Bachelor of Health Sciences (Health Promotion)

This newly restructured degree is designed to equip students for careers promoting health and wellbeing in the community.

You''ll develop an appreciation of the theoretical and practical principles of Health Sciences and its relationship to human behaviour, scientific theory, and our environment, as well as insights into the complexities of the Health Environment from both an illness and well-being perspectiveThe degree prepares you for a range of potential career pathways in an array of health disciplines including health promotion, public health, community health, allied health industries, health and sport, health policy development and research.

In addition, you'll be prepared for potential entry to graduate programs related to health promotion and public health.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE HEALT1104, 15 credit points

COMMUNICATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HEALT1113, 15 credit points

PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY SCBIO1010, 15 credit points

SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE SCCOR1300, 15 credit points

Semester 2

BRAINS AND BEHAVIOUR BEHAV1002, 15 credit points

PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE EXSCI1704, 15 credit points

SYSTEMS BIOLOGY SCBIO1020, 15 credit points

SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION SCCOR1200, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE EXSCI2173, 15 credit points

YOUTH HEALTH ISSUES IN SOCIETY HEALT2003, 15 credit points

INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION SCBCH1001, 15 credit points

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1 SCMED2010, 15 credit points

Semester 2

LIFESPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT BEHAV2001, 15 credit points

POPULATION AND GLOBAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES HEALT2006, 15 credit points

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES HLTSC1000, 15 credit points

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 SCMED2011, 15 credit points

Year 3

Semester 1

COMMUNITY PRACTICE APPROACHES CHSUG2003, 15 credit points

HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES CHSUG3003, 15 credit points

HEALTH PROMOTION HEALT3006, 15 credit points

LIFESPAN NUTRITION SCBCH3001, 15 credit points

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION PROJECT SCCOR3002, 15 credit points

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR

This program has a guaranteed ATARIf you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in thisprogram with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments

A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant Vocational education and training (VET) qualification at Certificate III or higher.