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Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Health)

Important note: the University of Sydney is not accepting new applications for the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Health) from Semester 1, 2027. If you are interested in studying a degree in science, visit Bachelor of Science (Health).

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Why Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Health)?

Note: This course will cease to be offered to new students from 2027. Current students are not affected.

This course provides a thorough grounding in health and health systems at the local, national and global levels. You will graduate with the ability to navigate the complexity of health in different sociocultural, political and economic contexts.

If you are interested in science and the medical industry, this degree will set you up to become a leader in health services and an advocate for better health.

Overview

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Fees

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Duration

4 years full-time
(Available part-time)
Not available to student visa holders.

Intake/s

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campus Location

This course is delivered at:
The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

Study mode

Face to face

Additional info

Credit points :
192
Total amount of credits points required to complete this course. All subjects have a credit point value to indicate their contribution towards completing the course.

Related courses

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science (Medical Science)
BPSCIAVS1HLT

What you’ll study

Note: This course will cease to be offered to new students from 2027. Current students are not affected.

As a student in this course, you will complete:

  • the Health stream (including a major in Health)
  • a second major.

Year 1 and 2

In first year you will complete 48 cp, including 6 cp of mathematics degree core units and a selection of biology and psychology units.

In second year you will undertake a unit on Research Methods in Health.

Year 3 and 4

In third year you will choose four units from a selection of research, interdisciplinary, disciplinary and health units.

In the final year of your degree, you will undertake advanced coursework where you will enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.

If you would like to study honours and meet the relevant admissions requirements, you will be able to apply for an appended honours degree after completing three years of undergraduate study.

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An example to help you understand how your course might be structured.

For current students, refer to the latest faculty handbook

Science faculty handbook

2027 tuition fees

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Your Fees Explained

This is an estimate

This is an indicative amount based on 1 year of full-time study i.e. 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount. 

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Additional costs, fees and incidentals

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Entry requirements

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Qualifications

Mandatory for course entry

To be eligible for admission into one of our undergraduate degrees, you need to have completed a recognised qualification and meet the required entry score.

Find your qualification in the qualification dropdown below (organised by country). If your qualification isn’t listed, you can find the full list on the recognised qualifications page.

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The entry scheme you are eligible for will depend on your circumstances. In some cases, an entry scheme might allow you to gain entry to a course with an ATAR lower than the cut-off point. Other schemes let you provide additional info to support your application – such as a creative portfolio or evidence of how your studies have been impacted.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is when your previous studies and/or work experience are recognised and counted towards your degree as credit.

By accepting credit, you may:

  • reduce your course duration
  • reduce your fees

What you can seek recognition for

  • Units of study taken at another university or higher education institution.
  • Approved qualifications from a higher education institution or certain vocational education and training institutions.
  • For certain postgraduate degrees, your relevant work experience.

Application process

You can apply for credit as part of your course application, or after you've accepted your offer.

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Prerequisites

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There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Assumed knowledge

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You are expected to have studied the following subjects in high school to succeed in this course:

  • Mathematics Advanced
  • Biology

Other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.

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English Language Requirements

Mandatory for course entry

You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:

Option 1
English language requirements

If English is your first language, you need to have citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years) and completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies in an English-speaking country recognised by the University.

List of recognised English-speaking countries

American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada (excluding Quebec), Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Option 2
English is NOT my first language

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can commence your studies at the University.

You can do this either by demonstrating that you have completed specific secondary or tertiary qualifications, by taking an English language skills test, or by completing a relevant English language course at the University’s Centre for English Teaching.

The English language scores for the course / year selection are not yet available.

How to apply

Before applying

Note: This course will cease to be offered to new students from 2027. Current students are not affected.

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This course will not accept new applications from 2027.

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