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Overview
- Study alcohol and drug studies, community nutrition, general studies in psychology, health education, Indigenous health, health science and women’s health.
- Prepare yourself for a career as a community health officer, policy officer, public health promoter and educator, or health consultant.
- Pathway into further study in environmental health, occupational health and safety, and emergency and disaster management.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia and the Australian Health Promotion Association.
- Opportunities to complete work placements, both in Australia and overseas, to gain professional experience and industry contacts.
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| QTAC course code | 425372 |
| QUT course code | PU40 |
| Attendance | Full time |
| Course duration | 3 years full time |
| Start month | February |
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On campus
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Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 022142D |
Double degrees
- Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)
- Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)
Details
Why choose this course?
Public health professionals are skilled in developing and delivering health initiatives that focus on improving the health and wellbeing of whole populations. They often specialise in a specific area of health and, during this course, you will be able to select a study pathway that aligns with your career goals. You will also complete work placements that expose you to an array of career options, and allow you to develop valuable industry contacts.
Course summary
This course allows you to study a variety of areas essential for practice including sociology, epidemiology, communication, statistics and evaluation, nutrition, health system management and finance.
During second and third years, you will apply this knowledge to your elected area of interest. You can select from alcohol and drug studies, community nutrition, general studies in psychology, health education, Indigenous health, women’s health or science.
You can also tailor the course to prepare for further study and a career as a registered environmental health officer or occupational health and safety officer.
Career outcomes
Many graduates work in local, state or national health departments. Their role may focus on health education and promotion, policy development, cancer prevention, epidemiology, risk management and disease prevention.
Graduates may also work in non-government and community organisations in roles that focus on advocacy for minority groups, or as consultants and project officers in international health agencies.
By completing further study, you may also pursue a career as a specialist in environmental health, occupational health and safety, or health management.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia and the Australian Health Promotion Association.
Units
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Here are the rest of the study plans.
Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Course requirements
Off-campus placements
Students will be required to undertake placements off campus and will need to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed a place in this course.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $3,213 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (425372) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
