科廷科技大学

This course is multidisciplinary, giving you a solid grounding in public health. You can use the degree to work in the area of public health or as a pathway into other health degrees such as speech pathology, pharmacy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Public health practitioners work to achieve better health through the prevention of disease and disability. Rather than working with individual clients, public health practitioners work at the community or whole population level. They pay special attention to how social, economic and environmental factors affect health and wellbeing.

Professional recognition

You can gain professional membership of the Public Health Association of Australia; and the Australasian Epidemiological Association.

Career information

Careers

Administrative officer
Community development officer
Project officer
Research officer.

Industries

Health research
Local and state government
Non-government organisations.

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.

Optional units allow you to pursue your interests in other health areas or choose one subject for in-depth learning. You may select a practicum unit in your third year of study.