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Disability and inclusion
Environmental health
Exercise science
Bachelor of
Family, society and health
Food studies
Health Sciences
Health and sustainability
Health promotion
Medical biotechnology
Melbourne Geelong Nutrition
Warrnambool Online Physical activity and
health
Psychological science
Psychology for
professional development
2021 Undergraduate
Your future in health sciences
Inspire social change Pursue a rewarding career in a growing field
Health sciences encompasses a range of occupations and specialisations,
from nutrition and disability inclusion to population wellbeing,
Study what you’re passionate about
Specialise in two or three major areas that appeal to you as future
careers, and choose elective units to broaden your skill set. Expanding
environmental health and medical technology. your interests by combining multiple majors and electives can open more
doors to further study and increase your employability.
The health and human services sector is one of the largest and fastest
Everyone deserves to lead a healthy life, but many people growing industries in Australia and the world. With ageing populations
and public health issues like obesity and chronic illness on the rise,
find that obstacles stand in their way. Through working in a and with governments around the world placing emphasis on disease
prevention and treatment, employability in the sector is stronger
health‑related field, you’ll have the chance to reduce health than ever, and continually increasing. In Australia, the health care and
social assistance sector is projected to make the largest contribution
disparity and help people – whether in Australia or overseas – to employment growth, increasing by 252,600 jobs over the next five
years to May 2024.1
to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives. 1 Industry Employment Projections 2019 Report, Department of Employment,
Make a difference
Skills, Small and Family Business. Equip yourself with the knowledge and problem‑solving
skills to make a real difference to the health of society
As a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, you’ll have the and combat issues like obesity, sedentary workforce
and disability exclusion. The Deakin Institute for Health
grounding in multiple fields of health sciences to prepare Transformation’s Global Obesity Centre leads the way in
this, and has developed RESPOND – a model of creating
yourself for a successful career in the fastest growing community-led change to reverse childhood obesity. The
model is now in demand by communities around the world.
employment sector in Australia. With Deakin, you can make lasting, positive change to the
health of communities and populations in Australia and
across the globe.
Why choose
Contents Deakin?
1 Your future in health sciences #1 university for student
4 Bachelor of Health Sciences satisfaction in Victoria1.
6 Majors Top 1% of universities globally2.
14 Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts #1 university for both generic
16 Pathway to postgraduate studies skills and good teaching in
18 Applying to Deakin Victoria3.
20 Pathways to health sciences
21 Contact us
1 Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2019 (GOS),
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).
2 ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019.
3 Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019.
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Your future in health sciences ‘We have had a steady stream of excellent
Deakin students over the last two and a half years.
Each builds on the work of the previous student,
Study when and where you want Gain real-world experience in health developing and expanding our Refugee and
Join the thousands of students currently studying online at Deakin’s Our strong industry partnerships mean that the Bachelor of Health Asylum Seeker Service Directory, plus they get to
Cloud Campus. You’ll learn about health sciences with the same top Sciences matches current industry practice and offers a range of work engage clients in our social inclusion programs.
teachers as on-campus students, with the ultimate flexibility to study placement and study abroad opportunities. You could find yourself taking In our experience, Deakin students are talented,
anywhere, anytime. up work experience across:
passionate, creative and intelligent.’
You can also fast-track your degree by studying extra units throughout • government departments
the year, taking advantage of our three trimesters of study. • hospitals Rob Koch
• research institutes
Student placement supervisor
Skills to get you a job • businesses
Coordinator of Community Development and Volunteer Services
Gain a competitive edge in the workplace with real‑world expertise • community groups.
Refugee Health and Wellbeing, Monash Health
and practical skills. Deakin is ranked the #1 university for both generic With the Health Practicum in your final year, you can complete a
skills and good teaching in Victoria.1 120‑hour field education placement. This gives you the opportunity
1 Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019. to apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-word context, adding
experience to your resume, enhancing your future employment
prospects and developing your professional networks in the health sector.
Discover the pathway to your perfect career in health If you’d like to take your health career to the next level, our postgraduate
Combining different majors opens the door to more pathways and boosts study options in health include1:
your employability. Through the Bachelor of Health Sciences, you’ll get • Master of Public Health
invaluable experience with work-integrated learning opportunities, • Master of Health Promotion
equipping you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in your • Master of Health Economics
chosen field once you graduate. • Master of Health and Human Services Management
Have a look through the table below for some of the real-world career • Master of Disability and Inclusion
opportunities that you could pursue upon graduation, depending on your • Master of Nutrition and Population Health
major combination. If you decide to complete a third major, the pathways • Master of Human Nutrition
you can take are even more diverse. • Master of Dietetics.
1 Some courses may require additional experience.
Check course pages on our website for full entry requirements.
Prepare for a successful career
This flexible degree allows you to combine study areas
that you are passionate about, and benefit from workplace
learning to become a specialist in the booming health and
Major combination Employer Role
human services sector.
