Lismore,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) in East Lismore Australia | Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University
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East Lismore Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
30,832
(c. USD21,603.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The World Health Organization predicts a global shortage of 18 million healthcare professionals by 2030, making workforce development a critical international health initiative. The Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) serves as an introductory program for those aspiring to enter healthcare, naturopathy, or lifestyle medicine fields. To qualify as a Clinical Naturopath, candidates must complete both this bachelor's degree and Southern Cross University's Master of Naturopathic Medicine, constituting a four-year full-time clinical education pathway - Australia's sole master's-level naturopathic medicine program. This curriculum equips students with knowledge across health sciences, social sciences, lifestyle medicine, clinical practice, research methodologies, and naturopathic principles. Practical experience is gained through health placements, community health projects, or Indigenous health initiatives. Graduates emerge with expertise in evidence-based care and naturopathy's core philosophy of preventive healthcare, enhancing patient wellbeing, supporting natural healing processes, and treating root causes of disease. This stands as Australia's only government-subsidized undergraduate naturopathic medicine degree (eligible for HECS-HELP).
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must: meet the University’s standard minimum admission requirements for undergraduate courses, including:for High School Students, completed secondary education.for non-school leavers: previous secondary, tertiary or TAFE studies SCU College studies work experiencepersonal competency statements special tertiary admissions test (STAT)SCU Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme demonstrate a suitable degree of life experience, including self-awareness, a capacity to relate to others and an understanding of ethical behavior which are assessed through:two confidential references addressing the applicant’s suitability for the course; and the applicant’s responses to the SCU Counselling Readiness Questionnaire.Applicants will not be admitted solely on the basis of completion of a Certificate III qualification.
Tuition
AUD
30,832