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Overview

Step outside the clinic to play a leading role in the promotion of health and management of disease with public health. Public health focuses on populations and communities rather than individuals, and spans the spectrum from promoting good health, through to preventing disease and managing illness and disability. Your studies will include aspects of biomedical sciences, health promotion, epidemiology, forensic medicine, social sciences, health data management and global health. The Bachelor of Public Health focuses on developing, implementing and evaluating programs and policies to promote health and prevent disease and injury, and undertaking public-health. It has a global orientation, examining both Australian and international health challenges.

Course structure

Part A. Core studies90 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part B. Specified elective studies54 credit points

You must complete a total of 54 credit points of specified electives made up of:
18 credit points at Level 2, which must include one of PBH2003 or PBH2007 (you may not complete both PBH2003 and PBH2007).
AND
36 credit points at Level 3, including at least one of PBH3008 and PBH3014.

Note 1. PBH3013 is a summer unit. Students who choose PBH3013 are advised to complete it in Summer between years 2 and 3. Enrolment in the summer semester after year 3 may mean that course completion is delayed. Delayed course completion will likely impact graduation and admission to further study.

Note 2. If you are completing MON2100, you must take this unit at the end of your first year.

Note 3. Successful completion of one of the Monash Study Abroad short-term programs noted below can be credited towards your specified electives at Level 3. Other Monash Study Abroad short-term programs may also be considered. Approval to participate is at the discretion of the Course Director. It is recommended that the approved program is completed before your final semester. Enrolment after your final semester may mean that course completion is delayed. Delayed course completion will likely impact graduation and admission to further study.
> Public Health Study Tour (PHST) https://www.acicis.edu.au/our-programs/health/public-health-study-tour-phst/
> Public Health Immersion Program (PHIP) https://www.acicis.edu.au/our-programs/health/public-health-immersion-program-phip/

The handbook's description of this structure

The course consists of 144 credit points structured in two parts:

Part A. Core studies (90 points)
Part B. Specified elective studies (54 points)

Learning develops through the following themes which are interwoven in units throughout the course:

Personal and professional development

These studies will develop your understanding of the roles, responsibilities and expectations of health professionals and the personal and professional attributes you will need in the workplace. These include communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, critical thinking, ethical and legal issues, and reflective practice. You will also learn about research methodologies and the application of research to the field of health.

Population, communities, health and illness

The focus of these studies is the social, environmental and behavioural contexts of ill health, disease and injury and broad societal issues such as health promotion, the application of epidemiology and statistics in the assessment of health risk in populations, public health, community diversity, population and global health. You will also develop a sound understanding of evidence-based practice.

Scientific basis of health care practice

These studies provide the foundation scientific knowledge of human systems including; physical, biomedical, mathematical and behavioural sciences.

Professional practice skills

This theme addresses competencies for practice within the field of public health including programs to promote health and prevent disease. There will a focus on the incorporation of the best available research evidence with the clinical reasoning skills of assessment, management, evaluation and health care across the lifespan and across a spectrum of environments and circumstances.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A: Core studies (90 points)

You must complete the following units:

BMA1011 Foundation of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1
BMA1012 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2
HSC1100 Research and evidence in health
HSC1200 Public health and prevention
HSC1300 Human health and disease
HSC1400 Healthcare systems
HSC2100 Current health challenges
HSC2200 Health across the lifespan
HSC2300 Health promotion and disease prevention
PBH1102 Health communication
PBH1104 Global health
PBH2001 Foundations of epidemiology
PBH2002 Foundations of biostatistics
PBH3002 Infectious disease prevention and control
PBH3009 Chronic disease prevention and control

AND

Part B: Specified elective studies (54 points)

You must complete a total of 54 points of specified elective units consisting of:
- 18 credit points at level 2, which must include one of PBH2003 or PBH2007 (you may not complete both PBH2003 and PBH2007).

