Bachelor of Health Science (Healthy Ageing) Program By University of South Australia |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

24,200 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

Study On Demand – a 100% online healthy ageing degree designed specifically for online learning. Take full control over your study – access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
UniSA Online’s Healthy Ageing degree explores a range of factors that influence our health and wellbeing as we grow older. Learn how communities, organisations, and governments are responding to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.  
In Australia, the number of people aged 65 and older is projected to exceed the number of children aged 14 and younger by 20301. This demographic change has an impact on almost all aspects of society, from the health workforce, long-term care, and housing to labour and financial markets, education, and social support. Your understanding of the factors that influence healthy ageing will position you well in your health career.
In this degree, you’ll study core courses offered in the Bachelor of Health Science before moving on to your Healthy Ageing specialisation from the second year. Discover what age-friendly environments and landscapes look like, learn about the role of nutrition and food as we grow older, explore personal, structural, and social factors that influence lifestyle choices, and analyse factors that influence workforce participation by older people. You’ll also analyse current international and national policy perspectives in this field.
This healthy ageing degree is perfect those who are already working in the health sector and looking to expand their knowledge and skills to help our ageing population live healthier, more independent lives. It’s also a great option for those looking to enter the health sector for the first time.
1 Australian Demographic Statistics, June 2019, Australian Bureau of Statistics

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

Study On Demand – a 100% online healthy ageing degree designed specifically for online learning. Take full control over your study – access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
UniSA Online’s Healthy Ageing degree explores a range of factors that influence our health and wellbeing as we grow older. Learn how communities, organisations, and governments are responding to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.  
In Australia, the number of people aged 65 and older is projected to exceed the number of children aged 14 and younger by 20301. This demographic change has an impact on almost all aspects of society, from the health workforce, long-term care, and housing to labour and financial markets, education, and social support. Your understanding of the factors that influence healthy ageing will position you well in your health career.
In this degree, you’ll study core courses offered in the Bachelor of Health Science before moving on to your Healthy Ageing specialisation from the second year. Discover what age-friendly environments and landscapes look like, learn about the role of nutrition and food as we grow older, explore personal, structural, and social factors that influence lifestyle choices, and analyse factors that influence workforce participation by older people. You’ll also analyse current international and national policy perspectives in this field.
This healthy ageing degree is perfect those who are already working in the health sector and looking to expand their knowledge and skills to help our ageing population live healthier, more independent lives. It’s also a great option for those looking to enter the health sector for the first time.
1 Australian Demographic Statistics, June 2019, Australian Bureau of Statistics

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

58+
75+
27+
6.5+
1190+
79+
177+
7+
3 Years
Jan
Apr

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

24,200 AUD
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International Students

24,200 AUD
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