Bachelor of Human Sciences

Community and health services is the fastest-growing job sector in Australia due to a greater focus on support for people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged, and an ageing population. One in four new jobs created between 2013 and 2018 will be in community services and the health industry.

This course can equip you to work in this dynamic area and give you the skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Key Features

• This course offers a large amount of flexibility you'll be given the time to explore a range of interests and career options before committing to a specific discipline.
• You'll have the opportunity to major in one or even two areas that particularly interest you.
• You'll connect knowledge about human services and wellbeing with biology, psychology, linguistics, sociology, education and health.
• You'll learn to use scientific enquiry to critically assess situations and help to provide human health, community and wellbeing services.
• You'll have the opportunity to participate in Macquarie's PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) program which takes you out of the lecture theatre and gives you the chance to gain relevant workplace experience in a professional or community setting.
• You can combine this course with one of Macquarie's highly sought-after psychology courses.
• Completion of certain majors provides the required academic background for postgraduate study in areas such as physiotherapy (Human Movement major) and audiology.

Suitable For

Those who want to work in health and community services and are looking to develop a career path around helping others. Also suitable for those who wish to qualify to apply for postgraduate studies in audiology and physiotherapy. The Bachelor of Human Sciences degree encompasses the biological, psychological and social dimensions of health for practice or a role in health professions other than medicine, nursing or dentistry.

Professions

• Health promoter and educator
• Community development worker
• International aid and development worker
• Community care manager
• Health and social researcher
• Health and community program manager
• Community health and social advocate
• Health policy planner/administrator
• Research and policy development
• Physical activity and nutrition (after further study)
• Audiology (after further study)
• Physiotherapist (after further study)

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $34,800
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,450.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.