Bachelor of Health Sciences

2017 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2017 course information
Award granted Bachelor of Health Sciences
Course Map

This course map is for new students commencing from 2017.

If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.

Campus
Cloud CampusYes
Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code052823G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Deakin course codeH300
Approval statusThis course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

If you know you want to work in the health sector, this health sciences course will help you explore the many career paths available.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences at Deakin is a professionally-oriented degree, combining a solid foundation in health sciences with the flexibility to choose from a range of career specialisations. A newly enhanced suite of 6 compulsory core units, scaffolded across the 3 year levels of the degree, will equip you with the core skills and competencies required by contemporary health and human services industries.

In addition, you will select 2 of 13 available major sequences (spanning a range of disciplines from the health and social services sector) to tailor your study to your interests and career goals. The course offers multiple work-integrated learning opportunities, including a unit in the final year of study in which you will apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-word context. 

Whatever your choice of majors, this is the degree to propel you into a rewarding career contributing to the promotion of good health and wellbeing across society.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities

Integrate and apply a broad and coherent knowledge of the determinants of health and illness, health and social data, health equity, cultural diversity, human rights, public policy, health and social systems, and ethical practice, to plan, implement and evaluate programs relevant to health and community services sectors.

Communication

Use a range of modes of communication to engage and facilitate groups, organisations and culturally diverse communities as well as communicate discipline specific knowledge to a variety of audiences such as professionals, government and non-government representatives, community members, clients and/or patients.

Digital Literacy

Select and use appropriate technologies to source, interpret, evaluate, adapt, collate and disseminate relevant information to professional networks and communities in an ethical and professional manner.

Critical thinking

Critically analyse evaluate and synthesise relevant discipline specific issues and contemporary literature/research within the health and social services field, applying an evidence-based approach.

Problem Solving

Apply best practice and respond effectively using well-developed cognitive and creative skills within an evidence-based framework to identify, research, analyse, generate and provide practical solutions to a range of changing, diverse and complex health issues, contributing new insights, solutions or understanding.

Self-management

Employ independent, self-directed work and learning practices in a responsible manner, including self-reflection, in order to practice professionally and contribute to the improvement of the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations.

Teamwork

Establish and facilitate collaborative professional relationships, adapting roles and working as part of interdisciplinary teams with a range of stakeholders to advance the health science field.

Global Citizenship

Reflect on a variety of viewpoints, attitudes and beliefs, including one’s own, to engage ethically in professional practice and foster capacity building in health sciences within globally diverse social, cultural and environmental contexts.

 

Course rules

NOTE: The Bachelor of Health Sciences has undergone some changes in 2016. If you commenced your study in, or prior to, 2015 then the former course structure with two core units may apply. Please contact your Health student advisor on health-hsd@deakin.edu.au

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 and students must ensure that they have met the following course rules to be eligible to graduate.

Must complete:

  • 6 core units (these are compulsory)
  • at least 2 major sequences from list below.
  • at least 18 credit points offered by the Faculty of Health.
  • at least 14 credit points studied at level 2 or 3
  • at least 6 credit points at level 3

May complete a maximum of 6 credit points from units offered by other Faculties.

Must not complete more than 10 credit points at level 1.

Major sequences

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

Availability of majors and minors at each campus varies, including majors and minors 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). Your student advisor can provide more information.

Faculty of Health minor sequences consist of 4 credit points, as outlined in each major that has a minor sequence available.

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.

Course structure

Core units

Level 1 - Trimester 1

HBS107Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 1 - Trimester 2

HBS108Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 2 - Trimester 1

HSH211Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 2 - Trimester 2

HSH219Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 3 - Trimester 1

HSH323Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 3 - Trimester 2

HSH324Unit description is currently unavailable

Work experience

Work-integrated learning is incorporated within this course, allowing students the opportunity to engage with industry and complete a range of authentic tasks. A core unit at third-year level, based on inter-professional learning (IPL), provides students the opportunity to draw together their cross-disciplinary learning to demonstrate the knowledge and the skills they have acquired throughout the course and apply them to real-world issues. HSH324 Integrated Learning for Practice, involves interdisciplinary teams working to develop responses to real-world problems for presentation to a professional audience.

Students have the option to complete a 120-hour field education placement unit (HSH322 Health Science Practicum) that provides you with an opportunity to transfer your knowledge and skills to a practical setting, where you can further your learning through realistic field experience. This placement enables you to consolidate your skills under the supervision of qualified practitioners, which assists you to be work-ready after graduation.

