Bachelor of Health Sciences

About the course

This undergraduate programme at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) campus builds core and applied knowledge in Health Sciences. Modules develop clinical reasoning, patient care, anatomy, pharmacology, and professional registration competencies. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue varied careers across health and community sectors depending on chosen majors, with opportunities in health promotion, community and disability services, public health, policy and sustainability. Possible roles include community engagement officer, disability support planner, health promotion coordinator, policy adviser, nutrition coordinator, exercise specialist, and environmental/sustainability officer, including work in government, NGOs and health organisations. This bachelor-level health sciences degree prepares you for broad health industry pathways.

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)