
Overview
Develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary healthcare. Specialisation topics in Psychology aim to equip students with an extended understanding of psychological constructs and apply them to the health setting.
Gain an insight into the way mental processes impact human behaviour, and the importance of mental health and wellbeing. You will graduate equipped to enter the workforce in a variety of health-related sectors or pursue postgraduate studies in a health-related discipline.
Your career
This Bachelor of Health Sciences (Psychology) degree at Flinders University will lead to a wide range of careers in varied health care settings. Follow your own pathway in the health care sector by putting the wide suite of transferable skills we’ve taught you to practice in a range of environments.
Potential occupations include:
- health promotion officer
- drug diversion assessor
- community health officer
- clinical trials study assistant
- policy officer
- health and aged care support worker.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
What you will study:
- core topics in communication and interprofessional practice, human bioscience, Indigenous health for health sciences, contemporary health issues in Australia, research and study skills
- choice of a range of option topics aligned to your specialisation.
- further development of research and study skills
- critical social analysis of health and psychological perspectives of health
- specialist topics in psychology
- a selection of electives.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Psychology Health Sciences Clinical Psychology View 198 other Bachelors in Psychology in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
- Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course). Find the entry path that’s right for you.
- SATAC code 244381
- CRICOS code 020920E
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
38500 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38500 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
8021 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8021 AUD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Adelaide
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health Sciences (Psychology).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.