirements
Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
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