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About the course
This Bachelor of Health Science (Health Economics) explores how economic principles shape health policy, funding and service delivery. You’ll build a foundation in contemporary health systems and develop analytical skills to understand costs, outcomes and resource allocation in healthcare. The course supports practical, industry-relevant learning and prepares you for further study or roles connected to health planning and policy in Australia. This is a bachelor-level program in health sciences.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles that apply economic and policy thinking to health services, programs and systems. Typical pathways include health policy and planning support, health program evaluation, research assistance, and analyst-style roles in government, hospitals, insurers, consultancies and health organisations. Skills in evidence-based decision-making and interpreting health data can support work across public health and healthcare funding contexts. This is a bachelor-level pathway in health sciences.
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***
