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This course is not offered in the Spring intake. There are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available within this course.
The Bachelor of Public Health and Bachelor of Economics at UTS is an innovative program that combines your interest in public health with essential economic principles. Offered jointly by the Faculty of Health and the UTS Business School, this combined degree equips you with the skills to improve individual and population health while effectively addressing economic challenges.
In the Bachelor of Public Health component, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of public health principles, with a strong emphasis on the social model of health. The program integrates health-specific content with professional and scientific subjects, allowing you to tailor your education to your interests and career goals. You can take core and elective subjects in areas such as Indigenous health, health promotion, or global health issues, ensuring a well-rounded education that meets the demands of the public health sector.
The Bachelor of Economics component complements your public health studies by offering a deep dive into financial systems and economic principles. You will develop the analytical and quantitative skills necessary to understand and influence economic factors that impact health outcomes. This dual perspective prepares you for diverse roles in both health services and economic sectors, making you a versatile professional.
Your learning experience will be interactive and practical, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world application. This approach ensures you are workplace-ready upon graduation, equipped to tackle complex health and economic issues. By integrating public health expertise with economic strategies, you will be uniquely positioned to lead and innovate in the health sector and beyond.
Graduates of this combined degree are prepared for a broad field of practice, including roles in governmental and non-governmental health services, international organisations, and various industry sectors. The ability to navigate both public health and economic landscapes makes you a valuable asset in addressing today’s multifaceted health challenges.
The Bachelor of Public Health component is characterised by a strong emphasis on the social model of health and combines health-specific content with a mix of professional and scientific subjects. Students develop knowledge within a framework that can be tailored to suit their interests and needs.
In the Bachelor of Business component, students will gain the analytical and quantitative skills required for an in-depth understanding of key economic principles.
Course aims
The course produces graduates who are engaged, adaptive thinkers with a solid understanding of health, health systems, and the intersection of health and economics. Graduates are equipped to contribute to reducing health disparities and inequities, and to promote social justice in local and global contexts.
