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The University of Tasmania was officially established on 1st January 1890, by an Act of the Colony's Parliament and was only the fourth university to be established in nineteenth-century Australia. The University was originally located on the Domain in Hobart. As the University developed, it outgrew its original place and in the early 1940's began to transfer its departments to Sandy Bay, which became the new home for the institution.Health Science
Introduction
This 3-year, undergraduate course is offered at the Launceston Campus.
It consists of units taught by the Faculty of Health Science in conjunction with two other Faculties (Business, and Science, Engineering and Technology).
Candidates must complete the requirements of the degree in a minimum of 3, and a maximum of 6, separate years of full time study from the time of first enrolment.
The course may also be undertaken on a part-time basis.
Admission & Prerequisites
Applicants for the Bachelor of Health Science must meet normal University admission requirements and have studied a science subject at Year 11/12 (e.g. Biology BIO5C, Physical Sciences PSC5C, Chemistry CHM5C or Health Studies HP810).
While Chemistry CHM5C and Mathematics Methods MME5C, Mathematics Specialised MSP5C or Mathematics Applied MAP5C (or their equivalents) are not essential, they will be an advantage to those who elect to study units in the Bioscience stream.
Applications for credit based on previous relevant university or TAFE study will be considered.
Course Objectives
The Bachelor of Health Science is a degree which prepares students for a range of career paths in the health sector, including administration, management and research, as well as for entry to graduate programs in medicine and other health specialties and teaching.
Career Outcomes
There are employment opportunities in government and non-government medical and general health services and in health research organisations. More specifically, they occur in areas such as health promotion, community health groups, self-help groups, rehabilitation centres, welfare agencies, fitness centres, administration, management, sales representation across a broad range of medical and health products (including diagnostic equipment and pharmaceuticals), project management, clinical research,.
The course is also relevant to practising and potential health care professionals seeking a degree qualification.
Articulation to/from Course
There is no articulation from other courses.
Some outstanding Year 1 Bachelor of Health Science students may be able to transfer into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science if places are available. These students must have completed Chemistry CHM5C and/or Mathematics Applied MAP5C, Mathematics Specialised MSP5C or Mathematics Methods MME5C (or equivalent) and obtained results of a high standard in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Health Science. Some Year 1 Bachelor of Health Science students may be able to transfer to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Exercise Science if places are available. These students must have completed Physical Sciences (or equivalent) and obtained results of a high standard in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Health Science.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Health Science is not limited to a single, professional discipline. It is a generic health science degree which qualifies its graduates to undertake further, more specialised, study in a number of disciplines and to pursue various career opportunities in the health sector.
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