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Bachelor of Health Science
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | 55^ | Yes | External, Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12 or equivalent |
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Course Description
This course prepares students to be able to make a positive contribution to enhancing the health of communities. Health Science students graduate with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, innovation and, cross-cultural and international awareness. They are highly sought after and can choose a range of interesting and dynamic career pathways. Students undertaking this degree can major in one of the following disciplines: Addiction Studies, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety and Health. A double major in Addiction Studies and Youth Work is also available.
Subjects you can Study
Addiction studies; Addiction studies and youth work; Environmental health; Health promotion; Nutrition; Occupational safety and health
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Joondalup
- External
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Structure
24 units, comprising 360 credit points
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent
Study Pathways
Honours is available.
Comments
Employment opportunities exist within a range of workplaces. Past graduates have been employed in: aged care facilities and hospitals, rural and regional settings, asthma/diabetes/cancer/injury prevention councils, heart foundations, family planning associations, alcohol and other drug agencies, community development and local government organisations, disability services, justice and correctional agencies, research institutes, international aid organisations and mental health support agencies.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Health Science at Edith Cowan University (ECU) perform?
Health services and support
Who is studying Health services and support at Edith Cowan University (ECU)
| 642 | 31 | 28% | 50% | 61% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Health services and support graduates from Edith Cowan University (ECU) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
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Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
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Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Health services and support graduates from Edith Cowan University (ECU) go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Health services and support
Where are graduates that studied Health services and support at Edith Cowan University (ECU)?
| 25% | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Related Careers
Dietitian
Dietitians apply the art and science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health, make healthy dietary choices and prevent and treat illness and disease.
Health Promotion Practitioner
Health promotion practitioners plan projects to improve the health of individuals and the community.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Occupational health and safety officers coordinate health and safety systems in an organisation. They identify hazards, assess risks to health and safety, put appropriate safety controls in place and provide advice on accident prevention and occupational health to management and employees.
Youth Worker
Youth workers develop and facilitate programs to work with and support young people, either individually or in groups, in order to address social, behavioural, welfare, developmental and protection needs.
