These inherent requirements apply to the following course: Bachelor of Health Science.
If you’re hunting for a job, having a health science degree is a good thing. A very good thing, according to the Australian Government. That’s because our ageing population, the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), and the concerning increase in chronic disease are driving jobs growth in the health care sector.
How taking her time through studies has helped Tahlia find her career in health.
The Australian health system has traditionally had an acute care focus, and this tends to cascade to health students. Given that we have a major increase in chronic conditions and an ageing population, health reform is vital. Health Science graduates are health professionals who fill the gap in Australia’s health workforce in primary, public and preventative health. They are focused on keeping Australia’s population healthy.
Study Allied Health courses at Charles Darwin University. Graduate with a nationally recognised qualification in this rapidly growing sector and make an impact on the health of your community.
Study a full medical degree program in Darwin through our collaboration with Flinders University. The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences / Doctor of Medicine (CDU/Flinders University) double degree means you could complete your medical degree in six years. The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences is a highly competitive course with limited places available each year and prepares students for careers in medicine and medical science.
Graduate as a medical scientist and be responsible for analysing patient samples, assist with disease diagnosis and ensure suitable treatments. You may also choose to complete a PhD and segue into research. We have a long association with Menzies School of Health Research, one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes, and the region attracts many high achieving scientists. Our courses are nationally recognised and accredited with the Australian Institute of Medical Science (AIMS).
As an exercise and sports scientist you'll be an expert in understanding how human bodies respond to exercise, and how to make a difference in the quality of life for all people. You'll teach people to use exercise as an intervention to improve health and fitness. The course is integrated with health, fitness and sporting agencies within the community. This gives you a variety of options for work placement as part of your study program. Delivered on campus in the Northern Territory and external delivery mode, you'll study the general principles of health and physical performance, specialising in tropical hot and humid conditions.
Binaural hearing is the mechanism developed in the auditory pathway during infancy which allows us to listen to speech masked in background noise.