Duration
3 years, or 2 years accelerated
Application Code
UAC (domestic students): 723514
Studylink (international students): 4656SCC
CRICOS code
044779G
Course structure
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.
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.
Recommended sequence
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.
Major: Health Promotion
Term 1, 2024
BIOS 1035 Anatomy and Physiology in Health
PUBH 1006 Population Health and Society
COMM 1007 Communication 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:
- Health Policy Planning Officer
- Health Promotion Research Project Officer
- Health Promotion Officer/Population Health Officer
- Community Engagement and Events Coordinator
Major: Health Services Management
Term 1, 2024
BUSM 1037 Health Administration and management
PUBH 1006 Population Health and Society
COMM 1007 Communication 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.
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:
- Quality Improvement Officer
- Project Officer
- Practice manager
- Divisional Health Service Manager
Major: Public Health
Term 1, 2024
BIOS 1035 Anatomy and Physiology in Health
PUBH 1006 Population Health and Society
COMM 1007 Communication 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:
- Health departments
- Community organisations
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Corporate wellness programs
- Centres for disease control
- Environmental protection agencies
- Clinical trials
- Environmental and occupational health
Major: Recreational Theraphy
Term 1, 2024
BIOS 1035 Anatomy and Physiology in Health
PUBH 1006 Population Health and Society
COMM 1007 Communication 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:
- Diversional Therapist
- Recreation Officer
- Leisure Therapist
- Recreation Therapist
Professional recognition
Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia (DRTA)
The Clinical Sciences major provides you with an opportunity to study a range of clinical health sciences subjects, providing a pathway into a clinical health career.
The subjects have been specifically selected to allow you to obtain the assumed knowledge requirements of undergraduate clinical health programs such as occupational therapy, podiatric medicine and speech pathology. Completion of the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Sciences) provides eligibility for admission, to most post-graduate health programs. The Clinical Sciences major focusses study on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, neuroanatomy, functional anatomy, abnormal psychology, motor skill acquisition and professional reasoning.
You will study a range of core subjects that focus on professional and ethical conduct, social determinants of health, psychology and evidence-based practice. This ensures a comprehensive foundation for practice in the health sector. You will also complete 80 credit points of electives which can be used to pick up a second major, or minors in public health, recreation, exercise and sports development or health management. These flexible study options help diversify your knowledge base and skill set. The health science core subjects and electives may be available to students online. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and travel between campuses for classes may be required.
You can combine this testamur major in clinical sciences with a non-testamur major or minor in public health, health promotion or health services management, physical activity, sports development, recreation and health, health informatics, or choose up to 80 credit point of electives based on your interests.
Term 1, 2024
NATS 1009 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
PUBH 1006 Population Health and Society
COMM 1007 Communication 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.
Program convenor
If you have queries about the course or subjects, please contact:
Dr Andrey Zheluk a.zheluk@city.westernsydney.edu.au
Need help enrolling?
The Student Admin Team will be able to answer all your queries about enrolling and orientation.
Contact the Student Admin Team
Visit: Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Call: +61 (2) 8236 8037
Email: admin@city.westernsydney.edu.au