In this course you’ll gain a keen understanding of social, political, economic and environmental factors that influence health.

You’ll discover ways to plan and implement health promotion strategies such as health policy, advocacy, community education or development, and you’ll be trained to evaluate their benefits and effectiveness.

In your first year you'll study the foundations of public health including biostatistics, epidemiology and human biology, and health in social and cultural contexts. Throughout your second and third years you'll learn about social justice and how to improve the health of marginalised people. You'll also participate in fieldwork visits and complete an on-campus health promotion project.

In your final year you’ll complete a 100-hour professional placement with a health promotion organisation to develop and practice important industry skills and competencies before you graduate. There are also opportunities to progress your skills and expertise in a supportive, professional environment at CERIPH, an internationally acclaimed research centre located at Curtin Perth, as well as optional overseas study tours.

Double degree options

You can study a Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion) as part of a double degree with a Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety).