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    Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours)

    Australian Catholic University

    Australian Catholic University

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    Australia, Sydney

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    090703A

    Campuses

    Melbourne

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 26,992  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours)

    About

    Overview

    The Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours) allows students to build upon the knowledge gained in their undergraduate degree, develop research skills that will equip them for future study at a higher degree level and work closely with an academic expert to contribute to a particular area of interest.

    Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours) will have:

    • an understanding of research principles and methods
    • a significant amount of knowledge in a particular area, which will allow them to undertake further study, research and/or other professional work the ability to research, interpret and relay potentially complex theoretical principals
    • the technical skills to design and conduct a research project, with some level of independence
    • the skills to work collaboratively within an academic team of researchers as a junior member.
    ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    To be eligible to apply for admission to the course, a student must have completed a relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.50.

    Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

    International applicants

    An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    To be eligible to apply for admission to the course, a student must have completed a relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.50.

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).

    Career

    Careers

    Our public health graduates have undertaken further study in post graduate health programs or research or have pursued careers in:

    • physical activity promotion,
    • maternal and child health,
    • drugs and alcohol, domestic violence,
    • refugee support,
    • food and nutrition,
    • poverty alleviation,
    • homelessness,
    • school education programs,
    • indigenous health,
    • community gardens,
    • harm minimization,
    • fertility management,
    • health service access,
    • soup kitchens,
    • disaster management,
    • personal and community hygiene.

    Graduates have been employed by:

    • Hospitals
    • Community Health Centres
    • Managed Care Organizations & Insurance Companies
    • Pharmaceutical & Medical Supply Companies
    • Professional & Advocacy Organizations
    • Government Agencies
    • Business & Industry
    • Schools, Colleges & Universities
    • Community-based Agencies

    Examples of the types of work the course prepares public health graduates for are:

    • Public Health Project officer
    • Public Health Advocate
    • Epidemiologist
    • Health Educator
    • Health Communications Specialist
    • Academic Policy Advisor
    • Legislative Policy Advisor
    • Management Policy Advisor

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 26,992 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    Australian Catholic University

    Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours)

    Australian Catholic University

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