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Bachelor of Public Health

Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

Australia,Queensland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 34,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 50,000 +

Int. Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Public Health

Program Overview

Working in public health you can play a vital role in improving population health through health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and policy formulation. You'll learn how to address major health issues to make a meaningful impact in this high-demand field.

Griffith is ranked #1 in Queensland in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)*, so as a public health graduate you'll be well-prepared to deliver life-changing outcomes for individuals and communities alike.

Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Public Health

Learn how to address major health issues including chronic disease, sexual health, under- and over-nutrition, HIV/AIDS, physical inactivity, and drug and alcohol abuse, in settings such as workplaces, hospitals and schools.
This degree integrates employability at every stage to ensure you're career-ready. You'll have assistance with building your CV in your first year, engage with industry experts in the second year, and in your final year you'll put your studies into practice through 200 hours of professional placements in public health organisations like Gold Coast University Hospital Public Health Unit or NGOs such as Multicultural Australia.
Study in state-of-the-art facilities with simulated learning environments and virtual reality technology, while working alongside students from various disciplines. This interprofessional approach will equip you with the practical expertise required to succeed in multidisciplinary teams in the workforce.
With research and learning and teaching strengths in health promotion, climate change and health, epidemiology, and the social determinants of health, you'll learn from award-winning experts with first-hand experience.
Work with a close-knit cohort with access to dedicated academic advisors, mid-trimester information sessions, and regular drop-in sessions with the Program Director. From day one, you'll receive academic skills support and can tailor your degree with electives each trimester. You also have the option to fast-track your studies across all three trimesters.
Opportunities for international study tours, placements and exchanges.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

4 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2026		Open
nov 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 34,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79 - 19 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Bachelor of Public Health graduates find employment across various fields with organisations as diverse as Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN), NSW Health, City of Logan, The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health.

You will be qualified to work as a public health officer or a health promotion officer, tackling our most pressing health issues.

You may find work in:

Government departments and agencies
Health centres
Schools and childcare centres
Community organisations.

You could work on intervention programs or policies in teams at an international level with organisations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations or UNICEF, or with federal, state or local governments or at the community level. You will be prepared for a range of contemporary issues such as mental health, women's and men's health, epidemics and pandemics, alcohol and drugs, and child and adolescent health.

Scholarships

International Early Acceptance Award

We are delighted to be offering 10% credit on your first trimester's tuition fees if you are commencing in Trimester 2, 2025, and accept your offer and make payment within 14 days. This award applies to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply).

Award value	10% of tuition fees
Duration	Valid for your first trimester of study
Level of study	Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply)
Start	Eligible students commencing study in Trimester 2, 2025

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 2, 2025.
Accept your offer to study at Griffith and make payment within 14 days of receiving your Letter of Offer. The acceptance date for this award will be outlined in your Letter of Offer.
Be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. See the Terms and Conditions below for excluded programs and cohorts.

Terms and Conditions

Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
The award covers 10% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the first trimester of study only, for students commencing in Trimester 2, 2025.
Students must accept their Letter of Offer and pay their total deposit fee by the award acceptance date specified in official University communication. This award will be granted as a non-refundable credit on the student account. Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the award amount is non-refundable.
Students who defer commencement to an intake after Trimester 2, 2025 are not eligible to receive the award.
If eligible, the Early Acceptance Award will apply in addition to other Griffith International student scholarships.
Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the award.
Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, non-award, Study Abroad Program, Masters Qualifying Program, Dental (1577, 1613, 1638, 1574, 1580, 2126, 5702, 5703, 5699), Psychology (5070, 5747, 5753), Medical (1280, 5099), Nursing and Midwifery (1162, 1354), Master of Speech Pathology (5567), Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (1604), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (1590), English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs delivered wholly online, programs only offered part time, programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.
Students must not be Australia Award/Australian Government scholarship recipients, foreign government scholarship recipients or on a pathway package with Griffith University.

The Gold Coast Student Grants program offers a $1,000 grant to help new international students settle into their new life on the Gold Coast. This grant can be used for textbooks, accommodation, or everyday expenses, easing the financial pressure of starting their journey in Australia.

Eligibility Criteria:

Hold a valid student visa (subclass 500).
Enroll at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks (including packaged offers/multiple courses).
Be a new student with a course commencement date between 1 May–30 November 2025.
Submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions.

Important Dates: Applications Open: 11 February – 30 June 2025 (subject to early closure if the quota is met).
*Please note that this grant is only available to the first 250 eligible international students. Domestic students, international students already enrolled at an Australian institution, and those currently residing in Australia are not eligible.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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