M2014 Bachelor of Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences (M2014) is a 3 years full-time, 144-credit-point, bachelor degree course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Caulfield. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 144
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- 6 years part time
- Campus
- Caulfield
- On campus
- Guaranteed ATAR
- 70 (Indigenous = 50)
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Health Sciences will provide you with a sound foundation in health science and a broad overview of health care, and with skills in identifying, investigating, analysing and assessing health issues. This foundation provides the opportunity for you to tailor your degree to pursue a variety of career paths in the health sciences. The course is suited to those who wish to have flexibility in determining which area of the health sciences they wish to progress. The common thread is the commitment to an evidence- based approach to delivering quality health care efficiently and effectively.
You will apply scientific approaches to the study and improvement of health, considering physiological, behavioural, developmental, social and environmental aspects of human health and disease. At the conclusion of the first semester of second year, you will have the opportunity to map your own course and focus your studies on a particular area within the health sciences.
Course structure
Part A. Foundation studies12 credit points
Part B. Health sciences study72 credit points
Note: From 2025, students must complete HSC3100 instead of PBH3005, and HSC3200 instead of PBH3012. PBH3012 will no longer be offered from 2025. PBH3005 will continue to be offered and M2014 students can choose to take this unit as an elective in Part C.
- HSC1100Research and evidence in healthNo reviews yet6 cp
- HSC1200Public health and preventionNo reviews yet6 cp
- HSC1300Human health and diseaseNo reviews yet6 cp
- HSC1400Healthcare systemsNo reviews yet6 cp
- HSC2100Current health challengesNo reviews yet6 cp
- HSC2200Health across the lifespanNo reviews yet6 cp
- HSC2300Health promotion and disease preventionNo reviews yet6 cp
- PBH2001Foundations of epidemiologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- PBH3002Communicable disease prevention and controlNo reviews yet6 cp
- PBH3005Social and behavioural sciencesNo reviews yet6 cp
- PBH3009Chronic disease prevention and controlNo reviews yet6 cp
- PBH3012Translating research into practiceNo reviews yet6 cp
Part C. Free elective study60 credit points
Electives must be undergraduate units, and no more than four Level 1 elective units (24 credit points) may be completed. Undergraduate units have codes which commence with the numbers 1-3, for example XXX1234, XXX2234, XXX3234. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code.
NOTE: Students enrolled in the double degree Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Health Sciences (A2017) complete Part C as described in the section titled: Part C. Elective study - Double degree Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Health Sciences (A2017).
Part C. Elective study - Double degree Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Health Sciences (A2017)12 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course develops through three themes: Personal and professional development, Population, communities, health and illness and Scientific basis of health care practice. These themes are interwoven in units throughout the course, structured in three parts: Part A. Foundation studies, Part B. Health science study and Part C. Elective study.
Theme 1. Personal and professional development
These studies will develop your understanding of the roles, responsibilities and expectations of health professionals and the personal and professional attributes you will need in the workplace. These include communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, critical thinking, ethical and legal issues, and reflective practice. You will also learn about research methodologies and the application of research to the field of health.
Theme 2. Population, communities, health and illness
The focus of these studies is the social, environmental and behavioural contexts of ill health, disease and injury and broad societal issues such as health promotion, the application of epidemiology and statistics in the assessment of health risk in populations, public health, community diversity, population and global health. You will also develop a sound understanding of evidence-based practice.
Theme 3. Scientific basis of health care practice
These studies provide the foundation scientific knowledge of human systems and technology that you will require to become an expert in your area of health science
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
This course comprises 144 points structured in three parts: Part A. Foundation studies (12 points), Part B. Health science study (72 points) and Part C. Elective study (60 points).
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Foundation studies (12 points)
You must complete:
• BMA1011 Foundation of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1
• BMA1012 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2
You must complete:
• HSC1100 Research and evidence in health
• HSC1200 Public health and prevention
• HSC1300 Human health and disease
• HSC1400 Healthcare systems
• HSC2100 Current health challenges
• HSC2200 Health across the lifespan
• HSC2300 Health promotion and disease prevention
• PBH2001 Foundations of epidemiology
• PBH3012 Translating research into practice*
Part C. Free Elective study (60 points)
You must complete 60 credit points of electives chosen from across the faculty or from any discipline across the University (including to complete a minor from another course), as long as you have the required prerequisites, co-requisites and meet any other restrictions. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties. You should also be aware of travel and timetabling limitations.
Electives must be undergraduate units, and no more than four level 1 elective units (24 credit points) may be completed. Undergraduate units have codes which commence with the numbers 1-3, for example XXX1234, XXX2234, XXX3234. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code.
Part C. Elective study - Double degree Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Health Sciences (12 points)
For students who are enrolled in the double degree Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Health Sciences (A2017), 48 credit points worth of units are cross credited from the Bachelor of Arts towards the Bachelor of Health Sciences as electives. In order to complete the requirements of Part C, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Health Sciences (A2017) must complete two units (12 points) from the following:
- PBH3008 Global and public health
- PBH3010 Health data in practice
- PBH3011 Biostatistics for Health
- FOR3001 Principles of forensic medicine
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
apply knowledge of human health, disease and promotion to a range of professional contexts
- 2
demonstrate in-depth knowledge of biomedical science, population health, preventive medicine, cultural diversity and social systems
- 3
demonstrate knowledge, understanding, skills and applications in areas of chosen emphasis through elective studies
- 4
develop, apply, integrate and generate health science knowledge in professional contexts
- 5
collect, organise, analyse, interpret and report health data
- 6
communicate effectively with diverse audiences and in a variety of formats
- 7
work and learn in both independent and collaborative inter-professional teams
- 8
exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.
Entry requirements
Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank
70 (Indigenous = 50); International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 1 (70-72.49); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2 (Credit)
Other applicants
Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units.
Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above:
To be considered, applicants must also complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements with the minimum average mark required is 55%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place
Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above:
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least six months of full-time higher education study (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points) of a recognised university degree with a minimum average mark required is 55%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place.
TAFE/VET:
Graded AQF Diplomas will be considered for entry into this course. Admission will be based on academic merit and applicants should have at least a minimum 55% average. Ungraded (competent/not competent) diplomas will not be considered. Qualifications below diploma level will not meet the entry requirements (e.g. Cert IV).
English language
Monash Level A: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
Pathways
Health Sciences (Indigenous entry)
Monash Transition Program
More information
Notes for students
You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of flagship rich educational experiences. These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited utilising your free electives. There are both 6 and 12 credit point unit options available. For information please see Flagship Rich Educational Experiences.
Other information
The Bachelor of Health Sciences will provide you with a sound foundation in health science and a broad overview of health care, and with skills in identifying, investigating, analysing and assessing health issues. This foundation provides the opportunity for you to tailor your degree to pursue a variety of career paths in the health sciences. The course is suited to those who wish to have flexibility in determining which area of the health sciences they wish to progress. The common thread is the commitment to an evidence- based approach to delivering quality health care efficiently and effectively.
You will apply scientific approaches to the study and improvement of health, considering physiological, behavioural, developmental, social and environmental aspects of human health and disease. At the conclusion of the first semester of second year, you will have the opportunity to map your own course and focus your studies on a particular area within the health sciences.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Professor Basia Diug
Common questions
How long is Bachelor of Health Sciences?
3 years full time, 144 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 6 semesters of full-time study.
What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Health Sciences?
The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2024 entry is 70 (Indigenous = 50).
Where can I study Bachelor of Health Sciences?
At Caulfield.
How do I plan my Bachelor of Health Sciences units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.