Alum FAQ: What can I do with a Bachelor of Health Sciences? 

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the health sector, you’ve come to the right place.  

We’re here to answer your burning question, ‘what can I do with a Bachelor of Health Sciences?’ 

We sat down with Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate Mimi Hayes to unpack exactly what it means to work in one of the fastest growing employment areas in Australia.

Meet our Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, Mimi Hayes

Mimi graduated from Deakin University with majors in Nutrition and Health Promotion and is currently employed as a Youth Community Development Officer.  

In her day-to-day role, Mimi focuses on identifying and addressing gaps in health services and educational resources for young Australians.  

Her dynamic projects cover important topics such as respectful relationships, mental health first aid, body confidence, and media literacy – all with the aim of promoting better health and wellbeing outcomes for young people.  

As if that isn’t impressive enough, Mimi’s role also includes helping adults who work with youth to create positive environments where young people can thrive.  

Mimi’s career to date showcases the impactful work you can do with a Bachelor of Health Sciences under your belt.  

So, what is a Bachelor of Health Sciences?

A Bachelor of Health Sciences is an undergraduate degree that empowers you to tackle local and global health issues. The degree encourages you to ask yourself what you can do to improve public health outcomes and equips you with the skills you need to implement these solutions. 

‘The broad curriculum of the degree equipped me with an understanding of health sciences, which served as a strong foundation throughout my early career,’ Mimi recalls. 

So, whether you want to reduce health disparities in communities or work closely with individuals to develop effective mental health strategies that enable them to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives, a Bachelor of Health Sciences can get you there,  

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is also incredibly flexible, enabling you to sink your teeth into a wide range of study areas such as disability and inclusion, psychology for allied health and medical biotechnology.  

Following this, you can consider going a little deeper with your Bachelor of Health Sciences. You may choose to go on to specialise in subjects such as:  

• Nutrition 

• Psychological Science 

• Exercise Science 

• Family, Society and Health 

• Public Health and  

• Environmental Health (to name a few). 

Whatever you decide, you’ll learn from leading experts in the field and gain insights into contemporary issues facing local and global communities.  

You’ll also receive valuable workplace learning opportunities allowing you to grow your professional network (both on and off LinkedIn) and gain relevant experience in your chosen field.

What is a Bachelor of Health Sciences like?

According to Mimi, studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences was an incredibly positive experience. The work placements and volunteering opportunities helped Mimi develop out-of-the-box professional skills that employers look for.  

‘You would be surprised what you can do with a Bachelor of Health Science and how many different roles you would be successful in by completing this degree,’ Mimi declares.   

‘I can’t tell you how many employers like to see a Bachelor of Health Sciences on your resume,’ she adds.  

While she was initially interested in nutrition, the flexibility of her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree allowed Mimi to change her mind and explore other electives. This sparked a keen interest in Social Science and subsequently, expanded her career horizon.  

How long is a Bachelor of Health Sciences? 

A Bachelor of Health Sciences takes three years of full-time study to complete.  

However, there’s flexibility in terms of how you can complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree (and what electives you choose to do), with online courses available for some specialisations.  

For example, Mimi’s university journey wasn’t linear. After finishing her first year, she took some time off before returning to her studies at Deakin, albeit at a different campus this time. 

Mimi found the transition from the Burwood campus to Geelong seamless, something she credits to the helpful staff at Deakin who made the process ‘incredibly easy.’

What can you do with a Bachelor of Health Sciences? 

So, you’ve completed your Bachelor of Health Sciences. What can you do with the degree? 

With over half a million new jobs in Health Care and Social Assistance projected to appear in the next ten years, there’s a good chance that you’ll land a job before you even doff your graduation cap.  

Depending on what specialisation you choose to do, your Bachelor of Health Sciences degree can prepare you for varied work as a: 

• Program Manager 

• Family/Community Project Officer 

• Environmental And Sustainability Officer 

• Exercise Physiologist 

• Policy Coordinator 

• Food Scientist And 

• Health And Sports Marketer.  

Take some time to sift through job advertisements on LinkedIn or Seek to get a feel for what kinds of jobs you can get with your Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. 

Bachelor of Health Sciences career opportunities  

As Mimi tells us, there’s a lot you can do with a Bachelor of Health Sciences. 

Mimi credits her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with preparing her for entering the workforce and opening the door to diverse career opportunities.  

Since commencing her degree, Mimi has worked for Jamie’s Ministry of Food, Nutrition Australia, Foodbank Victoria and the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre before finding her current role in local government.  

In her own words: ‘The skills I gained during my Bachelor of Health Sciences are invaluable. Not only did I hone my research and critical thinking abilities, but I also became much more confident in writing reports and delivering effective presentations.’ 

She continues: ‘Additionally, through various group assignments, I built strong teamwork and project management skills. These experiences have truly prepared me for the professional world.’ 

Finally, why choose a Bachelor of Health Sciences? 

To recap, studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences can lead to a rewarding career in the booming Health Services industry. In Australia alone, this sector is projected to grow by 25.2% over the ten years, according to Jobs and Skills Australia.   

 If you’re deciding whether to choose a Bachelor of Health Sciences, you probably want to know if the juice is worth the squeeze (i.e. if studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences is worth it).   

We asked Mimi for her two cents on the matter. 

‘Absolutely,’ Mimi confidently asserts. ‘The broad scope of the Bachelor of Health Sciences allowed me to explore various career paths and make meaningful contributions to community health.’ 

‘It continues to positively influence my professional growth and brings me great personal satisfaction in my career.’ Mimi says.  

‘If you’re considering a Bachelor of Health Sciences, my advice is to do it! There’s so much you do with the degree.’