Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) is a research training degree that provides training in in-depth enquiry, specialised development of research skills, project management, and communicating findings. This degree is for high-achieving students, offering an additional fourth year of study, designed to provide the skills needed to demonstrate a clear understanding of research questions, an ability to investigate them, and excellence in research practice.

Careers

Possible career paths for graduates of the Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) include:

• Corporate Wellness Officer
• Health and Wellbeing Officer
• Health Information Technology Advisor
• Health Promotion Officer
• Indigenous Health Officer
• NDIS Support Coordinator
• Public Health Consultancy and Advocacy
• Public Health Project Manager
• Public Health Researcher
• Social Marketer
• Social Policy Advisor

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in the university's Admissions Procedures and the College Admissions Policy. Students must have completed the Bachelor of Public Health at the University of Wollongong or a degree deemed equivalent by the Head of Students, and achieved a WAM of at least 75 in 200- and 300-level subjects.

Academic Entry Requirements

To succeed in the chosen course, students should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to the university's Entry Requirements page.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
• TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall score of 86, with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 18 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 17 in Speaking.
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing).

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Fees

International Course fees:

• Campus: Wollongong
• Delivery method: On Campus
• Session fee: $18,816 (2025)
• Course fee: $37,632 (2025) Tuition fees are reviewed annually, and fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week, including class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program. Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.