BA-HSCPROF · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree with work placement
Bachelor of Health Science (Professional)
Health
- Minimum ATAR
- 75
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- —
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
The Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) leads to a range of rewarding jobs in the fast-growing health industry.
Explore our wide variety of majors. This degree includes a 12-month paid professional work placement opportunity.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- COS10022Data Science PrinciplesThis unit aims to introduce students to the key concepts and techniques in data science and Big Data analytics. Students will be introduced to different stages in data analytics and given the opportunity to plan and design data science proj…
- CHE10001Chemistry 1To provide a diverse range of students an appreciation and understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemistry enabling them to undertake further study in the chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, and biotechnology majors.
- BIO10008Musculoskeletal AnatomyThis unit enables students to understand fundamental principles of human anatomy as they relate to the structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Particular emphasis is placed on developing an applied understanding of functi…
- MBP10001Technology and Data AcquisitionStudents will gain an understanding and appreciation of a range of medical technologies and their applications by studying the principles of measurement science, data acquisition and analysis for the biomedical sciences
- ECO10005Economics for Business Decision MakingThis unit aims to provide students with an introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and how these are applied practices. It seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the context of today’s changing technological…
- INF10025Data Management and AnalyticsThis unit will provide a solid foundation for the design, implementation and management of organisational databases. Organisational data and data modelling is introduced, focusing on structured and unstructured data, and entity-relationship…
- HRM10004Human Resource PracticesThis unit introduces students to the theory and practice of Human Resource Management (HRM). Students will develop an understanding of a range of HR activities, including staff recruitment, training, employee relations, remuneration, perfor…
- MGT10009Contemporary Management PrinciplesThis unit provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills concerning the role and functions of management. These frameworks support a critical analysis of individual or organisational operations and performance in the light of…
And 4 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.
Majors and units
100 cpArtificial Intelligence and Digital Health
75 cp- COS10022Data Science Principles12.5 cp
- HEA20020Ethical and Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare12.5 cp
- HEA30019Artificial Intelligence for Health Innovation12.5 cp
- HEA20021Artificial Intelligence for Health and Wellbeing12.5 cp
- MDA20030Communicating with AI12.5 cp
- HEA30012Applied Artificial Intelligence in Health12.5 cp
Biomedical Science
112.5 cp- CHE10001Chemistry 112.5 cp
- BIO10008Musculoskeletal Anatomy12.5 cp
- BCH20002Introduction to Biochemistry12.5 cp
- NTR20003Physiology in Medical and Health Sciences12.5 cp
- BIO20005Infections and Immunology in Health Sciences12.5 cp
- BIO30006Genes and Genomics12.5 cp
- BIO30007Body Function and Structure for Health Science12.5 cp
- BIO30008Pathophysiology12.5 cp
- HEA30001Health Sciences Project12.5 cp
Clinical Technologies
100 cp- MBP10001Technology and Data Acquisition12.5 cp
- NEU20006Neurophysiology12.5 cp
- MBP20010Therapeutic Product Development Process and Clinical Trials12.5 cp
- MBP20009Medical Imaging Systems12.5 cp
- MBP30007Physiological Signals in Health and Managing Disease12.5 cp
- NEU30009Neuropsychopharmacology12.5 cp
- MBP30009Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology12.5 cp
- MBP30003Biomedical Project12.5 cp
Health Economics
37.5 cpHealth Service Management
37.5 cpNeuroscience
100 cp- NEU10002Neuroscience12.5 cp
- NEU20006Neurophysiology12.5 cp
- NEU20007Neuroimaging12.5 cp
- NEU20005Sensation and Perception12.5 cp
- NEU20008Developmental and Molecular Neuroscience12.5 cp
- NEU30004Higher Cortical Function12.5 cp
- NEU30007Advanced Topics in Neuroscience12.5 cp
- NEU30009Neuropsychopharmacology12.5 cp
Nutrition
100 cp- CHE10001Chemistry 112.5 cp
- NTR10001Introduction to Nutrition12.5 cp
- NTR20003Physiology in Medical and Health Sciences12.5 cp
- NTR20001Food & Nutrition Science12.5 cp
- NTR20002Nutrition in the Life Course12.5 cp
- NTR30001Nutrition and Disease Prevention12.5 cp
- NTR30004Public Health Nutrition12.5 cp
- NTR30005Nutritional Biochemistry12.5 cp
Public Health and Health Promotion
100 cp- SOC10005Environment and Society: Problems and Solutions12.5 cp
- SPH10013Physical Activity, Health and Technology12.5 cp
- HEP20002Health Promotion and Disease Prevention12.5 cp
- STA20009Epidemiology12.5 cp
- HEA20006Indigenous Health12.5 cp
- HEP30003Health Communication12.5 cp
- NTR30004Public Health Nutrition12.5 cp
- HEA30010Leadership and Innovation in Health Promotion12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cpCareers
- Biomedical technician
- Cardiac technologist
- Hospital scientist
- Public health worker
- Medical researcher
- Policy developer