Commencing semesters, 2019
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2252
Faculty
School
School of Public Health
Teaching Location
Herston, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Email: med.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4922
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
https://public-health.uq.edu.au/
Why study Public Health?
Public health focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health. It's an excellent choice if you are keen to pursue a clinical career in areas like medicine, allied health or social work.
The Public Health major will teach you to measure, plan, manage and evaluate health programs and services to prevent illness and promote good health in communities. You will study a wide range of health disciplines and competencies including biomedical sciences, public health, global health, health research methods, health policy and professional practice (e.g. health law and ethics) and gain in-depth skills and knowledge in health to bring about positive changes in communities. You will apply this knowledge in your third year, where you will spend 90 hours on placement in non-clinical health-related organisations around metropolitan and rural Australia.
A public health major can also lead to a research career via Honours or a Master of Public Health.
What you can study
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health Study Plan
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Provisional / Pre-Medicine Study Plan
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Public Health major.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelor of Health Sciences for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelor of Health Sciences for information on key dates and how to apply.