About the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences
If you're keen to build an exciting career in the growing health sector, La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences gives you strong foundations in health sciences as well as in the commercial sphere.
You'll establish a grounding in research as you prepare to solve major healthcare, business and economic policy challenges while benefitting from the many synergies that exist between the two sides of this double degree. You will explore both the social and the environmental aspects of health and science.
Co-designed with industry leaders for high-achieving students wishing to make a difference, the course provides a unique multidisciplinary set of skills and knowledge sought-after by employers and policymakers. These skills are achieved through students' flexible choice from a range of majors and minors.
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences intended learning outcomes
Analyse real-world challenges confronting business and society, and propose innovative solutions.
Reflect on personal and professional needs to productively apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in the area of the chosen majors.
Evaluate potential solutions to real-world challenges based on available evidence and negotiate them with stakeholders.
Implement and manage optimal solutions in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Apply knowledge of the human body, determinants of health and disease as well as medical lifestyle interventions using evidence-based practice
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences career opportunities
After graduation, you could pursue a wide range of specialist careers across business and health. Depending on your major, your opportunities could include:
Public health manager
Develop policies to promote and protect public health.
Economist
Take complex data, analyse it to find key trends and insights, then give advice on economic and social policy.
Health promotion adviser
Oversee good health practices to promote the wellbeing of community groups.
Financial adviser
Advise organisations and individuals on how they can manage their money and create value ethically, securely and profitably.
Sustainability specialist
Implement sustainable practices in the workplace..
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
A$39 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Nepal: 80%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.