Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)

ATAR 65

Duration

3 years full-time/6 years part-time

Starts March, July

Location Gold Coast, Lismore

Professional placement

Work-integrated placement and work/community placement

Professional recognition CMA

Entry pathway Diploma of Health (Naturopathic Studies) (page 49)

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.

The degree develops 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 an integrated health placement, industry placement or professional engagement with Aboriginal communities.

Career opportunities

This course provides a direct pathway into the Master of Naturopathic Medicine, which enables graduates to practise as a Clinical Naturopath. Clinical Naturopaths work in private practice, in aged care, palliative care or in an integrative health clinic. Graduates will also be well-prepared for diverse roles working within healthcare teams (as an allied health assistant, health/lifestyle coach or care coordinator), community teams (as a health promotion officer, community development officer or project officer), industry (as a product developer) or independently (as a health/lifestyle consultant, or health communicator/writer).