Diploma of Health Sciences (077120M) + Bachelor of Health Sciences (025959E)

La Trobe University is one of Australia’s leading health education providers and can give students the best possible head start their career as a health professional.

The Diploma of Health Sciences provides an introduction into a range of health professions, and can help them discover their ideal role in the rapidly evolving health sector.

Students will be introduced to the anatomical organisation of the body, the basics of cell structure and function, and the fundamentals of the nervous and endocrine systems. They will also begin to learn how the particular characteristics and actions of a person can impact health and welfare.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences will give them everything they need to pursue there passion and profession. Choose from an incredible array of majors and shape there future with this interdisciplinary degree.

Create your own path by combining majors from a wide range of areas. Pair psychological science with public health, or health promotion with sociology. Learn how to help victims of crime by combining rehabilitation counselling with crime, justice and legal studies. Or find inspiration in the human mind by pairing psychological science with creative and professional writing. You're in charge of your future and we're here to help you build your dream career. No matter which path you choose, you'll learn from world-class academics and leading researchers.

Develop essential skills that you'll use for the rest of your life. Creative thinking. Critical analysis. The ability to understand and communicate with a wide range of people. And the knowledge you'll acquire – across both arts and health – will set you up for a successful career in a wide range of industries across both sectors. Once you've graduated, you may also have the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in health and science, including clinical programs, or any one of our humanities and social sciences postgraduate programs.

The health sciences majors include both theory and lab practice units. For example, if you major in public health, you'll learn about environmental health issues, global health initiatives and health care systems. Or if you major in rehabilitation counselling, you'll explore the psychosocial perspective of health and illness, the issues related to living with chronic health problems, and sports and exercise psychology. You could even take your fascination with the human mind further by majoring in psychological science or study the complex inner workings of the body through the field of human physiological sciences.

Gain real-world experience and build valuable connections that will shape your career. Take on an industry placement in a range of workplaces, including hospitals, regional health organisations or community organisations like SBS Radio, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the United Nations Association of Australia or travel overseas for an international sustainability experience.[1] Many of our exchange programs are financially supported. Your dedicated course adviser will help you to find your path and explore new opportunities.

Students will learn:

• Critical and creative thinking

Delve into complex problems. Learn how to see new possibilities and turn them into reality.

• Professional health practice

Build your understanding of the Australian health system. Understand how individuals connect with services, while learning about your preferred health profession.

• Communication

Learn how to connect, communicate and collaborate with the public and future colleagues.

• Anatomy and physiology

Understand the structures of the human body. Explore the cellular, nervous, muscular, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal systems and how they impact people's health.