The Bachelor of Health, Ageing and Community Services is multi-disciplinary and is designed to attract a broad range of health and community care workers from diverse health and community-related settings. The course aims to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in health-related community settings and health care facilities. It aims to promote candidates' understanding of the societal contexts in which they work and their legal ethical responsibilities, and it aims to develop their skills of analysis and problem solving, as well as concepts and skills specific to different subject areas.

A candidate must have professional experience of at least one year relevant to the course. There are two entry points. The entry point for each applicant is determined by recognition of prior education and training undertaken by candidates. Training courses, years of experience and formal studies are taken into account when granting entry.

Recognition of previous studies includes certificates and diplomas from TAFE institutes, and other registered education and training institutions in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

Candidates possessing a one year qualification from an institution approved by the Faculty or other qualifications considered by the Faculty to be equivalent to one year will be required to complete a maximum of 16 units (96 cp).

Candidates possessing a two year qualification from an institution approved by the Faculty or other qualifications considered by the Faculty to be equivalent to two years will be required to complete a maximum of 8 units (48 cp).

Evidence in respect to previous experience and previous training and studies must be provided to determine entry eligibilty, and to support applications for advanced standing.

Pathway: Completion of the Bachelor degree provides a pathway into a range of Graduate Diploma and Master programs available from the School.