You are here: 
text zoom : S | M | L
Printer Friendly Version
Further Enquiries
School of Medical Sciences
Medical School North,
Frome Road
First Floor, Room N131a,
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
Email

Telephone: +61 8 8303 5341
(Country and interstate callers toll free on 1800 061 459)
Facsimile: +61 8 8303 5384

Planning Your Degree: 2012 Students

Introduction

The Bachelor of Health Sciences program has six compulsory courses, four at level I and two at level II, that focus on Human Health and Healthy Communities. These can be combined with elective courses at all three levels of the program to create study pathways within Medical Sciences, Psychology, and Public Health. Additional courses from the Faculties of Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Professions, Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences can be mixed and matched with courses from the Faculty of Health Sciences to maximise your personal interests and career aspirations.

Program Overview - 2012

Standard Bachelor of Health Sciences Program

Level I

24 units

Sem 1

ANATSC 1102
Human Biology IA
(3 units)
PUB HLTH 1001
Public Health IA
(3 units)
Any approved
Level I course
(3 units)
Any approved
Level I course
(3 units)

Sem 2

ANATSC 1103
Human Biology IB
(3 units)
PUB HLTH 1002
Public Health IB
(3 units)
Any approved
Level I course
(3 units)
Any approved
Level I course
(3 units)

Level II

24 units

Sem 1

PHARM 2100
Drugs, Chemicals
& Health
(3 units)
Any approved
Health Sciences
Level II course
(3 units)
Any approved
Level II course
(3 units)
Any approved
Level II course
(3 units)

Sem 2

PATHOL 2200
Biology of Disease
(3 units)
Any approved
Health Sciences
Level II course
(3 units)
Any approved
Level II course
(3 units)
Any approved
Level II course
(3 units)

Level III#

24 units

Sem 1

Any approved
Level III Health Sciences course(s)
(1 x 6 units or 2 x 3 units)
Any approved
Level III course(s)
(1 x 6 units or 2 x 3 units)

Sem 2

Any approved
Level III Health Sciences course(s)
(1 x 6 units or 2 x 3 units)
Any approved
Level III course(s)
(1 x 6 units or 2 x 3 units)
 Core (complusory) courses required for the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program
 Other core courses required to meet the requirements of the Program
 Elective courses
 # At Level III students are required to complete a major in an area of study offered by either the Faculty of Health Sciences or the School of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences.
A major is defined as the completion, at Pass level or above, of at least 9 units (and usually 12 units) of courses from within a single discipline or from a recognised interdisciplinary stream. See 'Study Pathways' section below for examples of the majors available

Study Pathways - 2012

For a list of approved Health Sciences and non-Health Sciences courses, please click Acceptable Courses for 2012.

For information on level I, II and III courses, use the links below.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences program provides students with an opportunity to study a wide variety of courses within the health sciences field. The program is structured so that students can orientate their choice of courses towards one or two Study Pathways.

To get more information about Study Pathways and to assist you in making a decision, click the link below.

Variations on the Standard Pattern of Enrolment

Acceptable Variations

Students can substitute units at a higher level for those at a lower level, i.e. units at level II can be counted in place of those at level I, and units at level III can be counted in place of those at either levels I or II.

With the approval of the Faculty, students may study courses offered at a Bachelor's degree level or higher by other universities as cross-institutional students. Please consult the Academic Program Rules for further details.

Unacceptable Variations

Language Courses

Language courses at levels II and III cannot normally be counted towards a Health Sciences degree - students have the option of enrolling in a Diploma in Languages in addition to their degree program. If you undertake a level I language course as part of the Bachelor of Health Sciences, and wish to continue with a language at levels II and III, you can apply to have the enrolment in the language course(s) transferred from the Bachelor of Health Sciences to the Diploma in Languages. You will then need to enrol in an additional 6 units of courses at level I towards the Bachelor of Health Sciences since level I language courses cannot be counted towards both your degree and the Diploma in Languages. Further details of the Diploma in Languages are available from The Faculty of Humanities and here.

Other Courses

Students may not count towards a Health Sciences degree any units at level III that have been presented as part of any other conferred degree.

Students may not present courses towards the degree that have significant overlap/repetition of content.

Double/Combined Bachelor of Health Sciences Programs

Students enrolled in a double/combined degree should visit the relevant website below for specific information about the structure of their program, or see an Academic Program Adviser.

Program information for students who commenced BHlthSc before 2008 can be found here.

What Courses Do I Select if I Want to Study a Postgraduate Program?

Students wishing to gain entry into a postgraduate professional program (for example postgraduate medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic, nutrition and dietetics) are strongly encouraged to consult the academic advisers for the program of study into which they wish to gain entry for any pre-requisites for specific postgraduate programs. The Health Sciences Academic Program Advisers will then be able to provide advice on the best combinations of courses within the Health Sciences program to meet these requirements.

The following information serves as a general guide as to the types of courses/discipline areas required for entry into biomedical postgraduate programs. Students should note that in addition to any pre-requisite courses for the postgraduate program, they are still required to meet the specific program requirements for the Bachelor of Health Sciences.

  • Postgraduate Medicine
    There are no specific course pre-requisites for entry into postgraduate medicine. However, students should be aware that the GAMSAT assumes the candidate has a tertiary level I knowledge of chemistry and biology (particularly cell biology).
  • Physiotherapy
    Students should study courses in the following subject areas and/or disciplines: statistics, health-related psychology and communication, anatomical sciences (including gross anatomy), and human physiology
  • Chiropractic
    Students should study courses in the following subject areas and/or disciplines: physics, chemistry/molecular and cell biology, anatomical sciences, physiology, pathology, microbiology
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
    Students are advised to gain a background in pharmacology, biochemistry, and/or physiology

More Information

Detailed Academic Program Rules for the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree can be found in the University Calendar. Alternatively, students may contact an Academic Program Adviser.