Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health (Health Practice)

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

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The Health Practice major includes a range of knowledge and skills important in health care such as communication, cultural competence, community health community development, and leadership, as well as a solid foundation in biomedical science. This major will provide a solid grounding in both the science and art of medicine.
As well as leading to entry to graduate medicine this major can lead to other postgraduate health professions. It can also lead to a career in medical and health research through Biomedical Science Honours and Doctoral studies. It will also lead to Masters studies in Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH) and Indigenous Health (MSci(Indigenous Health)).

Major Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from a major in Health Practice will be able to:

1. Critically examine effective models of health systems.

2. Review and analyse social determinants of health, including how they apply in an Indigenous Health context.

3. Demonstrate effective communication in health care practice through a variety of media.

Major Structure

The schedule for students undertaking the Health Practice major for the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health for 2nd and 3rd year, including core and major subjects is detailed below.