FACULTY OF HEALTH Bachelor of Health Science M3H The health sector is constantly growing and changing. Which means, more than ever before, that there’s room for you to use science and health to make a big difference. This course is the first step. DURATION 3 years full-time PART – TIME Available* CLEARLY-IN ATAR 65 INTAKE February and July CAMPUS Launceston What’s involved About this course This 3-year course is designed to prepare you for a range of career paths in the health sector – giving you the freedom to tailor your units to suit you. In the first year, learn the foundations of life sciences, and be introduced to community health care and management. In your second year, you’ll study more core units, as well as some elective units. Your final year will see you studying more elective units and begin to specialise. By the end of the course, you will have taken at least four units from one of these areas: − Bioscience – where you’ll gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, of health and disease, and of the biochemical diagnosis of those diseases − Business/Psychology – If you’re interested in the ins and outs of health care organisations, these units will give you a background in how those businesses operate – and of the people who work within them − Public Health & Lifestyle – In these units, you’ll learn interactive communication skills – and gain a deeper knowledge of community and public health. The Bachelor of Health Science could also provide a platform for futher study in Exercise Science, Enivronmental Health and Biomedical Science at the University. Where it can take you Career outcomes The Bachelor of Health Science gives you the freedom to tailor your degree to suit you. So naturally, the employment opportunities once you’ve graduated are just as vast – both in government and non-government medical and general health services, as well as health research organisations. You could find yourself making a difference in: − Health sector project management − Health promotion through your work in community health groups, welfare agencies, general practices or self help groups − Clinical research − Sales representation across a broad range of medical and health products (including diagnostic equipment and pharmaceuticals) − Rehabilitation, and health and fitness education − Health administration and management *Part-time study is not available to international students who are studying in Australia on a student visa. The course is also relevant to health care professionals who are already working in the industry, and are looking for a degree qualification. If you’re aiming for a career in teaching health, food studies and science, you could continue studying in the Master of Teaching. And if it’s a career in allied health you’ve got your sights set on, postgraduate courses in areas including nutrition and dietetics, audiology, occupational health or physiotherapy are all available. In fact, a limited number of places are available for graduates of this degree who want to transfer into the Master of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia (UniSA). This is possible because of an agreement between the University of Tasmania and UniSA. Make it happen If you’re interested in studying the Bachelor of Health Science, you will need to meet the following requirements: If you’ve just finished school An ATAR score of 65 or higher, and have completed pre-requisite study of The people behind the progress About the Faculty of Health Made up of two schools – Medicine and Health Sciences – and offering courses in everything from midwifery to medical research, the University of Tasmania’s Faculty of Health is as diverse as it is driven. But for all these fields of study – and for all the research and innovation taking place in each of them – we’re all guided by the same common goal. To transform healthcare as we know it. And to improve the health of Tasmanians, Australians – and the world. With staff of the highest quality, research partnerships all around the world, and an unwavering commitment to outstanding health education, we’re in a fantastic position to make progress on both a local, and a global scale. For more information on the Faculty, our courses and our research head to www.utas.edu.au/health − A science subject at TQA3 level (for example Biology, Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Health Studies) While Chemistry and Maths aren’t essential, they’d certainly be an advantage to anyone looking to study units in Bioscience. If you’re a mature age student You will need to meet the following − University general entry requirements − Completion of a science subject. If you don’t have any of the prerequisites, we’d recommend enrolling in some of the summer foundation units: KRA001 Chemistry Foundation KMA003 Mathematics Foundation unit, or KYA004 Physics Foundation unit How to apply It’s easy. Just head to www.utas.edu.au/apply I’ve got some questions Good. We encourage our students to ask them. So if you need more information, contact the Uni Info Centre or visit www.utas.edu.au/courses/M3H Contact Us Australian Students For further information about the University, including course information and application processes, contact the Uni Info Centre. 1300 363 864 [email protected] www.utas.edu.au/futurestudents International Students For intending International students, detailed information on the content of these and other University of Tasmania courses, campuses, facilities, fees, refund policy, rules of admission and assessment, the ESOS Framework and an overview of the local Tasmanian environment, please visit www.utas.edu.au/international +61 3 8676 7017 [email protected] Please be advised that not all courses offered by the University of Tasmania are available to Overseas/International Students CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B