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Associate Degree in Public Health (Specialisation)
CQUniversity - Cairns

Course outline

This course is an ideal course for community-minded individuals with an interest in making a difference in the community. It will develop students’ broad skills and knowledge in public health, while developing specialised expertise in health promotion and environmental health. Students will be prepared for a diverse career in emerging public health paraprofessions. Public health refers to a collection of disciplines that share a common aim to prevent disease, promote health and improve wellbeing among the population as a whole, rather than focusing on individuals. The major in health promotion covers topics such as drugs in society, health promotion strategies, indigenous studies and community needs assessment. The environmental health major focuses learning on microbiology, food safety, environmental science, law and communicable disease control. Students have the option to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation), allowing them to further enhance their future career prospects. For more course information, visit Associate Degree in Public Health.

Majors

Environmental Health; Health Promotion; Public Health Nutrition.

Other requirements

Students enrolled in the unit HLTH12031 undertake 25 hours of volunteer work in a community organisation. Some students may choose to make this voluntary work profession-related. Some students are also required to complete compulsory residential schools for some units. For full course requirements, visit courses at CQUniversity.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and for this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
English (Units 3 & 4, C), a General Science subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
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Notes

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Career opportunities

Environmental Health Officer; Environmental Health Worker; Health Promotion Officer.

Course Code
821441
Start Date

Offer rounds

15 Jan 2024
6 Jun 2024

Fee
CSP/$8016 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Associate Degree
Study Area
Health and Recreation
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

2 years Full time or 4 years Part time

Location
Cairns & Far North Queensland
 
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