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“Being an indigenous woman I wanted to stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma and study a degree that makes a change and can better myself, my family and my community. I will have a position of power in being able to advocate for my people, and also have the knowledge and understanding to empower communities.”
Study Public Health at QUT
Hear from current student Georgia Hawkins why studying public health at QUT can set you up for a great career.
Real graduate
‘As a graduate I have the desire to help bring social change here in Australia and back in my home country, Kenya. The human services course shaped my values and strengthened my vision of collaborating with other stakeholders to build sustainable communities. The friendly nature of staff and students made me feel like I belonged at QUT.’
International opportunities
‘I was always interested in pursuing a career in international aid and development, and with help from QUT staff I was able to complete my final-year placement in Vietnam. After graduation, I was offered an internship with the World Health Organisation (WHO). After studying and learning about the types of issues that the WHO focuses on, it felt surreal to actually be interning with them.’
Change maker
“Being an indigenous woman I wanted to stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma and study a degree that makes a change and can better myself, my family and my community. I will have a position of power in being able to advocate for my people, and also have the knowledge and understanding to empower communities.”
Study Public Health at QUT
Hear from current student Georgia Hawkins why studying public health at QUT can set you up for a great career.
Real graduate
‘As a graduate I have the desire to help bring social change here in Australia and back in my home country, Kenya. The human services course shaped my values and strengthened my vision of collaborating with other stakeholders to build sustainable communities. The friendly nature of staff and students made me feel like I belonged at QUT.’
International opportunities
‘I was always interested in pursuing a career in international aid and development, and with help from QUT staff I was able to complete my final-year placement in Vietnam. After graduation, I was offered an internship with the World Health Organisation (WHO). After studying and learning about the types of issues that the WHO focuses on, it felt surreal to actually be interning with them.’
Highlights
- Develop an understanding about social, economic and environmental factors that affect public health and how this can inform professional practice in human services.
- Complete two separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Opportunity to complete professional placements, both in Australia and overseas, to gain experience and industry contacts.
Highlights
- Develop an understanding about social, economic and environmental factors that affect public health and how this can inform professional practice in human services.
- Complete two separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Opportunity to complete professional placements, both in Australia and overseas, to gain experience and industry contacts.
Why choose this course?
You will select elective units from key areas of human services and public health practice, including youth services, domestic violence, community nutrition, or general studies in psychology.
This course also offers opportunities for practical placement in local, regional, or overseas locations. These experiences allow you to broaden your skills for employment in a range of local and global environments.
Explore this course
An understanding of how social, cultural and economic factors can influence the health of individuals and communities is central to public health practice. Applying this knowledge in a human services role allows graduates to develop and deliver support programs that recognise a client’s individual circumstances and underlying barriers to improved health. You may work for government health and human services departments, non-government organisations, community and advocacy groups, and not-for-profit organisations.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) and graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the ACWA. In addition, graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia and the Australian Health Promotion Association.
Possible careers
- Case Manager
- Child Protection Officer
- Community Worker
- Director of Health Programs and Services
- Disability Services Worker
- Family Services Officer
- Government Officer
- Health Policy Officer
- Human Services Practitioner
- International Health Officer
- Public Health Officer
- Public Health Program Manager
- Youth Worker
- Selection rank
- 72.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2021.
Don't have a selection rank?
- Course code
- HL41
- QTAC code
- 425772
- CRICOS code
- 094204K
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February
- February
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you’re a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 75.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2021
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
93.45
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Selection rank
95.45
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
86.00
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Selection rank
86.00
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
73.25
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Selection rank
73.25
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 72.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 75.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
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IELTS Academic
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
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Occupational English Test (Nursing Profession)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. * A grade of B in each component for tests undertaken prior to September 2018. |
-- | 350* | 350* | 350* | 350* |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Blue card: You must undergo a criminal history check for working with children and be issued with a suitability card (blue card) before commencing clinical placement/practicum in an organisation where they may work with children or young people.
The processing of your application may take several months so you must submit your blue card application to HiQ as early as possible to ensure you have your card before you begin any unit that requires contact with children. There is no charge for student blue cards. Students who already have a blue card must register it with QUT.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2022 fees
2022: CSP $9,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course, and some of these requirements have associated costs. Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
2022 fees
2022: $33,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course, and some of these requirements have associated costs. Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about undergraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.