Bachelor of Health Sciences (Psychology for allied health)

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 workCoaching and counselling individuals and groupsHealth and human services consultingA rewarding career in health gives you the chance to reduce health disparities and help individuals and communities – in Australia and overseas – to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives. As a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, you can be confident you will have a solid grounding in a range of health-related fields. With over half a million new jobs in Health Care and Social Assistance projected in the next ten years, you will graduate with the in-demand skills needed to join this booming sector.

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: Year 12 prerequisite subjects Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EALATAR Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalentTo meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English