Working in public health you can play a vital role in improving population health through health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and policy formulation. You'll learn how to address major health issues to make a meaningful impact in this high-demand field. Griffith is ranked #1 in Queensland in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), so as a public health graduate you'll be well-prepared to deliver life-changing outcomes for individuals and communities alike.
Learn how to address major health issues including chronic disease, sexual health, under- and over-nutrition, HIV/AIDS, physical inactivity, and drug and alcohol abuse, in settings such as workplaces, hospitals and schools.This degree integrates employability at every stage to ensure you're career-ready. You'll have assistance with building your CV in your first year, engage with industry experts in the second year, and in your final year you'll put your studies into practice through 200 hours of professional placements in public health organisations like Gold Coast University Hospital Public Health Unit or NGOs such as Multicultural Australia.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
Parklands Dr, Southport 4222
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 67.00 or equivalent.
Assumed Knowledge
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement.
Changes from 2024
English prerequisite is now assumed knowledge as per below:
- QTAC application information
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Assumed knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C).
- UAC application information
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Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Course fees
Course fee
$33,000
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About Griffith University
With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.
In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.
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