This course is multidisciplinary, giving you a solid grounding in public health. You can use the degree to work in the area of public health or as a pathway into other health degrees such as speech pathology, pharmacy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Public health practitioners work to achieve better health through the prevention of disease and disability. Rather than working with individual clients, public health practitioners work at the community or whole population level. They pay special attention to how social, economic and environmental factors affect health and wellbeing.

Optional units allow you to pursue your interests in other health areas or choose one subject for in-depth learning. You may select a practicum unit in your third year of study.

Why study

• Flexible, well-rounded degree you can tailor to suit your specific interests in health sciences.
• This course is an established pathway into other undergraduate and postgraduate degrees into other health sciences degrees.

Professional recognition

You can gain professional membership of the Public Health Association of Australia; and the Australasian Epidemiological Association.

Careers

• Administrative officer
• Community development officer
• Project officer
• Research officer.

Industries

• Health research
• Local and state government
• Non-government organisations.