Address
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn Campus
John Street
Melbourne Victoria 3122
Australia
Hawthorn Campus
John Street
Melbourne Victoria 3122
Australia
Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Business
Swinburne University of Technology
Course details
CRICOS course code: 093361E
Level of study: Undergraduate
Summary
The Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Business double degree aims to develop a set of complementary and cross-disciplinary skills and knowledge in health and business.
You'll explore Australian and international health challenges and examine the physical, psychological and social aspects of health in a variety of settings.
You'll also gain core skills and knowledge in business, management and operations to prepare for work in modern organisations.
Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this double degree, in the Health Sciences Project (HEA30001), and Industry Consulting Project (BUS30009), you’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams on an industry-linked project.
Choose your majors
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400-475 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science, graduates will be able to:
- apply health sciences concepts, practices, theories and evidence across a range of health-related issues
- retrieve, critically evaluate and communicate information about local and global health sciences issues from a variety of perspectives
- find and integrate information from a variety of sources using a range of technologies
- apply knowledge and skills associated with health sciences to a range of health-related activities, working independently and in teams
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Business, graduates will be able to:
- define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
- systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
- formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
Career opportunities
Future career options for graduates of this double degree include a wide range of fields in both the health and business sectors.
Employment opportunities may be found in medical research, health communication and policy development, nutrition, consulting, business analysis, communications, entrepreneurship, event management, finance, human resources, international business, management, and marketing.
Click here for more details on this course.
Majors
- Biomedical Science
- Health Across The Lifespan
- Nutrition
| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,020 Per Year | 01 Aug 2022 |
4 years
Self study / online (with attendance) |
Swinburne University of Technology Hawthorn Campus John Street Melbourne Victoria 3122 Australia |
Entry criteria
If you’re currently in Year 12 or have completed Year 12 in the last seven years, you’ll be considered for admission to undergraduate courses primarily based on whether you have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) - 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 50 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- C1 Advanced: 169, no band less than 169
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.