Bachelor of Health Sciences

Overview

Open the door to a career in health. This flexible Bachelor of Health Sciences course at La Trobe University  gives you a broad understanding of the health sciences field and lets you pursue up to two specialised areas including:

• Health and medical sciences (Melbourne (Bundoora) only)

Gain practical skills and knowledge in relation to the physiological and anatomical principles of the human body.

• Public health

Learn the skills needed for public health research and develop strengths in health policy, law and ethics.

• Health promotion 

Acquire the practical skills and knowledge needed to promote people's health.

• Rehabilitation counselling
  • Understand how the counselling process helps people achieve personal, career and independent living goals.
• Health, wellbeing and performance (Melbourne (Bundoora) only)

Apply cognitive behavioural techniques to improve athlete performance, concentration, motivation, fitness and health.

Career outcomes

Skilled health science professionals can gain employment in a variety of roles that include:

• Public health manager

Develop policies to protect public health.

• Health promotion coordinator

Oversee good health practices to promote the wellbeing of community groups.

• Sustainability specialist

Implement sustainable practices in the workplace.

• Rehabilitation counsellor

Assist individuals with disabilities to improve their quality of life.

• Occupational health and safety officer

Monitor and enforce health and safety procedures in the workplace.