Overview

The Health Science program at the Australian National University will equip you with a broad understanding of the themes explored in advanced studies of medicine and offers a potential pathway to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at ANU.

Learning Outcomes

understand the biomedical sciences underpinning the functioning of the healthy body.

understand the determinants of good and poor health including biological, social and economical factors as they apply to Australian and global contexts.

demonstrate an understanding and a commitment to professional ethics, social accountability, and cultural competency.

search, analyse and synthesise information and to propose research questions relevant to biomedical science, population health and public health policy.

succeed in leading and participating in teams to deliver successful health outcomes.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

With a Bachelor of Health Science, you can launch your career path in medicine, allied health, health organisations and the public service, including in hospitals, public health units, healthcare foundations and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology: Molecular and Cell Biology

Human Biology

Health in the 21st Century

Health Information and Data

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Professional Practice in Health Science

Medical Physiology and Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 68 other Bachelors in Public Health in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 094623B

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56120 AUD / year

≈ 56120 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Canberra

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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