Undergraduate | 2026

Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences majoring in Reproductive and Childhood Health

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The month you will commence your studies. Exact start date is outlined in the course timetable.
February, July
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Duration is approximate and based on a full-time study load. Part-time study is not available for international students.
3 year(s) full-time
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Your study will be a mix of online and on-campus classes.
Hybrid
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BBIOM
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Full-time
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Published fees are indicative for 2025 , including the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and appropriate yearly indexation. This is based on the total number of units studied for this program on an annual full-time basis. Please note that your tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase.
$48,100
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None
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None
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English language requirements
IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6.0 IELTS Listening 6.0 IELTS Speaking 6.0 IELTS Writing 6.0 Equivalent English qualifications
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115679H
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission:

Recent secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6.0
  • IELTS Listening 6.0
  • IELTS Speaking 6.0
  • IELTS Writing 6.0

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Why Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences?

It’s estimated that about 117 billion humans have lived on earth. Each of these unique lives began at the same remarkable point – conception.

Discover the essence of human existence with a Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences majoring in Reproductive and Childhood Health. Explore how genes and cells create new life and uncover how early experiences shape our health and development.

You’ll also develop a broad understanding of biomedicine and health, investigating how the human body works in health and disease. Graduate at the forefront of scientific discovery, ready to play your part in addressing expected health workforce shortages.

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Overview

Get ready to be a leader in health with a Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences from Adelaide University. Examine real human specimens in dedicated anatomy labs and learn from world renowned academics. Put theory into practice with hands-on experiences including high-tech simulations.

Majoring in Reproductive and Childhood Heath, you’ll gain a fascinating insight into fertility, conception, pregnancy and birth. Learn how early life affects health across the lifespan. Investigate the key health issues that affect children and adolescents. Discover how reproductive technology works and how it can be used to help overcome fertility issues.

You’ll build practical skills in lab-based sessions and through a work-based project in a relevant industry or research placement. Graduate with adaptable and transferable skills suited to a wide range of exciting careers in health and biomedical sciences, or further postgraduate studies.

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences is a fascinating and flexible three-year program covering human biology, health and disease. Spanning the breadth of health and medical science disciplines, it teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the dynamic health landscape.

As a biomedical and health sciences student, you'll study core courses in health systems, research, anatomy and physiology. With a focus on providing cross-cultural and First Nations viewpoints, the program ensures you graduate with a well-rounded and global perspective of health and care. You’ll also develop essential professional skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving and time management. With opportunities to choose up to two majors and complete a capstone research project, you’ll be well-prepared for a variety of diverse health-related careers.

Majoring in Reproductive and Childhood Health, you’ll look under the microscope and discover the molecules, genes and cells that make up life itself. Explore the biology of reproduction, from puberty to menopause. Learn about fertility and infertility, as well as the advanced treatments and technologies available to assist reproduction.

You’ll study pregnancy in all its complexities – including the factors that influence normal and disordered pregnancies. Investigate key issues in reproductive and childhood health from biological and social viewpoints, and find out how early life events can shape long-term health outcomes. In your second year, you can choose to build lab skills with a microbiology practical or study epidemiology methods to research population health.

Throughout the program, you can broaden your expertise with elective courses or even opt for a second major. One of the highlights of the Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences is its flexibility, allowing you to tailor the course to your interests. And there's no need to decide immediately – you'll have plenty of time to explore and discover what excites you.

In your final year, you'll gain valuable and relevant real-world experience with a work placement in a professional or research setting.

