Provides high quality studies in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. Students take introductory science and mathematics units, and select two majors relevant to their interests and aspirations. Four course-level electives allow flexibility, the capacity to undertake overseas study or to enroll in specific humanities units that contribute to eligibility for entry to a postgraduate teacher education course. Addiction Studies Major Provides students with an understanding of the use and problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive drugs. Students investigate fundamental concepts about drug use and drug users, psychoactive drug use, the nature of addiction and dependency and behaviour change. Australian and international approaches to drug policy, intervention initiatives, alcohol and other drug counselling skills, and evidence-based approaches to reducing harm are also covered. Learning Outcomes Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical Health Science 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 Health Science 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. Employment Opportunities There are interesting and dynamic addiction studies career pathways available in a range of health promotion agencies, not-for-profit organizations, research centres, welfare agencies, corrective services and the justice sector. Possible future job titles Community Health Officer, Drug Rehabilitation Officer, Youth Worker, Child Health Officer, Health Care Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Health Officer, Drug Policy Worker, Quit Smoking Project Officer, Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Research Officer, Health Project Coordinator. Other major’s options under Bachelor of Science degree: Applied Chemistry Aviation Biological Sciences Computer Science Conservation Biology Data Science Environmental Management Health Promotion Human Biology Marine and Freshwater Science Mathematics Nutrition Occupational Safety and Health Physics Sports Science