Bachelor of Public Health

Make a real impact by tackling today's most pressing health challenges and improving the wellbeing of communities. The Bachelor of Public Health provides the knowledge and skills to promote health, prevent disease and create healthier environments for people everywhere. You'll learn how social, environmental and economic factors influence health and how to design programs and policies that make a lasting difference. Griffith is ranked #1 in Queensland in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)*, a universal framework for providing health and education for all. This reflects our commitment to creating healthier, fairer and more sustainable societies. As a Griffith public health graduate, you'll be ready to contribute to meaningful change across Australia and internationally. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Public Health Build your understanding of major health issues including chronic disease, sexual health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, physical inactivity and drug and alcohol abuse, in settings such as workplaces, hospitals and schools. Learn in cutting-edge simulation labs and virtual environments alongside students from other health degrees for authentic team-based learning. Be taught by experts leading research in areas like health promotion, epidemiology, climate change and disease prevention. Explore the world with international study tours and exchanges. Step into your career ready to drive change Start building your career from day one with mentoring, networking and practical skills that employers look for. This degree integrates employability at every stage to ensure you're career ready. Work with a close-knit cohort with access to dedicated academic advisers, mid-trimester information sessions and regular drop-in sessions with the Program Director. You'll have assistance with building your CV in your first year, engage with industry experts in the second year, and, in your final year, you'll put your studies into practice through 200 hours of professional placements in public health organisations like Gold Coast University Hospital Public Health Unit or NGOs such as Multicultural Australia.

• Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 Honours The Bachelor of Health (Honours) in Public Health (2121) is available through an additional year of study. Related degrees Bachelor of Health (Honours) in Public Health – 2121 Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements. Attendance information The program is offered full-time, on campus. If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP. Managing Study Interruptions Leave of Absence Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure . Student story Caitlin Knapper Bachelor of Public Health Caitlin is using her degree to help children live happy and healthy lives through a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Her work placement led to her employment as a facilitator for the Have Fun-Be Healthy program for Playgroup Australia. Find out more about Lauren Schleger ##--> Work-integrated learning Work-integrated learning activities (professional placements) integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life. In the final year, you will put your academic studies into practice through professional placements in public health organisations. The placements can be in either local or international locations. Visit Health Placement Support Hub for details. Total work placement: 240 hours. Pathways to further study Graduates may be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Health (Honours) in Public Health (2121) . Further study options include the Doctor of Medicine (5099) , the Master of Public Health (5263) , the Master of Global Public Health (5725) and the Master of Health Services Management (5586) . Students interested in further study should consult the Program Director. Professional Practice requirements There are placements associated with this program and before undertaking professional experience placements, all students in this program are required to have completed the following by the end of their first trimester of study: Vaccinations and Health Tests Licenses and Certificates Online Training Health Placement Requirements Students should refer to the checklist of professional practice requirements for their Health discipline on the Health Placement Support Hub for full details of the requirements regarding professional placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.