Overview

Gain a broad introduction to a range of relevant studies in psychology, including cognition, developmental psychology, social psychology, personality, design and measurement, psychological measurement and abnormal psychology. Learn about physiological processes relevant to the study of psychology and address neuroanatomy; neurophysiology; physiological responses to sleep, dreaming, memory and cognition; and brain disorders.

The Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology and Psychophysiology) from the Swinburne University of Technology is professionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates who complete this major are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours).

Career opportunities

Future career options for graduates of this degree may include medical researcher, community worker, health policy developer, clinical technologist, hospital scientist, healthcare consultant, health communication officer, nutritionist and more.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology and Psychophysiology) from the Swinburne University of Technology who intend to pursue psychology as a career must follow a sequence of education and training in psychology as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Neurological Monitoring
Sensation and Perception
Neurophysiology
Cognition & Human Performance
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Analysis of Variance and Regression

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-04 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

64

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences View 202 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

64

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 077669G
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

38340 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38340 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

8948 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8948 AUD per year during 36 months.

National fee is Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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