The program provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge suitable for employment in the health sector, or to use as the basis for further study in specialised health professions such as physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy or speech pathology. Students undertake field placements as a required part of the degree program.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science degree from CQUniversity will have the expertise to gain employment within a wide range of health-related fields throughout Australia, given the ability to tailor their degree with a major, or multiple minor study streams. Graduates will be exceptionally well placed to fill roles within aged care, the disability sector, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare, as well as other community health, health promotion and project management roles. Graduates will also be well placed to find employment in health research, or articulation into other health-related education courses.
Students can choose to exit this course after their first year with a Diploma of Health Science, or after two years with an Associate Degree. The Bachelor of Health Science will also provide students with the necessary skill set to enter many professional graduate entry Masters courses. Many Allied Health careers now prefer postgraduate qualifications, and as such, our Bachelor of Health Science is the first step to a rewarding career in Allied Health.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BHSc |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
Students must have completed English (4, SA)
It is recommended that potential applicants also complete either Biology, Chemistry or Physics to a Yr 12 level. Applications for admission from domestic students should be submitted via QTAC.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
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Compulsory Residential School | Students studying via distance education will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some courses. |
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- Students are required to undertake work placement in a clinical environment. Refer to More Details for more information. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 113 |
2023 | 96 |
2022 | 97 |
2021 | 101 |
2020 | 106 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements apply to this course and as such, students are subject to compulsory pre-placement conditions referred to as mandatory checks. Mandatory checks are outlined in the health, security and other compulsory requirements sections. Mandatory checks are determined by industry, organisations, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. To be eligible for a WIL placement, students must first achieve compliance with mandatory checks by each closing date prior to a WIL placement, and maintain current evidence for the duration of the course.
Mandatory health requirements may include immunisation and vaccination evidence (and serology where required) for the following diseases: COVID-19, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Influenza, and Tuberculosis screening. Additional vaccinations or screenings will be subject to the site or state health authority.
COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for students attending WIL placements in the healthcare industry. This vaccination may be mandatory for some placement providers.
Mandatory security requirements include an Australian Federal Police clearance, working with children check, and NDIS worker screening clearance.
Other mandatory requirements may include a First Aid and CPR certificate, student agreement to privacy and confidentiality, fitness to participate in WIL student declaration, jurisdictional and site-specific compulsory requirements, other training modules relevant to the placement site, and Respirator mask fit testing if required by the placement site.
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 23 | Total credit points: 144 |
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Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ALLH11001 | Introduction to Allied Health Practice | |
ALLH11005 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals 1 | |
PSYC11010 | Fundamentals of Psychology 1: Understanding Human Behaviour |
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Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
HLTH11027 | Foundations of Health | |
PSIO11004 | Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 1 |
Note: Students who wish to apply for entry into the second year of CK21 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, CK23 Bachelor of Podiatry Practice or CK24 Bachelor of Speech Pathology must complete HLTH11027 Foundations of Health. Students who wish to apply for entry into the second year of CK22 Bachelor of Physiotherapy must complete PSIO11004 Foundations of Health Professional Practice 1.
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ALLH11004 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals 2 | |
HLTH11029 | Health Promotion Concepts | |
MEDI11004 | Professional Practice |
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Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
PSYC11009 | Fundamentals of Psychology 2: Psychological Literacy | |
PSIO11003 | Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2 |
Note: Students who wish to apply for entry into the second year of CK21 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, CK23 Bachelor of Podiatry Practice or CK24 Bachelor of Speech Pathology must complete PSYC11009 Social Foundations of Psychology. Students who wish to apply for entry into the second year of CK22 Bachelor of Physiotherapy must complete PSIO11003 Foundations of Health Professional Practice 2.
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MBIO12013 | Microbiology for Health Care | |
BIOH12008 | Human Pathophysiology | |
SOCL19070 | Health and Medical Sociology |
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Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
HLTH12030 | Drugs in Society | |
NUTR12001 | Human Nutrition |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ALLH12006 | Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals | |
ALLH12007 | Research Methods for Health Professionals | |
ALLH12003 | Disease Processes |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
BMED19006 | Nutrition in Practice | |
PSYC12012 | Physiological Psychology |
Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ALLH13001 | Pharmacotherapy for Health Professionals | |
ALLH13002 | Research Design in Allied Health | |
BMSC13001 | Advanced Haematology | |
HLTH13031 | Population Health Epidemiology |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ALLH13003 | Allied Health Project | |
ALLH13004 | Clinic Centred Learning | |
ALLH13005 | Contemporary Practise Issues |
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science degree from CQUniversity will have the expertise to gain employment within a wide range of health-related fields throughout Australia, given the ability to tailor their degree with a major, or multiple minor study streams. Graduates will be exceptionally well placed to fill roles within aged care, the disability sector, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare, as well as other community health, health promotion and project management roles. Graduates will also be well placed to find employment in health research, or articulation into other health-related education courses.