Arts/Health Sciences
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
CRICOS course code
025959E
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This degree allows students to pursue their areas of interest in both the arts and health sciences. Students can create a program that best represents their interests and needs by selecting subjects from the Faculty of Health Sciences and from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Some combinations might include: Policy Studies and Health Care Systems, Health Promotion and Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies, Aboriginal Studies and Public Health, Philosophy and The Experience of Health and Illness.
Course structure
In first year the health sciences component focuses on core subjects which explore basic human biosciences, factors influencing health, and developing an understanding of the roles health professionals have in the health and welfare systems. In subsequent years students select a major area of study from either human physiology, anatomy, public health, ergonomics and saftey and health. The arts component requires students to complete at least one major in a discipline offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Contact hours
Approximately 17 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Bachelor of Arts: Aboriginal studies, ancient Greek studies ,ancient Mediterranean studies, anthropology, archaeology, art history, Asian studies, Australian studies, Chinese, cinema studies, English, European studies, gender, sexuality and diversity studies, history, Indonesian, international development, Italian studies, Japanese, Latin-American studies, legal studies, linguistics, media studies, modern Greek studies, modern Mediterranean studies, North American studies, peace studies, philosophy, politics, religion and spirituality studies, Sanskrit, sociology, Spanish, theatre and drama. Additional studies include AUSLAN, Catalan, French, Hindi and Portuguese.
Bachelor of Health Sciences: Anatomy and physiology, ergonomics, health promoting rehabilitation, health promotion, health sciences, health care systems and public health.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
20 730
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 75
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 72.60
International Baccalaureate - 25
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.0
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Subject prerequisites
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
The Humanities Academic Skills Unit
(HASU and also the Academic Skills Unit in Bendigo) is a resource for all students of the
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students are welcome to consult HASU staff about
any aspect of their academic work: reading, thinking about essay topics, taking notes,
giving oral presentations, writing assignments, interpreting feedback comments, and
interpreting culture and expectations.
Visit:
Career opportunities
Graduates have diverse opportunities in administration, community development, education, health administration, health promotion, human services, journalism, management, in non-clinical aspects of client management including community-based rehabilitation and case management, occupational health and safety and occupational rehabilitation fields, social policy and in specialist occupational health and safety. Positions may be in government departments and agencies dealing with health care, community health centres, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, geriatric-care agencies and private health-care organisations.
Professional recognition
See individual course entries for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Health Sciences for further information.
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au