Curtin University

Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences)

Curtin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.

Structure

Credit Points: 600

Subjects

  • CMHL1000 Foundations for Professional Health Practice
  • HUMB1000 Human Structure and Function
  • EPID1000 Foundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
  • INDH1006 Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours
  • BCCB2000 Foundations of Biochemistry
  • BIOL1002 Brain and Behaviour
  • CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry
  • CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry
  • CHEM1006 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • CHEM1007 Fundamental Chemistry for Biosciences
  • GENE1000 Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology
  • HLPR1000 Health Promotion Principles and Values
  • HUMB1001 Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology
  • HUMB1002 Functional Anatomy
  • HUMB1005 Applied Anatomy
  • HUMB1006 Human Physiology for Exercise Science
  • INDS1000 Introduction to Indigenous Australians
  • MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics
  • MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus
  • MEDI1000 Foundations of Biomedical Science
  • MIRA1002 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science
  • NURS1003 Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts
  • NURS1004 Interpersonal Communication Skills in Health
  • NUTR1000 Food and Nutrition Principles
  • OCCT1000 Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice
  • OCCT1001 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
  • OCHS1001 Introduction to Microbiology and Biohazards
  • OCHS1002 Science Fundamentals for Health and Safety
  • PATH1000 Introduction to Pathophysiology
  • PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics
  • PSYC1000 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC1001 Foundations of Psychology
  • PUBH1001 Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment
  • REHT1001 Physical Activity, Exercise and Fitness Assessment
  • SCWK1000 Social Work Philosophy, Policy and Context
  • SCWK1001 The Individual in Society
  • SPPA1000 Studies in Language Development
  • SPPA1001 Introduction to Human Communication Science
  • PUBH2005 Big Data and Health
  • PSYC2008 Introduction to Health Psychology
  • PUBH1000 Introduction to Public Health
  • PUBH2001 Epidemiology - From Principles to Practice
  • PUBH2000 Health Care Systems in Australia
  • HLPR2003 Promoting Mental Health and Social Inclusion
  • BCCB2000 Foundations of Biochemistry
  • COUN2000 Introduction to Sexology Attitudes and Values
  • FOOD2003 Food Chemistry
  • FOOD2004 Food Processing
  • FOOD2007 Food Safety and Microbiology
  • HLPR2000 Health Promotion in Action
  • HLPR2001 Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases
  • HLPR2002 Health Promotion Methods
  • HLPR2005 Health Promotion, Equity and Social Justice
  • HUMB2011 Limb Anatomy and Biomechanics
  • HUMB2012 Physiological Processes
  • HUMB2013 Trunk Anatomy and Embryology
  • HUMB2014 Vital Physiology
  • OCHS2000 Occupational Hygiene
  • OCHS2001 Workplace Human Factors
  • OCHS2002 Risk Assessment and Risk Management
  • PSYC2001 Social Psychology
  • PSYC2003 Child Developmental Psychology
  • PUBH2006 Privacy and Cyber Security: Health Data Governance
  • PUBH3005 Visualisation and Communication of Health Data
  • WORK2008 Sustainability Challenge
  • WORK3004 Go Practice - Internship
  • PUBH3001 Applied Research and Biostatistics
  • HLPR2004 Health Promotion Planning
  • SPUC-HLTDA Health Data Specialisation
  • SPUC-HLTSC Health Sciences Specialisation
  • SPUP-HLADM Pre-Masters Health Administration Specialisation
  • SPUP-OCHLS Pre-Masters Occupational Health and Safety Specialisation
  • SPUP-PUBHL Pre-Masters Public Health Specialisation
  • SPUP-SXLGY Pre-Masters Sexology Specialisation
  • BCCB2000 Foundations of Biochemistry
  • COUN2000 Introduction to Sexology Attitudes and Values
  • EDUC4012 Relationships and Sexuality Education
  • FOOD2003 Food Chemistry
  • FOOD2004 Food Processing
  • FOOD2007 Food Safety and Microbiology
  • FOOD3006 Current Topics in Food Science
  • FOOD3007 Sensory and Consumer Evaluation of Food
  • HLPR2000 Health Promotion in Action
  • HLPR2001 Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases
  • HLPR2002 Health Promotion Methods
  • HLPR2005 Health Promotion, Equity and Social Justice
  • HLPR3000 Evidence and Evaluation in Health Promotion
  • HLPR3003 Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy
  • HLPR3004 Health Promotion in Challenging Contexts
  • HUMB2011 Limb Anatomy and Biomechanics
  • HUMB2012 Physiological Processes
  • HUMB2013 Trunk Anatomy and Embryology
  • HUMB3003 Neuroscience
  • HUMB3009 Neuroanatomy
  • MEDI3017 Medical Pathophysiology
  • OCHS2000 Occupational Hygiene
  • OCHS2001 Workplace Human Factors
  • OCHS2002 Risk Assessment and Risk Management
  • PHCA3004 Health Planning and Evaluation
  • PSYC2001 Social Psychology
  • PSYC2003 Child Developmental Psychology
  • PUBH2006 Privacy and Cyber Security: Health Data Governance
  • PUBH3002 Professional Practice in Public Health
  • PUBH3003 Applied Public Health Practice
  • PUBH3004 Global Public and Planetary Health
  • PUBH3006 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Health
  • PUBH3007 Climate Change, Health and Big Data
  • WORK2008 Sustainability Challenge
  • WORK3004 Go Practice - Internship

Standard entry requirements

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
  • Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
  • Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Study pathways

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Curtin Perth International: $125,724
  • ATAR: 70
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
Online International: $125,724 No
  • Online/Off-campus : 3 years

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