Bachelor of Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Health Sciences at Monash University offers a comprehensive foundation in healthcare, equipping students with the skills to identify, analyze, and assess health issues. This program provides a broad overview of medicine, nursing, and allied health, with a strong focus on the practical aspects of health, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, and preventive strategies. The course is designed with significant curriculum flexibility, allowing students to explore various health science fields before committing to a specific career path. You can choose electives from across the university, enabling you to tailor your degree to your interests. Core units provide essential knowledge in biomedical science, population health, preventive health, and critical thinking skills for evidence-based practice.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Health Sciences core units provide a solid foundation in health, healthcare, and research. Students can then tailor their degree through a wide range of electives available across the university.

1. Year 1
   • Introduction to Public Health
   • Human Anatomy and Physiology
   • Disease and Health in Society
   • Introduction to Research Methodology
   • The Australian Healthcare System
   • Social and Behavioural Determinants of Health
2. Year 2
3. Year 3

Careers

A Bachelor of Health Sciences degree opens doors to a diverse range of career opportunities across the health, government, education, and community sectors. The skills gained are highly valued in roles focused on health promotion, research, and healthcare management.

• Clinical Research
• Government Organisations
• Health Promotion
• Healthcare Marketing
• Health Education