Prepares students to be able to make a positive contribution to enhancing the health of communities. Health science is the study of the physical, psychological, social, and environmental dimensions of health. Students graduate with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, innovation, and cross-cultural and international awareness. They are highly sought after and can choose a range of interesting and dynamic career pathways. Students can choose to undertake two eight-unit majors, or a major and minor, in these disciplines: Addiction Studies, Environmental Management, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health. Alternatively, students can undertake one 16-unit major in Nutrition Bioscience or Environmental Health. A minor in Youth Work is also available. Course structure Students are required to complete a Core unit set. This will be supported by a supplementary program comprising of: two 8-unit Majors; or an 8-unit Major, plus a 6-unit Minor and 2 Elective units; or a 16-unit specialised Major. Note: Majors and Minors are selected from the Bachelor of Health Science. Alternate options require approval of the Course Coordinator. Nutrition Bioscience Major Suited to students who aspire to be employed as a community or corporate nutritionist, or in roles which include undertaking nutritional assessment and offering general nutrition advice. The major provides students with an understanding of the known nutrients and the non-nutrient substances in food, the assessment of nutritional status, and nutritional needs during the lifecycle, community nutrition issues, the psychology and sociology of food habits, and current controversies in nutrition, biochemistry and human physiology. Students should select this major if they wish to apply for entry into postgraduate Nutrition and Dietetics. Learning Outcomes Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical biomedical situations. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses. Think critically to analyze, interpret and conceptualize complex biomedical problems. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesize relevant information from multiple sources. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values. Possible future job titles Community Nutritionist, Corporate Nutritionist, Research Nutritionist, Sports Nutritionist, Child Health Nutritionist, Health Promotion Nutritionist, Health Lifestyle Nutritionist, Aged Care Nutritionist. Other Majors you can study in this course: Addiction Studies Environmental Health Environmental Management Health Promotion Nutrition Occupational Safety and Health