Overview

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physiology and Neuroscience) requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physiology and Neuroscience) is a multidisciplinary degree that aims to comprehensively prepare you for a career in the diverse modern healthcare environment. The flexible program of study begins with core topics providing a fundamental understanding of anatomy and physiology, health systems, and social and psychological determinants of health and wellbeing essential to health practice. Specialisation topics in Physiology and Neuroscience aim to equip you with a detailed knowledge of body systems, anatomy, and neuroscience. You will develop the ability to critically approach new challenges in contemporary healthcare, and be equipped to enter the workforce in a variety of health related sectors, or pursue postgraduate studies in a health related discipline.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of how human anatomy and physiology at the individual organ and system level integrates between body systems
2.
Utilise social and psychological theories through both local and global social health perspectives to address issues across a range of health care contexts
3.
Critically analyse and integrate health science research to develop, implement and evaluate innovative solutions to complex health issues
4.
Evaluate the implications of ethical, legal and research concepts to professional practice
5.
Apply an understanding of how alterations to normal body systems can contribute to disease
6.
Effectively communicate disciplinary knowledge across a variety of public contexts
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Work both autonomously and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
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Engage in reflective practice supporting ongoing self-development and enabling articulation of one’s own values and respect for others
9.
Advocate for creative, evidence-based solutions to social health issues that incorporate the views of all stakeholders
10.
Integrate knowledge of impacts of the social determinants of health on Indigenous and other cultural groups to advocate for change

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within eight consecutive years or the award of a Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Associations

Course/Course specialisation association
Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association