Bachelor of Public Health

Overview

• Study sociology, epidemiology, communication, statistics and evaluation, health system management, community nutrition, general studies in psychology, Indigenous health, gender issues, counselling and science.
• 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.

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 a work placement that will expose you to public health in practice and provide you with 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 have the opportunity to explore areas of interest. You can select units from community nutrition, general studies in psychology, Indigenous health, gender issues, counselling, science and/or units from a list of general electives.

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, sexual and reproductive health, disease prevention and research and evaluation.

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.

Graduate roles include: health promotion officers, school health educators, assistant epidemiologists, researchers, state and national health program managers and health policy officers.

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

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

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.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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