Bachelor
This double degree merges health sciences, big data, and business innovation to equip students with skills for managing innovative projects and addressing global health challenges. It includes diverse units and opportunities for professional development through internships and study tours.
This double degree provides you with a competitive edge in global health by merging expertise in health sciences, big data and business innovation.
The course's unique blend of health, data and business disciplines will develop your understanding of key health issues and equip you to deliver and manage innovative projects effectively, contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
You'll work closely with community and industry partners to develop innovative solutions to public health challenges and build on your critical thinking, leadership and teamwork skills. You'll also examine the importance of ethical decision making in professional health practice.
The wide range of units covered in this four-year* course cover topics such as epidemiology, health planning and evaluation, financial decision making, Indigenous cultures and health behaviours, health psychology, research application, markets and legal frameworks, design computing, business programming, big data, innovation principles, privacy and cyber security, responsible leadership, climate change and more.
Throughout the course, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your professional skills through practicum placements, business internships and immersive study tours, enhancing your industry readiness.
As a graduate, you could find work as an entrepreneur, a developer, manager or consultant in diverse health professions and research areas.
*Four years for students commencing in Semester 1, four and a half years if commencing mid-year.
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
Use your experience to get credit towards your degree. Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.
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