Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion
Deakin University
About
Endeavour to make a difference to people’s lives on a broad scale through Deakin’s Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion.
You’ll learn how to tackle health issues and improve the wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations.
Combined approaches involving community engagement, policy development, research, education and the media will give you the expertise needed to address the causes of poor health and improve wellbeing throughout society.Gain extensive practical experience throughout your course, including 120-hours of work experience in a health-related agency in your final year.
You’ll be able to start building your own professional network while putting your knowledge and skills to use in a practical setting under the supervision of qualified practitioners.
By combining a strong theoretical base with hands-on learning in the field, you’ll graduate confident and career-ready.Interested in understanding key public health issues to improve the lives of others and contribute to a healthier community?
Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to one credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects') over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters each year.
The 24 credit points include 16 core units (these are compulsory) and 8 elective units (you can choose which ones to study), that can be taken from any faculty.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
Entry requirements
If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.
Prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
ATAR
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration
Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| outcome type | outcome description |
|---|---|
| Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities | Apply evidence-based research and a determinants-based knowledge of public health and health promotion to advocate for social change, promote good health and wellbeing, prevent poor health and reduce inequalities for individuals and populations alike. |
| Communication | Communicate effectively in oral and written forms with a range of stakeholders and promote positive, desired change. |
| Digital Literacy | Use information technology to effectively communicate, locate information and analyse data. |
| Critical thinking | Apply critical thinking and reflection to issues of contemporary health, related to policy and planning in public health and health promotion practice within an evidence-based framework. |
| Problem Solving | Apply an evidence-based learning framework to create solutions to diverse and complex health problems. |
| Self-management | Monitor and reflect on one’s own professional practice. |
| Teamwork | Develop knowledge and implement strategies in collaboration with others to build and enhance relevant partnerships and actions as a public health and health promotion practitioner. |
| Global Citizenship | Support public health and health promotion practice within diverse social, cultural and environmental contexts and communities. |
Institution
