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Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)
Southern Cross University - Lismore
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Course outline

The Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) is a foundation degree for students who wish to pursue a career in health, naturopathic medicine, or lifestyle medicine.
This course allows students to develop an understanding of health science, social science, lifestyle medicine, clinical science, scientific enquiry and naturopathic medicine. Students will also develop a theoretical and practical understanding of health promotion through undertaking a work-integrated health placement or professional engagement with Aboriginal communities.
This degree provides graduates with a solid foundation in evidence-based practice and a deep understanding of naturopathic medicine’s philosophical foundations of preventing ill-health, improving patient health outcomes, supporting a patient’s innate ability to heal and addressing the underlying causes of illness. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) at Southern Cross University.

Other requirements

This course includes a professional placement, with the choice of either a work-integrated health placement or professional engagement with Aboriginal communities.
There are regulatory requirements that students must meet before commencing professional placements. Please check the web page for details.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for Southern Cross University and for this course, refer to SCU’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study
English; PDHPE; Biology
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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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.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Allied health assistant, health/lifestyle coach or care coordinator, health promotion, community development officer, consultant, or health communicator/writer. This course is also a pathway to the Master of Naturopathic Medicine which enables professional practice as a Naturopath.

Course Code
059101
Start Date
Offer rounds

11 Jan 2024

Fee
CSP/$8,296 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Health and Recreation
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Location
Richmond Tweed
 
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