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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences

Course code: #LZCHS

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $39,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    093259C

Highlights
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 23-February-2025 2025-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2023 2023-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2024 2024-07-21

Overview

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences

As global forces and digital innovation transform our healthcare systems, health and well-being organisations seek well-being professionals. 

Well-being professionals can navigate the complexities of this new business landscape and help raise the standard of healthcare for individuals and communities worldwide

Suppose you're keen to build an exciting career in the growing health sector. 

In that case, La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences gives you strong foundations in biosciences and public health and a well-rounded business skillset.

You'll establish a grounding in research as you prepare to solve major health challenges. 

And while you explore the complexities of health, you'll also delve into the critical business challenges faced by modern societies worldwide.

Learn how to analyse complex problems. Understand how to identify innovative solutions. 

Grow as a leader and thinker. And gain critical communication skills as you collaborate with stakeholders – and turn your ideas into action. 

With a carefully selected range of majors, you can tailor this program to your interests and career aspirations in both commerce and health.

Expand your networks and your horizons. Develop the creative and analytical skills to work across various industries and build the resilience to face real-world challenges. 

You'll get out of the classroom and build your skills and professional network. You can also choose to do an internship tailored to your career goals.

With wide-ranging expertise – from economics to public health systems – and valuable industry experience, you'll graduate with the skills employers are searching for in the rapidly changing world of healthcare.

La Trobe offers an opportunity to customise your degree with work-integrated learning. You can enrol in an open access major or minor if sufficient space in your course.

You can choose one of the following majors after your study commencing:

  • Accounting
  • Business analytics
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Health and medical science
  • Health promotion
  • Health, well-being and performance
  • Public health
  • Rehabilitation counselling

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$49,500

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $39,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

56
46
listening
46
writing
46
speaking
46
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) include General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSTOEFL (iBT)Pearson'sExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)3430-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)4036Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)5542Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)7550Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade. 

Subject Prerequisites:

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

 

China:

China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 70%

China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): Not accepted.

 

India:

All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 80%

India State Boards: 80%

 

Foundation Study: 

Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for their University studies. 

Successful completion of the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide you with a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University. 

Career opportunities

  • Public health manager
  • Economist
  • Health promotion adviser
  • Financial adviser
  • Sustainability specialist
  • Marketing manager
  • Project manager

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