ObjectivesThis program is a generalist degree that allows students to undertake studies across the various specialist areas such as Chemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Anthropology and Children’s Services. The degree allows a wider range of subjects to be undertaken and is an excellent option for students who wish to explore a broad range of health science disciplines.
Practical experienceWork Experience & Internships Some students without practical workplace experience, or with workplace experience in a field different from their studies, choose to undertake an internship as part of their degree. This intensely practical professional development approach fosters graduates who are ready, willing and able to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in the workplace. Eligible Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine students have access to the Bond University Smart State Undergraduate Internships Program.
Academic titleBachelor of Health Sciences
Course descriptionCareer Outcomes
Graduate outcomes will depend on majors chosen, however graduates will be ideally positioned to undertake postgraduate studies in an area of specialisation or seek graduate employment in their area of specialisation.
COMBINED DEGREES / FURTHER STUDY
To increase the range of career outcomes available many students complete a dual degree or postgraduate study. Popular choices for Bachelor of Health Sciences students include:
* Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Laws (4 years full-time study)
* Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Business (3 years & 8 months full-time study)
RELATED COURSES
* Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to help students with the costs of tuition. All scholarships, including benefits and requirements are detailed in the Bond University Scholarship Program.
FEE-Help
FEE-HELP is an interest free loan available to Australian citizens and those holding a permanent humanitarian visa.
In addition to FEE-HELP, there is a range of financing options available to students. Why not attend a free Investing in your future seminar to find out more?
COURSE STRUCTURE (24 subjects)
Students must complete at least one subject from each of the following four discipline clusters:
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Communication (1)
o CORE11-100 Communication Skills
o CORE11-101 Public Speaking: Presentation Skills for Leaders
Outcomes: To communicate effectively in writing, speaking and visual; to understand the nature of communication processes and sources of difficulty in communication.
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Information Technology (1)
o CORE11-110 Information Technology 1
o CORE11-111 Business Applications of IT
Outcomes: To work effectively with contemporary information technology; to evaluate critically the current and future role of computing technology in the storage, retrieval and processing of information.
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Values (1)
o CORE11-120 Cultural and Ethical Values
o CORE11-121 Contemporary Issues in Law and Society
Outcomes: To appreciate the foundation of moral, ethical and social theories and their relevance to issues of public concern and debate; to use theoretical ideas in formulating arguments about how particular issues should be resolved.
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Organisations (1)
o CORE11-130 Strategic Management
o CORE11-131 Entrepreneurship
Outcomes: To appreciate the natural, dynamic and strategic positioning of organisations within their environments; to appreciate the nature of effective work in groups.
Students may then select either:
* one major (8), two minors (2 x 4 = 8) and four directional electives (4), for a total of 20 subjects
OR
* two majors (8 x 2 = 16) and one minor (4), for a total of 20 subjects
from the following:
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Children’s Services
Major (8)
Students must choose 6 subjects from the following:
o CHLD12-XXX Child Protection and Safety
o CHLD11-101 Early Childhood Development Infants, Toddlers & Young Children
o CHLD12-104 Early Childhood Curriculum
o CHLD13-105 Early Childhood Education - Historical Perspectives and Current Trends
o CHLD11-108 Health and Safety in Children’s Services
o HLSC12-101 Health and Nutrition
Plus any 2 subjects from the following:
o CHLD11-103 Guiding Children’s Behaviour
o CHLD11-700 Professional Experience Children Services 1
o HLSC11-104 Families, Groups and Communities
o HLSC11-102 Human Development
o HLSC12-122 Developmental Disabilities
Minor (4)
Students must complete the follow 2 subjects:
o CHLD11-101 Early Childhood Development Infants, Toddlers & Young Children
o CHLD12-104 Early Childhood Curriculum
