Public Health (A/T/M)

Public Health is the study of biological, physiological, psychological, environmental, social and cultural determinants of health and broader wellbeing. Students develop the ability to analyse influences and data and make decisions on health at an individual, community and global level. Students develop their knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and perspectives to explain health and lifestyle trends and patterns. They analyse principles, strategies and methodologies in understanding health and wellbeing outcomes. Students develop insights into how environmental conditions, values, behaviours, priorities and actions reflect the complex contexts in which people live.

Public Health prepares students for career and employment pathways in a range of sectors including epidemiology, public health policy, nursing, medicine, health statistician, social work, education, occupational therapy, community health worker, and counselling. The course lays a foundation for further tertiary and vocational studies.