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Bachelor of Health Science
This is a broad health degree built on human biology and health systems.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 47.25
- Lowest offered at University of the Sunshine Coast, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 12 providers
- 7 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Health Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in health and how the body works
- a wish to help people and communities stay well
- good communication skills for working with others
- a careful and curious approach to learning
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Health Science is the higher level qualification, and the Diploma of Health Science sits below it.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 12 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 57.8 lowest
- (65.8 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $9,800 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
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University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 48.55 lowest
- (60.25 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
Victoria University
St Albans, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
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University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, Casuarina or Online, NT
4.2from 619 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 53.75 lowest
- (60.7 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.3 lowest
- (61.5 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, South West (Bunbury), WA
4.3from 679 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 63.1 lowest
- (70 median, 2025)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
University of South Australia
City East, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 54.5 lowest
- (65.4 median)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Health Science.
- Human biology and anatomy
- Physiology
- Health promotion
- Health systems and policy
- Psychology and social science
- Research and communication
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Diploma of Health Science?
The Bachelor of Health Science is the higher level qualification, and the Diploma of Health Science sits below it.