Bachelor of Public Health

Become a leader in improving the health of communities and the wider population with a Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation) at CQUniversity. Develop broad skills and knowledge in public health whilst developing specialised expertise in the areas of environmental health or health promotion. Benefit from the support of experienced public health lecturers and authentic work-integrated learning opportunities including opportunities to complete two placement units relevant to your chosen major.In this course you will not only develop a broad understanding of evidence-based strategies to address health risks and achieve higher standards of health and well-being but also apply these strategies in real-world settings. With a strong emphasis on participation prevention and partnership with the community you will build solid foundations of the socio-ecological model of public health. You ll also have the opportunity to develop and maintain community and industry partnerships in promoting public health and participate in the political process to advocate for health social justice and equity through contributions to public policy and decision-making. You can choose to major in health promotion or environmental health or opt for a course of study covering a broad range of public health topics.

Applicants are required to provide documentation confirming completion of-A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), orAn Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV qualification, orAn AQF Diploma level qualification, orBachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; orTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT - Requires 75 or better overall and no score less than 17