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Bachelor of Public Health (158JA.4)
Please note these are the 2019 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60.25 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Public Health |
365233 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Public Health |
071072G | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
|
View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Start your journey towards a career in health
If your career goal is to improve the health of the population, either within Australia or internationally, and you’re keen to gain knowledge and skills in public health, then this course is a great choice. A highly flexible multidisciplinary degree, you can broaden your qualification even further by complementing your public health studies with other areas, such as sports science, psychology, counselling, marketing, management, international studies, human nutrition, community studies and biology. The full-time or part-time course provides an effective overview and foundation of public health for a variety of disciplines, such as physiotherapy, nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, Indigenous health, occupational therapy, nursing and medicine.
You’ll be taught by a diverse team of academics with professional experience across the public health spectrum and exceptional teaching expertise. They’ll help you explore the breadth of the public health arena with the view to choosing a career path that’s right for you. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to work in a range of local, national and international settings, including public and private sectors, government health departments, population health units, community health centres, divisions of general practice, non-governmental health organisations, advocacy groups and health agencies. If you’d prefer to take part in further study, this course is excellent grounding for the postgraduate Public Health course offered by UC’s Faculty of Health.
Study a Bachelor of Public Health at UC and you will:
- deepen and broaden your knowledge of public health
- demonstrate high-level understanding of public health principles and practices
- understand key issues affecting the health of populations
- learn how to obtain, review and analyse health information
- plan, manage and evaluate public health programs or projects
- specialise in a variety of health fields.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is integral to this course, with students able to choose between undertaking an internship placement in a public health area of interest or a research project. If you select the work experience option, you’ll complete 80 hours of professional placement. Previous Public Health students have undertaken internships with organisations including Queanbeyan Health Service, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, Belconnen Community Service, IRT Group, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Healthy Schools Network ACT, the Australian Breastfeeding Association, the Heart Foundation ACT, the Physical Activity Foundation, Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health and the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Health.
If you decide to complete a research project, you’ll be encouraged to link your area of study to professional practice, investigating a real-world healthcare issue in a public health field which interests you. You’ll develop valuable skills in project management, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, effective communication, problem solving and critical thinking.
If you’d like to study overseas, faculty-led internships to a variety of countries can be applied for, which can count as credit towards your degree.
Career opportunities
- Public health officer
- Community health officer
- Health policy officer
- Health project officer
- Health program officer
- Health educator
- Epidemiological officer
- Healthy lifestyle project officer
- Public health communications officer
- Policy officer
- Advocacy officer
Course-specific information
If you’d like to take part in further study, this course is excellent grounding for the postgraduate Public Health course offered by UC’s Faculty of Health.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Public Health (158JA) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From 2020 unit 8577 Health Program Planning & Development has been replaced by 10454 Health Program Planning & Evaluation.
- 1. From 2019 unit 5784 Community Dvl't Principles & Practice has been replaced by unit 11091 Advocacy & Influence: Shaping Public Opinion. Students who have passed 5784 do not need to undertake 11091.
