Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Health Science
Abbreviation: BHlthSc
Course code: M3H
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3229
Introductory comments
This 3-year, undergraduate course is offered at the Launceston Campus.
It consists of units taught by the Faculty of Health Science in conjunction with three other
Faculties (Commerce, Education, Science, Engineering and Technology).
Candidates must complete the requirements of the degree in a minimum of 3, and a
maximum of 8, separate years of full time study from the time of first enrolment.
The course may also be undertaken on a part-time basis.
Admission & prerequisites
Applicants for the Bachelor of Health Science must meet normal University admission
requirements. They will normally be expected to have studied a science subject at Year
11/12.
While Year 12 Chemistry *CH856 and Mathematics *MT730 or *MT841 or *MT843 (or their
equivalents) are not essential, they will be an advantage to those who elect to study units
in the Bioscience stream.
Applications for credit based on previous relevant university or TAFE study will be
considered.
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Health Science is a degree which prepares students for a range of career
paths in the health sector, including administration, management, finance and research, as
well as for entry to graduate programs in medicine and other health specialties.
Career outcomes
There are employment opportunities in government and non-government medical and
general health services and in health research organisations. More specifically, they occur
in areas such as administration, management, finance, health promotion, sales
representation across a broad range of medical and health products (including diagnostic
equipment and pharmaceuticals), project management, clinical research, community
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health groups, self-help groups, rehabilitation centres, welfare agencies, sports science and
health and physical education.
The course is also relevant to practising and potential health care professionals seeking a
degree qualification.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Health Science is not limited to a single, professional discipline. It is a
generic health science degree which qualifies its graduates to undertake further, more
specialised, study in a number of disciplines and to pursue various career opportunities in
the health sector.
Course structure
Year 1 units provide a foundation in the life sciences and an introduction to community
health care and management. In Year 2 students undertake core units in conjunction with
elective units from one or more of the specialist streams – Bioscience, Health and
Lifestyle/Education or Business/Psychology. In Year 3 students undertake four core units
in conjunction with further elective units from one or more of the streams. Overall
students should take at least four units from one specific stream.
The Bioscience stream provides an understanding of the structure and function of the
human body, in both health and disease, and of the biochemical diagnosis of disease. The
Health and Lifestyle/Education stream provides students with effective and interactive
communication skills and an understanding of community education and development. It
also allows study of the patterns of health and health services in Australia, and units in
exercise and fitness. The Business/Psychology stream provides a background in
fundamental business procedures and psychology of individuals, and in organisations and
health care contexts.
Articulation
There is no articulation from other courses.
However, some outstanding Year 1 Bachelor of Health Science students may be able to
transfer into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science if places are available. These
students must have completed Year 12 Chemistry *CH856 and Mathematics *MT730 or
*MT841 or *MT843 and obtained results of a high standard in Year 1 of the Bachelor of
Health Science.
Schedule
Please note that some combinations of units may not be available due to timetabling
constraints. Students need to ensure that they have prerequisites for the elective
streams.
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Core Units
campus offered
weight
unit code
Cell Biology and Function
L~1
12.5%
CXA171
Either KJC103 or (KJC161 and CXA125)
Chemistry 1[a]
Chemistry for Life Sciences
Introductory Biochemistry
L~1&2
L~1
L~2
25%
12.5%
12.5%
KJC103
KJC161
CXA125
H~1/2 L~1/2 B~1
[na]
12.5%
12.5%
BMA101
KYA115
L~1
L~2
L~2
L~2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
CNA126
CXA102
CXA176
CXA172
Anatomy and Physiology 2
L~1
12.5%
CXA273
Either ESV205 or CXA212
Communication Strategies
Pathology of Common Disorders
Exercise Physiology & Nutrition
Perspectives on Ageing
D~1
L~1
L~2
L~2w D~2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
ESV205
CXA212
CXA237
CNA246
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
CXA386
CXA321
CXA309
CXA385
Unit title
Year 1
Either BMA101 or KYA115
Introduction to Management
Physics for Biomedical and Health
Sciences[b][c]
Health Care Where People Live and Work 1
Introduction to Health Sciences
Microbiology and Health
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Year 2
Plus 2 or 3 electives in semester 1 and 1 or 2 electives in semester 2
Year 3
Research and Topics in Health Sciences
Immunology
Health Services and Health Informatics
Nutrition and Disease
L~2
L~1
L~2
L~1
Plus 2 electives in semester 1 and 2 electives in semester 2
[a]
Students must have completed Year 12 Chemistry. Students with Year 12 Chemistry may do CXA101
plus CXA125 instead.