AND

- 36 credit points at level 3, including at least one of PBH3008 and PBH3014.

Note 1. PBH3013 is a summer unit. Students who choose PBH3013 are advised to complete it in Summer between years 2 and 3. Enrolment in the summer semester after year 3 may mean that course completion is delayed. Delayed course completion will likely impact graduation and admission to further study.

Note 2. If you are completing MON2100, you must take this unit at the end of your first year.

Note 3. Successful completion of one of the Monash Study Abroad short-term programs noted below can be credited towards your specified electives at Level 3. Other Monash Study Abroad short-term programs may also be considered. Approval to participate is at the discretion of the Course Director. It is recommended that the approved program is completed before your final semester. Enrolment after your final semester may mean that course completion is delayed. Delayed course completion will likely impact graduation and admission to further study.
> Public Health Study Tour (PHST) https://www.acicis.edu.au/our-programs/health/public-health-study-tour-phst/
> Public Health Immersion Program (PHIP) https://www.acicis.edu.au/our-programs/health/public-health-immersion-program-phip/

HSC2400 Career skills for health professionals
PBH2003 Culture, society and health
PBH2005 Health program planning
PBH2006 Treatment and technologies
PBH2007 Indigenous health and cultural safety
PBH2008 Health policy and politics
PBH3003 Environmental determinants of health and disease
PBH3004 Health program evaluation
PBH3005 Social and behavioural sciences
PBH3008 Global and public health
PBH3010 Health data in practice
PBH3011 Biostatistics for health
PBH3013 Social media and health
PBH3014 Public health placement
FOR3001 Principles of forensic medicine and science
MON2100 Global immersion guarantee program (12cp)

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
identify and explain the determinates of illness, health and wellbeing
2
access, critically appraise and apply the best available evidence to the professional practice of public health
3
apply knowledge of human health, disease prevention and health promotion to a range of professional contexts
4
employ principles of equity, cultural diversity, human rights and social justice in relation to ethical public health practice in Australian and international contexts
5
conduct ethical health practice and research using appropriate paradigms
6
integrate knowledge of relevant public policy and health and social care systems into practice
7
develop, implement and evaluate public health programs
8
collect, organise, analyse, interpret and report health data
9
communicate effectively with diverse audiences and in a variety of formats.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

70; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 1+ (72.5-74.99); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2 (Credit)

Other applicants

Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units.

Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above:
To be considered, applicants must also complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements with the minimum average mark required is 60%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place

Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above:
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least six months of full-time higher education study (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points) of a recognised university degree with a minimum average mark required is 60%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place.

TAFE/VET:
Graded AQF Diplomas will be considered for entry into this course. Admission will be based on academic merit and applicants should have at least a minimum 60% average. Ungraded (competent/not competent) diplomas will not be considered. Qualifications below diploma level will not meet the entry requirements (e.g. Cert IV).

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Public Health (Indigenous entry)
Monash Transition Program

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Master of Public Health (M6024) at entry Level 2.

Other information

Step outside the clinic to play a leading role in the promotion of health and management of disease with public health. Public health focuses on populations and communities rather than individuals, and spans the spectrum from promoting good health, through to preventing disease and managing illness and disability. Your studies will include aspects of biomedical sciences, health promotion, epidemiology, forensic medicine, social sciences, health data management and global health. The Bachelor of Public Health focuses on developing, implementing and evaluating programs and policies to promote health and prevent disease and injury, and undertaking public-health. It has a global orientation, examining both Australian and international health challenges.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator: Ms Kelly Allen

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Public Health?

3 years full time, 144 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 6 semesters of full-time study.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Public Health?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2027 entry is 70.

Where can I study Bachelor of Public Health?

At Caulfield.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Public Health units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 144
Full time: 3 Years
Part time: 6 Years
Maximum time: 8 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CRICOS code: 094997E
Abbreviation: BPubHlth
Award title: Bachelor of Public Health
Handbook years: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20262027