- 2. From 2021 the unit code for Health Promotion Principles and Practice has changed from 10009 to 10455.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Breath Major, a Breadth Minor and/or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Community Devel't Principles & Practice (5784) OR Advocacy and Influence: Shaping Public Opinion (11091)
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Community Devel't Principles & Practice (5784) OR Advocacy and Influence: Shaping Public Opinion (11091)
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Semester 2
Community Devel't Principles & Practice (5784) OR Advocacy and Influence: Shaping Public Opinion (11091)
Year 6
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Semester 2
Community Devel't Principles & Practice (5784) OR Advocacy and Influence: Shaping Public Opinion (11091)
Year 7
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| 1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate high-level understanding of public health principles and practices. | 1. Communication Graduates will be able to: a) express knowledge, ideas and opinions in their professional field, both orally and in written form, with confidence and clarity; b) present arguments and ideas effectively; c) actively listen and respond to the ideas of other people; d) negotiate effectively; and e) create and present new ideas. 4. Problem solving Graduates will be able to identify problems and analyse the main features of problems relevant to their professional field. 10. Personal attributes Graduates will have confidence to challenge existing ideas. |
| 4. Graduates will be able to specialise into a variety of health fields. | 4. Problem solving Graduates will be able to identify and resolve new problems in new fields. 9. Lifelong learning Graduates will: a. be independent self-directed learners with the capacity and motivation for lifelong learning; b. be aware of how they best learn; c. possess self-knowledge and the ability to assess their own performance critically and accurately; and d. have an understanding of how to apply their knowledge and abilities to many different contexts and fields. 10. Personal attributes Graduates will show commitment to ongoing self-development. |
| 3. Graduates will be able to plan, manage and evaluate public health programs or projects. | 1. Communication Graduates will be able to: a) express knowledge, ideas and opinions in their professional field, both orally and in written form, with confidence and clarity; b) present arguments and ideas effectively; c) actively listen and respond to the ideas of other people; d) negotiate effectively; and e) create and present new ideas. 4. Problem solving Graduates will be able to: a. identify problems and analyse the main features of problems relevant to their professional field; b. apply appropriate problem solving processes, arguments, critical and creative thinking; c. implement and evaluate strategies for the resolution of problems; and d. anticipate and define new problems. 5. Working with others Graduates will be able to: a. work with others as part of a group; b. take responsibility for carrying out agreed tasks; c. be aware of the different roles and responsibilities of group members; d. evaluate group performance; e. take initiative and demonstrate leadership; and f. respect the rights of others irrespective of their cultural background, race or gender. 6. Effective workplace skills Graduates will: a. demonstrate entrepreneurial skills including creativity, initiative, adaptability, leadership, resourcefulness; b. have the ability to initiate new ideas, implement decisions and cope with uncertainty; and c. be able to function in a multi-cultural or global environment. 7. Professional ethics Graduates will: a. act responsibly, ethically and with integrity in the context of their profession and their obligations to society; and b. appreciate the social and cultural context of their profession. 8. Social responsibility Graduates will: a. work toward improvement in society; b. understand economic, political, social, and environmental systems with an international perspective; c. act in environmentally sustainable ways; and d. accept service to the community as the primary purpose for professional life. 10. Personal attributes Graduates will be confident in themselves and their own skills and knowledge. |
| 5. Graduates will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team. | 5. Working with others Graduates will be able to: a. work with others as part of a group; b. take responsibility for carrying out agreed tasks; c. be aware of the different roles and responsibilities of group members; d. evaluate group performance; e. take initiative and demonstrate leadership; and f. respect the rights of others irrespective of their cultural background, race or gender. 10. Personal attributes Graduates will value and respect differing views. |
| 2. Graduates will be able to analyse, evaluate and present public health information from a range of sources. | 2. Information literacy and numeracy Graduates will be able to locate, identify, collate, analyse, manipulate, evaluate, interpret and present information and numerical data. 3. Information and communication technology Graduates will be able to select and use appropriate information and communication technology to retrieve, manipulate and present information. 4. Problem solving Graduates will be able to: a. identify problems and analyse the main features of problems relevant to their professional field; b. implement and evaluate strategies for the resolution of problems; c. anticipate and define new problems. 7. Professional ethics Graduates will act responsibly, ethically and with integrity in the context of their profession and their obligations to society. 8. Social responsibility Graduates will understand economic, political, social, and environmental systems with an international perspective. 10. Personal attributes Graduates will be independent thinkers and agents for change. |
Placements requirements
This course requires students to meet compulsory placement requirements prior to undertaking professional placement (Work-Integrated Learning) in a clinical or professional setting. For information on what these requirements are and how to meet these requirements, please visit www.canberra.edu.au/placement
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Public Health | B PubHealth |
Honours
None.
Alternative exits
In order for the Diploma of Health Studies to be awarded the student must have:
a) completed 24 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1
b) completed a minimum of 12 credit points at UC and
c) obtained a minimum of 12 credit points in any of the health disciplines.
In order for the Associate Degree in Health Studies to be awarded the student must have:
a) completed 48 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1 and 12 credit points at Level 2
b) completed a minimum of 24 credit points at UC and
c) obtained a minimum of 24 credit points in any of the health disciplines.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Email Health.Student@canberra.edu.au |
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