Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Social Work for 2010

Course overview

The double degree gives students a health science context for their social work degree, covering areas such as health promotion and health communications, community health, health informatics, health policy and health administration.

Social work addresses the barriers, inequities and injustices that exist in society, to enhance quality of life for individuals, groups and communities. Social workers often are actively involved in situations of personal distress and crisis. They work with individuals to help them realise their intellectual, physical and emotional potential and with individuals, groups and communities to achieve equitable access to social, economic and political resources.

Career outlook

The core units in health science, health promotion and community capacity building will lead to a variety of community-based jobs in planning and organising health services, education and policy in clinics hospitals, community organisations and local government, public health departments, managed care and related institutions. Social workers work in both government and non-government settings and are involved in both chronic and critical care situations. They are employed by community groups, government departments and hospitals, where they contribute to the planning, administration and management of social and welfare services, or to the direct provision of services to people. Social workers also work in private practice as management or organisational consultants, or as family therapists, counsellors and psychotherapists.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$7,050 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$26,800 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 068366G
Monash course code 3870 3870
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Telephone: +61 3 9903 1680, email: healthsciences@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/healthsciences/ International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

All completed TAFE studies will be considered.

University

Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by undertaking two single units, even if they have completed the VCE prerequisites or their equivalents. It is recommended that applicants choose units that correspond to the VCE prerequisite studies for this course or units that form part of the course.

Applicants require at least a distinction average (70%) in recent studies to be considered for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum grade of four at standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Caulfield
ENTER clearly in* 70.00(CSP); 70.00 (International)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

All completed TAFE studies will be considered.

University

Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by undertaking two single units, even if they have completed the VCE prerequisites or their equivalents. It is recommended that applicants choose units that correspond to the VCE prerequisite studies for this course or units that form part of the course.

Applicants require at least a distinction average (70%) in recent studies to be considered for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum grade of four at standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Caulfield
International Baccalaureate Contact us

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