[b]
Unit content is still being developed and subject to approval. Students are advised to check the web for
further details.
[c]
Students must have studied a science subject including physics in Years 11 and/or 12 and some
Mathematics.
Elective Streams
Note: At least 4 (and preferably more) units must be taken from one of the following three
streams: Bioscience, Business/Psychology or Health and Lifestyle/Education, with at least
two of these units being at 200 level. Other elective units may come from the same or
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another stream, subject to prerequisites and timetable constraints. Subject also to
prerequisites, the units can be taken in a different order as inevitable timetabling
constraints may preclude some combinations. Not all units are offered every year.
Bioscience
Unit title
campus offered
weight
unit code
L~1
L~1
L~2
L~2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
CXA261
CXA101
CXA262
CXA251
w L~1
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
CXA300
CXA352
CXA353
CXA241
Year 2
Metabolic Biochemistry
Medical Laboratory Practice 1
Cell and Molecular Biochemistry
Clinical Chemistry 1
Year 3
Human Molecular Biology
Clinical Chemistry 2
Clinical Chemistry 3 (Endocrinology)
General and Medical Microbiology
L~1
L~2
L~2
Health and Lifestyle/Education
Unit title
campus offered
weight
L~1
D~1
L~1
L~2
L~2
D~2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
ESP230
ESV205
CNA245
HAB213/313
CXA132
ESV203
L~1
D~1
w L~1 H~1 B~1
L~2
D~2
[na]
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
CXA337
ESV307
CNA308
CXA308
ESV308
CXA437
unit code
Year 2
Health Fitness & Physical Activity
Communication Strategies[a]
Child and Adolescent Health
Indigenous Health[b]
Kinesiology
Foundations of Adult Learning[a]
Year 3
Exercise Physiology
Community and Public Education 1
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care[c]
Exercise Assessment and Prescription
Community and Public Education 2
Advanced Physiology and Nutrition[d]
[a]
If not taken as a core unit.
[b]
Use level 200 enrolment code HAB213
[c]
Corequisites not required for students enrolled in M3H
[d]
Will be offered in alternate years.
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Business/Psychology
campus offered
weight
unit code
H~3/1 L~1
H~3/1 L~1 B~1v
D~1w
H~3/2 L~2
H~2 L~2 B~2v D~2w
12.5%
12.5%
BMA201
KHA101
12.5%
12.5%
BMA121/221
KHA102
Workplace Relations
Research Methods in Psychology
H~1 L~1
H~1L~1
12.5%
12.5%
BMA241
KHA201
Either KHA254/354 or KHA207/307
Clinical & Health Psychology[a][b]
Social Psychology[a][b]
Developmental Psychology
L~2
[na]
H~2L~2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
KHA254/354
KHA207/307
KHA202
Either KHA256/356 or KHA215/315
Applied Topics in Psychology[b]
Organisational Psychology[b]
Principles of Marketing[c]
Financial Management[c]
L~1/2
L~1
H~3/2 L~2 O~tba
H~3/2 L~2 O~tba
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
KHA256/356
KHA215/315
BMA151/251
BFA181/281
Unit title
Year 2
Organisational Behaviour
Psychology 1A
Management of Human Resources
Psychology 1B
Year 3
[a]
use year-3 enrolment code (eg KHA354, not 254)
[b]
psychology units are offered in alternate years
[c]
use level 200 enrolment code BMA215
Note:
1.
The Business options are from the Business Management major.
2.
The above allows a selection of at least four units in Psychology/Behavioural Science
or four in Business or a combination of the two, with students able to take a greater
number to provide a comprehensive stream.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Health Science
Campus(es) offered | Launceston
Mode of delivery| Full time | Part time
Course duration | 3 years minimum (6 semesters) | 8 years maximum (16 semesters)
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