Health Sciences/Business
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Business
CRICOS course code
043552A
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course offers a comprehensive foundation in business studies, with a health specialisation. Its value has increased recently because the Australian healthcare system involves a strong private sector in service delivery, supply and financing. Changing philosophies of management and increasing requirements for accountability have also increased demand for business skills in healthcare.
Course structure
Bachelor of Health Sciences (270 credit points): Core first-year subjects, as part of a common first year with in the Faculty of Health Sciences; and electives from anatomy and physiology or public health. General electives can fulfill any remaining credit point requirements.
Bachelor of Business (270 credit points): Core subjects and one business major, selected from business economics, financial management, human resource management, management, and marketing.
Subject to timetable restrictions and subject prerequisites, students can choose their own balance of health sciences and business subjects in any given year. Fieldwork placement may be available in specified third-year public health subjects.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Public health, health promotion, banking, business, business economics, economics, ergonomics, finance, financial management, human resource management, management, and marketing.
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)
20 120
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 www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege 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) - 75.90
International Baccalaureate - 26
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 1A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70
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 www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
Subject prerequisites
Year 11 Mathematics, plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Year 12 Mathematics or Physics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Graduates are able to apply their business knowledge and skills to the public or private health services sectors. Employment may be found in government agencies, hospitals, community health centres, rehabilitation centres, geriatric care agencies, the voluntary health services sector, or private health service organisations.
Professional recognition
Successful completion of the marketing major in the Bachelor of Business leads to membership of the Australian Marketing Institute or the Marketing Research Society of Australia as associate members.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HealthSciences/
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