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Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences) / Bachelor of Innovation

  • 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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 4.5 years full-time
Course Code
BB-HLSINN, 116201E
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$12,200 per year
International Fees
$41,544 per year / $166,176 total

About this course

Overview

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.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

  • Minimum ATAR 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
  • Desirable WACE subjects: There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Alternative pathways

  • Portfolio entry: Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.
  • UniReady: If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
  • Certificate IV + English Competency: The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
  • Indigenous applicant: If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
  • STAT entry: The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate understanding of key health issues and the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Access and evaluate health data and evidence related to global health issues in an engaging and responsive manner.
  • Demonstrate ability to think critically and reflectively independently and collaboratively in connecting with community and industry partners.
  • Lead and collaborate with industry partners and community in developing innovative solutions to public health issues in a scientific and sustainable manner.
  • Strategically apply relevant technologies and digital skills to manage health data, innovative and entrepreneurial projects and communicate outcomes with community and industry partners.
  • Apply professional skills ethically, respectfully and sensibly to all Indigenous cultures, values, knowledges and ways of working.
  • Deliver and manage innovation project as effective leaders in the related fields and contribute towards the achievement of relevant United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Health Sciences and Innovation course lead to?Careers
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Climate change analyst
  • Consultant
  • Developer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Health data analyst
  • Policy officer
  • Project coordinator
  • Project data analyst
  • Project manager
  • Research officer
  • Sustainability entrepreneur
Industries
  • Data science
  • Digital health
  • Education
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Health innovation
  • Healthcare
  • Higher education
  • Government
  • Non-profit/NGOs
  • Technology
  • Scientific enquiry
  • Sustainability

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree. Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

  • Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.9%
Skill scale
61.3%
Teaching scale
68.1%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary