Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours)
Course information for - 2025 entry
Offered at 1 locations
- Duration
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- ATAR
- New
- Fees (first year)*
$9312 CSP
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2025Applications open August 2024Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2025Applications open April 2025
Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours) allows students to build upon the knowledge gained in their undergraduate degree, develop research skills that will equip them for future study at a higher degree level and work closely with an academic expert to contribute to a particular area of interest.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours) will have:
- an understanding of research principles and methods
- a significant amount of knowledge in a particular area, which will allow them to undertake further study, research and/or other professional work the ability to research, interpret and relay potentially complex theoretical principals
- the technical skills to design and conduct a research project, with some level of independence
- the skills to work collaboratively within an academic team of researchers as a junior member.
Careers
Our public health graduates have undertaken further study in post graduate health programs or research or have pursued careers in:
- physical activity promotion,
- maternal and child health,
- drugs and alcohol, domestic violence,
- refugee support,
- food and nutrition,
- poverty alleviation,
- homelessness,
- school education programs,
- indigenous health,
- community gardens,
- harm minimization,
- fertility management,
- health service access,
- soup kitchens,
- disaster management,
- personal and community hygiene.
Graduates have been employed by:
- Hospitals
- Community Health Centres
- Managed Care Organizations & Insurance Companies
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Supply Companies
- Professional & Advocacy Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Business & Industry
- Schools, Colleges & Universities
- Community-based Agencies
Examples of the types of work the course prepares public health graduates for are:
- Public Health Project officer
- Public Health Advocate
- Epidemiologist
- Health Educator
- Health Communications Specialist
- Academic Policy Advisor
- Legislative Policy Advisor
- Management Policy Advisor
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours), a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible to apply for admission to the course, a student must have completed a relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.50.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
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Applicants with higher education study
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we’ll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average.
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.
English language requirements
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you
Pathways
Further study
Graduates may be eligible to progress to a postgraduate coursework degree including the suite of courses with specialties available in public health and global health. Graduates may also be eligible to undertake a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.
Fees
Course costs
$9312 CSP
*This is an indicative first-year fee based on the tuition fee rates for a full-time student, using unit enrolment data from domestic students who studied the course in the previous year.
A student’s annual fee will vary depending on factors including:
- Number of units studied per year
- Choice of major or specialisation
- Elective units
The University reviews fees annually.
You can view current course costs and domestic tuition fee rates by unit.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.