Course overview
A Bachelor of Health Science from Western Sydney University opens up opportunities for work in many areas of the healthcare services industry. You will build a comprehensive foundation of health sciences knowledge and study one or three specialisations in Clinical Science, Health Promotion, Health Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation or Public Health.
This course requires successful completion of 240 credit points which includes twelve core subjects, six subjects taken as a Health Science key program, and six elective subjects which can be used towards a second specialisation (major) or can be chosen from any discipline available at Sydney City Campus.
At Sydney City Campus, you can complete your three-year bachelor’s degree in as little as two years and enter the workforce sooner. A bachelor’s degree usually consists of 24 subjects. With our flexible academic calendar, you can study 12 subjects in one year over three trimesters. However, we recommend that you undertake a maximum of 3 subjects per session so that your study load is not too demanding. You will have less downtime between sessions so a lighter study load will help you to have a better chance at passing all of your subjects.
| Health Promotion | Major: Health Promotion Term 1, 2024 BIOS 1035 Anatomy and Physiology in Health If students wish to accelerate their degree, they may register in the following 4th subject, choose an elective. For subject details, please visit the handbook. Health Promotion aims to develop and implement strategies that improve health and well-being. These are aimed at strengthening the capabilities of individuals and changing social, political, economic and environmental determinants of populations. Work integrated learning Students will undertake two 120 hour placements in Year 3. Career opportunities Career opportunities for graduates of the Health promotion specialisation include:
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| Health Services Management | Major: Health Services Management Term 1, 2024 BUSM 1037 Health Administration and management If students wish to accelerate their degree, they may register in the following 4th subject, choose an elective. For subject details, please visit the handbook. Professional recognition Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM) Work integrated learning Students will undertake two 140 hour placements in Year 3. Career opportunities As a graduate of the Health Services Management specialisation, career opportunities include:
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| Public Health | Major: Public Health Term 1, 2024 BIOS 1035 Anatomy and Physiology in Health If students wish to accelerate their degree, they may register in the following 4th subject, choose an elective. For subject details, please visit the handbook. The Public Health specialisation prepares you for roles that evaluate and improve population health, including the prevention and monitoring of disease, the design and implementation of health awareness campaigns, and finding health solutions for disadvantaged communities. Public Health professionals are required to assess and respond to emerging public health issues. Industry engagement As part of the Public Health specialisation, many units have an emphasis on practical application of theory. You will engage in workplace activities with a public health organisation by using prepared resources, online discussion and video-conferencing. You will undertake a real life health planning project on a current issue and you will also evaluate, develop and recommend public health policy or program change. Career opportunities Public Health graduates work in a variety of settings, including:
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Therapeutic Recreation
| Major: Recreational Theraphy Term 1, 2024 BIOS 1035 Anatomy and Physiology in Health If students wish to accelerate their degree, they may register in the following 4th subject, choose an elective. For subject details, please visit the handbook. Therapeutic Recreation is the link between leisure and health improvement, using recreation as a way to improve quality of life. Graduates may work in rehabilitation centres, psychiatric units, special schools, day care centres, aged care facilities, or in local government or community settings. You will develop the professional competencies required for high-quality care and the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams. Work integrated learning Students will undertake 150 hours of placement in Year 2 and in Year 3. Career opportunities Therapeutic Recreation graduates can look forward to a career as one of the following:
Professional recognition Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia (DRTA) |
If you have queries about the course or subjects, please contact:
Dr Andrey Zheluk a.zheluk@city.westernsydney.edu.au
We highly recommend that you enrol in your subjects before orientation. If you have any questions, our friendly Student Admin Team can help you and provide step-by-step assistance.
Visit: Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Call: +61 (2) 8236 8037
Email: admin@city.westernsydney.edu.au