Bachelor of Applied Public Health/Bachelor of Business Administration
Australian Catholic University
About
The Bachelor of Applied Public Health provides students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to a healthier Australian society.
Public Health is about preventing illness in populations and developing programs and practices that promote better health in individuals and communities.
Public Health practitioners must understand both recent developments in scientific research and the ways in which this research can influence government policy.
This degree is ideal for students who are enthusiastic about making a difference to the health of people through communication and leadership, and learning about the impact of individual lifestyle choices and intergenerational effects on health.
Specifically, the course aims to:
Prepare graduates to apply best evidence, sound judgement and strategy to public health problems Develop skills in project management, communication, population-level monitoring, personal leadership and performance accountability necessary to be effective in public health Inspire students through high-quality industry and service placements Foster in students the importance of professional excellence and accountability Prepare graduates for a successful entry into the public health workforce Foster a lifelong commitment to effective health promotion and illness prevention Combine compassion for social justice with knowledge and skills in evidence-based solutions for disadvantaged communities and individuals The Bachelor of Business Administration is a general business degree without specialisation in a particular subject area.
The course is structured around 8 core units which are common to other undergraduate business courses and a further 4 units that will build your business knowledge in areas such as human resource management, marketing and management.
Combining the Bachelor of Applied Public Health with the Bachelor of Business Administration will enable graduates to utilise their knowledge and skill in industry, the public service or in small business enterprises.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | PUBH100 Foundations of public health | BIOL121 Human biological science 1 | PUBH101 Foundations of public health communication | BUSN111 Working with technology |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | BUSN104 Money matters | PUBH102 Foundations of health promotion | BUSN112 Managing markets | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society or PHCC102 Being Human or PHCC104 Ethics and the Good Life |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | HLSC120 Indigenous health and culture | PUBH200 Globalisation, environment and health (Pre: PUBH100) | ECON200 Economics: policy frameworks and markets | HRMG204 Organisational behaviour |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | PSYC104 Research design and statistics 1 | PUBH201 Epidemiology (Pre: PUBH100) | BUSN113 Managing people and organisations | BIPX202 Community engagement: building strengths and capabilities |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | PSYC206 Research design and statistics 2 (Pre: PSYC104) | PUBH202 Public health research methods (Pre: PUBH100, PUBH102) | Business administration elective* | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100, PHCC102, PHCC104 ) or PHCC320 The Just Society |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | PUBH301 Public health responses to complex emergencies (Pre: PUBH100 plus 30 credit points PUBH units) | PUBH303 Communication in public health (Pre: PUBH100, PUBH102, PUBH103 ) | Business administration elective* | MGMT310 Organisational Change for Sustainability (Pre: MGMT213 or HRMG204) |
| Year 4 - Semester 1 | PUBH302 Applied public health 1 (Pre: PUBH100, PUBH102, PUBH103 ) | PUBH300 Public health law and ethics (Pre: PUBH100, plus 30 credit points from PUBH units) | PUBH304 Public health entrepreneurship (Pre: PUBH100, PUBH102, PUBH103 ) | MGMT311 Managing entrepreneurship and innovation |
| Year 4 - Semester 2 | PUBH305 Applied public health 2 (Pre: PUBH302) | EXSC382 Programs and practices in health promotion | BUSN304 Working with diversity and conflict (Pre: Completion of 80 cp) or BIPX301 Professional experience | MGMT304 Strategic management (Pre: MGMT213 or HRMG204) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
Victoria
- Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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