Bachelor of Public Health
Charles Darwin University
CRICOS provider number: 00300K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12069
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About
The Bachelor of Public Health will teach you how to connect with communities and work to develop innovative and evidence-based health strategies.
This course focuses on addressing health disparities experienced by population and communities at a local, national and global level. This qualification will prepare you to work in areas of health promotion, policy making, research and disease prevention.
Available to study online or on campus you will graduate with a broad skill set enabling you the opportunity to work in public health across local, rural, remote and global health settings. The Bachelor of Public Health has diverse and relevant unit offerings encompassing topics such as epidemiology, cultural safety, social media, global and environmental health.
CDU offers a range of scholarships as well as opportunities to study abroad with international study tours.
Areas of study
Epidemiology, cultural safety, global and environmental health, public health.
Career opportunities
Primary and community health centres, health project officer, health promotion practitioner, health policy development, education facilities, mental health settings, alcohol and drug services, non-government organisations, universities and research facilities, research officer, rural and remote health settings, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment and government departments.
Professional recognition
Students are eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia.
Practical experience
You will complete a 220-hour community-based project placement with a health organisation.
A national and/or international police check and a current Working With Children Check is required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork placements.
The majority of health facilities will also require you to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificate.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing the community project.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current CDU fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Admission criteria
Refer to the CDU general admission criteria.
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Further information
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