Bachelor of International Public Health
UNSW
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About
Prepare to join a workforce that's tackling today's evolving health challenges. The Bachelor of International Public Health degree focuses on strategies that go beyond the individual, to address global health concerns including ageing populations, unhealthy lifestyles, communicable disease outbreaks and the health impacts of climate change. The Bachelor of International Public Health is designed for students who are interested in improving the health and wellbeing of populations across the globe, and in the prevention of disease and disability.
This degree focuses on supporting you to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to investigate local and global public health problems, as well as the ability to design and implement innovative new approaches to emerging issues. It will provide you with a solid understanding of the different health needs of communities, the social and environmental factors that influence health and how to reduce the risks and inequities.
With flexible learning options including on-campus and online (full-time and part-time), you can tailor the program to suit your needs. International Public Health students will also complete a capstone experience in the final year. This may include the option of either an internship placement, study abroad tour or research project.
Our multidisciplinary teaching team has extensive experience in global public health and have active roles in influencing health policies and strategies to support population health in Australia and overseas. The Bachelor of International Public Health provides a starting point to a
career in international public health or international development.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Global health, health policy and practice, health promotion, Indigenous health, infectious diseases, mental health, public health.
Career opportunities
International public or population health – epidemiology, health promotion, surveillance and disease prevention; contributing to population health programs in local or state health departments; designing and/or evaluating interventions to reduce the burden of disease while working in a multinationals and development agency; research career in public health; higher studies, such as a graduate medical program, Master program or PhD.
Fees and charges
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Admission criteria
Assumed knowledge: English Standard.
Other applicants
Also refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
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Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses. For further information, visit the UNSW Sydney website.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Medicine and Health
As one of the world's top 50 medical faculties*, UNSW Medicine & Health is tackling the most pressing health challenges and delivering results with real-world impact. Our undergraduate degrees will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to thrive in the healthcare industry.
You’ll learn from world leading researchers, teaching staff and practitioners, and benefit from hands-on clinical training in some of Australia’s largest hospitals and health organisations. Join a supportive community focused on improving health outcomes for all and make a difference as you apply your skills to real patients and global health problems.
UNSW Medicine & Health offer a range of undergraduate degrees including:
- 428000 Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
- 428400 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
- 428300 Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation
- 428500 Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology
- 428600 Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- 428200 Bachelor of International Public Health
- 429740 Bachelor of Vision Science
- 429750 Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry
Visit the UNSW Medicine & Health website.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021