Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation)

Become a leader in improving the health of communities and the wider population with a Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation) at CQUniversity. Benefit from the support of experienced public health lecturers and authentic work-integrated learning opportunities including opportunities to complete two placement units relevant to your chosen major.

In this course, you will not only develop a broad understanding of evidence-based strategies to address health risks and achieve higher standards of health and well-being, but also apply these strategies in real-world settings. With a strong emphasis on participation, prevention, and partnership with the community, you will build solid foundations of the socio-ecological model of public health. You'll also have the opportunity to develop and maintain community and industry partnerships in promoting public health and participate in the political process to advocate for health, social justice, and equity through contributions to public policy and decision-making. You can choose to the Generalist major or opt for a course of study covering a broad range of public health topics.

What is public health?

Public health refers to a collection of disciplines that share a common aim — to prevent disease, promote health and improve well-being among the population as a whole rather than focusing on individuals. Some of the most important advances in health internationally over the last century have been public health interventions — including the eradication of smallpox, improvements in workplace safety, reduced morbidity from cholera and decreased trends in tobacco smoking.