Details of major sequences

Details of major sequences

Environmental Health

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-S000059 - Major

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

Health and Sustainability

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-H000013 - Major

MN-H000013 - Minor

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 *

HSW235Unit description is currently unavailable *

SHD201Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSH302Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSH340Unit description is currently unavailable

*Units required for Minor sequence

Details of major sequences

Medical Biotechnology

Campuses

Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-H000032 - Major

MN-H000032 - Minor

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 *

*Units required for Minor sequence

Details of major sequences

Disability and Inclusion

Campuses

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

Unit set code

MJ-H000025 - Major

MN-H000025 - Minor

Overview

(previously titled: People, Society and Disability)

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 *

*Units required for Minor sequence focusing on inclusive services and advocacy

+Units required for Minor sequence focusing on inclusion practice in diverse professions

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 - Major

MN-H000007 - Minor

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

*Units required for Minor sequence

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

HSN360Unit description is 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 - Major

MN-H000004 - Minor

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

HBS110Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH111Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSH208Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSH212Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSH302Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH313Unit description is currently unavailable

*Units required for Minor sequence and one of HSH302 or HSH313

Details of major sequences

Food Studies

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-H000003 - Major

MN-H000003 - Minor

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

*Units required for Minor sequence

Recommended electives

HSN313Unit description is currently unavailable

HSN320Unit description is currently unavailable

Trimester 3 elective:

HSN360Unit description is currently unavailable
.

Details of major sequences

Family, Society and Health

Campuses

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

Unit set code

MJ-H000002 - Major

MN-H000002 - Minor

This major is under review. There may be changes to the units of this major in 2018 - please contact your course advisor for further information.

Overview

This major focuses on the household and family as a setting for public health. It explores the issues facing households and families, such as the link between healthy human development and healthy households, economic wellbeing and health, and the need for supportive environments. It is ideal for students wishing to work in welfare, health promotion, or with organisations offering support services and resources for families.

 Units

HSH105Unit description is currently unavailable *

HBS108Unit description is currently unavailable

HSH206Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSH207Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSH306Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSH313Unit description is currently unavailable

*Units required for Minor sequence

Details of major sequences

Exercise Science

Campuses

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

Note: Cloud (online) offering has on campus intensive workshops of 2-4 days for HSE102, HSE201, HSE202, HSE301 and HSE302.

Unit set code

MJ-H000016 - Major

MN-H000016 - Minor

Overview

This major provides students with a sound understanding of the core sciences underpinning both competitive sport and recreational physical activity. A variety of learning approaches is adopted, allowing students to integrate their sporting interests with their studies, as well as to match these with their employment objectives.

Units

HBS109Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSE102Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE201Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSE202Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSE301Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSE302Unit description is currently unavailable

*Units required for Minor sequence

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)

The minor sequence is under review. Students who wish to undertake the minor sequence should consult their course advisor.

Unit set code

MJ-H000023 - Major

MN-H000023 - Minor

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

HBS110Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE111Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE203Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE212Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE313Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE316Unit description is currently unavailable

Students who wish to undertake the minor sequence should consult their course advisor.

Students who commenced the major in or before 2016 who have completed HBS107 and HBS110 will need to enrol into these second and third year units: HSE203 and HSE212 in 2017, and HSE313 and HSE316 in 2018.

Students who commenced their course in or before 2016 and wish to start undertaking the major in 2017, but have not completed HBS107 and HBS110 will need to follow the new sequence above.

If you are unsure which sequence you can to undertake or have questions about this major, please contact your student adviser immediately.

Health Sciences students email health-hsd@deakin.edu.au.

Students in other courses email ens-enquire@deakin.edu.au.

Students from courses except H343 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and H315 Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences will need to ensure that their course rules will allow them to undertake this major.

Psychological Science

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online) and students enrolled in H300DA and H300WE. Individual units may not be available on every campus.

Unit set code

MJ-H000034 - Major

Overview

This sequence prepares students for postgraduate training towards becoming both a practicing registered psychologist. To practice as a psychologist students must complete an undergraduate degree with a major sequence in psychology followed by a fourth year of study in psychology (an Honours in Psychology or a Graduate Diploma of Psychology) that are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Units

To obtain the ten unit undergraduate psychology sequence students must complete all the units listed below.

HPS111Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS121Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS201Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS202Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS203Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS204Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS301Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS307Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS308Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS310Unit description is currently unavailable

Psychology for Professional Development

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online) and students enrolled in H300DA and H300WE. Individual units may not be available on every campus.

Unit set code

MJ-H000035 - Major

MN-H000035 - Minor

Overview

This sequence prepares students for work in complementary professional fields upon graduation. Careers immediately available to health sciences graduates within the pathway to allied professions, can be divided broadly into the following categories (please refer to the Psychology Careers website for details):

  • Community work
  • Coaching and counselling individuals and groups
  • Health and human services consulting

Units

Major students select three pairs of units to suit their career goals

Minor students select Psychology for Health and one other pair of units to suit their career goals

Psychology of Health (pair)

HBS110Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS226Unit description is currently unavailable

Changing Behaviour (pair) - Not available Cloud (online) or Warrnambool

HPY210Unit description is currently unavailable

HPY310Unit description is currently unavailable

Life Course Development (pair)

HPS202Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS302Unit description is currently unavailable

Employability (pair)

HPS207Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS328Unit description is currently unavailable

Sport Coaching

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MJ-H000011 - Major

MN-H000011 - Minor

Overview

This major will enhance students′ job opportunities, as they will be better informed about sport coaching and techniques to assist and support the athletes and teams in a variety of settings.

Units

HSE105Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSE106Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSE204Unit description is currently unavailable +

HSE205Unit description is currently unavailable *

HSE305Unit description is currently unavailable

HSE321Unit description is currently unavailable *

*Units required for Minor sequence

+As part of this major sequence, students are not required to do HSE204 if they have completed HSE206.