The world faces many challenges, including the threat of viruses or environmental or psychological impacts on the health of communities. We need people who are proactive who can collaborate with others to achieve something bigger and better, together. Will you take up the challenge to improve human health?
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ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
The Bachelor of Health Science offers a variety of career opportunities, and, depending on your choice of majors, can be a pathway to postgraduate studies in nutrition and dietetics, or occupational safety and health.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
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Experience Health Science at ECU.
Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.
Our Bachelor of Health Sciences course has a new major – Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety.
This recognises the growth in Environmental Health in Australia. The major has been awarded accreditation from Environmental Health Australia so graduates can work as qualified Environmental Health Officers around Australia.
That would include playing a critical role in the fight against COVID-19, working in communities to implement prevention programs and strategies.
Do you have any questions about the Health Science study discipline?
The course opens many doors for graduates, both in Australia and overseas.
The Environmental Health lecturers at ECU are so approachable and want everyone to succeed. The course is also very hands-on and practical - this helped me to not only understand key theory, but also how to apply it in the workplace.
Upon completing my degree, my husband and I decided to move to the USA. I secured a position in Toxicology and Environmental Health before I had even arrived in the country! I've really enjoyed the experience of working and living overseas.
I truly believe the Health Science course at ECU helps to develop a diverse skillset that is appealing to many employers. It opens many doors for graduates, not only working as a Health Officer in the government sector, but also in private industry, both in Australia and overseas.
I wanted the skills to implement and evaluate health promotion and public health programs
I decided to study Health Science at ECU, as I wanted to become a health care professional and help improve the lives and wellbeing of others within a community. I have a strong passion for working with people and an interest in the field of Alcohol & Other Drugs, which led me to choose the health promotion and addiction study majors, as they go hand-in-hand. The lecturers have been so friendly and welcoming and I love ECU's facilities, in particular, the library resources and all the cafés.
I felt as though I had a huge advantage.
The counselling skills units involved learning fundamental concepts such as building rapport and practicing empathy. Upon graduating, I went on to study psychology honours, where I realised how valuable these units were. I felt as though I had a huge advantage over my peers who were learning this content for the first time.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.