Social Health Science is located within the School of Medicine and Faculty of Health Science at Flinders University of South Australia.

The Bachelor of Health Science prepares students for a variety of roles within the health care context, particularly in areas of advanced life support, ambulance, disability, health administration/management, health education/promotion, and nutrition and health informatics.  The Bachelor of Health Science is a generic award that offers a flexible program of study where students major in a variety of areas within the health profession.

The Bachelor of Health Science was introduced by the Faculty in 1996.  The degree links professional streams to the needs within the healthcare industry to ensure that students have an understanding of the industry as well as an introduction to health research.  The Bachelor of Health Science offers seven professional streams and three combined degree programs.