BB-HSCMCMN · Swinburne University of Technology · Double degree
Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Media and Communication
Health
- Minimum ATAR
- 60
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 400
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
The Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Media and Communication will equip students with a comprehensive set of skills, knowledge and attributes to effectively promote health messages, products and innovations to a wide range of audiences.
This double degree will equip students with a set of skills and knowledge to effectively promote health messages and products to a range of audiences.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- BIO10004Anatomy and PhysiologyThis unit introduces students to fundamental concepts in human anatomy and physiology. It provides an introduction to anatomical structures and functions of organ systems in the human body, and examines these in normal and abnormal function…
- HEA10001Introduction to Health SciencesThis unit introduces students to the field of health science and provides them with the basic foundations to address complex health problems. It is a core unit and aims to teach students broad and coherent information with regards to Health…
- HEA10004Digital Health FoundationsThis unit introduces students to the changing world of health and health care in the context of the growing impact of information-communication technology (ICT). Students will familiarise themselves with various technologies that support wo…
- PSY10007Brain and BehaviourThis unit introduces students to the structure and function of the brain and how it interacts with the external world to generate thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Applications in health and mental illness are also introduced as well as eth…
- STA10003Foundations of StatisticsThis unit of study enables students to develop the capacity to undertake independent statistical investigations, including the assumptions and limitations of their application. The unit will provide practical skills to allow students to mea…
- MDA10001Introduction to Media StudiesThis unit introduces students to the fundamentals of media studies, with a focus on texts, contexts, and the history of media and media studies. This enables students to understand the significant contribution that the media make to the for…
- MDA10008Global Media IndustriesGlobal Media Industries explores worldwide trends in a range of media industries, and provides you with the skills and knowledge to work internationally in fields such as design, marketing, media regulation, content creation and management,…
- MDA10012Communicating with DataData shapes our everyday lives through media and communication technologies such as video streaming services, dating apps, online shopping, infographics, gaming and sport statistics. The aim of this unit is to teach students the foundations…
And 27 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Core units
150 cpBachelor of Health Science
100 cp- BIO10004Anatomy and Physiology12.5 cp
- HEA10001Introduction to Health Sciences12.5 cp
- HEA10004Digital Health Foundations12.5 cp
- PSY10007Brain and Behaviour12.5 cp
- STA10003Foundations of Statistics12.5 cp
- BIO20004Health and Disease Across the Life Course12.5 cp
- HEA20007Research Methods for Health Sciences12.5 cp
- HEA30001Health Sciences Project12.5 cp
Bachelor of Media and Communication
50 cpHealth Science 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- NEU20006Neurophysiology12.5 cp
- MBP10001Technology and Data Acquisition12.5 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
- MBP30003Biomedical Project12.5 cp
- MBP30009Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology12.5 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
Media and Communication majors and units
100 cpAdvertising
100 cp- ADV10001Principles of Advertising12.5 cp
- ADV10002Digital Advertising12.5 cp
- ADV20006AI Ad Lab12.5 cp
- ADV20003Search, Social Media and Video Marketing12.5 cp
- ADV20005Creativity and Ideation12.5 cp
- ADV30004Digital Advertising Media Strategy12.5 cp
- ADV30003Emerging Advertising Technologies12.5 cp
- ADV30005Advertising Campaigns Project12.5 cp
Cinema and Screen Studies
100 cp- MDA10003Screen Studies: Movies, Television and Ourselves12.5 cp
- FTV10006Genre and the Moving Image12.5 cp
- FTV20005The Australian Screen12.5 cp
- MDA20018Popular Culture of the Asia Pacific12.5 cp
- MDA20007Screen Franchising and Innovation12.5 cp
- MDA30023Screen Audiences12.5 cp
- MDA30011Global Screen Studies: Beyond Hollywood12.5 cp
- MDA30016Screen Technology and Culture12.5 cp
Creative Writing and Publishing
100 cpImmersive Media
100 cp- MDA10017Experiencing Immersive Media: AR, VR and Mixed Reality12.5 cp
- MDA10016Mobile Media Futures12.5 cp
- MDA20029Immersive Media Design and Production12.5 cp
- DIG20001Immersive Screen Narratives12.5 cp
- GAM20004Writing for Interactive Narratives12.5 cp
- MDA30016Screen Technology and Culture12.5 cp
- FTV30006Virtual Reality Storytelling12.5 cp
- MDA30021Emerging Media Industry Project12.5 cp
Journalism
100 cp- JOU10004Transforming Journalism in the Digital Era12.5 cp
- JOU10008The Journalist's Toolkit12.5 cp
- JOU20006Media, Law and Ethics12.5 cp
- JOU20007Interactive Storytelling12.5 cp
- MDA20026Media Analytics and Visualisation12.5 cp
- MDA30009Radio, Audio and Podcasting12.5 cp
- JOU30009Video Documentary Project12.5 cp
- JOU30012Live Journalism Lab12.5 cp
Public Relations
100 cp- PUB10001Introduction to Public Relations Theory and Practice12.5 cp
- COM10007Professional Communication Practice12.5 cp
- PUB20003Public Relations Writing12.5 cp
- PUB20001Global Public Relations Practice12.5 cp
- PUB20004Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication12.5 cp
- PUB30001Events Management12.5 cp
- MDA30020Media and Communications Industry Project12.5 cp
- PUB30004PR Campaign Planning and Management12.5 cp
Social Media
100 cp- MDA10013Social Media Cultures12.5 cp
- MDA10015Social Media Strategy12.5 cp
- MDA20026Media Analytics and Visualisation12.5 cp
- JOU20007Interactive Storytelling12.5 cp
- MDA20028Business of Media and Entrepreneurship12.5 cp
- MDA30022Social Media, Social Impact12.5 cp
- MDA30012Researching Social Media Publics12.5 cp
- MDA30021Emerging Media Industry Project12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cp- WEI20001Work Experience in Industry A25 cp
- HEA20003Integrated Professional Placement A - Health25 cp
- WEI20002Work Experience in Industry B25 cp
- HEA20004Integrated Professional Placement B - Health25 cp
- MDA20016Integrated Professional Placement A - Media and Communication25 cp
- MDA20017Integrated Professional Placement B - Media and Communication25 cp
Careers
- Medical researcher
- Health policy developer
- Healthcare consultant
- Copywriter
- Media content creators
- Advertising consultant