Bachelor of Public Health

Learn the art and science of promoting population health when you study public health at UOW. You will learn to improve living standards through preventing infectious diseases and poor health caused by unhealthy lifestyles and other societal factors, enabling positive mental wellbeing based on scientific evidence.

What are the key issues affecting the health of populations? How do governments, not for profits and private institutions tackle health challenges? On completion, you will be able to answer these questions and more as you are provided with career-ready experiences throughout the degree to prepare you for a changing world of work.

You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in their fields. You will discover the basics of the health sector and develop an understanding of the problems involving health, illness, treatment, and welfare as you learn from recognised and passionate leaders in their field. You will explore a range of health-related disciplines including epidemiology, social policy, indigenous health, community engagement and social innovation.

Areas of study

Food and society, community engagement, health promotion, indigenous health, social epidemiology, social policy.

Career opportunities

Health and wellbeing officer, NDIS support coordinator, social policy advisor, health promotion officer, Indigenous health officer, public health project manager, corporate wellness officer, public health consultancy and advocacy, social marketer, public health researcher, health information technology advisor.

Professional recognition

Membership of the Public Health Association, membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association.

Practical experience

Optional internships, industry projects, and other career-ready learning opportunities.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.