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Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) - Queensland University of Technology |
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TEL: 0207 193 7932
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| QTAC code: | | 425372; Dfee: 425376 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | 13. Dfee places were not offered last year. |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 72. Dfee places were not offered last year. |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 022142D |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $10,250 per semester (indicative)
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 3 Years |
| | Total credit points: | | 288 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Kelvin Grove |
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Career Outcomes
Public health professionals are an essential part of any health-related organisation. Their primary aim is to promote the general health and wellness of a community or population through their work in the health care sector. Public health practitioners work as community health officers, policy officers, program evaluators, public health promoters and educators, project officers and consultants. This course gives graduates an understanding of public health, primary health care, community health and health promotion. Students can elect to take minor studies in the areas of Alcohol and Drug Studies, Community Nutrition, general studies in Psychology, Health Education, Indigenous Health, and Women's Health.
Public health practitioners work in both public and private sectors including state and federal health departments, population health units, community health centres, divisions of general practice, non-governmental health organisations, and international health agencies.
Professional Membership
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia and the Australian Health Promotion Association.
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | Minor Elective Information for the Public Health Major | | | The course structure consists of: | | | a) a major in Public Health PLUS the opportunity to select from one of the following: | | | b) one minor or four electives selected from the minor elective lists below. You must ensure that you satisfy all prerequisites and that only one of the four electives is at an introductory level. | | | Please note: | | | * To select a minor or electve from outside the recommended list below, you must seek approval from the Academic Affairs Officer. | | Community Nutrition | | PUB201 | Food and Nutrition | | PUB341 | Nutrition Education | | PUB509 | Nutrition | | PUB648 | Diet, Nutrition and Chronic Disease | | Indigenous Health | | PUB557 | Health Needs of Indigenous Australians and Other Populations | | | Choose three from the following: | | HHB123 | Indigenous Australian Culture Studies | | HHB255 | Indigenous Politics And Political Culture | | HHB264 | Public And Professional Ethics | | HHB265 | The Just Society | | JSB371 | Indigenous Justice | | Gender Issues | | PUB336 | Women's Health | | PUB632 | Independent Study | | PYB054 | Psychology and Gender | | Science | | | Completion of the Science minor is a prerequisite for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health (PU67). | | General Studies in Psychology | | | PYB012 is a prerequisite for this minor | | PYB054 | Psychology and Gender | | PYB203 | Developmental Psychology | | PYB307 | Health Psychology | | Counselling | | | PYB012 is a prerequisite for this minor | | PYB007 | Interpersonal Processes and Skills | | PYB208 | Counselling Theory and Practice 1 | | | Choose two from the following: | | PYB356 | Counselling Theory and Practice 2 | | PYB359 | Introduction to Family Therapy | | PYB360 | Interventions for Addictive Behaviours | | General Electives | | PUB105 | Introduction to Family Studies | | PUB480 | Health Administration Finance | | PUB490 | Quality Management in Health | | PUB545 | Health Planning and Evaluation | | PUB611 | Risk Management | | PUB644 | Health Promoting Schools |
Potential careers
Administrator
Community Health Officer
Community Worker
Government Officer
Home Economist
Information Officer
Manager
Policy Officer
Project Manager
Public Health Officer
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