Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation)

About the course

Develop the skills to improve community and population health with CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation). Learn from experienced public health lecturers and build practical capability through authentic work-integrated learning, including opportunities to complete two placement units aligned to your chosen major. Select a Generalist, Environmental Health or Health Promotion major to tailor your public health focus in this bachelor-level health discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across government, community organisations and industry where population health is a priority. Career paths include Environmental Health Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Public Health Nutritionist, Environmental Manager, and occupational health and safety roles (with an appropriate minor). This bachelor-level public health qualification supports work in prevention, health promotion and environmental health practice. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

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)