Psychological science/Psychology for professional Country Fire Authority Victoria Wellbeing Services Advisor
Our graduates work in community, organisational and development
project roles in a range of settings, like:
Health promotion/Health and sustainability City of Melbourne Sustainability Officer
• local government
• non-government organisations (NGOs) Health promotion/Nutrition Inspiro or VicHealth Health Promotion Officer
• private organisations Disability and inclusion/Family, society and health Domestic Violence Victoria Statewide Disability Inclusion Coordinator
• their own consultancies
• small business. Disability and inclusion/Family, society and health Brotherhood of St Laurence Local Area Coordinator
Depending on your majors, your health sciences degree can Disability and inclusion/Family, society and health Araluen Centre Support Coordinator
prepare you for work in the following roles:
Disability and inclusion/Family, society and health McArthur Program Coordinator, Social Support
• community engagement officer
Disability and inclusion/Psychological science AAA Nextt Group Disability and Mental Health Support Coordinator
• disability support planner
• environmental and sustainability officer Disability and inclusion/Psychological science Me Well Community Mental Health Support Coordinator
• exercise specialist
• family/community/refugee/indigenous project officer Exercise science/Physical activity and health Sunshine Coast Regional Council Sport and Recreation Officer
• food and nutrition policy developer Physical activity and health/Psychological science University of Southern Queensland Student Wellness Advisor
• food scientist
• health educator or counsellor Physical activity and health/Nutrition Mineral Resources Limited Health and Wellness Advisor
• health policy adviser Food studies/Nutrition Langdon Ingredients Product Development Technologist – Health
• health promotion officer
• health and sports marketer or PR officer Food studies/Environmental health Kernow Environmental Services Environmental Health Officer
• international aid worker Environmental health/Health and sustainability Boroondara Council Environmental Health Officer
• lifestyle and wellness professional
• nutrition and health promotion coordinator Medical biotechnology/Environmental health CMAX Clinical Research Study Coordinator
• policy adviser Food studies/Environmental health True Blue Beverage Food Microbiologist/Technologist
• regional health service planner
• youth worker.
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Bachelor of Health Sciences
Cloud Campus C
Melbourne Burwood Campus B
Geelong Waterfront Campus WF
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP
Warrnambool Campus WB
Discover your passion in the health and human services sector. Our Bachelor of Health Sciences Course structure
The Bachelor of Health Sciences is a professionally oriented degree with a newly enhanced suite of six core units taught across the three years of the
gives you the flexibility and scope to meet your career aspirations. degree, equipping you with the core skills and competencies required by contemporary health and human services industries.
Course details How the Bachelor of Health Sciences works Year Trimester Core units1 Majors and elective units
Course code: H300 The Bachelor of Health Sciences is made up of 24 credit points
Campus and ATAR: C 1 59.75 | B 60.50 | WP 55.05 | WB 1 59.15 spread over three years of full-time study. It includes core units, Trimester 1 Understanding Health HBS107 Major 1 Major 2 Elective or Major 3
Duration: Three years full-time study or part-time equivalent majors and elective units. Year 1
Intake: Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 32,3 Trimester 2 Health Information and Data HBS108 Major 1 Major 2 Elective or Major 3
VTAC codes: C 1400614301 | B 1400514301 Core units
WP 1400314301 | WB 1400714301 During your degree you must complete the six core units across the three Trimester 1 Australian Health Care System HSH211 Major 1 Major 2 Elective or Major 3
year levels of the degree. These compulsory core units are designed to give Year 2
Entry requirements you a solid foundation for a career in the health and human services sector. Trimester 2 Population Health: A Research Perspective HSH219 Major 1 Major 2 Elective or Major 3
Year 12 prerequisites4 Majors
VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English other than You must complete two of the 12 major areas of study on offer during Trimester 1 Program Planning, Management and Evaluation HSH323 Major 1 Major 2 Elective or Major 3
EAL or 30 in English (EAL). your degree. Each major is six units taken across the three year levels Year 3
Non-Year 12 requirements5 of your degree (with the exception of the ‘Psychological science’ major, Trimester 2 Integrated Learning for Practice HSH324 Major 1 Major 2 Elective or Major 3
Entry for non-Year 12 applicants is based on their performance in which has 10 units).
one of the following:
• senior secondary certificate of education with ATAR of at least First and second majors
50 or equivalent Your two compulsory majors complement each other, expand your career
• certificate IV in a related discipline opportunities and help you to tailor your degree to your career goals.
• diploma in any discipline or 50% completion of a diploma in a
Third major (optional)
Majors
related discipline Become a specialist in two major areas and choose elective units
• successful completion of relevant study – equivalent to at least two Dependent on your other major choices and your particular interests, you
that fascinate you. You can also consider selecting a third major
Deakin University units – at an accredited higher education institution can choose to undertake a third major area of study. Your third major can
area of study.
• evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent, including be from health, or even another area of the university, and will take up the
foundation program approved by Faculty Board, or relevant work or remaining unit spaces in your degree.
life experience.
