Bachelor Of Health Science

The Australian National University

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Qualification

3 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

Start Date

US$35330

Fee

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Scholarships

Tackle some of the greatest health challenges of our time with the Bachelor of Health Science. The Bachelor of Health Science draws upon the world-leading strengths of ANU in medical education, biomedical science, population health, psychology, social science and public policy to prepare you for a future in medical, allied health and health-related professions. It will equip you with a broad understanding of the themes explored in advanced studies of medicine and offers a potential pathway to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at ANUCareer OptionsGraduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a rowEmployment OpportunitiesWith a Bachelor of Health Science, you can launch your career path in medicine, allied health, health organizations and the public service, including in hospitals, public health units, healthcare foundations and academia. See where a Bachelor of Health Science could take you: our career wheel will help you turn your interests into a career in scienceLearning Outcomes the foundation knowledge and skills in the biomedical sciences underpinning the functioning of the healthy body an understanding of the determinants of good and poor health including biological, social and economic factors as they apply to Australian and global contexts an understanding and a commitment to professional ethics, social accountability, and cultural competency an ability to search, analyze and synthesize information and to propose research questions relevant to biomedical science, population health and public health policy the skills required for success in leading and participating in teams to deliver successful health outcomesThe Bachelor of Health Science offers a pathway to the postgraduate Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) at ANU without having to sit the GAMSAT. At the end of their second year in the Bachelor of Health Science up to 30 students will receive an offer of entry to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD), contingent upon their grade point average (GPA), an interview process, and successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science. Ten of the 30 places in the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) program are reserved for rural and Indigenous students from the Bachelor of Health Science. The Bachelor of Health Science requires the completion of 144 units

For international students

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. Entry to the Bachelor of Health Science is based on meeting the minimum selection rank requirement and involves an assessment of suitability based on the questions included in the Bachelor of Health Science Supplementary Form. Submission of this form is compulsory for all applicants. English Language Requirements IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18). Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$53,610.00 (US$ 35,330) per yearAccommodation (per week) - AUD 288 (sharing) - AUD 500 (not sharing). Please check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Acton Campus, The Australian National University, CANBERRA, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Angus Nicholson Honours Scholarship in Science

Value of scholarship

A$7,500.00 (US$ 4,981) a year

How to applay

There is no separate application form for this scholarship. However, one must submit all the required documents by the deadline published on the scholarship website to complete the application process. Application periods 15 September – 30 November

Requierments

The award is available each year to a current or prospective ANU student who: (a) is a domestic or international student (b) has an outstanding academic record in science (c) has a demonstrated passion for his or her chosen field of Science (d) is eligible for enrolment or already enrolled at the University in the Honours year of an undergraduate degree offered by the ANU College of Science or the ANU College of Health & Medicine or an equivalent degree program at another tertiary educational institution.

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Ranked as Australia’s number one university, and number 20 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2017-18), the Australian National University (ANU) is recognised worldwide for its high teaching standards and outstanding research quality.
With small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, ANU students enjoy unparalleled access to their tutors and lecturers, who are world leaders in their fields. Students can choose from a wide variety of degree options; all designed so they can tailor their studies to suit their strengths, passions, and career options.
Coming in at number one in Australia and at 21 worldwide for graduate employability (Global University Employability Ranking 2017), ANU students stand out to employers. And it is no surprise that ANU ranks so highly; the University takes great pride in making sure its students are job-ready when they graduate, and encourages them to make the most of its industry contacts by getting involved with work experience and internship opportunities.
A member of the prestigious International Alliance of Research Universities, ANU stands alongside institutions like Oxford, Cambridge and Yale. A huge 95 per cent of research that takes place at ANU is recognised as above or well above world standard, positioning the University to take on the challenges facing the world today and into the future, with the aim to change society for the better.
Famed for its inclusive campus, ANU (CRICOS Provider Number 00120C) is number one in Australia and number seven in the world for its international outlook, meaning that its 7,000+ overseas students feel welcome throughout their stay.

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