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Bachelor of Public Health

Griffith University

CRICOS provider number: 00233E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12076

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About

Public health is the science of healthy populations, centred on hygiene, epidemiology, disease and injury prevention. This degree focuses on the systems and practices that shape the health of nations, communities and individuals and the environments in which we live, work and take our leisure. It explores issues that influence a community’s or an individual’s ability to be healthy, from the micro level including personal behaviours to macro level influences such as the legislative and policy environment, globalisation, technology, environmental degradation and social structures.

As a graduate, you will be qualified to work in public health roles across the world, addressing 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. In the final year, you’ll put your academic studies into practice through professional placements in public health organisations, either in local or international locations.

Areas of study

Public health, hygiene, disease, and injury prevention.

Career opportunities

As a graduate you will be qualified to work as a health promotion officer or a public health officer in a number of fields including health education, mental health, women’s health and policy development. You will find work in local state and government departments and agencies, non-government organisations, health centres, schools and community organisations. You may also choose to pursue further study. You’ll be well placed to apply for our graduate entry medical degree, the Doctor of Medicine, especially if you are interested in becoming a public health physician.

Professional recognition

Students and graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Check the special requirements and policies for this course.

Prerequisites

Applicants applying to commence in Trimester 3, 2023 also need to meet the following subject prerequisite: Any two units of English (Band 3).

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3).

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program.

All applicants

Refer to Griffith University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the Griffith University website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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