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Bachelor of Health Sciences latrobe.edu.au/my-course Domestic students | 2020 | Melbourne

Overview Open the door to a career in health. La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences introduces you to the physical, social and environmental aspects of health and science. Learn about the role of health professionals and factors that influence health both locally and around the world. This flexible course gives you a broad understanding of the health sciences field and lets you pursue up to two specialised areas including: • Health and medical sciences (Bundoora only) • Gain practical skills and knowledge in relation to the physiological and anatomical principles of the human body. • Public health • Learn the skills needed for public health research and develop strengths in health policy, law and ethics. • Health promotion • Acquire the practical skills and knowledge needed to promote people's health. • Health and sustainability (Bendigo only) • Explore the relationship between human health and the natural and built environment. • Rehabilitation counselling • Understand how the counselling process helps people achieve personal, career and independent living goals. • Sports counselling and athlete welfare • Apply cognitive behavioural techniques to improve athlete performance, concentration, motivation, fitness and health.

Award Bachelor of Health Sciences ATAR range - Melbourne campus 55.00 - Lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors) 96.65 - Highest ATAR offered (excluding adjustment factors) Startdates Semester 1 (March 2020), 29 June 2020 Students commencing the course in Semester Two will be able to complete the course within 2.5 years as an accelerated program rather than the normal full-time duration of 3 years. The first year of the course is delivered in intensive mode and may only be studied full time. From second year, students may choose to reduce to part-time enrolment. Duration 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Feesandscholarships Estimated cost per year if studying full time $9,527 (CSP). Learn more about Fees and scholarships. VTACcode 2100321741 (CSP)

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Sample course structure Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course’s location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

Bendigo campus Health and sustainability major (Bendigo) First year -Health and sustainability major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

ABS0WOM

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education*

0

TE-SEM-1

LTU0AIM

Academic Integrity Module**

0

TE-SEM-1

HBS1HBA

Human Biosciences A

15

TE-SEM-1

HLT1IPP

Introduction to Professional Practice

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE1IDH

Individual Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-1

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15

credit points (any prerequisites must be met). TE-SEM-2

HBS1HBB

Human Biosciences B

15

TE-SEM-2

HLT1RAE

Research and Evidence in Practice

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE1SDH

Social Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE1HEH

Human Ecology and Health

15

Option to exit with a Diploma in Health (HDH) Key: * ABS0WOM is a not-for-credit subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to introduce students to Indigenous Australian perspectives, experiences, history, culture and customs. ** LTU0AIM is a zero-credit-point subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to enhance your knowledge and awareness of issues concerning academic integrity.

Second year - Health and sustainability major (120 credit points)

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Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

PHE2EHI

Environmental Health Issues

15

TE-SEM-1

ECO2ERE

Principles of Environmental and Resource Economics

15

TE-SEM-2

BUS2SUS

Sustainability

15

TE-SEM-2

ENV2CSS

Climate, Sustainability and Society

15

Students to select 60 credit points of subjects as part of either a second major or minor and/or electives. Refer to the Study

60

Plan Guides for detailed information regarding second major options, elective options and structures. Third year - Health and sustainability major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-2

PHE3PHN

Public Health Nutrition

15

TE-SEM-2

GEG3FWE

Food, Water and Environment

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE3PFP

Participatory Field Placement

15

Students to select a third-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15 credit points (any

15

prerequisites must be met). Refer to the Study Plan Guides for detailed information regarding second major options, elective options and structures. Students to select 60 credit points of third-year level subjects as part of either a second major or minor and/or electives.

60

Refer to the Study Plan Guides for details information regarding second major options and structures.

Health promotion major (Bendigo) First year - Health promotion major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

ABS0WOM

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education *

0

TE-SEM-1

LTU0AIM

Academic Integrity Module **

0

TE-SEM-1

HBS1HBA

Human Biosciences A

15

TE-SEM-1

HLT1IPP

Introduction to Professional Practice

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE1IDH

Individual Determinants of Health

15

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Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15

credit points (any prerequisites must be met). TE-SEM-2

HBS1HBB

Human Biosciences B

15

TE-SEM-2

HLT1RAE

Research and Evidence in Practice

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE1SDH

Social Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-2

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15

credit points (any prerequisites must be met).

Option to exit with a Diploma in Health (HDH) Key: * ABS0WOM is a not-for-credit subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to introduce students to Indigenous Australian perspectives, experiences, history, culture and customs. ** LTU0AIM is a zero-credit-point subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to enhance your knowledge and awareness of issues concerning academic integrity.

