Bachelor of Public and Community Health
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
The Bachelor of Public and Community Health is an ideal first degree for students interested in a career that enhances the health of the community. Globally, the most common health issues and their causes are largely preventable, and Public Health as a discipline has huge potential to address these problems. Students will learn about determinants of health and key issues affecting the health of populations; develop skills in obtaining, reviewing and analysing health information and planning and managing a health program or project for improving the health of the population. Graduates are employed in non-government organisations (like the Cancer Council or Red Cross), primary care organisations, local council, Aboriginal Health, and Government positions within the public health department and health promotion units.
Structure
240 units - 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum
Subjects
- Three majors are available within the program: Health Promotion
- Environmental Health
- Global Health and Equity
Standard entry requirements
Application is via UAC and the minimum academic standard is Year 12 - Entry is based on Selection Rank. Big Picture applicants (who do not attain a Selection Rank) entry is based on their Portfolio relevance to the Bachelor of Public and Community Health.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ourimbah | International: $105,817 |
| No |
Fee comments
Campuses: Ourimbah.
International fees are indicative oly
Further information
The first bachelor degree in the world to embrace Big Picture Learning Design, this program allows the student to choose what, how and when they learn. That means the student can tailor their degree and forge a career path based on their aspirations in protecting and promoting the health of communities.
