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At-a-glance

Name: Bachelor of Health

Abbreviation: BHlth

Complete: 360 points (approximately 20 courses)

Duration: 3 years of full-time study

Duration details: Can also be studied part time

Start: Trimesters 1, 2 or 3

Entry Requirements

To be accepted into this degree you need:

University Entrance, or to meet the requirements of another admission type

Degree requirements

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BHlth
• A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and
• At least 75 points must be at 300 level
  • Of the 75 points, at least 60 must be from courses listed for the BHlth

Complete five core courses at 100 level (usually in first year):

• HLWB 101
• HLWB 102
• HLWB 103
• HLWB 104
• STAT 193 or QUAN 102

Satisfy the requirements for at least one major subject (see below)

Important information

• Make sure you check what the prerequisites are for all 200- and 300-level courses you are planning to do in your degree. Ensure your choices will cover those requirements.
• 300-level courses may only be counted towards one major (see below)
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of information on programme details and requirements.
• If you have any questions talk to a liaison officer. If you’re already a student here contact a student adviser.

Major subject requirements

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Health Informatics

Two courses at 100 level:

• INFO 101
• INFO 151

Six courses at 200 level:

• HLWB 201
• HLWB 202
• HLWB 203
• INFO 231
• INFO 264
• One further course from:
  • INFO 200-299
  • Other approved courses

Six courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301
• HLWB 302
• INFO 354
• INFO 360
• Two further courses from:
  • INFO 300-399
  • Other approved courses

Elective courses as required to make-up a total of 360 points

Important information

• Remember to check the core courses listed under the degree requirements.

Health Promotion

Two courses at 100 level:

• HLWB 105
• EDUC 141

Five courses at 200 level:

• HLWB 201
• HLWB 202
• HLWB 203
• HLWB 206
• SOSC 220

Five courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301
• HLWB 302
• HLWB 306
• HLWB 310
• HLWB 311

Elective courses as required to make-up a total of 360 points

Important information

• Remember to check the core courses listed under the degree requirements.

Health Psychology

Three courses at 100 level:

• HLWB 105
• PSYC 121
• PSYC 122

Six courses at 200 level:

• HLWB 201
• HLWB 202
• HLWB 205
• PSYC 221
• PSYC 232
• PSYC 233

Six courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301
• HLWB 302
• HLWB 305
• PSYC 325
• PSYC 332
• PSYC 333

Elective courses as required to make-up a total of 360 points

Important information

• Remember to check the core courses listed under the degree requirements.

Health Software Development

Two courses at 100 level:

• COMP 102 or COMP 112
• COMP 103

Seven courses at 200 level:

• HLWB 201
• HLWB 202
• HLWB 203
• NWEN 241
• NWEN 243
• SWEN 221
• SWEN 222

Six courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301
• HLWB 302
• SWEN 325
• SWEN 326
• SWEN 303 or SWEN 304
• One further approved 300-level course from COMP, NWEN or SWEN

Elective courses as required to make-up a total of 360 points

Important information

• Remember to check the core courses listed under the degree requirements.

Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery

Two courses at 100 level:

• FCOM 111
• PUBL 113

Five courses at 200 level:

• HLWB 201
• HLWB 202
• HLWB 203
• HLWB 104
• PUBL 201

Six courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301
• HLWB 302
• HLWB 303
• HLWB 304
• HLWB 309
• HLWB 312

Elective courses as required to make-up a total of 360 points

Important information

• Remember to check the core courses listed under the degree requirements.