Health Sciences/International Development
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of International Development
CRICOS course code
065929B
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course develops specific skills in health administration, health policy and health services management, as well as an understanding of the issues involved in social, economic and political areas in developing nations. Students acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to the planning and delivery of health services in third world countries.
Course structure
Bachelor of Health Sciences (270 credit points): Core first-year subjects, as part of an interdisciplinary common year across 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 International Development (270 credit points): Students undertake 145 credit points in core subjects and 125 credit points in discipline-specific electives.
Depending on timetable restrictions and subject prerequisites, students can choose their own balance of health sciences and international development subjects in any given year of their course. Fieldwork placement may be available in specified third-year public health subjects.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Anthropology, development studies, ergonomics, health science, history, politics, public health, health promotion, sociology.
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) - 75.10
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/VG
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
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment in government agencies, and private enterprises or organisations involved in overseas aid and international development.
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