Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences), Bachelor of Innovation

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences), Bachelor of Innovation

Overview

This double degree provides you with a competitive edge in global health by merging expertise in health sciences, big data and business innovation.

The course’s unique blend of health, data and business disciplines will develop your understanding of key health issues and equip you to deliver and manage innovative projects effectively, contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

You’ll work closely with community and industry partners to develop innovative solutions to public health challenges and build on your critical thinking, leadership and teamwork skills. You’ll also examine the importance of ethical decision making in professional health practice.

The wide range of units covered in this four-year* course cover topics such as epidemiology, health planning and evaluation, financial decision making, Indigenous cultures and health behaviours, health psychology, research application, markets and legal frameworks, design computing, business programming, big data, innovation principles, privacy and cyber security, responsible leadership, climate change and more.

Throughout the course, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your professional skills through practicum placements, business internships and immersive study tours, enhancing your industry readiness.

As a graduate, you could find work as an entrepreneur, a developer, manager or consultant in diverse health professions and research areas.

*Four years for students commencing in Semester 1, four and a half years if commencing mid-year.

What jobs can the Health Sciences and Innovation course lead to?

Careers

• Business intelligence analyst
• Climate change analyst
• Consultant
• Developer
• Entrepreneur
• Health data analyst
• Policy officer
• Project coordinator
• Project data analyst
• Project manager
• Research officer
• Sustainability entrepreneur

Industries

• Data science
• Digital health
• Education
• Health and wellbeing
• Health innovation
• Healthcare
• Higher education
• Government
• Non-profit/ NGOs
• Technology
• Scientific enquiry
• Sustainability

What you'll learn

• Demonstrate understanding of key health issues and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Access and evaluate health data and evidence related to global health issues in an engaging and responsive manner.
• Demonstrate ability to think critically and reflectively independently and collaboratively in connecting with community and industry partners.
• Lead and collaborate with industry partners and community in developing innovative solutions to public health issues in a scientific and sustainable manner.
• Strategically apply relevant technologies and digital skills to manage health data, innovative and entrepreneurial projects and communicate outcomes with community and industry partners.
• Apply professional skills ethically, respectfully and sensibly to all Indigenous cultures, values, knowledges and ways of working.
• Deliver and manage innovation project as effective leaders in the related fields and contribute towards the achievement of relevant United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

• Minimum ATAR 70

This course has a minimum ATAR of 70

• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

• Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Mathematics Applications ATAR, Health Studies, or Business Management and Enterprise

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

Alternative pathways

• Portfolio entry

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

• UniReady

If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

• Certificate IV + English Competency

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

• Indigenous applicant

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

• STAT entry

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

Written English and either MC Verbal or Quantitative

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing 6 Speaking 6 Reading 6 Listening 6 Overall band score 6.5

Fees and scholarships

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

2025 Fee year:

$12,200*

Commonwealth supported

What is a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)?

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”). The student can defer this fee to their HECS-HELP loan.

All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place. A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are also available for some postgraduate courses.

Learn more about CSPs and whether you’re eligible by visiting the Australian Government’s StudyAssist website.

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

• Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
• Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

Curtin Perth

2025

Semester 1

• On campus

Semester 2

• On campus

2026

Semester 1

• On campus

Semester 2

• On campus

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The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

• Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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• Curtin course code: BB-HLSINN
• CRICOS code: E
• Last updated on: 12 May 2025