Bachelor of Health Science
Help create healthier lives. Want to help shape the future of health? In this degree, you’ll learn about the current and future health issues facing communities, both locally and globally. You’ll also develop the practical skills you need to improve population health and wellbeing through your choice of one of four extended majors, including Applied Health Promotion, Health Communication, Applied Environmental Health, and Indigenous Health and Wellbeing.
In this program you will:
- Gain a strong foundation in health science
- Understand the current and future health needs of the community
- Develop the problem-solving skills you need to help tackle health issues
- Gain workplace experience in your area of specialisation
Want to make a better tomorrow?
Consider the Applied Environmental Health Major
Study links between our environment, human health, and public health. Build your knowledge on planning and managing environments for healthy living, work and play.
Find out more about the Applied Environmental Health Major
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Career opportunities
- Environmental health officer
- Health communication specialist
- Health policy development
- Health promotion officer
- Project development and management
Memberships
Graduates may be eligible to become members of:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association
- Australian Health Promotion Association
- Environmental Health Australia
- Indigenous Allied Health Australia
- Public Health Association of Australia
- Rural Health Workforce Australia
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 23
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 088888E
- UniSC program code
- SC367
- Program coordinator
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
HLT140 Think Health
HLT150 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
PUB102 Environment, Climate and Health
PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Developing courses (1) 12 units
HLT205 Health Research and Evidence
Extended majors (144 units)
Select 1 extended major (144 units) from:
- Applied Environmental Health
- Applied Health Promotion
- Health Communication
- Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select a total of 48 units from the undergraduate elective course options, with the exception of WPL310 Workplace Learning I and WPL320 Workplace Learning II
Note for students enrolled in the Applied Environmental Health extended major:
You are required to undertake a cross institutional course, 3202MED Applied Environmental Health, at Griffith University, in place of a 12 units elective. If the cross institutional course is not completed students will not graduate meeting requirements for External Accreditation as outlined by Environmental Health Australia (EHA). It is recommended that students complete 3202MED Applied Environmental Health, prior to undertaking PUB305 Public Health Practicum. You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting remaining electives. Only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.
ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
INT203 Power, Politics and the Media
PUB252 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
HRM311 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
Note for students enrolled in the Applied Health Promotion extended major:
You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives however, only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability - Investigating Planetary Health
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN276 Social Media Communication
SCS201 International Development and Global Justice
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
HRM311 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
Note for students enrolled in the Health Communication extended major:
You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives however, only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability - Investigating Planetary Health
CMN204 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
CMN252 Writing for Strategic Communication
HLT242 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
INT203 Power, Politics and the Media
HRM311 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
Note for students enrolled in the Indigenous Health and Wellbeing extended major:
You are encouraged to consider courses from the following list when selecting electives. Only one (1) elective course can be at 100 level to meet program requirements.
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability - Investigating Planetary Health
INT203 Power, Politics and the Media
PUB210 Concepts of Epidemiology
PUB272 Healthy Public Policy and Advocacy
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
HRM311 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most UniSC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that UniSC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
Post admission requirements
- Hold a valid Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA), throughout the duration of your program. You should allow 12 weeks for PSBA to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements. Refer to the Health Science and Health Promotion - Work Practicums.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority)
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
Headstart Program - Years 10 to 12
The Headstart program lets you study uni subjects while you’re still in high school. If you successfully complete two Headstart courses, you’ll get a selection rank that you could use to get into uni.
Early Offer Guarantee scheme - Year 12
The Early Offer Guarantee scheme enables Year 12 students to be offered a place at UniSC on the basis of their Principal's recommendation.
Prior study or work experience
If you:
- have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
- have a TAFE/VET qualification
- have relevant work experience, or
- have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into uni. For more detailed information selection ranks and how applications are assessed, visit Admissions explained.
Tertiary Preparation Pathway
If you don’t have qualifications or experience that will give you a selection rank, you can complete the Tertiary Preparation Pathway as a stepping stone into most degrees. You can also use TPP to complete subject prerequisites.
If you haven’t studied in a while, TPP is also a great way to brush up on essential study skills like critical reading, assignment writing and referencing.
It can also build your knowledge and confidence in the subject areas you’ll need for your degree, like science or maths. TPP courses are fee-free for eligible domestic students.
Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS)
You may be eligible for direct entry into a UniSC degree based on your potential to succeed, under UniSC’s Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS). All you have to do is complete an online application through our website.
High-school leavers completing year 12 are not eligible, and must apply through QTAC.
- CSP estimate
- A$9,312 - 2025 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,900
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth supported places are substantially subsidised by the Australian Government so that students only pay 'student contribution" amounts. The student contribution amount will vary depending on the course you are studying and how much funding the Government provides.
If you accept a Commonwealth supported place you are a Commonwealth supported student. As a Commonwealth supported student you must make a contribution towards the cost of your education (unless you are enrolled in Enabling or Tertiary Preparation Pathway courses) with the majority of the cost met by the Commonwealth Government.
Commonwealth supported places are only available to domestic students. As a domestic student you are entitled to a Commonwealth supported place in an eligible program if you:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
International fee-paying places
Annual tuition fees are based on 2025 rates and the equivalent full-time student load as per the recommended study sequence in the relevant program.
Actual fees payable are based on the actual enrolment load in a teaching period (excluding Study Abroad and Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway).
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
Domestic applicants apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). Some applicants may be eligible to apply direct to UniSC if they meet certain criteria.
Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.
No matter what kind of future you’re looking for, you can find it at UniSC. Our programs offer the choice and flexibility you need to get started on any career goal.
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QTAC code
| Location | QTAC code |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 013321 |
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