Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is a comprehensive degree that provides students with a broad understanding of the health sector, preparing them for careers in health and social care. This degree is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work in a variety of health-related fields.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is a three-year full-time degree (or part-time equivalent) that consists of core topics, option topics, and specializations. In the first year, students study five core topics and can select three option topics to explore areas of interest. After the first year, students can choose to specialize in Digital Health, Health and Biomedical Sciences, or Therapy Studies, or take the Health major and select two minors.

Specializations

The Bachelor of Health Sciences offers several specializations, including:

• Digital Health: This specialization provides students with advanced skills in topics such as telehealth and communications, and assistive technologies in health and care.
• Health and Biomedical Sciences: This specialization gives students diverse knowledge and skills in health, with a focus on biomedical sciences.
• Therapy Studies: This specialization provides students with a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and prepares them for postgraduate studies in allied health fields.

Minors

In addition to specializations, the Bachelor of Health Sciences offers several minors, including:

• Ageing: This minor prepares students for careers focused on supporting healthy ageing in individuals and communities.
• Digital Health: This minor provides students with an understanding of digital health technology and its application in health settings.
• Health Promotion: This minor allows students to pursue careers helping people increase control over and improve their health.
• Nutrition: This minor gives students an understanding of human nutrition to promote health in communities.
• Therapy Studies: This minor provides students with an understanding of health, illness, and social care in Australia.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Health Sciences prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in the health sector, including:

• Research officer
• Health program coordinator
• Community services officer
• Client services coordinator
• Digital health data officer
• Technical officer
• Physiotherapist
• Occupational therapist
• Audiologist
• Speech pathologist
• Medical practitioner
• Social worker
• Secondary teacher
• Neuroscientist
• Researcher

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Health Sciences include:

• Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 70.00
• No ATAR: Alternative entry options are available, including the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and TAFE/VET qualifications.
• English language requirements: IELTS overall 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Bachelor of Health Sciences are:

• 2026: $10,520 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
• 2026: $46,700 (Full Fee Paying)

Duration and Delivery

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is a three-year full-time degree (or part-time equivalent) that can be studied on campus or online.

Practical Experience

The degree provides students with the option to undertake a work placement, preparing them for the workforce and giving them the opportunity to build industry connections and develop practical skills.

Study Abroad

In the final year, the Health Work Internship placement allows students to observe a career of interest or undertake a short-term internship overseas in a low-income country, working within local health systems.

Honours

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) is a one-year full-time (or two-years part-time) program that extends students' research skills, critical analysis, and project management.

Support Services

Flinders University provides a range of support services for students, including academic support, health and wellbeing services, and career advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

For answers to frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Health Sciences, please refer to the university's website.