Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion

About the course

Study how to improve population health through prevention and health promotion. You’ll learn to analyse determinants of health and design, implement and evaluate programs using policy, planning, communication and research approaches. The degree includes substantial work-integrated learning, culminating in a final-year practicum with industry placement to build practical skills and professional networks. This is a Bachelor Degree in public health and health promotion.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that improve health and wellbeing across communities, government and non-government organisations. Career pathways include health promotion officer, community development worker, health education and communication roles, program or project officer, policy and planning support, and public health or evaluation/research assistant positions. Employment may be found in local health agencies, councils, NGOs and public health teams. This is a Bachelor-level pathway into public health and health promotion careers.

Entry requirements

ATAR 65.95 (lowest selection rank).

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)