3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
Working in public health you can play a vital role in improving population health through health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and policy formulation. You’ll learn how to address major health issues to make a meaningful impact in this high-demand field. You’ll learn how to address major health issues including chronic disease, sexual health, under- and over-nutrition, HIV/AIDs, physical inactivity, and drug and alcohol abuse, in settings such as workplaces, hospitals and schools. Study in state-of-the-art facilities with simulated learning environments and virtual reality technology, while working alongside students from various disciplines. This interprofessional approach will equip you with the practical expertise required to succeed in multidisciplinary teams in the workforce. In the final year, you’ll put your studies into practice through professional placements in public health organisations. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Public Health at GU.
Griffith University
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Students must meet all professional practice requirements. For more information, visit Health Placement Support Hub.
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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You will be qualified to work as a public health officer or a health promotion officer, tackling our most pressing health issues. You may find work in government departments and agencies, health centres, schools and childcare centres, and community organisations.
Students and graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).