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3 Years
On campus
Full time or part-time equivalent
16 February 2026 (Semester 1) | 10 August 2026 (Semester 2) | 15 February 2027 (Semester 1) | 09 August 2027 (Semester 2)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Bruce, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Australian National University, 110 Ellery Cresent - Baldessin Precinct Building, Acton, ACT 2601
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Relevant National Health Practitioner Board / AHPRA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS / relevant health board
Course Content
Systemic Anatomy and Physiology
Level 1 unit — 3 credit points
Regional Anatomy and Physiology
Level 1 unit — 3 credit points
Industry and Community Engagement (Health)
Level 3 unit — 3 credit points
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
Level 1 unit — 3 credit points
Understanding People and Behaviour
Level 1 unit — 3 credit points
Professional Orientation (Health)
Level 1 unit — 3 credit points
Professional Practice (Health) 1
Level 2 unit — 3 credit points
Professional Evidence (Health)
Level 3 unit — 3 credit points
Biomechanics 1
Level 2 unit — 3 credit points
Biomechanics 2
Level 3 unit — 3 credit points
Advanced Functional Anatomy
Level 3 unit — 3 credit points
Human Growth and Development
Level 1 unit — 3 credit points
Physiology of Exercise 1
Level 2 unit — 3 credit points
Physiology of Exercise 2
Level 3 unit — 3 credit points
Exercise Programming and Prescription 2
Level 2 unit — 3 credit points (replaced from Sem 1, 2025)
Exercise Programming and Prescription for Performance
Level 2 unit — 3 credit points. From Sem 1, 2025 replaces unit 9812 Exercise Programming and Prescription 2
Exercise Programming and Prescription 1
Level 1 unit — 3 credit points (replaced from Sem 1, 2025)
Exercise Programming and Prescription Fundamentals
Level 1 unit — 3 credit points. From Sem 1, 2025 replaces unit 9811 Exercise Programming and Prescription 1
Common Questions
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is at the very centre of all UC degrees. As part of your degree you will undertake a 120-hour WIL experience during the final year of your course, working and studying in real-world situations, learning from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars.
Graduates are well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research, high performance sport or other allied health degrees. Further study opportunities include the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Strength and Conditioning, Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Physiotherapy.
There is no professional accreditation associated with the Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) at UC. However, students are required to hold a valid Working with Vulnerable People registration.
Yes, credit transfer arrangements are available for students with prior qualifications, including any Australian Certificate IV (AQF4) worth 12 credit points, any Australian Diploma (AQF5) or Advanced Diploma (AQF6) worth 24 credit points, and the University of Canberra College Diploma of Health (22010). Credit based on work experience is also available.
International students are required to achieve an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent) to be eligible for admission to this course.
Application
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