Electives
Major Campus
IELTS6: 6.5/6 If you decide not to do a third major, you can fill the remaining unit
spaces in your degree with electives. These individual units can be as
Disability and inclusion C B
varied as you like and can be from within health disciplines or from other
areas of the university (prerequisite requirements may apply). Environmental health B WP
Practical placements Exercise science C 2 B WP
Depending on your major and elective unit choices, you can choose to
complete one or more practical placement or work-integrated learning Family, society and health C B
units in your second and/or final year of study. This will give you
real‑world experience before you graduate. Food studies B
Honours
Health promotion C B WP
If you have an interest in research (and have performed well during
your studies) you can apply for an honours year upon completion of
your degree. This additional fourth year of study lets you work with a
Health and sustainability B
professional researcher to delve into a specialised area of health and
human services. Medical biotechnology B WP
Nutrition C 3 B WP WB
Physical activity and health C 3 B WP
1 Cloud Campus and Warrnambool Campus not available to international students.
2 Trimester 3 is an optional intake, which allows you to fast-track your degree. Psychological science4 C B WP WB
3 For domestic students Trimester 3 is not available at Warrnambool Campus. For international students Trimester 3, like Trimester 1 and 2, is available at Melbourne Burwood
Campus and Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
4 Recent secondary education applicants include current Year 12 students in 2020, and Year 12 graduates from 2019 and 2018.
Psychology for professional development4 C B WP WB
5 There are four categories under which non-Year 12 applicants may apply to Deakin:
– applicants with higher education study
– applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
– applicants with work and life experience 1 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must
– applicants who completed Year 12 in 2017 or earlier. undertake as part of this course.
Visit deakin.edu.au/course and head to the course of interest to find out further details on admission requirements. 2 Cloud Campus students will be required to attend some campus-based activities.
6 IELTS is the International English Language Testing System (for international students only). The IELTS score reflects the minimum overall score required, as well as the lowest 3 Some units are available at the Cloud Campus.
score allowed for any band (overall score/lowest band score). International student entry requirements can be found at deakin.edu.au/international-students. 4 Individual units may not be available on every campus.
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Majors
Your choice of majors lets you tailor your degree to your interests.
Whatever you choose, this is the degree to propel you into a rewarding
career, contributing to the promotion of good health and wellbeing.
Disability and inclusion Major units
The disability and inclusion major is unique to Deakin, equipping you
Trimester 1 Communication and Diversity HDS101
with the skills to work as an inclusion professional, working to overcome
the social and structural barriers that contribute to disability. Develop Year 1
relevant, up-to-date skills and knowledge, including understanding Diversity, Disability and Social
Trimester 2
government policy, human rights and advocacy, and inclusive services Inclusion HDS106
for people with a disability.
Trimester 1 Inclusive Services HDS209
A significant factor contributing to projected employment growth in
Year 2
this sector includes the full implementation of the National Disability
Trimester 2 Diversity at Work HDS210
Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This leads to a focus on how best to support
individuals to achieve their life goals, as well as designing relevant
services, and leading changes to foster more inclusive communities. Trimester 1 The Inclusive Practitioner HDS301
A major new national initiative is the introduction of local area Year 3
coordinator roles, with new jobs on offer around Australia. Trimester 2 Human Rights and Advocacy HDS310
Career opportunities
Studying disability and inclusion enables you to pursue professional
deakin.edu.au/courses/major/disability-and-inclusion- Join the #1 ranked sport
bachelor-health-sciences
work in the disability, health and community sectors. You can take on science school in Australia
roles that focus on:
Deakin University’s School of Exercise and
• inclusive communication strategies Nutrition Sciences has been ranked the #1 sport
• disability services and support Exercise science science school in Australia and has placed third in
• policy development and advocacy Studies in exercise science equip you with an understanding of the the world by the prestigious ShanghaiRanking’s
• human rights. core sciences underpinning both formalised exercise training and Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and
recreational physical activity. You’ll learn how to apply exercise science Departments.1
to improve individual performance, with a solid understanding of:
1 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science
• human structure Schools and Departments 2016–2018.
• human anatomy
Environmental health Major units
• exercise physiology
Studies in environmental health focus on healthy environments, • biomechanics
Cells and Genes SLE111
healthy people and the relationships between them. Learn the details • exercise prescription.
of developing and implementing sustainable environmental policy and Year 1 Trimester 1
Foundations of Food, Nutrition and You’ll experience a range of different learning approaches, integrating
programs and education strategies, in addition to monitoring issues
Health HSN101 your exercise interests with your study, and matching these to your
that impact positive health and the environment. Study units ranging
employment objectives. Hands-on learning is a key feature of this major.
