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This degree goes beyond the treatment of individuals and aims to improve the health and wellbeing of populations. Public health encompasses areas as wide-ranging as chronic disease, the science of aging, mental health, disaster response, refugee health, injury prevention, and tobacco control.

You’ll explore social and environmental factors that lead to illness or poor health in order to prevent disease, prolong life and improve the health and wellbeing of populations and communities. Along with addressing determinants of poor health, you’ll cultivate the skills to promote and maintain health and wellbeing in populations over a person’s lifespan.

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No need to come onto campus

Credit for prior study
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Flexible study options
Work while you study

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*Ranked #3, 2023 THE University Impact Rankings.

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What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Public Health will develop your foundational knowledge in core areas of public health practice. The degree applies a multidisciplinary approach, exploring areas such as health promotion, health law and ethics, human biology, epidemiology, as well as Aboriginal, national and global health issues.

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Public health

Study the principles of public health practice in diverse healthcare and community settings. Learn to identify strategies to prevent, protect, and promote health in populations.

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Disease control

Learn about the development and spread of disease. Examine the strategies to prevent and control disease while learning about emergency responses to public health emergencies.

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Health promotion

Study the fundamentals for promoting population health as well as the principles and approaches for health promotion.

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Health systems

Discover health systems and services in the Australian context and study the processes behind public health policy and population health improvement.

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Public health project

Throughout your degree you'll be given the opportunity to develop and undertake a public health project of your choosing.

Study Public Health On Demand

Study On Demand – a 100% online public health degree designed specifically for online learning. Take full control over your study - access support seven days a week, engage with course content from day one, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

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Online Course Facilitator

Talia Blythman

"I’ve worked in a range of public health and health promotion roles for the past 10 years. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in both government and non-government organisations in Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia, and India.

I’ve undertaken roles promoting Eat Well Be Active for kids, youth smoking prevention and cessation, Aboriginal health, emergency relief and social support, and parenting support.

I’m passionate about public health and health promotion and the difference we can make to support people and communities live healthier and happier lives."

Talia Blythman
Online Course Facilitator: Bachelor of Public Health

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