科廷科技大学

This course gives you a solid understanding of the social, environmental, political and economic determinants of health. You’ll learn how to advocate for policies and environments that support healthy choices, and plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs.

In your first year, you'll study the foundations of health promotion including professional health practice, biostatistics, epidemiology and health in social and cultural contexts.

In your second and third years, you'll specialise in health promotion, participate in fieldwork visits and undertake an on-campus health promotion campaign.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia.

Career information

Careers

Community health development officer
Health promotion officer
Policy officer
Research officer
Workplace health coordinator.

Industries

Community health
Health awareness
Injury prevention
International aid
Mental health
Public and private health services.

What you'll learn

Apply health promotion concepts and practice to enhance the health and well-being of populations. Demonstrate an understanding of human health, illness and wellbeing from a biological and social context.
Critically analyse issues relevant to health promotion. Think creatively to generate innovative solutions to promote health
Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information to develop sustainable health promotion programs
Communication with professional and community members to promote health using effective written and oral communication. Communicate with individual and groups to advocate for improved health. Emphasise the significance of health promotion research to the scientific community using effective methods of communication
Effectively use new and existing technologies to gather information, analyse data and communicate
Take responsibility for own learning and professional development in the health promotion field
Apply international perspectives and principles to healthy promotion
Demonstrate understanding and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity
Work professionally and ethically across a range of settings. Demonstrate independence and leadership in project management.