from Microbiology; and Foundations of Food, Nutrition and Health;
through to Toxicology; and Risks to Healthy Environments. Microbiology SLE234
Career opportunities Major units
Year 2 Trimester 1 Studying a major in exercise science can lead to a career in:
Career opportunities Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1 Introduction to Anatomy and
After studying environmental health, you may pursue work in the HSH205 • the health and fitness industry Trimester 1
Physiology HBS109
growing areas of public health and environmental policy. These may • physical assessment Year 1
include areas as diverse as: • sports program development
Trimester 1 Toxicology SLE312 Trimester 2 Functional Human Anatomy HSE102
• biomechanics
• environmental education Year 3
• aged care fitness
• disease control Trimester 2 Risks to Healthy Environments SLE342 Trimester 1 Exercise Physiology HSE201
• exercise and sporting roles in community recreation and community
• environmental protection
development organisations. Year 2
• health education deakin.edu.au/courses/major/environmental-health- Trimester 2 Biomechanics HSE202
• food safety Alternatively, you may choose to undertake further study in
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• water and air quality monitoring areas of clinical exercise physiology or applied sport science, to
pursue a vocationally focused career within the health and human Exercise Prescription for Fitness and
• disaster relief Trimester 1
services sector.1 Health HSE301
• occupational health Year 3
• policy development. Please note: Students who choose to study this major at the Cloud Campus will be
required to complete campus-based intensive workshops of two to four days for Trimester 2 Exercise Programming HSE302
HSE102, HSE201, HSE202, HSE301 and HSE302.
1 Additional entry requirements apply for further study in these areas. deakin.edu.au/courses/major/exercise-science-bachelor-health-sciences
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Majors Join the Deakin Sustainable Food Movement
The establishment of Deakin’s community garden came about as a result of research undertaken by the
Health, Nature and Sustainability Research Group, looking at the opportunities and barriers for developing
a community garden at Deakin. A student-led group – the Deakin Sustainable Food Movement – grew from
this research, and has played a key role in the development of the garden.
Family, society and health Major units The health and wellbeing benefits are numerous, from mental health to nutritional health. Community
The family, society and health major focuses on the household and gardens provide an increased engagement with nature and a sense of belonging within the broader
Understanding Families and Health community, providing new social networks and a sense of collaboration. The added bonus is access to
family as a setting for public and community health. It explores the Trimester 1
HSH105 affordable fresh fruit and vegetables.
issues facing households and families, such as the link between healthy
human development and healthy households, economic wellbeing Year 1
and health, and the need for supportive environments. It focuses on Social Perspectives on Population
Trimester 2
current research in family health, as well as contemporary issues in the Health HSH113
family health sector.
Human Development and Healthy
Trimester 1
Career opportunities Families HSH206
Studying family, society and health can lead to valuable work in: Year 2
• family and community welfare Socio-Economic Status and Health
Trimester 2
• health promotion HSH207
• health education Food studies Major units
• issues prevention Trimester 1 People, Health and Place HSH306
A major in food studies provides extensive knowledge across all areas
• policy development Year 3 of the food industry, ranging from the science of food composition to Foundations of Food, Nutrition and
Trimester 1
• not-for-profit organisations, offering support services and Trimester 2 Contemporary Health Issues HSH313 community issues, such as genetically modified foods and food law, Health HSN101
Year 1
resources to families. microbiology and food safety. Develop an understanding of:
deakin.edu.au/courses/major/family-society-and-health-bachelor- Trimester 2 The Science of Food HSN104
• food and its relationship to health
health-sciences • the role of nutrition in disease prevention
• food policy Trimester 1 Sensory Evaluation of Food HSN223
• food development innovation. Year 2
Trimester 2 Food Safety HSN204
Career opportunities
After exploring food studies, you can pursue a range of careers in the
Food Policy and Regulation HSN309
food industry, including those in:
• health services Year 3 Trimester 1
Food Manufacturing and Process
• manufacturing Innovation HSN315
• product development
• the media.
deakin.edu.au/courses/major/food-studies-bachelor-health-sciences
Food studies can also lead you to further study in human nutrition
and dietetics.1
1 Additional entry requirements apply for further study in these areas. To be eligible for postgraduate studies in dietetics,
you must complete both the nutrition and food studies majors.
Health promotion Major units
A major in health promotion equips you with the skills to design
and implement public programs and community development and
Trimester 1 Disease Prevention and Control HSH102
engagement initiatives, to enable individuals and communities to Year 1
achieve their health potential. You will develop a sound knowledge of Trimester 2 Health Protection HSH103
the causes of health and illness and, in turn, learn effective strategies for
the prevention of ill-health. This is combined with practical skills focused Trimester 1 Health Communication HSH208
on changing lives for the better. These include: Year 2
• health education and communication Trimester 2 Professional Practice HSH212
• health planning
• politics and policy in health Trimester 1 Politics, Policy and Health HSH302
• sustainability management. Year 3
Career opportunities Trimester 2 Contemporary Health Issues HSH313
Study in the growth area of health promotion can lead you to roles
in public health, education, marketing and policy development. deakin.edu.au/courses/major/health-promotion-
These may include areas as diverse as: bachelor-health-sciences
• community engagement
• health promotion
• project management
• health and wellbeing planning
• Indigenous health promotion
• strategic planning
• media and communications.
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Majors
Health and sustainability Major units
A major in health and sustainability enables you to understand the
Local and Global Environments for
environment and how it affects community health. Learn how to identify Trimester 1
Health HSH112
and predict the impact of human behaviours and policy on natural Year 1
systems and ecological sustainability, and propose strategies that apply Trimester 2 Environmental Sustainability SLE121
the principles of environmental sustainability and health promotion.
