<ul><li>The Bachelor of Justice Studies will equip students with an in-depth understanding of the structure, concepts, and underlying principles of the justice system</li><li>Within the unique legal context of the nation’s capital – which covers both ACT and federal jurisdictions – students will explore the practical and theoretical issues that arise in developing, managing, and administering justice policy</li><li>Students will gain skills in advocacy, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and mediation</li><li>Students will graduate work-ready for a range of professional roles in the civil and criminal justice sectors, responsible for developing and implementing justice policy and improving access to justice</li><li>As part of the course’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component, students will undertake an internship placement of 75 hours in an area of their choosing </li></ul>

<ul><li>The course encourages students to apply their talents in the real world, with opportunities to complete a law internship and international study through links with law firms, governments, non-governmental agencies, and overseas universities</li><li>With small class sizes, a purpose-built eMoot Court, and highly qualified and experienced staff, students will be encouraged to develop their advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connection to legal history and law in context</li><li>The course will ground students' education in the latest legal innovations, develop their communication and interpersonal skills and allow them to become an agile, ethical and effective legal professional</li><li>Students will have the opportunity to choose one law elective which includes a practical Work Integrated Learning (WIL) based component</li><li>Students have access to WIL opportunities at the University’s Legal Advice Clinic for Small Business, where students assist legal professionals in providing free legal and financial services to small businesses, local residents, and students </li></ul>

<ul><li>The Bachelor of Nursing is a three-year full-time course that can also be studied part-time and is fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)</li><li>Students will undertake multiple clinical placement opportunities and gain valuable insight and experience across a broad range of healthcare service providers</li><li>Successful completion of this course will enable students to become registered nurses in Australia</li><li>Upon graduation, students will have the necessary skills, experience, and qualifications to be recognized as nursing professionals all over the world</li><li>Students will be required to complete approximately 880 hours of clinical practice across a range of local and regional medical settings - including pediatric, aged care, medical and surgical, theatre, emergency department (ED), and intensive care unit (ICU) </li></ul>

<ul><li>The Bachelor of Pharmacy course will equip students with the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications required to become an official Australian registered pharmacist</li><li>This four-year, full-time course teaches the science behind the practical preparation of drugs and medicines to treat injuries, illnesses, and deficiencies - and explores how to apply evidence-based knowledge, research, and scientific theory to the clinical reasoning, treatment, and evaluation of patients</li><li>Accredited by the Australia Pharmacy Council (APC) this course offers graduates the opportunity to move into a variety of career options or continue with additional academic study</li><li>This course allows students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while building industry relationships under the expert support and guidance of university mentors</li><li>Students will get to participate in several half days or full day work placements throughout each of the teaching semesters </li></ul>

<ul><li>The Bachelor of Health Science program offers an expansive introduction to health sciences in the fields of public health, anatomy and physiology, psychology, health ethics and law, evidence-based medicine, and data use</li><li>Students will gain career-ready skills by completing projects focused on real-world scenarios, and engaging in the embedded work-integrated learning</li><li>The flexibility and student-driven focus of this degree allows students to tailor their degree to a variety of career paths that follow their passion for health and wellbeing and enhance employability prospects upon graduation</li><li>When students graduate they will have a strong academic base in health science disciplines, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair, and respectful manner</li><li>Students will have a broad and coherent knowledge and skill for working as a professional in the health industry and will be well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research or other professional allied health degrees </li></ul>

<ul><li>The Bachelor of Vision Science is a 3-year program accredited with the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) until April 2023</li><li>Successful completion of both the Bachelor of Vision Science AND the Master of Optometry course at the University of Canberra will allow graduates the chance to apply for registration with the Optometry Board of Australia to practice as an optometrist</li><li>Students will develop foundation knowledge and skills in the biomedical sciences with a specific focus on optical and vision sciences</li><li>Students will broaden their skills in business and management-related areas should they choose to explore the private practice</li><li>Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental sciences underpinning health, optical, and vision sciences </li></ul>

<ul><li>Human nutrition is the branch of science devoted to the study of food and nutrients</li><li>Students will gain specialist knowledge of the physiological, social, biochemical, and epidemiological factors influencing diet-related diseases prevalent in societies today</li><li>Graduates of the Bachelor of Human Nutrition are eligible for registration as an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia</li><li>Students will learn to describe all the factors that influence eating behavior and responses to food today such as the psychological, social, and cultural aspects of people’s relationship to food and their maintenance of health and well-being</li><li>Students will be prepared for entry into graduate courses in allied health areas, including dietetics and nutrition, sports dietetics, physiotherapy, and pharmacy </li></ul>

<ul><li>A Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from UC opens many doors and can lead to a diverse range of study and career options</li><li>In this course, students will learn how to use science and evidence-based practice to understand human behavior in a wide range of settings</li><li>Students will learn the foundations of psychology and gain the knowledge, understanding, and contacts to go on to explore a range of career and study opportunities once they graduate</li><li>This course is especially advantageous to those studying double degrees in law, business, and sport &amp; exercise science – alternatively they can choose to do a second major in many areas, including counseling, health science, and sports</li><li>This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and opens opportunities for further study in psychology at honors and masters levels </li></ul>

University of Canberra

All Courses

Bachelor of Justice Studies

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Health Science

Bachelor of Vision Science

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Psychology