UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
The World Health Organisation estimates a projected shortfall of 18 million health care workers by 2030, which has resulted in rebuilding the health care workforce as a core global health priority. The Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) is a foundation degree for students who wish to pursue a career in health, naturopathic medicine, or lifestyle medicine. Successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) is a direct pathway to a career as a Clinical Naturopath. Graduates can enrol in Southern Cross University’s Master of Naturopathic Medicine with eight units of advanced standing to complete the accredited postgraduate qualification. The total full-time duration for this program is four years (3-year Bachelor and 1-year Masters). This course allows students to develop an understanding of health science, social science, lifestyle medicine, clinical science, scientific enquiry and naturopathic medicine. Students will also develop a theoretical and practical understanding of health promotion through undertaking a work-integrated health placement, health promotion project or professional engagement with Aboriginal communities. This degree provides graduates with a solid foundation in evidence-based practice and a deep understanding of naturopathic medicine’s philosophical foundations of preventing ill-health, improving patient health outcomes, supporting a patient’s innate ability to heal and addressing the underlying causes of illness.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core Units
- HLTH1004The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar
- HLTH1001Introduction to Science for Health Professions
- PSYC1009Introducing Health Psychology
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- INDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
- BIOL2007Biochemistry
- NATM2004Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 1: Foundations
- Students may be eligible to exit with a diploma following completion of the above 8 units. Contact Client Services for details
- STAT2001Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
- HLTH2002Exercise Physiology
- PHAR2001Introductory Pharmacology
- NATM2005Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 2: Ethics and Law
- NUTR2001Nutritional Medicine
- NATM2001Botanical Medicine
- NATM2003Massage and Mind-body Medicine
- NATM2002Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 1: Assessment
- Microbiology and Immunity
- HLTH5009Practice-Based Health Research
- NATM3001Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 2: Integumentary and Gastrointestinal systems
- NATM3002Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 3: Musculoskeletal and Nervous systems
- NATM3003Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 4: Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems
- PBHL3005Health Promotion and Project
- NATM3004Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 5: Urogenital and Endocrine systems
- WELF1003Counselling Theory and Practice
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
ATAR: 65. To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Health Science (Heath and Lifestyle), students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising: 23 core units (288 credit points) Exit Awards Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma after completing the first 8 units in the course progression. Students are to contact Client Services for more information. Work Integrated Learning This course includes work integrated learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Work Integrated Learning page, must be met prior to attending placement. All work integrated learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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