Explore the social, economic and environmental determinants of health Community Development: Social
in areas such as environmental sustainability, climate change and local Trimester 1
Work Theory and Practice D HSW235
and global environments for health.
Year 2
Trimester 2 Creating Sustainable Futures HSH202
Career opportunities
Studying health and sustainability gives you the skills you need to work in: Trimester 1 Politics, Policy and Health HSH302
• health and sustainability programs Year 3
• policy development Health in Action: Planning for
Trimester 2
• community education and campaigns Sustainable Change HSH340
• environmental research.
deakin.edu.au/courses/major/health-and-sustainability-
bachelor-health-sciences
Medical biotechnology Major units
Medical biotechnology uses cells and cell materials to produce
Introduction to Medical Biotechnology
pharmaceutical and diagnostic products that help treat and prevent Trimester 1
HMM101
human diseases. This major provides you with a sound understanding of Year 1
the core sciences underpinning biotechnology for medical advancement, Principles of Gene and Genomic
and develops your investigative skills in a wide range of health and Trimester 2
Technology HMM102
medical science areas. Explore units ranging from gene technology and Nutrition Major units
medical diagnostics, through to cell engineering and medical innovation. Trimester 1 Medical Nanotechnology HMM201 A major in nutrition introduces you to the science and physiology
Foundations of Food, Nutrition and
Year 2 underpinning human nutrition, and explores the role that good nutrition Trimester 1
Career opportunities Health HSN101
Trimester 2 Molecular Diagnostics HMM202 plays in human health and the prevention of disease. This major equips
Studying a major in medical biotechnology can lead to further study in you with skills in supporting the nutritional wellbeing of individuals and Year 1
the areas of allied health or biomedical science.1 It also sets you up for Innovations in Medical Biotechnology communities, making it relevant to a range of health promotion and Introduction to Anatomy and
Trimester 1 Trimester 2
a career in medical research, medical technology or health innovation. HMM302 community development contexts. It also provides a foundation for Physiology HBS109
Year 3
1 Additional entry requirements apply for further study in these areas. further studies in nutrition and dietetics.1
Trimester 2 Cell and Tissue Engineering HMM305 Trimester 1 Nutritional Physiology HSN211
You will explore areas like:
Year 2
deakin.edu.au/courses/major/medical-biotechnology- • human function Trimester 2 Lifespan Nutrition HSN202
bachelor-health-sciences • nutritional physiology
• diet and disease Trimester 1 Diet and Disease HSN301
• population nutrition Year 3
• the connection between nutrition and physical activity. Trimester 2 Population Nutrition HSN302
Career opportunities
After studying nutrition, you’re eligible to tap into the demand for deakin.edu.au/courses/major/nutrition-bachelor-health-sciences
qualified nutrition professionals and may apply for registration as an
Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia2 (depending
‘I have always had a passion for both on the attainment of sufficient food science/biological science units in
disability service and exercise and fitness. addition to the nutrition major). You can also find opportunities to work
in areas like:
The Bachelor of Health Sciences enabled
• food development and innovation
me to combine both.’ • food education
• nutrition
David Swift • public and community health
• community aid groups
Bachelor of Health Sciences student
• food banks
• nutrition programs for schools.
1 Additional entry requirements apply for further study in these areas.
2 For more information on registration, please visit nsa.asn.au.
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‘The work placement was a great opportunity
to get hands-on experience in public health.
Physical activity and health Major units Each day was a little bit different, so
A major in physical activity and health provides you with an interacting with health practitioners also gave
Physical Activity and Exercise for
understanding of how behaviour influences health, with a particular Trimester 1
emphasis on the relationships between physical activity and health
Health HSE111 me a clearer understanding of the field and the
Year 1
outcomes. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of current research
Pathways in the Physical Activity,
different aspects of community development.’
evidence around physical activity and sedentary behaviour and how it Trimester 2
relates to the health of the community, population and individuals. You’ll Exercise and Health Industry HSE112
also explore key areas of activity promotion and evaluation, and gain Vimbayi Kagonda
discipline-specific skills in: Physical Activity Promotion and Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts student
Trimester 1
Evaluation HSE212
• communication
Year 2
• analytical thinking
Children’s Physical Activity and Sport
• program development and evaluation Trimester 2
HSE213
• team building.
