Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Public Health
234152
Health and Recreation
The World Health Organization defines public health as the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to mak […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$11000 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Course outline

The World Health Organization defines public health as the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a valuable contribution to society in this high demand area. 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. 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.

Fee notes

This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.

Other requirements

Students must undertake placements. A health check including immunisation status, a Suitability Card and national police records check are required. For further information, visit the Griffith University website.

Admissions Criteria

For minimum age requirements please visit Institution minimum age requirements

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/guaranteed-admission.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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5

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Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

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.

Membership

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

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