Majors

The Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences is also available with a major or second major in the following:

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Trials
  • Genetics
  • Medical Science
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 42 units for all Core courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 42 to 48 units for all Electives, and
  • 48 to 54 units for one Major from Majors

Complete 42 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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UG Common Core 1
Course code
AUXX1000
Units
6
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UG Common Core 2
Course code
AUXX2000
Units
6
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UG Common Core 3
Course code
AUXX3000
Units
6
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Introduction to Health Research
Course code
HLTH1002
Units
6
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Human Anatomy and Physiology A
Course code
HBIO1002
Units
6
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Human Anatomy and Physiology B
Course code
HBIO1003
Units
6
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Research Skill Development
Course code
HLTH2000
Units
6

Complete 48 units comprising:

  • 24 units for all Major courses, and
  • One of the following:
  • 6 units for all Year 1 major selective 1 course, or
  • 6 units for all Year 1 major selective courses, and
  • One of the following:
  • 6 units for all Year 2 major selective course 1, or
  • 6 units for all Year 2 major selective course 2, and
  • 12 units for all Major Level 3 selective courses

Major name
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Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
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Health, Society and Systems
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Reproduction and Developmental Biology
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From Child to Adult: Priorities for Health, Wellbeing and Relationship

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First 1000 Days

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Foundations in Chemistry
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Chemistry 1A
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Quantitative Methods
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Essentials of Neuroscience
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Principles of Human Health, Disease and Treatment
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Introduction to Health Ethics
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Aboriginal Health, Culture, Community, and Country
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Introduction to Clinical Trials
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Public Health Information and Intelligence
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Upstream Determinants of Health
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control

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Molecular and Biomedical Sciences Practical 3

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Essentials of Epidemiology

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Biology of Childhood Growth and Development
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Infant, Child and Adolescent Health
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Reproductive Health Matters
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Assisted Reproduction

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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WIL in Biomedical and Health Sciences
Course code
HLTH3900
Units
6

Complete 42 to 48 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Course code
BIOL1003
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1000
Units
6
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Chemistry 1A
Course code
CHEM1001
Units
6
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Quantitative Methods
Course code
COMP4004
Units
6
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Essentials of Neuroscience
Course code
HBIO1005
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Human Health, Disease and Treatment
Course code
HLTH1000
Units
6
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Introduction to Health Ethics
Course code
HLTH1001
Units
6
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Course name
First 1000 Days
Course code
HLTH2002
Units
6
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Aboriginal Health, Culture, Community, and Country
Course code
INDG1003
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6
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Introduction to Clinical Trials
Course code
PHAR1001
Units
6
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Public Health Information and Intelligence
Course code
PUBH1000
Units
6
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Upstream Determinants of Health
Course code
PUBH1001
Units
6
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Course name
Health, Society and Systems
Course code
PUBH1002
Units
6
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control
Course code
PUBH2011
Units
6
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Genetics 2A: Introduction to Genetic Analysis
Course code
BIOL2005
Units
6
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Genetics 2B: Applications of Genetic Analysis
Course code
BIOL2006
Units
6
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Immunology and Virology
Course code
BIOL2008
Units
6
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Biochemistry 2 Metabolism
Course code
BIOL2015
Units
6
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Biochemistry 2: Molecular and Cell Biology
Course code
BIOL2017
Units
6
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Microbiology
Course code
BIOL2021
Units
6
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Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Sciences Practical 2
Course code
BIOL2900
Units
6
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Fundamentals of Human Neurophysiology
Course code
HBIO2005
Units
6
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Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Course code
HBIO2006
Units
6
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Physiology 2A - Heart, Lung and Neuromuscular Systems
Course code
HBIO2007
Units
6
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Physiology 2B - Systems and Homeostasis
Course code
HBIO2008
Units
6
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Functional Histology
Course code
HBIO2009
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations of Human Neuroanatomy
Course code
MDST2002
Units
6
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Course name
Reproduction and Developmental Biology
Course code
MDST2003
Units
6
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Course name
From Child to Adult: Priorities for Health, Wellbeing and Relationship
Course code
MDST2004
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental and Occupational Health
Course code
OCCU2003
Units
6
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Non-Clinical Studies for Clinical Trials
Course code
PHAR2001
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations of Pharmacology
Course code
PHAR2002
Units
6
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Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
Course code
PHAR2004
Units
6
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Course name
Human-Animal Relationships in Health and Society
Course code
PUBH1003
Units
6
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Course name
Qualitative Approaches in Health
Course code
PUBH2001
Units
6
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Course name
Essentials of Epidemiology
Course code
PUBH2002
Units
6
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Course name
Climate Change and Health
Course code
PUBH2004
Units
6
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Course name
Public Health Ethics
Course code
PUBH2005
Units
6
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Course name
Social Foundations of Health
Course code
PUBH2006
Units
6
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Course name
Essentials of Biostatistics
Course code
PUBH2007
Units
6
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Rural Public Health
Course code
PUBH2010
Units
6
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Course name
Public Health Evaluation
Course code
PUBH3001
Units
6
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Course name
Genetics 3B: Quantitative, Developmental and Medical Genetics
Course code
BIOL2007
Units
6
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Course name
Biochemistry 3 Molecular and Structural Biology
Course code
BIOL3003
Units
6
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Course name
Biochemistry 3 Molecular Basis of Cancer
Course code
BIOL3005
Units
6
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Course name
Genetics 3A: Evolutionary Genetics and Epigenetics
Course code
BIOL3006
Units
6
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Infection and Immunity 3A
Course code
BIOL3008
Units
6
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Course name
Infection and Immunity 3B
Course code
BIOL3010
Units
6
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Course name
Microbiology and Immunology Practical
Course code
BIOL3012
Units
6
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Course name
Genetics Practical 3A
Course code
BIOL3900
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Health Economics
Course code
BUSI2009
Units
6
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Course name
Reproductive Health Matters
Course code
HBIO3001
Units
6
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Course name
Biology of Childhood Growth and Development
Course code
HBIO3002
Units
6
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Course name
Infant, Child and Adolescent Health
Course code
HBIO3003
Units
6
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Assisted Reproduction
Course code
HBIO3004
Units
6
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Course name
Neurological Diseases
Course code
HBIO3005
Units
6
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Course name
Neuromotor Control of Human Movement
Course code
HBIO3006
Units
6
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Course name
Human Motor Behaviour and Learning
Course code
HBIO3007
Units
6
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Course name
Biological Psychiatry
Course code
HBIO3008
Units
6
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Course name
Cellular and Systems Neurobiology
Course code
HBIO3009
Units
6
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Course name
Neuroscience of Human Cognition and Behaviour
Course code
HBIO3010
Units
6
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Course name
Integrated and Applied Systems Physiology
Course code
HBIO3011
Units
6
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Course name
Research Techniques to Investigate Human Disease
Course code
HBIO3012
Units
6
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Course name
Applied Human Anatomy
Course code
HLTH2003
Units
6
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Course name
Essentials of Pathology
Course code
MDST3000
Units
6
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Course name
Fundamentals of Drug Discovery and Development
Course code
PHAR3000
Units
6
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Course name
Clinical Trials: Design and Analysis
Course code
PHAR3001
Units
6
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Course name
Clinical Trials Management
Course code
PHAR3002
Units
6
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Course name
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacometrics, and Systems Pharmacology
Course code
PHAR3004
Units
6
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Course name
Health Data Management
Course code
PHAR3005
Units
6
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Course name
Molecular Neuropharmacology and Disease
Course code
PHAR3006
Units
6
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Course name
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Course code
PHAR3008
Units
6
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Course name
Biological and Psychosocial Factors of Addiction
Course code
PSYC3004
Units
6
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Course name
Assessment and Treatment of Addiction
Course code
PSYC3005
Units
6
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Course name
Global Health
Course code
PUBH2008
Units
6
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Course name
Designing and Managing Public Health Programs
Course code
PUBH2902
Units
6
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Course name
Health Promotion in Action
Course code
PUBH3002
Units
6
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Course name
Epidemiology in Action
Course code
PUBH3003
Units
6
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Course name
Science, Evidence and Politics: Building Healthy Public Policy
Course code
PUBH3004
Units
6
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Course name
Aboriginal Public Health Practice
Course code
PUBH3005
Units
6
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Course name
Topics in Forensic Science
Course code
SCIE3005
Units
6

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From August 2025 you can apply as a domestic student for entry to Adelaide University in 2026.
Applications for 2026 will be via SATAC for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. A direct application process will be available for 100% online degrees at a later date. In the meantime, you could start your degree at UniSA or the University of Adelaide and continue at Adelaide University.

Adelaide University is South Australia’s largest university with seven campuses across the state. Adelaide City Campus is in the heart of the central business district (including eastern and western precincts), while our Magill, Mawson Lakes and Waite campuses are located within the inner suburbs of Adelaide. Our Mount Gambier, Roseworthy and Whyalla campuses are set in the regions of South Australia. Building on our digital and online learning successes, we aim to also deliver online education to more students than any other Australian university. 

Each of our campuses is equipped with cutting-edge, discipline specific facilities, contemporary study spaces and well-resourced libraries. Our city and suburban campuses also feature on-site gyms and eateries, and health services on, or nearby, campus. 

You will be well supported academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually with access to on-campus facilities and services such as counselling, learning support, childcare, prayer rooms and more.

You will be well supported through a range of services at Adelaide University to ensure you get the most out of your student experience. Support services include:

  • Academic learning support, including after-hours support provided via Studiosity through live online chat assistance with writing, referencing, mathematics and more.
  • Advice and advocacy regarding access, adjustments and inclusivity if you have a disability, impairment, chronic health condition or significant caring responsibilities. 
  • Libraries providing flexible study spaces, access to books, computer suites and online resources – as well as referencing support, search tips and more.
  • Career development hub, including extensive self-help resources, online learning programs, on-campus events, workshops and networking, one-on-one advice, and job search support.
  • Qualified counsellors who can provide confidential support to manage your mental health and wellbeing.
  • On-campus medical clinics on-site where you can make an appointment with a General Practitioner (GP) to discuss acute and preventative health care matters.
  • Information and advice for international students regarding accommodation, student life, visa and work rights and academic policies and procedures.
  • An active and visible LGBTIQA+ Ally Network that ensures the University provides a supportive environment where all staff and students can safely work and study free of harassment or discrimination.
  • Prayer rooms on campus, including gender specific spaces for worship purposes.
  • Campus security available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure all students feel safe on campus.
  • A range of scholarships offered to commencing and continuing students each year to make university life a little easier.
  • A number of social outlets including student lounges, gyms, student-led clubs, sports teams and free events throughout the year.

Your tuition fees will depend on your program of study and enrolment load. You can find the annual fees relevant to your program on the specific degree page under the ‘fees’ section. The annual fee payable for your chosen program will also be outlined in your Offer of Admission. 

Adelaide University will open in January 2026. Your studies will start at different times depending on what study period you’ve applied for. Adelaide University is currently using a semester model, which means most degrees start in Semester 1. Some degrees are also available to start in mid-year, sometimes with a different degree structure. 

Studies at Adelaide University typically commence in:  

  • February for Semester 1  
  • July for Semester 2. 

Some degrees, such as the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Master of Business Administration, will have different starting dates. View the relevant degree page for more detail. 

For other key dates, including census dates and exam periods, you can view our Academic calendar. 

Your study experience and support

Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.

Student services

We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:

  • Career advice and mentoring services
  • Personal counselling
  • LGBTQIA+ support
  • Academic support
  • Fees and finance help
  • Security services
  • Accommodation services
  • Common rooms
  • Prayer rooms.

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.

This degree is offered at the following campus(es)

Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week. 

 

Assessment

During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include: 

  • Case studies  
  • Essays and assignments  
  • Examinations  
  • Group projects  
  • Internships and placements  
  • Practicals  
  • Presentations  
  • Reports and project documentations 
  • Research projects 
  • Workplace and classroom contributions. 
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