Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Arts

Impact the health of individuals and the world at large, our Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Arts will prepare for a rewarding career in the booming health industry. With core units across multiple fields of health science, explore contemporary how you can help people to live happier healthier lives. Plus, you’ll have access to cutting-edge, industry-relevant tech in our campus labs, preparing you with the tech know-how the health industry needs. By combining with a Bachelor of Arts, you’ll develop a deep understanding of what is needed to improve the health of the world through majors that unpack crucial global issues such as climate change and equality and discrimination. You’ll develop essential skills of analytical thinking, cultural competency, digital literacy and a robust verbal and written communication skill set to broaden the scope and flexibility of your career options. In the combination of degrees, you can choose your Health Science major based on your career aspirations leading you to postgraduate studies in physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy or counselling, while the transferrable skills developed in the arts degree can be applied to almost any industry. All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity, which could be a placement , internship or industry-linked project . This double degree, a major component of your studies is an industry-linked project, which addresses a current industry challenge. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for a career-focused placement or an internship, allowing you to build a professional network before you graduate. In your second year, in the Skills and Strategies for Social Change core arts unit, collaborate with fellow students and community, civil society and industry partners to create real campaigns for real social change. biomedical, clinical, fitness, forensic, health, health communication, health promotion, health science, informatics, innovation, medical, neurosc

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Career Opportunities:
There are countless career opportunities with this double degree combination. You’ll graduate equipped with a strong set of practical and transferable skills relevant to a broad range of industry sectors and career outcomes. Depending on your chosen study areas: Your Health Science career outcomes may include biomedical device specialist, cardiac scientist, clinical neurophysiologist, community worker, community development officer, clinical technologist, development scientist, hospital scientist, healthcare consultant, health communication officer, health policy developer, health promotion project officer, health marketer, medical researcher/scientist, and nutritionist Arts career outcomes may include activism, advocacy, advertising, anti-corruption, business administration, climate action, consumer protection, community development, corrections, cultural services, ethics, human rights, government and government relations, indigenous engagement, national security and intelligence, international relations, large multinational organisations, NGO/aid work, policy development, politics, media and communication, marketing, unions, youth services, and writing. A Health Science/Arts double degree can also result in strengthening career success areas such as community work, community development, ethics, health communication, health policy development, NGO/aid work, research and youth services. Alternatively, you may continue onto postgraduate study for a career in primary or secondary school teaching, or to specialise at a more advanced level in media and communication, writing or to pursue a business area or interest.