61st in the world

Ranked 61st globally for engineering and technology by the 2020 QS University Rankings by Subject

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Ranked 23rd globally for life sciences and medicine by the 2019 QS University Rankings by Subject

Succeed in today's dynamic world by developing engineering expertise alongside the critical insights and research skills offered by the health sciences. This combined degree emphasises the strong scientific foundations of engineering. It will expand your career options by giving you two qualifications with just one extra year of study.

You can combine any engineering streams (Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical and Biomolecular, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, and Software) with a Bachelor of Science (Health). You will develop an extensive knowledge of your chosen stream along with technical, analytical and research skills to lead innovation across continually evolving industries.

As part of your engineering degree you will undertake the award-winning Professional Engagement Program enabling you to change your approach to learning through self-reflection and extra-curricular activities throughout your degree.

The Bachelor of Science (Health) provides a thorough grounding in health and health systems at the local, national and global levels. You will graduate with the ability to navigate the complexity of health in different sociocultural, political and economic contexts, and develop core skills in critical thinking, complex problem-solving, communication and empathy. You will complete a major in health with core units in areas such as human biology, psychology and eHealth, and gain broad knowledge of healthcare and its latest developments before specialising in your area of interest and pursuing an optional second major.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Corporate health
• Disability and ageing management
• Global health research and policy analyst
• Hospital management
• Information services management
• Mental health and safety
• Software engineer
• Web development and management 
• Medical software developer
• Health promotion
• Hospital administration
• Policy making
• Project and case management
• Consulting
• Logistics and procurement
• Health insurance
• Business development
• Marketing
• Public relations
• Medicinal chemists
• Food technologist 
• Humanitarian aid and disaster relief
• Consulting

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and by other major professional engineering institutions. Our graduates are also recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.

Depending upon the major or majors undertaken within the Bachelor of Science (Health), the degree offers professional recognition by a range of government and non-government organisations. See the information on each of the majors available for further details.