Prepare for a career in health promotion, health policy development, disease prevention and community health management.
Study focuses on the science and business aspects of contemporary health promotion at individual, group and population levels. Course content covers: the development of health promotion; the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs; health promotion settings, populations and issues; environmental health; epidemiology; research, facilitation, communication and innovation. In final year, undertake a supervised practical placement.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study focuses on the science and business aspects of contemporary health promotion at individual, group and population levels. Course content covers: the development of health promotion; the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs; health promotion settings, populations and issues; environmental health; epidemiology; research, facilitation, communication and innovation. In final year, undertake a supervised practical placement.
Career opportunities
Health promotion, health policy development, project development and management, disease prevention and early detection, community / international health.
Membership
Australian Health Promotion Association; Public Health Association of Australia; International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 9 courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 The Child Client
COR110 Challenges to Mental Health
COR111 Nursing Practicum 4
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
PUB102 Caring for the Older Client
PUB104 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
PUB112 Nursing Internship
SCI110 Planning and Environmental Law
SCS130 Environmental Health Risk Management
Advanced courses
8 required courses:
PUB252 Environmental Impact Assessment
PUB271 Environmental and Resource Economics
PUB272 Climate Change Adaptation
PUB351 Climate Change Mitigation
PUB352 Communication and Thought
PUB361 Cell Biology
WPL310 Chemistry
PLUS select 1 required course from:
PUB262 Science Research Methods
WPL311 Environment and Health
Elective courses
9 elective courses:
Select nine (9) elective courses of which at least six (6) must be at advanced (200 or 300) level, from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288