Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion)

Why study the Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion)?

A Bachelor of Health Science from UWS opens up opportunities for work in many growing areas of healthcare services, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.

The Health Promotion major extends beyond raising awareness of healthcare issues to developing and implementing strategies for communities, individuals and policy-makers to improve their health and wellbeing. If you enjoyed physical development, health and physical education in high school, take a close look at Health Promotion at UWS.

You will build a comprehensive foundation of health sciences knowledge, and pursue a major – or two – in Health Promotion, Health Services Management or Therapeutic Recreation.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

Practical Experience

A one-week placement is in Year 1 for all health science students. Students majoring in Health Promotion undertake eight weeks placement in Year 3.

A Career in Health Promotion

Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion) graduates help communities and individuals to change their behaviour, to prevent ill health and injury, and work with employers such as not-for-profit foundations, the public health sector, community health centres, youth centres, schools and, increasingly, local government. Health promotion projects are as diverse as injury prevention, skin cancer prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness and community development. You will also be able to apply the skills you learn in Health Promotion at UWS to initiate, develop and evaluate policy.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.