Overview

A Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) from UQ equips you to make a difference to the lives of many, with a program created in consultation with the health industry.

The Health Sciences program is offered by University of Queensland includes study in biomedical sciences, public health, preventative health, the business of health and professional practice. It is also flexible, designed to prepare you for a clinical or non-clinical career.

In your third year you'll undertake 90 hours of practical (non-clinical) placement to gain hands-on industry experience.

For non-clinical students, it provides access to careers in the planning and delivery of efficient public health programs and policies, and enrolment in postgraduate degrees such as the Master of Public Health.

Program highlights

Learn the most relevant, up-to-date theory from some of the country’s leading experts in health.

Gain hands-on experience to help you graduate job-ready.

Enjoy the flexibility to choose a clinical or non-clinical career path.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biology for Health Sciences

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health

Health Systems & Policy

Health Research & Evidence

Measurement in Health

Legal & Ethical Principles in Health

Practicum in Health Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Sciences View 20 other Bachelors in Health Administration 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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 058542B

A degree relevant to the area of research to be pursued, completed with a GPA of at least 5.0.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50032 AUD / year

≈ 50032 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9315 AUD / year

≈ 9315 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health Sciences (Honours).

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Program highlights

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

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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