About the Bachelor of Health Sciences
Create 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.
By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences, you will:
build your skills in scientific thinking, lab and fieldwork, problem solving, collaboration, professional conduct and scientific communication
study how it suits you with options to study on campus or online, as well as Diploma and Associate Degree early exit options
choose from majors in allied health, digital health, environmental health, food and nutrition, health promotion, health, wellbeing and performance, psychological science, public health, and rehabilitation counselling
graduate ready to make real impact on health policy and practice in areas such as digital health, environmental health, nutrition or health promotion – or, depending on your choice of major, gain a pathway into postgraduate allied health and other health degrees, including audiology, physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy.
International entry requirement
Nepal: 65%
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.
Bachelor of Health Sciences intended learning outcomes
Apply knowledge of human body, individual and community determinants of health and disease, and medical lifestyle interventions using evidence-based practice and research.
Apply methods and technologies to identify, conceptualise, analyse and interpret data relevant to health, wellbeing and clinical issues.
Develop professional, ethical, and sustainable solutions to health, wellbeing and medical issues via working independently and collaboratively in teams .
Reflect critically on personal and professional development needs.
Evaluate various social, cultural and community perspectives to foster engagement, and understand the diverse challenges individuals and communities face in maintaining and enhancing their health and wellbeing.
Appraise and analyse emerging developments in the field of health sciences in order to maintain professional skills and the capacity to evaluate new evidence and applications.
Produce and effectively communicate health - related information with a broad range of local, national and international audiences using contemporary technologies and across a range of media and styles.
Analyse, synthesise and evaluate available research to develop practical and innovative solutions to contemporary health, wellbeing and clinical issues.
Bachelor of Health Sciences career opportunities
Graduate equipped to launch a rewarding career in a wide range of sectors across the health sciences, including public health, digital health, environmental health or health promotion. Possible roles include:
public health manager
health promotion coordinator
nutritionist
digital health officer
environmental health officer.
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$36 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
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.