La Trobe University
Bachelor of Health Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationCreate a rewarding career in Australia's fastest-growing sector by changing the lives of individual people and whole populations with La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Examine the way our minds, society, environment and political structures affects the health of individuals, families and communities at local, national and international levels. Broaden your expertise with a choice of nine majors and the option of second majors and minors in health sciences or a range of other disciplines.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 55.10 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Health Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Public Health Officer
Public Health Officers raise community awareness of current health issues and seek to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the general publi...
Health Service Manager
A Health Service Manager oversees the efficient operation of healthcare facilities or services. You might work in hospitals, clinics, or community...
Health and Safety Manager
Health and Safety Managers ensure an organisation complies with state WHS legislation, Australian Safety Standards and other applicable safety laws...
Bus Driver
A Bus Driver operates vehicles transporting passengers to various destinations. You might drive a local route with multiple stops or take passenger...
Renal Care Nurse
A Renal Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients having treatment for renal impairments. You might work with patients on dialysis or...
Orthoptist
An Orthoptist diagnoses and treats a range of eye disorders. You might examine patients and assess the extent of visual impairment. Orthoptists may...
Podiatrist
A Podiatrist works with patients on disorders involving feet. You might examine patients and diagnose a range of conditions. Podiatrists provide ad...
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Paediatric Occupational Therapists are registered health professionals who help children who are affected by illness, injury, disability, or mental...
Paramedic
Paramedics are medical professionals who attend car accidents, workplace injuries, and other medical emergencies where an ambulance has been called...
Anatomist
An Anatomist studies the structure of living organisms to understand their functions and mechanisms. You might work in research institutions, medic...
Sports Therapist
A Sports Therapist is a qualified health professional who works with athletes and active individuals to prevent, assess, and treat sports-related i...
Community Health Liaison
A Community Health Liaison connects individuals with healthcare services and resources. You may work with healthcare providers or non-profits, focu...
Health Informatician
A Health Informatician manages and optimises health information systems to improve patient care and operational efficiency. You might work in hospi...
Global Health Advisor
A Global Health Advisor develops and implements strategies to improve health outcomes on an international scale. You might work with governmental a...
Clinical Research Associate
A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring clinical trials to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols. Thi...
Community Nutritionist
A Community Nutritionist works to promote healthy eating habits within communities. You might be employed by local health organisations, government...
Vision Therapist
A Vision Therapist helps individuals improve their visual skills and address vision-related problems through therapeutic techniques. You might work...
Rehabilitation Consultant
A Rehabilitation Consultant supports individuals recovering from injury or illness to return to work or daily activities. You might work in healthc...
Clinical Facilitator
A Clinical Facilitator supports the education and development of preregistration nursing and midwifery students in clinical settings. You might wor...
Clinical Research Manager
A Clinical Research Manager oversees clinical trials and research projects to ensure they are conducted efficiently and ethically. You might work i...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