Career opportunities Trimester 1
Physical Activity and Population
Studying physical activity and health will lead you to roles in areas of: Health HSE316
• physical activity program development Year 3 Psychology for professional development Major units
• health participation and intervention Global Perspectives in Physical Activity A major in psychology for professional development gives you the
Trimester 2 Trimester 1 Health Behaviour HBS110
• health promotion and Exercise for Health HSE332 opportunity to study fundamental psychology concepts focusing
• project management and evaluation on psychology of health, life course development, as well as a Year 1
work placement unit. Studying psychological concepts will give you Child and Adolescent Development
• community policy development. deakin.edu.au/courses/major/physical-activity-and-health- Trimester 2
knowledge and skills sought after by employers, and will complement HPS202
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Graduates work in population-focused roles, such as those in local
other majors in health sciences to make you a well‑rounded graduate.
councils, recreation, health and wellbeing; or creating information and Trimester 1 Pathways Through Adulthood HPS302
health programs for a region, sector or cohort. Career opportunities Year 2
After studying psychology for professional development, you’ll be Trimester 2 Preparing for Employment HPS207
prepared for work in a range of professional health areas, including:
• community work Psychology At Work (Internship)
Trimester 1
Psychological science Major units • coaching and counselling
Year 3
HPS328 (Start Anytime)
The major in psychological science prepares you for additional • human services
Psychology A: Fundamentals of • child protection services Trimester 2 Applied Health Psychology HPS226
postgraduate training towards becoming a practising registered Trimester 1
Human Behaviour HPS111 • youth work
psychologist.1 You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of:
Year 1 • organisational development.
• human behaviour deakin.edu.au/courses/major/psychology-for-professional-
Psychology B: Individual and Social
• social development Trimester 2 development-bachelor-health-sciences
Development HPS121
• research methods
• biology
Human Social Behaviour HPS204
• psychopathy Trimester 1
The Human Mind HPS203
• human personality.
You’ll explore key psychological themes of the brain, childhood Year 2 Child and Adolescent Development
development and how psychology impacts on broader community health. HPS202
Trimester 2
Career opportunities Research Methods in Psychology A
Studying a major in psychological science provides a good foundation for HPS201
additional study in psychology.2 Alternatively, it can open doors to careers in:
Research Methods in Psychology B
• community services
Trimester 1 HPS301
• counselling
Brain, Biology and Behaviour HPS310
• behavioural science Year 3
• organisational development
• community welfare Trimester 2
Personality HPS307 Study online with
• policy development. Psychopathology HPS308 Start Anytime
1 To work as a psychologist, students must complete an undergraduate degree with Start Anytime lets you fast-track a unit in this
a major in psychology, followed by a fourth year of study in psychology (an honours deakin.edu.au/courses/major/psychological-science-
major and complete it in as little as four weeks –
in Psychology or Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)), accredited bachelor-health-sciences
by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). or take your time and complete it over a year.
2 Additional entry requirements apply for further study in this area. There are no assignment deadlines – you complete
work within a timeframe that works for you.
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Bachelor of
Cloud Campus C
Melbourne Burwood Campus B
Geelong Waterfront Campus WF
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP
Warrnambool Campus WB ‘The combined course offers many different
Health Sciences/ avenues and opportunities to study a range
of subjects on offer at Deakin. For me, this
course combines my love of journalism with
Bachelor of Arts my passion for health promotion and gives
me the knowledge and experience to assist in
whichever path I choose to take.’
Bethany Griffiths
Course details Entry requirements Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts student
Course code: D391 Year 12 prerequisites3
Campus and ATAR: C 1 NP | B 60.35 VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English other than
Duration: Four years full-time study or part-time equivalent EAL or 30 in English (EAL).
Intake: Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 32
Non-Year 12 requirements4
VTAC codes: C 1400614071 | B 1400514071
Entry for non-Year 12 applicants is based on their performance in one
This flexible degree allows you to major in fields from both of the following: Course structure Depending on the majors you take and your choice of elective units,
health sciences and arts and to tailor the course to your unique • senior secondary certificate of education with ATAR of at least you could be qualified to work in diverse areas including:
This course consists of 32 credit points – 16 credit points from
interests and career aspirations. You can structure your course 50 or equivalent
the Bachelor of Health Sciences and 16 credit points from the • health promotion
to focus on an area that reflects your individual passion. • a certificate IV in a related discipline
Bachelor of Arts. • health education
• a diploma in any discipline or 50% completion of a diploma in a
Design your own course by combining subjects from a range of health • media
related discipline
and arts-related study areas. You choose how to structure your course • health journalism
• successful completion of relevant study at an accredited higher
and can combine, for example, food studies with language and culture • community health
education institution equivalent to at least two Deakin University units
studies, or psychology for professional development with sociology – • policy
• evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent, including a
the choice is yours. • health marketing.
foundation program approved by Faculty Board, or relevant work or
life experience.
IELTS5: 6.5/6
Understanding Health
Trimester 1 Health major 1 Arts major Arts 2nd major or minor
HBS107
Year 1
Health Information and
Trimester 2 Health major 1 Arts major Arts 2nd major or minor
Data HBS108
Australian Health Care
Trimester 1 Health minor Arts major Arts 2nd major or minor
System HSH211
Year 2
Population Health:
Trimester 2 A Research Perspective Health minor Arts major Arts 2nd major or minor
HSH219
Program Planning,
Trimester 1 Management and Health major 1 Arts major Arts 2nd major or elective
Evaluation HSH323
Year 3
Integrated Learning for
Trimester 2 Health major 1 Arts major Arts 2nd major or elective
Practice HSH324
Trimester 1 Health major 1 Health minor Arts major Arts 2nd major or elective
Year 4
Trimester 2 Health major 1 Health minor Arts major Arts 2nd major or elective
1 Cloud Campus is not available to international students.
2 Trimester 3 is an optional intake, which allows you to fast-track your degree.
3 Recent secondary education applicants include current Year 12 students in 2020, and Year 12 graduates from 2019 and 2018.
