Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Area of Study

Health science

All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.

Managing faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Campus(es)	Caulfield
Course coordinator	Professor Helen Keleher

Notes

Compulsory off-campus and out-of-hours placements may be a key component of courses undertaken in this area of study.

Description

Health science offers major study options in health promotion and health policy and management. In addition, students may select a minor sequence in bioscience.

Graduates will find employment in hospitals, health networks, community organisations, and public health in government and related organisations in local, national and international agencies. Undergraduate studies in health science can provide a preparation for graduate entry into medical or physiotherapy degree courses, nutrition and dietetics, or chiropractic, or postgraduate qualifications in hospital management or public health.

Units

For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.

Relevant Courses

3882 Bachelor of Health Science
3971 Honours degree of the Bachelor of Health Science
3870 Bachelor Health Science/Bachelor of Social Work
3965 Bachelor Health Science/Bachelor of Social Work (with Honours)