The major in Allied Health provides the knowledge, skills and capabilities to prepare students for further study to enable them to qualify as an allied health professional. Students will develop effective communication and reflective practice skills and apply these skills to diverse client populations. Students develop an understanding of the important role that physical activity plays in the prevention and development of chronic disease, and the evidence-based practice skills they need to support clinical decision-making and the delivery of client-centred health care. The evolving health care environment is explored, including the political, economic, professional, ethical and social and cultural influences on clinical decision-making, and the different organisational contexts within which allied health professional work.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Digital health","code":"MJR-DIH01","description":"
The Digital Health Major equips you with a highly sought-after skill set tailored to the dynamic landscape of digital healthcare. Through an exploration of emerging technologies such as health analytics, virtual care, and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), you will gain a deep understanding of their applications and implications within healthcare contexts. The major emphasises real-world application, offering opportunities to collaborate with industry partners on digital health solutions. Overall, the Digital Health major prepares you to become proficient digital health professionals capable of driving innovation and positive change in healthcare delivery. Graduates are equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital health sector and make meaningful contributions to improving healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Environmental health","code":"MJR-ENV01","description":"
Build in-demand expertise in the fast-growing field of environmental health.<\/p>\n
Understand environmental impacts on human health and how to assess, monitor and address risks. Learn how to interpret, evaluate, prevent, and solve a range of environmental health problems, apply regulatory frameworks, and create and communicate solutions to a range of stakeholders. Gain industry-relevant skills and experience with work-integrated learning and placement opportunities. Combine environmental health with a public health major to take your first step toward a career as an environmental health officer.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Food and nutrition","code":"MJR-DTN02","description":"
The major in Food and Nutrition provides an understanding of the role diet plays in health maintenance and illness prevention. Critical analysis of the sociocultural factors that influence food intake and impact food security in changing and complex food, health, environmental and economic systems are also explored. Students will develop a deep understanding of nutrition across different life stages and will be able to perform nutrition assessment in a culturally safe manner.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Health promotion","code":"MAJOR-HLTHP","description":"
Help promote and protect people's health. You\u2019ll explore how to help people and communities take an active role improving and maintaining their health while building skills in program assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation as well as current and emerging health promotion activities.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Health, wellbeing and performance","code":"MAJOR-HWP-1","description":"
Develop skills to facilitate improved mental health and wellbeing in sport and broader community settings (e.g. work, education). With a focus on positive psychology (e.g. mindfulness, gratitude and hope), communication and counselling skills, and principles of effective performance, you\u2019ll develop the skills you\u2019ll need to promote wellbeing and performance with individuals and small groups.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Psychological science","code":"MJR-PSY01","description":"
Discover psychology using a scientific approach. In this fascinating major, you\u2019ll deepen your understanding of how people think, behave and relate to one another. Expand your understanding of psychological health and illness, while learning how to assess psychological functioning in individuals.<\/p>\n
Explore how culture and society can shape our experiences and health choices. You\u2019ll investigate how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are influenced by other people and you\u2019ll learn how to use statistical techniques to understand the differences between groups of people.<\/p>\n
Investigate a range of evidence-based psychological interventions and develop your research skills by conducting an in-depth investigation into an area of psychology. Throughout your studies, you\u2019ll build practical skills in analysis, evaluation and communication. Learn how to apply psychological theory and research to real-world individuals and their communities.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n
Note.<\/em>\u00a0This major is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Public health","code":"MAJOR-PUBH","description":" Discover approaches to protect and improve health,\u00a0prevent and control disease\u00a0and injuries, and reduce health inequity.<\/p>\n Understand the environmental, sociocultural, political, economic, commercial, technological, organisational,\u00a0behavioural\u00a0and genetic factors that interact to shape the health of individuals and populations. Build skills in policy development, disaster and emergency response, promoting health equity and community partnerships, and research methods in public health. Apply your learning on a placement with our industry partners including government departments, and community health or research centres.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Rehabilitation counselling","code":"MAJOR-RHC-1","description":" Help people recovering from injuries or living with mental health conditions or disabilities improve their quality of life. You\u2019ll build skills in counselling techniques, case management and vocational rehabilitation and support clients to achieve their personal, career and independent living goals.<\/p>","streams":[""]}], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma in Health Sciences","Diploma of Rural Health"],"240":["Associate Degree in Health Sciences"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2026), Semester 2 (July 2026)", "duration": "3 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": " Create a rewarding career in Australia's fastest-growing sector by changing the lives of individual people and whole populations with La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences.<\/p> Examine the way our minds, society, environment and political structures affects the health of individuals, families and communities at local, national and international levels. Broaden your expertise with a choice of nine majors and the option of second majors and minors in health sciences or a range of other disciplines.<\/p> By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences, you will:<\/p> *Please be aware that the digital health, health promotion and public health majors in this course include mandatory in-person placement requirements. Students are expected to complete these placements in Australia.<\/strong><\/p> The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": " This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": " VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p> HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).<\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": " Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li> You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p> Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li> Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. 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