Bachelor of Health Sciences
Overview
Build a strong foundation for a successful career in health or medicine, and gain the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in people's lives.
Designed in consultation with health industry experts, UQ’s Bachelor of Health Sciences gives you a comprehensive understanding of human health—from the cellular level to public policy.
You’ll develop in-depth knowledge by selecting a core specialisation. Choose from either clinical health, nutrition or public health. This program provides the flexibility to forge your own journey, whether you choose a clinical or non-clinical career pathway.
For those pursuing a non-clinical career, this degree opens doors to opportunities in the planning and delivery of efficient public health programs and policies, as well as further postgraduate study such as the Master of Public Health.
Students seeking a clinical career can use this program to transition to a clinical postgraduate degree such as the Doctor of Medicine, Master of Occupational Therapy Studies, or Master of Dietetics Studies, subject to meeting entry requirements.
For students with provisional entry to the Doctor of Medicine, this is a recognised pathway. The program provides future medical practitioners with a solid grounding in biomedical sciences, public health, healthcare ethics, behavioural sciences and the healthcare system.
Program highlights
- Learn from the country’s leading health experts and stay up to date with the latest industry-relevant knowledge.
- Graduate prepared for the workforce with 90 hours of supervised work experience in health settings, including health services, universities and non-government agencies.
- Enjoy the flexibility to choose a clinical or non-clinical career path.
Specialisations
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Clinical Health
- Nutrition
- Public Health
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Introduction to Public Health
- Health Systems and Policy
- Biology for Health Sciences
- Exploring Wicked Problems in Health
A highlight was visiting India and working with Indigenous communities and schools in a centre that promoted climate-resilient strategies. It was an incredible experience witnessing real-life public health initiatives addressing health inequities.
A highlight was visiting India and working with Indigenous communities and schools in a centre that promoted climate-resilient strategies. It was an incredible experience witnessing real-life public health initiatives addressing health inequities.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Minimum entry score
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 80 | 30 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Health Sciences are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Health Sciences for Semester 1, 2025
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median | 88.25 | 88.85 |
| Lowest | 78.3 | 80.05 |
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Specialisations
Specialisations
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
You'll gain an in-depth understanding of health systems and services, health policy and working effectively with communities.
This major includes studies in biomedical science, biochemistry, nutrition science, behavioural sciences and food sciences, and the political, environmental, commercial and social factors affecting food supply, choices and health. It also covers health systems, public and Indigenous health.
Examine the role of human behaviour in the incidence, prevention and progression of illness. Focus on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health and well-being. Learn how to design and deliver health services and programs to promote positive community health and prevent disease and disability.
Specialisations
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
You'll gain an in-depth understanding of health systems and services, health policy and working effectively with communities.
This major includes studies in biomedical science, biochemistry, nutrition science, behavioural sciences and food sciences, and the political, environmental, commercial and social factors affecting food supply, choices and health. It also covers health systems, public and Indigenous health.
Examine the role of human behaviour in the incidence, prevention and progression of illness. Focus on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health and well-being. Learn how to design and deliver health services and programs to promote positive community health and prevent disease and disability.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$9,896
2025
$9,896
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $47,200
2025
AUD $47,200
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Health Sciences are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
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How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Health Sciences is 2252.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Health Sciences is 729002.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Health Sciences is 729002.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
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We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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