Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) prepares you for a career promoting physical, psychological and social aspects of health and wellbeing.

You'll have access to the latest technology and facilities at Swinburne – we’re the only university in Australia with MRI and MEG labs on campus.

Plus, all Professional degrees feature a built-in 12-month paid work placement.

Your major

Our Psychology and Forensic Science major prepares you for a rewarding career applying specialist knowledge in psychology to aspects of the law, the justice system and forensic science. Discover the roles of research and statistics in forensic issues by completing projects on research design and units related to forensic psychology.

Note: This major is not available to international students through the Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) course. If you are an international student and would like to study the Psychology and Forensic Science major, please go to our Bachelor of Health Science course.

Your industry experience

All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. This Professional Degree features a mandatory 12-month paid professional work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

Skills you’ll learn

• Strong communication skills
• Cognitive skills to analyse
• Critical thinking
• Technical skills
• Work effectively in a team

Your career opportunities

• Psychologist (with further study)
• Forensic psychologist (with further study)
• Behavioural therapist
• Medical researcher
• Counsellor
• Youth worker