Associate Degree
Public health refers to a collection of disciplines that share a common aim, to:
Public health interventions help advance health and address risks in our local and global communities. The eradication of smallpox, improvements in workplace safety, reduced morbidity from cholera, and decreased trends in tobacco smoking are all examples of public health interventions.
In this course you will develop a broad understanding of evidence-based strategies to address a range of health risks and achieve higher standards of health. Your study emphasises participation, prevention and partnership with the community. Your core units introduce you to foundations of health, the environment, chronic disease and public health interventions. And, you'll have the option to choose a major in health promotion, environmental health or public health nutrition.
Health promotion majorThis major sees you gain skills and knowledge of health promotion activities. You'll study topics such as drugs in society, health promotion strategies, indigenous studies and community needs assessment.Environmental health majorYou'll learn to monitor environmental health issues. This includes assisting in conflict resolution between agencies, regulated parties and the communities. Your study topics in microbiology, food safety, environmental science, law and communicable disease control.Public health nutrition majorIn this major you'll build your skills and knowledge to take part in food and nutrition interventions. You'll study topics such as nutrition, community needs assessment, chronic diseases and health promotion.
As a graduate, you'll have relevant skills and knowledge to work in emerging roles in non-traditional public health areas. Your training also prepares you for technical and project support positions. These positions may be within government, non-government and private industry.
You will also have the option to continue your studies and complete the Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation), allowing to further enhance your future career prospects.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security RequirementsNo requirements
No requirements
Senior English and a Science subject.
Completion of the Associate Degree of Public Health (Specialisation) will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in public health such as:
This degree may also be of interest if you are currently working in administrative support roles in the public health field and wish to advance in the profession. As a graduate of the Associate Degree in Public Health you may like to pathway into our Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation).