CQUniversity Australia

Bachelor of Health Science

CQUniversity Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00219C

Completing the Bachelor of Health Science equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference within the health sector. In this course, you will develop fundamental knowledge across a range of health-related topics, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology, evidence-based practice, health psychology, and rural health. In addition to the core units, you can choose two minors or specialise with a major in areas such as strategic communications, public health, or human and community well-being. This course will provide you with opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills in rich and authentic learning environments through laboratory activities, research projects and work-integrated learning, where you will be engaged in genuine, real-life professional experiences. At the completion of your studies, you will be well-placed to find employment and follow your chosen career path within the wider health sector and/or to continue with further studies at an honours or postgraduate level.

Structure

24 units (144 credit points).

Subjects

  • Health science

Standard entry requirements

  • Rank Threshold: ATAR/SR:60. Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent. English Language Proficiency Requirements:If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of: A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency. If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores: An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset
  • Or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test)
  • Or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46
  • Or An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four component. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
CQUniversity Rockhampton North
  • ATAR: 60
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
Online Study
  • ATAR: 60
No
  • Part-time : 6 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 3 years

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