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Overview

La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences introduces you to the physical, social and environmental aspects of health and science. Learn about the role of health professionals and factors that influence health both locally and around the world.

This flexible course gives you a broad understanding of the health sciences field and lets you pursue up to two specialized areas including:

Health and medical sciences (Bundoora only)

Gain practical skills and knowledge in relation to the physiological and anatomical principles of the human body.

Health promotion

Acquire the practical skills and knowledge needed to promote people's health.

Health, wellbeing and performance (Formerly Sports Counselling and Athlete Welfare major)

Develop skills to facilitate improved mental health and wellbeing in sport and broader community settings (e.g. work, education)

Public health

Learn the skills needed for public health research and develop strengths in health policy, law and ethics.

Rehabilitation counselling

Understand how the counselling process helps people achieve personal, career and independent living goals.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

Majors - Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

• Health promotion
• Health and medical sciences
• Health wellbeing and performance
• Public health
• Rehabilitation counselling

Majors - Bendigo Campus

• Health promotion
• Public health
• Rehabilitation counselling

Career Outcomes

Skilled health science professionals can gain employment in a variety of roles that include:

Public health manager

Develop policies to protect public health.

Health promotion coordinator

Oversee good health practices to promote the wellbeing of community groups.

Sustainability specialist

Implement sustainable practices in the workplace.

Rehabilitation counsellor

Assist individuals with disabilities to improve their quality of life.

Occupational health and safety officer

Monitor and enforce health and safety procedures in the workplace.