Program Overview

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Bachelor of Public Health

The Bachelor of Public Health is a 3-year full-time degree that empowers communities by protecting and improving the health of entire populations. Students learn how to address major health issues, including chronic disease, sexual health, under- and over-nutrition, HIV/AIDS, physical inactivity, and drug and alcohol abuse, in settings such as workplaces, hospitals, and schools.

Highlights of Studying the Bachelor of Public Health

• Learn how to address major health issues in various settings.
• This degree integrates employability at every stage, ensuring career readiness.
• Study in state-of-the-art facilities with simulated learning environments and virtual reality technology.
• Work with award-winning experts with firsthand experience in health promotion, climate change and health, epidemiology, and the social determinants of health.
• Opportunities for international study tours, placements, and exchanges.

Degree Details

Campus

The program is offered on the Gold Coast campus.

Duration

The degree is 3 years full-time.

Commencing

The program commences in Trimester 1 and Trimester 3.

Credit Points

The degree requires 240 credit points.

Degree Code

The degree code is 1440.

Cricos Code

The Cricos code is not specified for this program.

Entry Requirements

• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0.
• No prerequisites are specified.

Fee

The indicative annual fee for international students is $36,000.

Career Outcomes

Graduates find employment across various fields, including government departments, health centers, schools, and community organizations. They can work as public health officers or health promotion officers, tackling pressing health issues.

Professional Recognition

Public health officers and health promotion officers are recognized professions under the Health Practitioners and Dental Officers (Queensland Health) Award - State 2015. Students and graduates are eligible for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).

Attendance Information

The program is offered in full-time, on-campus mode. International students on a student visa must ensure they enroll in a way that allows them to complete their enrollment within the expected program duration.

Pathways to Further Study

Graduates may be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Health (Honours) in Public Health, the Doctor of Medicine, the Master of Public Health, the Master of Global Public Health, and the Master of Health Services Management.

Program Structure

The degree requires completing 240 credit points, including:

• 160 credit points for all core modules.
• 80 credit points from flexible modules.

Students must ensure they complete a minimum of 60 credit points of Level 3 (or higher) courses and a maximum of 100 credit points of Level 1 courses.

Core Modules

Include courses such as Interpersonal Skills, Introduction to Public Health, Foundational Anatomy and Physiology, Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology, and more.

Flexible Modules

Students can select from a range of courses, including Introduction to Psychology 2, Fundamentals of Policy Analysis, Introduction to Environmental Sustainability, and others, provided prerequisites are met.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and application of knowledge and skills to address public health issues effectively.

Program Director

Professor Neil Harris ensures the published program information is accurate and provides guidance on program-related matters.

Similar Degrees

Include the Bachelor of Health (Honours) in Public Health, Graduate Certificate in Global Development, Master of Global Development, and Master of Global Public Health.