This newly restructured degree is designed to equip students for careers promoting health and wellbeing in the community. 

You''ll develop an appreciation of the theoretical and practical principles of Health Sciences and its relationship to human behaviour, scientific theory, and our environment, as well as insights into the complexities of the Health Environment from both an illness and well-being perspective

The degree prepares you for a range of potential career pathways in an array of health disciplines including health promotion, public health, community health, allied health industries, health and sport, health policy development and research. In addition, you'll be pepared for potential entry to graduate programs related to health promotion and public health.

Industry Experience

A twelve-week Work Placement program is undertaken in the third year of studies. Examples of potential work places include:

VicHealth; National Disability Services; Ballarat Community Health; Ballarat Health Services;   Latrobe Health Services; Head Space; Road Traffic Authority; Australian Institute of Health and Well-Being

• Community health education and advocacy
• Health promotion officer