Curtin University
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis multidisciplinary course will help you begin your public health career, where you'll work to achieve better health through the prevention of disease and disability at the community or whole population level, rather than just working with individuals.
You'll learn about how social, economic and environmental factors affect health and wellbeing, and choose from a broad range of units to begin building your public health career. This includes units focusing on big data and health, epidemiology and biostatistics, healthcare systems in Australia and health promotion planning.
Due to the range of units, this course also acts as a pathway into other health courses with more competitive admission criteria, including pharmacy, speech pathology, physiotherapy or occupational therapy.
Delivery mode
Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 78 Murray Street, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated 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.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Health Sciences 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...
Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...
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...
Health Service Manager
A Health Service Manager oversees the efficient operation of healthcare facilities or services. You might work in hospitals, clinics, or community...
About Curtin University
Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.
With an expanding global presence, including locations in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius, Curtin University boasts a rich diversity of cultures in its students and staff, and a commitment to international engagement. We also have a long-standing focus on Indigenous education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and science across our campuses and online, which are available in various study modes. We also deliver select courses through specialty locations in regional Western Australia, including the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, which has an international reputation for excellence in mining education and research.
By being exposed to business and industry during their studies, students can expect to graduate career-ready with highly sought-after knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, students can benefit from being exposed to research conducted at Curtin that is making a real difference to industry and the community at national and international levels.
