Bachelor of Health Sciences

2017 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2017 course information

Award granted Bachelor of Health Sciences
Campus
Cloud CampusNo
Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code
Deakin course codeH300

Students commencing in 2018 should go to the 2018 handbook entry.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

If you know you want to work in the health sector, this health science course will help you explore the many career paths available. Learn about human structure and function, disease and infection, disability and inclusion issues, nutrition, physical activity and exercise, influences on human behaviour and more.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences allows you to concentrate your studies on two specialised health-related areas while diversifying your knowledge through elective units.

This flexible degree is an excellent option for those looking to discover their passion in the health sector, while creating a pathway to further professional studies.

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to one credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects') over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters each year.

The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:

  • 2 major sequences of study from the Faculty of Health - see below
  • At least 16 credit points must be selected from units offered by the Faculty of Health
  • These must include core units HBS107 Understanding Health and HBS108 Health Information and Data
  • A maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
  • At least 14 credit points must be studied at level 2 or higher
  • At least four credit points must be at level 3
  • A maximum of 8 credit points may be selected from units offered by other faculties.

Major sequences

The following majors are available within the Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Availability of majors at each campus varies, including majors offered through Deakin Learning Centres. Refer to the details of each major for campus and Deakin Learning Centre availability.

A major sequence in the Faculty of Health consists of a minimum of 6 credit points in a particular discipline area, including at least 2 credit points at each of levels 2 and 3. Students enrolled in other courses and faculties may take these sequences, or take minor sequences (4 credit points, 2 each at two level levels) or individual electives from these discipline areas, subject to meeting the prerequisites.

Individual units cannot be counted towards more than one major. Where the units in one major have already been counted towards another, students must take additional units in the second discipline area. For example, HBS109 is one of the units in Nutrition, as well as being part of the Exercise Science major sequence. Students wishing to combine these two majors must take an additional unit, either in Exercise (HSE) or in Nutrition (HSN).

Faculty of Health major sequences are described below. Each unit is worth 1 credit point (cp), unless otherwise specified. Unit offerings are subject to resources and demand.

Details of major sequences

Food Studies

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-H000003

Overview

This major provides knowledge of food, ranging from the science of food composition to community issues such as genetically modified foods and food law. This understanding will be useful for a range of careers, including those in industry, health services, business and the mass media.

Units

HSN101Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN104Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN204Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN209Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN309Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN315Unit description is currently unavailable

Recommended electives

HSN313Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN320Unit description is currently unavailable

Trimester 3 elective:

HSN360 International Perspectives in Food and Nutrtion (next offered in 2017)

 

Details of major sequences

Details of major sequences

Environmental Health

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-S000059

Overview

Focusing on healthy environments and healthy people, this major is recommended for students interested in working in public health policy, environmental health and related areas.

Units

HBS107Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE111Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN101Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE234Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH205Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE312Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE342Unit description is currently unavailable

 

Details of major sequences

Medical Biotechnology

Campuses

Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Burwood (Melbourne) - from 2016

Unit set code

MJ-H000032

Overview

Medical Biotechnology uses cells and cell materials to produce pharmaceutical and diagnostic products that help treat and prevent human diseases. This major provides students with a sound understanding of the core sciences underpinning biotechnology for medical advancement.

Units

HMM101Unit description is currently unavailable

HMM102Unit description is currently unavailable

HMM201Unit description is currently unavailable

HMM202Unit description is currently unavailable

HMM302Unit description is currently unavailable

HMM305Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

Human Services - unit set code MJ-H000024

Offered to continuing students only

(Melbourne Burwood Campus and Geelong Waterfront Campus. Also available by off campus study.)

Through this major, students will develop knowledge and skills regarding the context, organisational structures and practices that support quality human service provision by government and non-government organisations.

HDS101Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH114 Introduction to Human Services

HSW235Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH214 Service Design and Delivery

HSH302Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH312 Professional Practice in Human Services

** Only available to students enrolled in course codes H300 or D391

Details of major sequences

Physical Activity and Health

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool and students enrolled in H300DA and H300WE. Some units available in Cloud (online)
H300DA and H300WE students: some units only available at Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-H000023

Overview

This major provides students with an understanding of how behaviour influences health, with a particular emphasis on the relationships between physical activity and health.

Units

HBS107Unit description is currently unavailable

HBS110Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE203Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE212Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE313Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE316Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

Health and Sustainability

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-H000013

Overview

This major will enable students to identify and predict the impact of human behaviours on natural systems and ecological sustainability and propose strategies that apply the principles of environmental sustainability and health promotion.

Units

SLE121Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH112Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH201Unit description is currently unavailable

SHD201Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH302Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH340Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

People, Society and Disability

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) and students enrolled in H300DA and H300WE

Unit set code

MJ-H000025

Overview

Completion of this major will give students an opportunity to expand their job opportunities by being better informed about positive options and techniques to assist and support the one in five members of the Australian population who has some form of disability. Students undertaking this major should note that new units will be introduced progressively and will replace existing units in second and third level.

Units

HDS101Unit description is currently unavailable

HDS106Unit description is currently unavailable

HDS209Unit description is currently unavailable

HDS210Unit description is currently unavailable

HDS301Unit description is currently unavailable

HDS310Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

Nutrition

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool and students enrolled in H300DA and H300WE. Some units available in Cloud (online).
H300DA and H300WE students: some units only available at Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-H000007

Overview

Students taking a nutrition major will gain a sound knowledge of the biological basis of human nutrition and the relationship between diet, health and disease.

Units

HBS109Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN101Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN211Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN202Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN301Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN302Unit description is currently unavailable

Students who have previously completed HSN201 do not need to also complete HSN211

Recommended electives

HSN210Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN305Unit description is currently unavailable

Trimester 3 elective

HSN360 International Perspectives in Food and Nutrition (next offered in 2017, unit description currently unavailable)

Details of major sequences

Health Promotion

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online) and students enrolled in H300DA and H300WE

Unit set code

MJ-H000004

Overview

This major will equip students with a sound knowledge of the causes of health and illness and of effective strategies for prevention of the latter, as well as practical skills in health education and communication, health planning and management.

Units

HBS107Unit description is currently unavailable

HBS110Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH201Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH218Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH302Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH313Unit description is currently unavailable