Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics
University of Technology Sydney
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About
The Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics is a combined program jointly offered by the Faculty of Health and the UTS Business School. The program provides students with a foundational understanding of health science and public health with essential aspects of financial systems. It is designed to prepare graduates with a qualification to help improve the health of individuals and populations and to respond effectively to economic challenges. Graduates are equipped for a broad field of practice, based on the application of business and public health principles in governmental and non-governmental health services and the wider industry.
Areas of study
The major focus of this degree is on public health, health systems, and the intersection of health and economics. The broad range of subjects covered include health promotion, social determinants of health, Indigenous health, contemporary health issues, health systems, health policy, data analytics, epidemiology, biostatistics, global health, human structure and function, health project management, health and the environment, psychosocial health, digital health, communication, health advocacy, and sport and exercise. On the economics side of the course, students will study areas such as econometrics, macroeconomics, economic policy and evaluation, as well as behavioural economics.
Career opportunities
Career options include positions in government and state-sector bodies, in areas such as health economics, health promotion, epidemiology and advocacy, e-health, health data and information management systems, planning and policy, project management and evaluation, community development, research and business consultancy across both public and private health sectors. There are also opportunities in the private sector, such as health providers, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and data analytics.
Practical experience
A professional placement is undertaken in year 4.
Fees and charges
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Other applicants
Statement of service: Applicants are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application and provide statements of service to UAC, as an adjustment of up to five points to their selection rank may be awarded on the basis of relevant employment experience. Applicants must meet the UTS minimum matriculation requirements in order for their employment experience to be assessed, and their documented employment experience must be at least one full-time year or greater.
Optional aptitude assessment: UTS Science believes that some applicants may have an aptitude for scientific study that is not reflected in their HSC results. The aptitude assessment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their potential, and possibly secure an offer to study at UTS Science. The assessment is designed to assess applicants’ analytical and critical thinking skills. Much like the STAT test, it is not a knowledge-based assessment and there is no need to study for it. Applicants who wish to commence study can register to participate in the UTS Science Aptitude test.
Taking this assessment does not mean applicants are guaranteed to receive an offer from UTS Science.
Refer to the UTS general admission criteria.
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