Bachelor of Health Science

Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Health Science covers foundational topics related to the human body and healthcare in Australia.  

Learn key theories about the body and how it responds in both sickness and in health. Build your understanding of bodily systems by studying anatomy, biology, pharmacology and physiology. Then learn how these health skills apply in practice by studying health systems and services in Australia, research methods, project management, health law and ethics. 

Engage with practical projects which apply to real-world scenarios. You can also choose from a variety of electives to match your career outcomes, ranging from nutrition and exercise to digital marketing and public health.  

This 100% online Health Science degree is your introduction to working and making a difference in the Australian healthcare system.  

This generalist health degree will equip you with the skills to step into many different healthcare roles. You’ll develop an understanding of how the human body works, the systems that facilitate good health, and how to promote healthier lifestyles for individuals and communities.  

You’ll also get to engage with practical projects and choose from electives tailored to your career goals – whether you’re interested in promoting nutrition through digital marketing, or using exercise to develop community-wide health policies.  

Graduate with the confidence to move into the healthcare system, using industry best practice and informed strategies to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

UO First Peoples' Health (PUBH1007)

UO Foundations of Human Biology 1 (BIOL1028)

UO Foundations of Human Biology 2 (BIOL1029)

UO Health and Society (PUBH1008)

UO Health Systems and Services (PUBH1009)

UO Psychology Concepts (PSYC1017)

UO Research Methods for Public Health (PUBH1011)

Elective 1

Year 2

UO Anatomy 1 (HLTH2019)

UO Fundamentals of Pharmacology (PHAR2018)

UO Pathophysiology (PHAR2017)

UO Physiology (PHAR2019)

Elective 2

Elective 3

Elective 4

Elective 5

Year 3

UO Adapted Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport (HUMV3006)

UO Ageing and Wellbeing in Aboriginal Australians (PUBH3013)

UO Anatomy 2 (HBIO3013)

UO Applications in Nutrition and Exercise (SOCI3018)

UO Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care (SOCI3036)

UO Clinical and Abnormal Psychology (PSYC3028)

UO Digital Marketing (MARK3013)

UO Disability and Ageing: Diversity and Discrimination (SOCI3016)

UO Epidemiological Principles and Methods (PUBH3008)

UO Food as Medicine (NUTR3004)

UO Food Safety, Quality and Security (NUTR3005)

UO Global Change and Human Health (BIOL3043)

UO Health Law, Ethics and Policy (HLTH2011)

UO Health Practice Project 1 (PUBH3010)

UO Health Practice Project 2 (PUBH3011)

UO Nutrition for Exercise and Performance (NUTR3006)

UO Professional Practice in Public Health (PUBH3012)

UO Project Management for Health and Wellness (HLTH3020)

UO Promotional Communication: Advertising, Publicity and Marketing (COMM3004)

UO Public Health (PUBH3007)

UO Social Media Engagement (COMM3005)

UO Supporting Dignity through Enablement (HLTH3018)

UO The Psychology of Crime and Violence (CRIM3005)

UO Transition to Employment (HLTH3019)

UO Web Design (MDIA3011)

UO Work and Organisational Psychology (PSYC3029)

Elective 6

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Indicative total fee $30,821

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only.

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6.0

IELTS Listening 6.0

IELTS Speaking 6.0

IELTS Writing 6.0