Victoria University

Bachelor of Health Science

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Choose a rewarding career in public health, health services or community development with a health science degree from VU.

Our degree provides the foundations for a range of health and science careers. You’ll study core bioscience, research and public-health topics. From your second year, you’ll choose a health-science or biomedical specialisation in line with your career aspirations.

We offer flexible study options and a hands-on approach that will have you job-ready for your chosen career. You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to work on government health programs and private-practice initiatives, and with NGOs.

Delivery mode

Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • McKechnie Street, St Albans

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
  • an Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB)

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

  • Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
  • Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).hhhh

Applicants with higher education study

  • Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
  • Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies.
  • Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Applicants with work & life experience

  • Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health Sciences or similar.
  • Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $53,700 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* Unavailable $53,700

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Health Science will prepare you for the following roles.

Epidemiologist

An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...

Avg yearly income $76,388
Entry barriers Low

Health Promotion Officer

Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...

Avg yearly income $82,472
Entry barriers Low

Public Health Officer

Public Health Officers raise community awareness of current health issues and seek to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the general publi...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Health Service Manager

A Health Service Manager oversees the efficient operation of healthcare facilities or services. You might work in hospitals, clinics, or community...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

About Victoria University

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.

We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.