Prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (or equivalent).
Endeavour to make a difference to people’s lives on a broad scale through Deakin’s Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion. You’ll learn how to tackle health issues and improve the wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations. Combined approaches involving community engagement, policy development, research, education and the media will give you the expertise needed to address the causes of poor health and improve wellbeing throughout society.
Gain extensive practical experience throughout your course, including 120-hours of work experience in a health-related agency in your final year. You’ll be able to start building your own professional network while putting your knowledge and skills to use in a practical setting under the supervision of qualified practitioners. By combining a strong theoretical base with hands-on learning in the field, you’ll graduate confident and career-ready.
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Level 1 - Trimester 1
Academic Integrity (0 credit points)
Understanding Health
Disease Prevention and Control
Local and Global Environments for Health
plus one elective unit
Level 1 - Trimester 2
Health Information and Data
Health Protection
Social Perspectives on Population Health
plus one elective unit
Level 2 - Trimester 1
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
Health Communication
Program Planning, Management and Evaluation
plus one elective unit
Level 2 - Trimester 2
Professional Practice
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2
Population Health: A Research Perspective
plus one elective unit
Level 3 - Trimester 1
Politics, Policy and Health
Implementation and Evaluation
plus two elective units, one elective at level 3.
Level 3 - Trimester 2
Contemporary Health Issues
Health Practicum
plus two elective units
Job growth in the health sector continues to increase as public health issues - such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, food access, sedentary lifestyles and ageing populations - affect healthcare systems globally.
These are just some examples, and with many other public health issues becoming more prevalent, you can mould your career around those that match your interests and passions in the health field. Throughout your degree, we frequently discuss different case studies to help spark ideas for your unique career pathway.
Career opportunities in government and private sector roles across Australia and internationally include:
community development coordinator
health policy developer
health promotion officer
health researcher
program development coordinator
program evaluator
social planning officer
women’s health officer.
You may find employment in a range of health areas including:
tackling chronic illness (such as asthma, arthritis and
heart disease), plus developing and implementing prevention strategies
healthy eating
mental health
physical activity and environmental health
social inclusion
women’s health.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
