
Bachelor of Health Science
Majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology
60.0
Choose your major
Biomedical Science
Use cutting-edge, interactive tech to understand the human body in a range of health and disease states in our Biomedical Science major.
Clinical Technologies
Learn about anatomy and physiology using cutting-edge med-tech in our Clinical Technologies major, which is endorsed by the Australian Neurophysiological Scientists of Australia (ANSA).
Neuroscience
Learn how to interpret the data generated by MRI and MEG machines to identify healthy brains, brain disorders, and diseases of the central nervous system in our Neuroscience major.
Nutrition
If you've put dietitian or nutritionist on your career menu, learn how food affects our world in our hands-on lab-based nutrition major.
Psychology and Forensic Science
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.
Psychology and Psychophysiology
Our Psychology and Psychophysiology major explores the role of physiological processes in psychology to prepare you for an engaging career on the frontiers of science and technology.
Public Health and Health Promotion
Empower people to live their healthiest lives by harnessing the power of digital technology through our Public Health and Health Promotion major.
Overview
Our Bachelor of Health Science leads to a range of rewarding jobs in the fast-growing health industry.
You’ll prepare for a real career with cutting-edge, industry-relevant tech in our campus labs, or lay the foundation for specialised postgraduate study.
Select a major that aligns with your interests and aspirations and study for a career that champions good health for all.
Course prerequisites have changed
The English and EAL study scores have been updated for Semester 1, 2025 entry. Please see the Entry requirements tab for updated information.
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Your major
Our Psychology and Psychophysiology major explores the role of physiological processes in psychology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, brain disorders, and physiological responses to sleep, dreaming, memory and cognition.
After graduating from this major, you’ll be ready for an engaging career on the frontiers of science and technology, or you can apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours).
Note: This Major is 16 units (200 Credit Points)
Note: This major can only be selected for Semester 1. This course requires 3 years for completion which will have implications on your student visa.
Your industry experience
Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning program, a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this degree, depending on your major, the Health Science Project (HEA30001) or the Psychology Project (PSY30003) gives you the opportunity to explore a student-led project with potential links into the industry.
Skills you’ll learn
- Understand basis of behaviour
- Deep understanding of brain
- Deep understanding of body
- Understand individual differences
- Research in cognitive neuroscience
- Effectively work in teams
Your career opportunities
- Scientist
- Technologist
- Psychologist (with further study)
- Psychophysiologist (with further study)
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Ranked Top 500 in Public Health
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
The only uni in Australia to have both MRI and MEG at a single site
86% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course
#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary 5 years out - $85.3K (national average $66.3K)
Study Health Science at Swinburne
At Swinburne you'll have access to cutting-edge technology, virtual reality and digital dissection tables. Combining this with real-world experience, you'll leave more than a graduate, you'll leave a workforce ready practitioner.