Bachelor of Health Science

VU course code: HBHL | CRICOS: 092156G | Level of study: Undergraduate
3 years
In person

Tuition fee per semester : AU$17,900

St Albans
24 February 2025
Overview

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career in public health, with a Bachelor of Health Science at Victoria University.

Prepare yourself for a range of health and science careers with a degree that focuses on improving the health of groups of people.

Get fantastic real-world experience through VU’s collaborations with health institutes, other universities and community organisations. You’ll graduate from this health-science degree with the skills and knowledge to work on government health programs, private-practice initiatives and with NGOs.

Whether you dream of improving the lives of people in developing countries or shaping public policy to support Australia’s ageing population, opportunities are growing in all areas of this important field.

You’ll study core bioscience, research and public-health topics, and your major will be in Public Health. From your second year of study, you’ll choose your particular areas of interest to focus on.

You’ll graduate with expertise in:

  • disease and injury prevention
  • health research
  • health promotion
  • epidemiology.

At VU, take advantage of flexible study options and a hands-on approach that will have you job-ready for your chosen career.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course


Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To successfully attain the Bachelor of Health Science, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

  • 96 credit points of First Year Core studies;
  • 96 credit points of Public Health Major studies;


Plus

One of the following:



Option A:

  • 96 credit points of Indigenous Health Major studies;


Option B:

  • 96 credit points of Minor studies (Two Minor sets in total).


Students that complete the first year of College Core studies can elect to graduate with the following

(Option A)

double Major:


  • Majors in Public Health and Indigenous Health.


Students that complete the first year of College Core studies and a single Major in Public Health, can elect to graduate with

(Option B)

two minors to complement their Major, as follows:

  • Indigenous Health (HMIIND);
  • Health (Sport Science Minor) (SMIHEA);
  • Health and Nutrition (HMIHNU), and;
  • Bioscience (HMIBIO).

Fees & Scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

10% discount for alumni

If you’ve previously completed a qualification with us (and didn't apply through an agent), you may be eligible for a 10% discount. Not available for single-package courses.

Find out how

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

When you graduate with a Bachelor of Health Science, you can find job opportunities in:

  • government departments focused on public health and health promotion
  • not-for-profits including health foundations and education programs
  • international organisations such as the UN, WHO, UNICEF, ACSM
  • health and community organisations
  • pharmaceutical industries
  • professional associations
  • public health research programs in academic and research institutions.

Demand continues to grow for these professions. Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to find job-market information for:

FURTHER STUDIES (PATHWAYS)