M3H Bachelor of Health Science as at 14th May, 2002
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 and Engineering).
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
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
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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, at the time of going to press, the details of some units were not
available. These details will be published on the web as soon as they are available, and
will be accessible from the Handbooks Homepage.
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.
Core Units
Unit title
Year 1
Cell Biology and
Function
campus-sem
weight
code
L1
12.5%
CXA171
25%
12.5%
KJC103
KJC161
12.5%
CXA125
12.5%
BMA101
12.5%
KYA115
Either KJC103 or (KJC161 and CXA125)
L1&2
Chemistry 1 [a]
Chemistry for Life
L1
Sciences
Introductory
L2
Biochemistry
Either BMA101 or KYA115
Introduction to
H1/2~L1/2~B1
Management
Physics for
L1
Biomedical and
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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
Anatomy and
Physiology 2
H1~L1
12.5%
CNA126
L2
12.5%
CXA102
L2
12.5%
CXA176
L2
12.5%
CXA172
L1
12.5%
CXA273
Either ESV205 or ESV203
ESV205
Communication
D1
12.5%
Strategies
ESV203
Foundations of
D2
12.5%
Adult Learning
CXA237
Applied Physiology L2
12.5%
and Nutrition
CNA246
Perspectives on
12.5%
L2w D2
Ageing
Plus 2 or 3 electives in semester 1 and 1 or 2 electives in semester 2
Year 3
CXA386
Research and
L2
12.5%
Topics in Health
Sciences
CXA321
Immunology
L1
12.5%
tba
Health Services and [na]
12.5%
Health
Informatics[b]
CXA385
Nutrition and
[na]
12.5%
Disease
Plus 2 electives in semester 1 and 2 electives in semester 2
[a]
[b]
Students must have completed Year 12 Chemistry
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.
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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
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
campus-sem
weight
code
L1
12.5%
CXA261
L1
12.5%
CXA101
L2
12.5%
CXA262
L2
12.5%
CXA251
[na]
12.5%
CXA300
L1
12.5%
CXA352
L2
12.5%
CXA353
L2
12.5%
CXA241
campus-sem
weight
code
L1
12.5%
ESP230
D1
12.5%
ESV205
L1
12.5%
CNA245
L1
12.5%
L2
D2
12.5%
12.5%
HAB213 or
HAB313
CXA132
ESV203
[na]
D1
12.5%
12.5%
CXA337
ESV307
w L1 H1 B1
12.5%
CNA308
Health and Lifestyle/Education
Unit title
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]
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Exercise
Assessment and
Prescription
Community and
Public Education 2
[a]
[b]
[c]
L2
12.5%
CXA308
D2
12.5%
ESV308
If not taken as a core unit.
Use level 200 enrolment code HAB213
Corequisites not required for students enrolled in M3H
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Business/Psychology
Unit title
Year 2
Organisational
Behaviour
Psychology 1A
Management of
Human Resources
Psychology 1B
Year 3
Workplace
Relations
Research Methods
in Psychology
campus-sem
weight
code
H1~L1
12.5%
BMA201
H3/1~L1~B1v~D1w 12.5%
H3/2~L2
12.5%
H2~L2~B2v~D2w
12.5%
KHA101
BMA121 or
BMA221
KHA102
H1~L1
12.5%
BMA241
H1~L1
12.5%
KHA201
12.5%
KHA254 or
KHA354
KHA207 or
KHA307
KHA202
Either KHA254/354 or KHA207/307
Clinical & Health
[na]
[a][b]
Psychology
Social Psychology
L1
12.5%
[a][b]
Developmental
H2~L2
12.5%
Psychology
Either KHA256/356 or KHA215/315
Applied Topics in
L2
12.5%
[b]
Psychology
Organisational
[na]
12.5%
[b]
Psychology
Principles of
H3/2~L2~O?
12.5%
Marketing [c]
Financial
H3/2~L2~B2~O?
12.5%
[c]
Management
[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
KHA256 or
KHA356
KHA215 or
KHA315
BMA151 or
BMA251
BFA181 or BFA281
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Note:
1.
2.
The Business options are from the Business Management major.
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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