Plus any 2 subjects from the following
o CHLD13-105 Early Childhood Education – Historical Perspectives and Current Trends
o CHLD11-103 Guiding Children’s Behaviour
o CHLD11-700 Professional Experience Children Services 1
o HLSC12-101 Health and Nutrition
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Biomedical Science (Chemistry)
Major(8)
Students must choose all subjects from the following:
o BMED11-204 Chemistry
o BMED11-205 Medical Chemistry 1
o BMED12-209 Medical Chemistry 2
o BMED11-207 Medical and Molecular genetics
Plus any 4 subjects from the following:
o BMED11-202 Human Biology
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED11-206 Microbiology
o BMED12-211 Neuromuscular Physiology
o BMED12-212 Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Physiology
o BMED13-215 Human Nutrition
o BMED13-213 Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Physiology
o BMED13-214 Molecular Biology
o BMED13-216 Immunology
o BMED13-217 Pharmacology
Minor (4)
Students must complete the following 2 subjects:
o BMED11-204 Chemistry
o BMED11-205 Medical Chemistry 1
Plus any 2 subjects from the following:
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED11-206 Microbiology
o BMED12-209 Medical Chemistry 2
o BMED11-207 Medical and Molecular Genetics
o BMED13-214 Molecular Biology
o BMED13-216 Immunology
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Biomedical Science (Physiology)
Major (8)
Students must choose all subjects from the following:
o BMED11-202 Human Biology
o BMED12-211 Neuromuscular Physiology
o BMED12-212 Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Physiology
o BMED13-213 Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Physiology
Plus any 4 subjects from the following:
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED11-204 Chemistry
o BMED11-207 Medical and Molecular Genetics
o BMED11-206 Microbiology
o BMED13-216 Immunology
o BMED13-217 Pharmacology
o BMED13-218 Pathology
Minor (4)
Students must complete the follow 2 subjects:
o BMED11-202 Human Biology
o BMED12-212 Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Physiology
Plus any 2 subjects from the following
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED12-211 Neuromuscular Physiology
o BMED11-206 Microbiology
o BMED11-207 Medical and Molecular Genetics
o BMED13-213 Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Physiology
o BMED13-216 Immunology
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Biomedical Science (Cell Biology)
Major (8)
Students must choose all subjects from the following:
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED11-206 Microbiology
o BMED13-216 Immunology
o BMED13-217 Pharmacology
Plus any 4 subjects from the following:
o BMED11-205 Medical Chemistry 1
o BMED12-209 Medical Chemistry 2
o BMED11-207 Medical and Molecular Genetics
o BMED13-214 Molecular Biology
o SPEX13-310 Pathophysiology of Injury and Repair
Minor (4)
Students must complete the following 2 subjects:
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED11-206 Microbiology
Plus any 2 subjects from the following:
o BMED11-205 Medical Chemistry 1
o BMED12-209 Medical Chemistry 2
o BMED11-207 Medical and Molecular Genetics
o BMED13-214 Molecular Biology
o BMED13-216 Immunology
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Biomedical Science (Anatomy)
Major (8)
Students must choose all subjects from the following:
o BMED11-202 Human Biology
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED11-222 Human Anatomy I
o BMED11-223 Human Anatomy II
Plus any 4 subjects from the following:
o BMED12-211 Neuromuscular Physiology
o BMED12-212 Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Physiology
o BMED13-213 Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Physiology
o BMED13-216 Immunology
o BMED13-218 Pathology
Minor (4)
Students must complete the following 2 subjects:
o BMED11-202 Human Biology
o BMED11-222 Human Anatomy I
Plus any 2 subjects from the following:
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED11-223 Human Anatomy II
o BMED12-212 Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Physiology
o BMED12-211 Neuromuscular Physiology
o BMED13-213 Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology
o BMED13-216 Immunology
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Forensic Science (Anthropology)
Major (8)
Students must choose all subjects from the following:
o BMED11-202 Human Biology
o BMED11-203 Cell Biology
o BMED11-222 Human Anatomy I
o BMED11-223 Human Anatomy II
o FORS11-220 Human Osteology
o FORS11-221 Forensic Anthropology
o FORS11-130 Microbial Forensics
o FORS13-320 Introduction to Forensics
Directional electives can be any subject offered within the university, but they must be approved by the Program Coordinator.