Program Overview

Bachelor of Health Science (Healthy Ageing)

Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science (Healthy Ageing) program prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to contribute effectively to the ever-changing health industry. The program aims to prepare graduates who have a foundation in basic health science and educates students about the burgeoning development of policy, practice, and knowledge about ageing individuals.

Program Details

• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Mode: Online
• Program Code: XBHS
• Prerequisites: None
• Assumed Knowledge: None
• Fees: AUD$ 27,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS total: 6.5
  • IELTS reading: 6.5
  • IELTS writing: 6.5
  • IELTS speaking: 6.5
  • IELTS listening: 6.5

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist in easily finding the information most relevant to individual circumstances. However, applicants may fit into more than one category, and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

• Higher Education Study: Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Completed an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above.
• Work and Life Experience: Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; completed a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent; or qualified for Special Entry.
• Recent Secondary Education: Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 international qualification with a competitive selection rank (ATAR).

English Language Entry Requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements.

Program Structure

The Healthy Ageing specialisation builds on the core Bachelor of Health Science with an added focus from the second year onwards. Coursework examines the design of age-friendly environments, nutrition and food, social roles and creativity, and social connectedness. A case management course in the final term ensures students graduate with up-to-date knowledge of the aged care and support industries.

Courses

First Year

• UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning
• Elective
• UO Health Systems and Services
• UO Foundations of Human Biology 1
• UO Health and Society
• UO Foundations of Human Biology 2
• UO Research Methods for Public Health
• UO Psychology Concepts
• UO First Peoples' Health

Second Year

• UO Physiology
• UO Nutrition and Food for Healthy Ageing
• UO Anatomy 1
• UO Innovation, Creativity and Social Roles in Healthy Ageing
• UO Pathophysiology
• UO Social Connectivity to Support Healthy Ageing
• UO Fundamentals of Pharmacology
• UO Ageing and Disability Friendly Environments

Third Year

• UO Health Law, Ethics and Policy
• UO Supporting Dignity through Enablement
• UO Project Management for Health and Wellness
• UO Disability and Ageing: Diversity and Discrimination
• UO Health Practice Project 1
• UO Ageing and Wellbeing in Aboriginal Australians
• UO Health Practice Project 2
• UO Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care

Program Director

Dr Erin Lousberg

Related Degrees

• Bachelor of Health Science

Notes

1. This course is recommended for students who are new to university studies or require development in academic and research skills.