Program Overview

This multidisciplinary course will give you the knowledge and skills for a career in public health, contributing to the prevention of disease and disability at the community or population level.

You’ll learn how psychosocial and environmental factors affect health and wellbeing, and about public health and healthcare systems. You’ll then apply your analytical and planning skills to create evidence-based approaches that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

After completing this course, you may apply to study a graduate-entry master course in midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work or speech pathology.
 

What you'll learn

• Apply discipline knowledge, understand its theoretical underpinnings and ways of thinking; extend the boundaries of knowledge through research
• Apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of an issue; think creatively to generate innovative solutions
• Decide what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies; make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources
• Communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose
• Use appropriate technologies recognising their advantages and limitations
• Use a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity; know how to continue to learn as a graduate
• Think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives; apply international standards and practices within a discipline or professional area
• Respect individual human rights; recognise the importance of cultural diversity particularly the perspective of Indigenous Australians; value diversity of language
• Work independently and in teams; demonstrate leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practices