4 There are four categories under which non-Year 12 applicants may apply to Deakin:
– applicants with higher education study
– applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
– applicants with work and life experience
– applicants who completed Year 12 in 2017 or earlier.
Visit deakin.edu.au/course and head to the course of interest to find out further details on admission requirements.
5 IELTS is the International English Language Testing System (for international students only). The IELTS score reflects the minimum overall score required as well as the lowest score
allowed for any band (overall score/lowest band score). International student entry requirements can be found at deakin.edu.au/international-students.
NP means not published – less than five offers made to recent secondary education applicants.
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Pathway to
Course duration in years 3 Cloud Campus C
Trimester T Melbourne Burwood Campus B
Geelong Waterfront Campus WF
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP
Warrnambool Campus WB
postgraduate studies
Deakin’s Faculty of Health will prepare you to explore the largest and Master of Health Promotion C B 2 T1, T2 ‘My course has lots of flexibility and choice
fastest-growing employment industry in Australia.1 We inspire students to in terms of what you can study. I chose to
Educate clients and the wider community on how to implement
reach their potential, provide personal, dynamic learning experiences and
healthy lifestyles with a postgraduate qualification in health promotion. study nutrition and health promotion, as I
conduct world-class research.
Preventing illness and promoting health are major aspects of the work of
Health sciences graduates can use their degree as an excellent pathway health agencies in all developed and developing countries. You’ll examine enjoy learning about how we can enhance the
to postgraduate study at Deakin, with graduates receiving 4 credits points strategies that help people take steps for their own health, strengthen quality of life for others and improve health
towards the: community action and create environments that are more supportive of
good health. These include: systems to address prevention.’
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Health Promotion • policy environments
• Master of Health Economics • physical environments Dani Sharpe
• Master of Health and Human Services Management. • social environments Bachelor of Health Sciences student
• economic environments.
Master of Public Health C B 2 T1, T2, T3
Our partnerships with local industry give you access to cutting-edge
Help develop and activate solutions to improve health and wellbeing. health promotion practice, enhancing your health promotion skills and
The Master of Public Health focuses on: helping you develop attributes valued by employers, like:
• improving existing health‑promoting environments • critical analysis
• identifying public health priorities • creativity
• generating initiatives for policy and action • reflective practice Master of Health and Human Services Master of Nutrition and Population Health B 1–2 T1
• developing strategies and interventions to ensure equity in the • lifelong learning. Management C B 2 T1, T2, T3 This advanced course in human nutrition draws content from related
health system. deakin.edu.au/course/master-health-promotion Learn to make evidence-based decisions that focus on improving the disciplines such as public health, food science, biochemistry, physiology,
The degree’s flexible structure (half core, half elective) allows you to tailor quality of health service delivery – a sector that has seen strong growth epidemiology, psychology, sociology and politics and policy. Throughout
the course you will develop advanced knowledge of human nutrition,
your degree across a number of career pathways to suit your interests Master of Health Economics C B 2 T1, T2, T31 in recent years.
an understanding of the biological, social and policy-related aspects of
and career aspirations. Deakin’s Master of Health and Human Services Management focuses on
Preventing illness and promoting health are major aspects of the work human nutrition, and skills that will enable you to practise effectively as
deakin.edu.au/course/master-public-health of health agencies in all developed and developing countries. You will business and management issues within health, making it an extremely a nutritionist in a range of employment settings.
examine strategies that help people take action concerning their own relevant business administration course for the health and human
1 Industry Employment Projections 2019 Report, Department of Employment, Skills, deakin.edu.au/course/master-nutrition-and-population-health
Small and Family Business. health, strengthen community action, and create environments that are services sector.
more supportive of health. You’ll develop core skills required for:
Develop skills in:
Master of Human Nutrition C 1.5 T1, T2, T3
• leadership and strategic planning
• health needs assessment and evaluation Learn the skills to work effectively as a nutritionist in a range of
• health technology assessment
• program planning and monitoring employment settings. Develop an advanced understanding of the role
• economic evaluation of health interventions
• resource and project management of nutrition and diet in the health of individuals and the population.
• resource allocation and priority setting
• communication and negotiation. You’ll also learn about the biological, social and policy-related aspects of
• health care financing
human nutrition, along with the skills to evaluate the findings of human
• health systems research deakin.edu.au/course/master-health-and-human-services-management nutrition studies and undertaking research.