Second year - Health promotion major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

PHE3COS

Communication Skills in Healthcare

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE2MHW

Multicultural Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE2CHP

Community Health Promotion

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE2HED

Health Education Development

15

Students to select 60 credit points of subjects as part of either a second major or minor and/or electives. Refer to the

60

Study Plan Guides for detailed information regarding second major options, elective options and structures. Third year - Health promotion major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

PHE3HPE

Health Promotion Planning and Evaluation

15

TE-SEM-1

MKT3SEM

Social Marketing

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE3PFP

Participatory Field Placement

15

TE-SEM-1/TE-SEM-2

PHE3BRH

Rural Health

15

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Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Students to select 60 credit points of third-year level subjects as part of either a second major or minor and/or electives.

Credit points 60

Refer to the Study Plan Guides for details information regarding second major options and structures.

Public health major (Bendigo) First year - Public health major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

ABS0WOM

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education *

0

TE-SEM-1

LTU0AIM

Academic Integrity Module **

0

TE-SEM-1

HBS1HBA

Human Biosciences A

15

TE-SEM-1

HLT1IPP

Introduction to Professional Practice

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE1IDH

Individual Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-1

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15

credit points (any prerequisites must be met). TE-SEM-2

HBS1HBB

Human Biosciences B

15

TE-SEM-2

HLT1RAE

Research and Evidence in Practice

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE1SDH

Social Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-2

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15

credit points (any prerequisites must be met).

Option to exit with a Diploma in Health (HDH) Key: * ABS0WOM is a not-for-credit subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to introduce students to Indigenous Australian perspectives, experiences, history, culture and customs. ** LTU0AIM is a zero-credit-point subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to enhance your knowledge and awareness of issues concerning academic integrity.

Second year - Public health major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SUMMER-2

STA1IDA

Introduction to Data Analysis

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE2PHP

Principles of Public Health Practice

15

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Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-2

PHE2AHR

Applied Health Research

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE3LMH

Law and Management in Health

15

Students to select 60 credit points of subjects as part of either a second major or minor and/or electives. Refer to the Study

60

Plan Guides for detailed information regarding second major options, elective options and structures. Third year - Public health major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

PHE3HCS

Health Care Systems

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE3EPI

Epidemiology for Public Health

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE3GHI

Global Health Initiatives

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE3PFP

Participatory Field Placement

15

Students to select 60 credit points of third-year level subjects as part of either a second major or minor and/or electives.

60

Refer to the Study Plan Guides for detailed information regarding second major options and structures.

Rehabilitation counselling major (Bendigo) First year - Rehabilitation counselling major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

ABS0WOM

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education *

0

TE-SEM-1

LTU0AIM

Academic Integrity Module **

0

TE-SEM-1

HBS1HBA

Human Biosciences A

15

TE-SEM-1

HLT1IPP

Introduction to Professional Practice

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE1IDH

Individual Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-1

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15

credit points (any prerequisites must be met). TE-SEM-2

HBS1HBB

Human Biosciences B

15

TE-SEM-2

HLT1RAE

Research and Evidence in Practice

15

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Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-2

PHE1SDH

Social Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-2

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15

credit points (any prerequisites must be met).

Option to exit with a Diploma in Health (HDH) Key: * ABS0WOM is a not-for-credit subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to introduce students to Indigenous Australian perspectives, experiences, history, culture and customs. ** LTU0AIM is a zero-credit-point subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to enhance your knowledge and awareness of issues concerning academic integrity.

Second year - Rehabilitation counselling major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

PHE2RCM

Rehabilitation Case Management

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE2CPR

Communication Process for Rehabilitation

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE2AHR

Applied Health Research

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE2LCI

Living with Chronic Conditions

15

Students to select 60 credit points of subjects as part of either a second major or minor and/or electives. Refer to the Study

60

Plan Guides for detailed information regarding second major options, elective options and structures. Third year - Rehabilitation counselling major (120 credit points) Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

HBS3WAH

Work and Health

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE3BCR

Behaviour Change for Rehabilitation Clients

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE3PFP

Participatory Field Placement

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE3DUB

Drug Use and Addictive Behaviour

15

Students to select 60 credit points of third-year level subjects as part of either a second major or minor and/or electives.

60

Refer to the Study Plan Guides for detailed information regarding second major options and structures.

Sports Counselling and Athlete Welfare major (Bendigo) First year - Sports counselling and athlete welfare major (120 credit points)

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Teaching period

Subject code

Subject title

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

ABS0WOM

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education *

0

TE-SEM-1

LTU0AIM

Academic Integrity Module **

0

TE-SEM-1

HBS1HBA

Human Biosciences A

15

TE-SEM-1

HLT1IPP

Introduction to Professional Practice

15

TE-SEM-1

PHE1IDH

Individual Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-1

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15

credit points (any prerequisites must be met). TE-SEM-2

HBS1HBB

Human Biosciences B

15

TE-SEM-2

HLT1RAE

Research and Evidence in Practice

15

TE-SEM-2

PHE1SDH

Social Determinants of Health

15

TE-SEM-2

Students to select a first-year level elective subject from anywhere in the University, to the value of 15

15