If you are interested in connecting with communities and working to develop innovative and evidence-based health strategies, CDU's Bachelor of Public Health is perfect for you.
The Bachelor of Public Health focuses on addressing health disparities faced locally, nationally and globally and will prepare you to work in areas of health promotion, policy making, research and disease prevention. With flexible online delivery and option to attend on campus classes, you will graduate with a broad skill set enabling you the opportunity to work in public health across local, rural, remote and global health settings. The Bachelor of Public Health has diverse and relevant unit offerings encompassing topics such as epidemiology, cultural safety, social media, global and environmental health.
In the final year of study you will be supported by CDU academics to work with health agencies and complete your own community health project. CDU offers a range of scholarships as well as opportunities to study abroad with international study tours.
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as Primary and Community health centres, Health project officer, Health promotion practitioner, Health policy development, Education facilities, Mental health settings, Alcohol and drug services, Non-government organisations, Universities and research facilities, Research officer, Rural and remote health settings, Corporate and industrial settings, Supported employment and government departments.
Professional recognition
Students are eligible to apply for membership with the following professional associations: The Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Contact details
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Course structure
The Bachelor of Public Health has an integrated focus on Indigenous health founded on social justice and social determinants of health and cultural safety framework preparing you to apply your knowledge and skills in multiple health roles. You will gain practical experience and industry connections with the incorporation of a community project.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (22 units) |
220cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 220 credit points as detailed below.
SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
| Specialist Electives (2 units) |
20cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A |
| 240cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
Of the total 240 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)
* not more than 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units
* a minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | CO | SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | CO |
| HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion | CO | SWK102 Communication Skills | CO |
| HSC122 Foundations of Public Health | CO | HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology | CO |
| HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies | CO | HSC203 Indigenous Health Perspectives (External only) | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| MAN204 Project Management | CO | HSC202 Social Media and Marketing in Health Promotion (External only) | CO |
| HSC230 Cultural Safety in Health | CO | HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management | CO |
| SWK312 Social Research Methods | CO | HSC211 Mental Health Wellbeing | CO |
| HSC312 Global and Environmental Health | CO | HSC210 Health Sociology | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| PHM301 Exploring Public Health | CO | HSC318 Rural and Remote Health | CO |
| HSC331 Health Science Community Practicum A (20 cp) | CO | HSC332 Health Science Community Practicum B (20 cp) | CO |
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion (External only) | CO | ||
| SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | CO | ||
| SWK102 Communication Skills | CO | ||
| HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | CO | HSC202 Social Media and Marketing in Health Promotion (External only) | CO |
| HSC122 Foundations of Public Health | CO | HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management | CO |
| HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies | CO | HSC210 Health Sociology | CO |
| HSC230 Cultural Safety in Health | CO | HSC318 Rural and Remote Health | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| MAN204 Project Management | CO | HSC211 Mental Health Wellbeing | CO |
| HSC331 Health Science Community Practicum A (20 cp) | CO | HSC332 Health Science Community Practicum B (20 cp) | CO |
| HSC312 Global and Environmental Health | CO | Specialist Elective 1 | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| HSC203 Indigenous Health Perspectives | CO | ||
| PHM301 Exploring Public Health | CO | ||
| SWK312 Social Research Methods | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual course tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points for commencing students in 2020 is AUD $30,240.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.