Public Health, Bachelor

Public health professionals develop and deliver health initiatives that focus on improving the health and wellbeing of whole populations, locally and on a global scale. They may specialise in preventing the spread of disease, promoting health services, developing policies and practices that deliver fair and equitable health systems, creating safer work environments, investigating sustainable environmental practices, advocating for minority groups, or encouraging communities to adopt healthy lifestyle choices.

Double degrees

Combine two bachelor degrees into a single course of study. A double degree allows you to specialise in two fields and pursue different interest areas, gaining a broader range of skills and knowledge, and giving you a competitive advantage and greater career flexibility. Consider the following double degrees with a Bachelor of Public Health:

• Nursing: develop your nursing career in clinical environments or non-clinical roles with a focus on public health areas such as Indigenous health, community health, risk factors for illness, or implementing new policies and programs to improve population health.
• Human Services: develop and deliver support programs in government health and human services departments, non-government organisations, community and advocacy groups, and not-for-profit organisations.
• Professional Communication: with your public health and communication knowledge, you can implement strategies that help define and shape public health policy including effectively communicating healthy lifestyle choices or preventing the spread of disease. This course will allow you to work as a health communications specialist, print and online editor, or in health products promotion and marketing.