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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)

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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. Core studies84 credit points
Part B. Specified elective studies12 credit points
You must complete one Level 2 unit (6 credit points) and one Level 3 unit (6 credit points) from the following units.

Note 1. Semester 2 commencement students who would like to enrol in PBH2006 must contact their student support team <[email protected]> for a personalised course map.

Note 2: PBH3013 is a summer unit. Students who choose PBH3013 are advised to complete it in Summer between years 2 and 3. Enrolment in Summer semester after year 3 may mean that graduation is delayed.

Part C. Free elective studies48 credit points
You must complete 48 credit points of undergraduate elective units 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.

No more than four Level 1 free elective units (24 credit points) may be completed. Undergraduate units have codes which commence with the numbers 1-3, and the level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. For example: ABC1555, ABC2555, ABC3555.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who are enrolled in one of the the double degrees listed below, 48 credit points worth of units are cross credited from the partner course towards the Bachelor of Health Sciences to fulfil the required Part C electives.
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Health Sciences (A2017)
- Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Bachelor of Health Sciences (C2008)
The handbook's description of this structure

The course consists of 144 credit points structured in three parts:

  • Part A  Core studies (84 points)
  • Part B Specified elective studies (12 points)
  • Part C Free elective studies (48 points)

Learning develops through the following themes which are interwoven in units throughout the course: 

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.
 
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.
 
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.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Core studies (84 points)

You must complete the following units:

  • BMA1011 Foundation of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1
  • BMA1012 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2
  • 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
  • HSC3100 Health evidence into practice 1
  • HSC3200 Health evidence into practice 2
  • PBH2001 Foundations of epidemiology
  • PBH3002 Infectious disease prevention and control
  • PBH3009 Chronic disease prevention and control
AND
 
Part B. Specified elective studies (12 points)
 
You must complete one Level 2 unit (6 points) and one Level 3 unit (6 points) from the following:
 

Note 1. Semester 2 commencement students who would like to enrol in PBH2006 must contact their student support team <[email protected]> for a personalised course map.

Note 2. PBH3013 is a summer unit. Students who choose PBH3013 are advised to complete it in Summer between years 2 and 3. Enrolment in Summer semester after year 3 may mean that graduation is delayed.

 
  • HSC2400 Career skills for health professionals
  • PBH2002 Foundations of biostatistics
  • PBH2005 Health program planning
  • PBH2006 Treatments and technologies
  • PBH2008 Health policy and politics
  • PBH3008 Global and public health
  • PBH3010 Health data in practice
  • PBH3013 Social media and health
  • PBH3014 Public health placement
  • FOR3001 Principles of forensic medicine and science

AND

Part C. Free elective studies (48 points)

You must complete 48 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.

Part C Free elective units must be undergraduate units. No more than four level 1 free elective units (24 credit points) may be completed. Undergraduate units have codes which commence with the numbers 1-3, and the level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. For example: ABC1555, ABC2555, ABC3555.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who are enrolled in one of the the double degrees listed below, 48 credit points worth of units are cross credited from the partner course towards the Bachelor of Health Sciences to fulfil the required Part C electives.

  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Health Sciences (A2017)
  • Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Bachelor of Health Sciences (C2008)

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. 1

    apply knowledge of human health, disease and promotion to a range of professional contexts

  2. 2

    demonstrate in-depth knowledge of biomedical science, population health, preventive medicine, cultural diversity and social systems

  3. 3

    demonstrate knowledge, understanding, skills and applications in areas of chosen emphasis through elective studies

  4. 4

    develop, apply, integrate and generate health science knowledge in professional contexts

  5. 5

    collect, organise, analyse, interpret and report health data

  6. 6

    communicate effectively with diverse audiences and in a variety of formats

  7. 7

    work and learn in both independent and collaborative inter-professional teams

  8. 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.

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 2027 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.

Course details

Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF level
Level 7
Credit points
144
Full time
3 Years
Part time
6 Years
Maximum time
8 years
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CRICOS code
068365J
Abbreviation
BHSc
Award title
Bachelor of Health Sciences