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Pursuing a health career offers meaningful opportunities to address healthcare inequalities and support both individuals and communities – both in Australia and globally – in achieving more fulfilling, healthier, and happier lives. Graduating with a Bachelor of Health Sciences ensures you gain comprehensive knowledge across diverse health disciplines. With more than 500,000 new jobs expected in Health Care and Social Assistance over the next decade, you'll acquire sought-after skills to thrive in this rapidly growing industry.
Specialize in up to three focus areas or expand your expertise through elective courses. Pairing multiple majors with your interests can enhance your versatility for various health careers while creating pathways for advanced education. The program also includes practical work placements, allowing you to implement your learning in professional settings and establish valuable connections within the healthcare field.
Recent secondary education students
Current Year 12 students (2024)*
Year 12 graduates (2023 and 2022)*
* Includes Victorian, interstate, International Baccalaureate (IB) and New Zealand school leavers.
To be considered for an undergraduate course, you need to meet Deakin’s entry and course-specific requirements, as well as the English language minimum prerequisites.
Non-Year 12 applicants with:
higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
work and life experience Or
completed Year 12 in 2021 or earlier.
Completion of one of the following:
2 credit points in an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree
certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
a diploma or higher in any discipline
at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline relevant work and life experience.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: Overall 6.5 No band less than 6
TOEFL IBT: 79 Writing 21
TOEFL PBT: 577 Writing 4.5
C1 ADVANCED and C2 PROFICIENCY: 176 No band less than 169
PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill
OET: Overall C+
DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 4 (60%)