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At-a-glance

Name: Bachelor of Health

Abbreviation: BHlth

Complete: 360 points (23 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 (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.
• You should also consider using elective slots in your first year for an alternative major’s prerequisites if you are undecided about your major.
• 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 requirements

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

Health Informatics

Five core courses at 100 level (as listed for the BHlth)

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

Five courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301 or 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

Five core courses at 100 level (as listed for the BHlth)

Two courses at 100 level:

• HLWB 105
• EDUC 141

Five courses at 200 level:

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

Four courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301 or 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

Five core courses at 100 level (as listed for the BHlth)

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

Five courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301 orHLWB 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

Five core courses at 100 level (as listed for the BHlth)

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

Five courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301 or 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

Five core courses at 100 level (as listed for the BHlth)

Two courses at 100 level:

• FCOM 111
• PUBL 113

Five courses at 200 level:

• HLWB 201
• HLWB 202
• HLWB 203
• HLWB 204
• PUBL 201

Five courses at 300 level:

• HLWB 301 or 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.