Bachelor of International Public Health

Program Overview

The Bachelor of International Public Health at UNSW equips students with the knowledge and skills to improve global health and well-being. It focuses on investigating public health problems, designing innovative solutions, and understanding the social and environmental factors that influence health. Taught by experienced professionals, the program prepares students for careers in public health, community agencies, government, and international aid organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of International Public Health at UNSW is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to improve health and well-being across the globe, as well as to prevent disease and disability. Public health focuses on improving and protecting the health and well-being of communities, with an emphasis on prevention among large groups of people. This degree focuses on supporting students to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to investigate local and global public health problems, as well as the ability to design and implement innovative new approaches to emerging issues. It provides a solid understanding of the different health needs of communities, the social and environmental factors that influence health, and how to reduce risks and inequities.

Outline:

This three-year degree exposes students to a range of public health challenges designed to prepare them for a variety of roles within the field of public health, as well as support them to develop their skills in critical thinking, research, communication, and leadership.

Teaching:

The degree is taught by academic staff who have extensive work experience in developing and delivering public health programs and policy within various international and domestic settings. This includes working with agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), regional WHO offices, governments from around the world, and non-government agencies. In the third year, students have the opportunity to consider a student exchange at one of UNSW's many overseas partner universities. Moving away from the traditional classroom, this degree immerses students in a global learning environment, where they study alongside students from Australia and around the world.

Careers:

The knowledge and skillset acquired through this degree will equip students for professional careers in a wide range of settings. Students will be ready to work in Australian public health roles or in community agencies, government, or international aid organizations. This degree also provides a pathway to further study, including graduate medicine or a master's program.