Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Become a public health expert equipped to develop evidence-based strategies addressing health disparities at local, national and global levels. This 3-year degree combines theoretical knowledge with practical community-based experience, preparing you for diverse careers in health promotion, policy, research and disease prevention.
You must meet one of the following: successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of at least 60, a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher, at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study, an acceptable STAT Multiple Choice score of 140, completion of a tertiary preparation course, or demonstrated personal competencies and employment experience. Essential requirements include a national and/or international police check, current Working with Children check, complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificate. English language proficiency must be demonstrated through Year 12 completion in Australia, higher education study, CDU enabling course completion, TAFE qualification, AHPRA registration, or approved English test scores.
Core units (220 credit points) cover Anatomy and Physiology, Communication Skills, Ethics in Health Care, Australia's Healthcare System and Policies, Foundations of Public Health, Introduction to Health Promotion, Social Media and Marketing in Health Promotion, Perspectives of First Nations Health, Chronic Conditions Management, Mental Health Wellbeing, Society Culture and Health, Epidemiology and Statistics, Project Management, Exploring Public Health, Social Research Methods, Global and Environmental Health, Rural and Remote Health, and Health Science Community Practicum (40 credit points total). Specialist electives (20 credit points) include Introduction to Psychology, Health Informatics, Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work, Nutrition and Health, and Working with and Developing Communities.
Charles Darwin University is a five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU offers flexible study options including online and on-campus delivery, part-time and full-time study. Students work directly with health agencies and complete their own community health project, gaining practical industry connections. The university provides a people-first approach with a supportive learning environment, enabling students to balance study with work and family commitments.
Graduates can pursue careers in primary and community health centres, health promotion organisations, government health departments, non-government organisations, universities and research facilities, mental health settings, alcohol and drug services, corporate and industrial health settings, rural and remote health settings, and supported employment services. The qualification prepares you for roles in health policy development, disease prevention, health research, and community health promotion across local, national and international contexts.
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