Why Study / Key Benefits

• This is a four-year double degree combining Health Science with Applied Innovation.
• It is designed for students who want to understand health, wellbeing and healthcare while also developing skills to create and implement innovative solutions.
• The programme combines health-science knowledge with innovation, creativity, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Swinburne identifies health science communication, research skills, analytical decision-making, critical thinking and creative problem-solving as key skills developed through the degree.
• Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed component of Swinburne bachelor degrees, providing opportunities to gain practical industry experience while studying.
• Students can choose a health-focused major, allowing the degree to be tailored towards areas such as biomedical science, clinical technologies, neuroscience, nutrition, public health or digital health. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Health Science component includes the following core subjects:

• Anatomy and Physiology – BIO10004
• Introduction to Health Sciences – HEA10001
• Digital Health Foundations – HEA10004
• Brain and Behaviour – PSY10007
• Foundations of Statistics – STA10003
• Health and Disease Across the Life Course – BIO20004
• Research Methods for Health Sciences – HEA20007, for non-psychology majors
• Health Sciences Project – HEA30001, for non-psychology majors.

The Applied Innovation component includes:

• Exploring Creativity and Innovation – INV10001
• Fundamentals of Innovation Practice – INV10002
• Innovation Sandpit – INV10003
• Responsible Innovation Futures – INV10004. 

Disciplines / Specialisations

The current course page lists six available majors:

1. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
2. Biomedical Science
3. Clinical Technologies
4. Neuroscience
5. Nutrition
6. Public Health and Health Promotion.

Major Subjects / Examples

For Biomedical Science, the handbook lists subjects including:

• Consumer Chemistry and Environmental Impact
• Introduction to Biochemistry
• Physiology in Medical and Health Sciences
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy
• Infections and Immunology in Health Sciences
• Genes and Genomics
• Body Function and Structure for Health Science
• Pathophysiology.

For Clinical Technologies, subjects include:

• Technology and Data Acquisition
• Neurophysiology
• Medical Imaging Systems
• Therapeutic Product Development Process and Clinical Trials
• Physiological Signals in Health and Managing Disease
• Engineering Technology Innovation Project
• Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology
• Biomedical Project.

Programme Highlights

• Four-year Health Science + Applied Innovation double degree.
• 400 credit points.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• CRICOS code 108356H.
• Six current Health Science major options.
• Strong combination of health science, innovation and technology.
• Laboratory and practical learning.
• Digital health and emerging-health-technology exposure.
• Work Integrated Learning opportunities.
• Health research and analytical skills.
• Creative problem-solving and innovation training.
• Clinical Technologies major endorsed by ANSA.
• Potential credit transfer/RPL based on previous study or experience, assessed individually.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne currently identifies career opportunities including:

• Health policy developer
• Healthcare consultant
• Health communications officer
• Innovation consultant
• Human-centred researcher
• Innovation manager.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Current CRICOS code: 108356H.
• Current course code: BB-HSCAIN.
• Current published 2027 starts: 1 March 2027 and 2 August 2027.
• Current international English requirement: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 6.0.
• Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning are assessed case-by-case.
• The course has Informed Choices information covering sensory, mobility, legal/professional, learning/knowledge-creation and interpersonal capabilities.
• Some activities require students to interpret health data, anatomical structures, imaging, laboratory results and other visual information and to operate equipment safely.
• An optional professional work-placement structure is listed in the course information, including Work Experience in Industry and Integrated Professional Placement units. However, Swinburne states that international students holding a Student visa cannot undertake Professional Placements in this course because of government regulation.

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant Australian visa for an international student undertaking this full-time CRICOS-registered degree is generally the Student visa (Subclass 500).

The Department of Home Affairs currently requires, among other things:

• Enrolment in a full-time CRICOS-registered course.
• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Online visa application.
• Satisfaction of the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable health and character requirements.
• Financial-capacity evidence if requested by the Department.
• English-language evidence where required.
• Appropriate welfare arrangements if the applicant is under 18.