Health Sciences (Honours)

About the course

This undergraduate programme at Gold Coast 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 health-sector and allied health pathways, supported by strong practical and research skills gained through laboratory and case-based learning. Career directions may include roles across healthcare services, community and public health settings, health education, medical research support, and health system improvement. The optional Healthcare Informatics major can also support careers involving health data, analytics, and process improvement within healthcare organisations.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as primary health care worker, community development officer, health advocate, aged care provider, medical assistant, medical sales executive, and etc. in companies including Research Australia, Gilead Sciences, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Stryker Corporation, and etc.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com