Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences

About the course

Pursue your curiosity, passion and profession and make the world a healthier and fairer place with La Trobe's interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences.Examine the way social, environmental and political structures affect the health of individuals, families and communities at local, national and international levels. At the same time, explore your interests and pursue your passion, with a diverse range of majors, minors and electives. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduate equipped to launch a rewarding career in a wide range of roles in the health sector and beyond, including public health, digital health, environmental health, health promotion, and public policy.Depending on your choice of majors, possible roles include:public health managerpolicy analystcommunications adviserhealth promotion coordinatorrehabilitation counsellormedical research scientisthuman rights advocate. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)