Bachelor of Health Science/Business | Swinburne University
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Bachelor's Degree Public Health Full Time

Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Business

at Swinburne University of Technology · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

093361E

CRICOS provider code

00111D

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$184,360 total

Per year

A$46,090/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Business at Swinburne University of Technology is a double degree that enables students to develop a unique skill set across both health and business domains, providing strong foundations for diverse career opportunities. Across four years of full-time study in Melbourne, students engage with core units of study in public health sciences, such as health promotion, epidemiology, and community health, alongside comprehensive business topics like management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

This dual qualification is structured to maximise breadth and depth; students enrol in specified units of study each semester, accumulating credit points toward graduation as per standard Australian undergraduate frameworks. Electives allow for specialisation according to interests in particular aspects of health or business. As students progress, they have the opportunity to undertake capstone projects that integrate learning from both disciplines, drawing on real world scenarios. Work-integrated learning components may be included where available, particularly within business studies, connecting students with industry experience and professional networks relevant to Australia's dynamically evolving health and business sectors.

Graduates emerge with essential skills in research, critical analysis, strategic planning, communication, and leadership, preparing them to address health challenges from both scientific and commercial perspectives. The course particularly suits those aspiring to work in roles bridging public health and business, such as health management, health-focused entrepreneurship, consultancy, and policy development. International students should confirm entry requirements, including English language proficiency, and are eligible, subject to current Australian policy, for work rights of 48 hours per fortnight during study and up to two years post-graduation through the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

  • Health promotion officer in public health or community health organisations
  • Business analyst or consultant in health-related sectors
  • Healthcare administrator or manager in hospitals, clinics, or aged care facilities
  • Health entrepreneur or innovation project manager in start-ups and not-for-profits
  • Policy advisor in health agencies or governmental departments
  • Corporate wellbeing coordinator in the private or public sectors
  • Market researcher for pharmaceutical or health insurance industries

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Business at Swinburne University of Technology?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$184,360 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Health promotion officer in public health or community health organisationsBusiness analyst or consultant in health-related sectorsHealthcare administrator or manager in hospitals, clinics, or aged care facilitiesHealth entrepreneur or innovation project manager in start-ups and...

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