UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Public Health
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Make a real impact by tackling today's most pressing health challenges and improving the wellbeing of communities. The Bachelor of Public Health provides the knowledge and skills to promote health, prevent disease and create healthier environments for people everywhere. You'll learn how social, environmental and economic factors influence health and how to design programs and policies that make a lasting difference. Griffith is ranked #1 in Australia and #2 globally in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)*, a universal framework for providing health and education for all. This reflects our commitment to creating healthier, fairer and more sustainable societies. As a Griffith public health graduate, you'll be ready to contribute to meaningful change across Australia and internationally. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Public Health Build your understanding of major health issues including chronic disease, sexual health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, physical inactivity and drug and alcohol abuse, in settings such as workplaces, hospitals and schools. Learn in specialised simulation labs and virtual environments alongside students from other health degrees for authentic team-based learning. Be taught by experts leading research in areas like health promotion, epidemiology, climate change and disease prevention. Explore the world with international study tours and exchanges. Step into your career ready to drive change Start building your career from day one with mentoring, networking and practical skills that employers look for. This degree integrates employability at every stage to ensure you're career ready.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Interpersonal Skills
- Introduction to Public Health
- Foundational Anatomy and Physiology
- Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
- Introduction to Social Theory
- Health Challenges for the 21st Century
- Year 2: Priorities and Interventions in Health Promotion
- Epidemiology
- Health Research Methods
- Needs Assessment
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Year 3: Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples
- Community Engagement in Public Health
- Public Health Professional Practice
- Public Health Practicum
- Planetary Health Policy and Practice
- Plus 18 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3).
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