• the health economics/health policy interface.
deakin.edu.au/course/master-human-nutrition
You’ll also receive high-level training in modelling and health technology Master of Disability and Inclusion C 3 PT T1, T2
assessment. As a graduate, you’ll be able to critically evaluate current
The Master of Disability and Inclusion equips you with the academic
research in economic policy and economic evaluation of health services, Master of Dietetics B 1.5 S12
knowledge you need to pursue professional work or research in the
as well as participate effectively in health policy development and debate. This course builds on your undergraduate knowledge in nutrition,
disability, health and community sectors. The course will help you form
deakin.edu.au/course/master-health-economics a distinctive and contemporary understanding of disability. Drawing on physiology and biochemistry, to develop skills in dietary management of
research informed by disability and inclusion theory and practice and the individuals and groups in both health and disease. Full-time professional
lived experiences of people with disability, the Master of Disability and practice placements provide you with hands-on experience in clinical,
Inclusion gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in community and food service settings. You’ll also develop research and
inclusive approaches to your work and research. communication skills through group projects and undertake professional
and career development through a dietetics-specific professional
deakin.edu.au/course/master-disability-and-inclusion practice unit.
The Master of Dietetics is accredited by the Dietitians Association of
Australia (DAA). Students graduating from accredited courses are eligible
for full membership of the DAA and the Accredited Practising Dietitian
Top ranking university (APD) program, to work in all areas of dietetics.
Public health at Deakin has been ranked deakin.edu.au/course/master-dietetics
in the top 1% in the world by the 1 Trimester 3 only available at the Cloud Campus.
prestigious international ranking system, 2 Units in the Master of Dietetics are offered in semesters.
ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of PT means part time.
Academic Subjects 2019.
16 Bachelor of Health Sciences deakin.edu.au/health 17Applying to Deakin Special consideration
We’re committed to providing equity and access for
individuals and groups who might not otherwise enjoy the
benefits that flow from participation in higher education.
Deakin provides additional consideration to applicants who
may have experienced difficult circumstances, such as family,
financial, medical, a disability or other challenges.
Applying to study at Deakin couldn’t be easier. With three study When applying through VTAC, submit an application through
Offers
Information about dates and offers from VTAC
periods each year, the next intake is never far away. VTAC’s Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). If applying
can be found on the VTAC website, vtac.edu.au.
direct to Deakin, provide information and supporting
documentation regarding your circumstances when For Trimester 1, Deakin makes most of its offers in
1. prompted in our online applicant portal. the first round of offers to applicants.
deakin.edu.au/access-equity For applications made direct to Deakin, offers are
made via email. Timing varies depending on the course
Find your course and time of year, but offers are generally made within
Undergraduate courses at Deakin generally begin in March and some 10 working days.
courses, including the Bachelor of Health Sciences, also have intakes in
July and November. Deferring
Once you find the course you’re after, make sure you understand the entry We understand that you might want to have a break
requirements, application methods and application dates. You can call us on before you begin your university course. That’s why
How do I apply? 1800 693 888 to discuss your options. we’ve made deferring your studies easy. Most courses
Applying for your undergraduate degree at let you postpone your studies, but still retain your
Deakin couldn’t be easier. Most applications Deakin place for up to two years.
are straightforward and easy to complete.
Follow these steps to make the process as
2. Visit deakin.edu.au/enrolment for information
on offers, deferring and more.
simple as possible.
deakin.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply Understand the entry and documentation requirements
Make sure you understand the entry requirements for your chosen course by
reading the course page carefully. For recent secondary education applicants,
in addition to the listed ATAR, some courses may require you to have studied
a prerequisite subject/s, while others may also require you to provide extra
materials, such as a personal statement.
3.
Recent secondary education applicant Y12
• Current Year 12 student in 2020
Gather supporting documents
When applying direct to Deakin as a non-Year 12, it’s important to attach any
• Completed Year 12 in 2019 or 2018
requested supporting documentation, which may include a CV, academic
• Interstate Year 12 student
transcripts, STAT results or a personal statement, otherwise your application
• New Zealand school leaver
may be delayed. We recommend gathering all this documentation before you
• International Baccalaureate (IB) student
begin the application process to ensure you can complete it in one sitting.
• Gap-year student
Non-Year 12 applicant NY12
•
•
Applicants with higher education study
Applicants with VET study
4.
• Applicants with work and life experience
• Applicants who completed Year 12 in 2017 or earlier
Apply
For more information on admission Our flexible trimester system means you can start in Trimester 1 (March),
requirements and the type of applicant you are, 2 (July) or 3 (November). Access our support services
visit deakin.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply.
You can also email myfuture@deakin.edu.au or call If you’re a recent secondary education applicant, applications for Trimester 1 Get support every step of the way at Deakin. For job
1800 693 888 to discuss your options. should be made through VTAC (vtac.edu.au). advice, our career service can help. For health or
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If you’re a non-Year 12 applying for Trimester 1 for one Deakin course only,
are on hand. From childcare services to disability
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Applications for Trimester 2 or 3 should be made directly to Deakin via the enjoy life at Deakin.
applicant portal at applicantportal.deakin.edu.au.
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2 single units at the University and apply for credit
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Start a degree Apply for your Deakin course Year 12 studies. You’ll study one unit per trimester, alongside
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