Bachelor of Health Science: (Psychology and Psychophysiology) major changes
Psychology and Psychophysiology changes
The Psychology and Psychophysiology major in the Bachelor of Health Science has entered teach out. This means that the major is being discontinued and no new students will be admitted. The final intake was in Semester 1, 2025.
The program will remain professionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for the duration of the teach out period.
If you’re enrolled in this major, you can complete your degree as planned. Units in the major will be gradually phased out over time.
This major is being replaced by a new course, the Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, which will commence in Semester 1, 2026.
What are the changes?
Students currently enrolled in Psychology and Psychophysiology major in the Bachelor of Health Sciences, including those enrolled in the associated double and professional degrees, are affected by this change.
If you are enrolled in a double degree, this change will affect only the Bachelor of Health Science part of your degree.
Degrees impacted by this change
| Course code | Course name |
|---|---|
| BA-HSC1 | Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology |
| BA-HSCPROF | Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology |
| BB-HSCBUS | Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology / Bachelor of Business |
| BB-HSCMCMN | Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology / Bachelor of Media and Communication |
| BB-HSCAIN | Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology / Bachelor of Applied Innovation |
| BB-HSCART | Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology / Bachelor Arts |
| BB-HSCSCI | Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology / Bachelor of Science |
Students who have chosen one of the affected majors should note that some units will have a final teach out date.
The following units are being taught out as part of the discontinuation of the Psychology and Psychophysiology Major:
These units will continue to be taught, with a final delivery in Semester 2, 2028.
Students will receive an email with their individual teach out plan.
Course transition information
All students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology (BA-HSC1) will be able to complete their degree if they pass all requirements of the degree by the end of Semester 2, 2028.
You may also choose to transfer into the new Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (BA-PSYCN). If you're considering a transfer, please review the guidelines below based on your current study status.
Students in the early stages of their degree (first two semesters):
- transitioning to the new course is straightforward and achievable
- core units already completed in BA-HSC1, BIO10004, HEA10001, and HEA10004 will be credited as electives in BA-PSYCN.
Students in the later stages of their degree (second year and beyond)
- Transition is possible, but depends on:
- how many units from BA-HSC1 you’ve completed
- which specific units you’ve completed
Important
Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (BA-PSYCN) offers only limited elective credit for units completed in BA-HSC1.
Students on a Leave of Absence (LoA) or classified as Absent Without Leave (AWOL) may still be eligible to transfer. Eligibility depends on:
- the number and type of units already completed in BA-HSC1.
- limited credit is available for previously completed units.
Our teams are here to support you and answer any questions you have about the new degree. Speak to:
- your Course Director Faith Kwa via email, if you have questions about subjects, course content, or where the course could take you career-wise
- the Enrolment Specialist team, if you have questions about your individual enrolment plan, and enrolling in specific units
- the International Student Support and Advisory team if you’re an international student and want to find out if transferring your studies may impact your student visa.
What do I need to do now?
When planning your enrolment, make sure to check your course’s Transition Plan. This will help ensure you can complete the required units before they are phased out.
If you are intending to continue in your current course you will receive your individual teach out plan by email.
Frequently asked questions
Local students
If you're a local student and you wish to move to a different course, you will need to complete a new application via My Swinburne. Note: log in using your current Swinburne Student ID and password to skip the registration stage and proceed directly to the My Application tile then click 'Add a new application'.
International students
If you're an international student, you can apply to transfer to a new course by submitting an application online via StudyLink. Additional information can be found on our Course Transfer page.
Once we've assessed your eligibility, you will receive an email notification from Swinburne Admissions advising whether your application was successful.
Any academic credit from completed study will be calculated and applied to your new course.
If you receive and accept a new course offer, don't forget to withdraw from your original course before the relevant census date.
- If you have questions about subjects, course content, or where the course could take you career-wise, please email Ben Bullock via bbullock@swinburne.edu.au or Faith Kwa via fkwa@swinburne.edu.au
- If you have questions about your individual enrolment plan, and enrolling in specific units, please speak to our Enrolment Services team.
- If you’re an international student and want to find out if transferring your studies may impact your student visa, please speak to our International Student Support and Advisory team.
Yes and Yes. The new course commencing from Semester 1 2026 is APAC accredited. The existing course remains APAC accredited until all students have completed the program.
No. At least not at this stage. We may introduce Professional programs in the future but that will rely on having sufficient availability of placement opportunities.
Please refer to the course pages for these two new courses:
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Bachelor of Forensic Psychological Science
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Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
No. These units typically require hands-on practice which is not suitable for online delivery.
Need help?
If you have any questions about how these changes impact you, or want to find out more, please speak to one of our teams.