Bachelor of Health Science

Health Science is broad, but essentially, it's all about enhancing the health of communities. That includes tackling a range of health-related societal problems, such as obesity, harmful alcohol and drug use and even dealing with a global pandemic!

In this degree, you'll study the core concepts of public health and access tools that will prepare you for the real world. Studying Health Science at ECU will give you skills to not only assess and monitor health situations, but you'll also learn intervention strategies so you can make a difference to the lives and health of others. You'll also gain valuable industry experience through a work placement in your final year.

And because you have a choice of one or more major subjects in this degree, you'll learn specific skills in an area that interests you. The Bachelor of Health Science gives you a choice of six majors - Addiction Studies, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Nutrition Bioscience, Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety, and Occupational Safety and Health.

You'll be surprised how many diverse workplaces have career opportunities for our Health Science graduates.

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical Health Science situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex Health Science problems.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
4. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical Health Science situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex Health Science problems.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
4. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

Employment opportunities exist within a range of workplaces including aged care facilities and hospitals, rural and regional settings, asthma/diabetes/cancer/injury prevention councils, heart foundations, family planning associations, alcohol and other drug agencies, mining, oil and gas industries, community development and local government organisations, disability services, justice and correctional agencies, research institutes, international aid organisations, and mental health support agencies.

Community Health Officer, Environmental Health Officer, Youth Worker, Child Health Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Health Worker, Nutritionist, Health Promotion Nutritionist, Occupational Safety and Health Management Officer, Occupational Hygiene Technician

• Diploma of Environmental Health