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About the course
Health science focuses on improving community health and responding to major public health challenges such as obesity, harmful alcohol and drug use, and pandemics. At ECU you’ll build skills to assess and monitor health issues and apply evidence-informed intervention strategies. The degree includes industry experience through a final-year work placement and lets you choose one or more majors to tailor learning to your interests in health. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting community and population health initiatives across government, non-profit and private organisations. Career pathways may include health promotion and education roles, community health or wellbeing program support, public health project work, and positions in prevention and intervention services such as alcohol and other drug programs. This Bachelor of Health Science provides a foundation for diverse careers in health services and community health. Preparing graduates for laboratory technician, research assistant, and science-based industry entry roles.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
