Public Health is the art and science of promoting healthy people, places and policies. Public Health improves the health and quality of life of a population by working to prevent disease, prolong life and promote health through scientifically analysing populations and generating solutions to problems.

This degree

This degree will provide you with an understanding of the key issues affecting the health of populations. You will develop skills in obtaining, reviewing and analysing health information; planning and managing a health program or project; and improving the health of the population.

High achieving students can undertake an honours year at the conclusion of the degree to further develop and apply their research skills.

What you will stud

The food and society major students will become champions for safe, nutritious, affordable, secure, fair and environmentally sustainable food systems that sustain communities and support optimal health and wellbeing. Graduates will work in a variety of settings to advance and celebrate the central role of food in societies. They will be global advocates for accountability in food systems, food environments and food reporting; critical participants in food policy development and implementation; and catalysts for social change. 

Graduates’ knowledge and skills will enable them to:

• work with and alongside communities and community organisations to strengthen their food-related skills and voices
• effectively communicate practical, evidence-based and community relevant food ideas
• undertake impactful food promotion initiatives at local, state and national levels
• work within organisations and settings to embed sustainable and innovative food practices
• develop innovative and entrepreneurial food enterprises, and
• undertake critical analysis, empirical research, and policy and practice evaluation to inform the evidence base for sustaining and sustainable food systems.

During the UOW Bachelor of Public Health you will learn the basics of the health sector and develop an understanding of the problems involving health, illness, treatment and welfare. There is an emphasis on the scientific basis of public health, together with social policy and communication aspects.

• Health promotion officer
• Indigenous health officer
• Environmental health officer
• Public health nutritionist
• Public health program coordinator
• Public health project manager
• Public health research officer
• Epidemiologist