3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
Health Science provides an understanding of the human body and the science underpinning being a health practitioner. At Griffith, you’re joining a forward-thinking university that shares your passion for making a difference. Build a strong foundation in human biology, including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, cell biology, and genetics, before refining your analytical, evaluative, and communication skills. Tailor your studies through your choice of major and electives and learn in state-of-the-art facilities, with immersive simulated teaching environments, virtual reality technology and clinical labs. Take advantage of our strong industry connections for practical experience including capstone courses in evidence-based practice and through completion of a BioHealth Project. This project provides an authentic learning experience, working directly with industry partners on real projects. In your final-year, apply your knowledge to solve practical problems, while building valuable connections for your future career. You’ll develop your skills through an interprofessional approach, collaborating with students from various health fields. This degree provides a strong foundation for graduate-entry programs, including the Doctor of Medicine. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Health Science at GU.
Griffith University
Griffith offers a number of admission pathways to your preferred degree. If you don’t meet the minimum ATAR/selection rank for this degree, you may automatically be considered for a place in the Diploma of Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science. This means you may receive an offer into the Bachelor of Health Science which is conditional on successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science at Griffith University. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science you will be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Health Science program. Visit Undergraduate Diplomas for more information.
Data Management and Analytics, Health Communication, Pharmaceutical Science.
Refer to entry under Griffith University for: D Health Science/B Health Science.
Refer to entry under Griffith College for: D Health Sciences/B Health Science.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.50
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
78.95
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
84.40
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
60.00
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
65.35
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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11
Percentage of all students
16.7%
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15
Percentage of all students
22.7%
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0
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32
Percentage of all students
48.5%
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0
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Number of students
66
Percentage of all students
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
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Health data analyst, clinical data manager, health informatics specialist, public health intelligence analyst, health communication officer, public health campaign coordinator, digital health content creator, media and public relations officer in the health sector, medical science writer, formulation scientist, quality control/assurance officer, regulatory affairs associate, clinical research associate.
Depending on your major, the following organisations recognise graduates of this degree: Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Australian Society for Medical Research; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australasian Society for Human Biology; Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology.