Name: Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
Price: 41000 AUD

Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.

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Student life (indicative)

Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 59,359
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 27.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 75.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$41,000; per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$9,880; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, English other than EAL, Health and Human Development or Physical Education equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, English other than EAL, Health and Human Development or Physical Education equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Please complete and submit a personal statement if you would like any of the following to be considered as part of your course application: - details of any work experience - details of volunteer experience - motivation to study - other relevant factors or experience Learn more about the personal statement . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You are required to complete the STAT Multiple Choice if you have: - not completed year 12 or studied in the last five years - not meet the mathematics prerequisites Please note that completion of Diploma level studies does not meet the mathematics prerequisite. Learn more about the STAT. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Please complete and submit a personal statement if you would like any of the following to be considered as part of your course application: - details of any work experience - details of volunteer experience - motivation to study - other relevant factors or experience Learn more about the personal statement . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You are required to complete the STAT Multiple Choice if you have: - not completed year 12 or studied in the last five years - not meet the mathematics prerequisites Please note that completion of Diploma level studies does not meet the mathematics prerequisite. Learn more about the STAT. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Please complete and submit a personal statement if you would like any of the following to be considered as part of your course application: - details of any work experience - details of volunteer experience - motivation to study - other relevant factors or experience Learn more about the personal statement . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You are required to complete the STAT Multiple Choice if you have: - not completed year 12 or studied in the last five years - not meet the mathematics prerequisites Please note that completion of Diploma level studies does not meet the mathematics prerequisite. Learn more about the STAT. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website | Current Year 12 graduates Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students undertaking an initial teacher education course must pass an approved literacy and numeracy test in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. For more information, see Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE Students Casper All applicants must sit the Casper test. Casper is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or further information about the test, visit Acuity Insights . To ensure you meet VTAC deadlines for each offer round go to Admissions tests Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Supervised professional experience Successful completion of 80-days of professional experience is required in order to graduate and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment (DTPA) to apply for teacher registration. First aid certificate Students undertaking this course must successfully complete and gain Emergency First Aid Level 2 in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. AUSTSWIM qualification Students undertaking this course must successfully complete the AUSTSWIM qualification in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. Trauma Informed Practice Compulsory: Students undertaking this course must complete the Berry Street Foundation Education Program ( or equivalent) in order to be eligible to graduate. Recent Year 12 graduates Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students undertaking an initial teacher education course must pass an approved literacy and numeracy test in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. For more information, see Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE Students Casper All applicants must sit the Casper test. Casper is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or further information about the test, visit Acuity Insights . To ensure you meet VTAC deadlines for each offer round go to Admissions tests Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Supervised professional experience Successful completion of 80-days of professional experience is required in order to graduate and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment (DTPA) to apply for teacher registration. First aid certificate Students undertaking this course must successfully complete and gain Emergency First Aid Level 2 in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. AUSTSWIM qualification Students undertaking this course must successfully complete the AUSTSWIM qualification in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. Trauma Informed Practice Compulsory: Students undertaking this course must complete the Berry Street Foundation Education Program ( or equivalent) in order to be eligible to graduate. Applicants with Higher Education study Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students undertaking an initial teacher education course must pass an approved literacy and numeracy test in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. For more information, see Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE Students Casper All applicants must sit the Casper test. Casper is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or further information about the test, visit Acuity Insights . To ensure you meet VTAC deadlines for each offer round go to Admissions tests Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Supervised professional experience Successful completion of 80-days of professional experience is required in order to graduate and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment (DTPA) to apply for teacher registration. First aid certificate Students undertaking this course must successfully complete and gain Emergency First Aid Level 2 in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. AUSTSWIM qualification Students undertaking this course must successfully complete the AUSTSWIM qualification in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. Trauma Informed Practice Compulsory: Students undertaking this course must complete the Berry Street Foundation Education Program ( or equivalent) in order to be eligible to graduate. Applicants with VET study Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students undertaking an initial teacher education course must pass an approved literacy and numeracy test in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. For more information, see Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE Students Casper All applicants must sit the Casper test. Casper is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or further information about the test, visit Acuity Insights . To ensure you meet VTAC deadlines for each offer round go to Admissions tests Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Supervised professional experience Successful completion of 80-days of professional experience is required in order to graduate and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment (DTPA) to apply for teacher registration. First aid certificate Students undertaking this course must successfully complete and gain Emergency First Aid Level 2 in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. AUSTSWIM qualification Students undertaking this course must successfully complete the AUSTSWIM qualification in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. Trauma Informed Practice Compulsory: Students undertaking this course must complete the Berry Street Foundation Education Program ( or equivalent) in order to be eligible to graduate. Applicants with work and life experience Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students undertaking an initial teacher education course must pass an approved literacy and numeracy test in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. For more information, see Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE Students Casper All applicants must sit the Casper test. Casper is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or further information about the test, visit Acuity Insights . To ensure you meet VTAC deadlines for each offer round go to Admissions tests Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Supervised professional experience Successful completion of 80-days of professional experience is required in order to graduate and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment (DTPA) to apply for teacher registration. First aid certificate Students undertaking this course must successfully complete and gain Emergency First Aid Level 2 in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. AUSTSWIM qualification Students undertaking this course must successfully complete the AUSTSWIM qualification in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. Trauma Informed Practice Compulsory: Students undertaking this course must complete the Berry Street Foundation Education Program ( or equivalent) in order to be eligible to graduate. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL
Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 59,359; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 27%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 8.0/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.

What Students Love

Beach lifestyle
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students59,359

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students27%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 75%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)