Bachelor of Public Health

Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Public Health focuses on driving healthier outcomes for entire populations and communities.  

Discover the core concepts that influence public health promotion, and examine the systems that make good policy. Explore biology, epidemiology and data analysis to understand how health works in individuals and on a larger scale. Amplify your knowledge through promotion, media and advocacy, with understanding of health law and ethics. Develop your understanding of both national and global health issues, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare.  

Apply your skills to case studies and projects based on real-world environments and launch into your career in public health with confidence.

This 100% online degree in Public Health will prepare you to tackle health on a large scale.  

You’ll develop the skills to understand health policy and projects and create programs and services to influence health. Learn how to evaluate data to better inform your projects and develop a global perspective to address wide-reaching challenges.  

With a strong connection to real-world learning, you’ll get to analyse and work upon existing programs and services and determine how you can make them better.  

Benefit from flexible learning, led by expert academics and industry-connected researchers who work within the field. Graduate prepared to provide advocate, influence and promote better health for all.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1 

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

UO First Peoples' Health (PUBH1007)

UO Foundations of Human Biology 1(BIOL1028)

UO Foundations of Human Biology 2(BIOL1029)

UO Introduction to Public Health Practice and Research (PUBH1010)

UO Health Systems and Services (PUBH1009)

UO Human and Animal Relationships in Health and Society (PUBH1013)

UO Research Methods for Public Health (PUBH1011)

Elective 1

Year 2 

UO Building Healthy Public Policy (PUBH2016)

UO Fundamentals of Disease Control (PUBH3009)

UO Marketing for Health and Wellbeing (MARK2012)

UO Aboriginal Public Health Practice and Research (PUBH2015)

UO Evaluation of Public Health Practices (PUBH2018)

UO Sociological Perspectives in Public Health (PUBH1012)

UO Health Promotion (HLTH2015)

Year 3

UO Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care (SOCI3036)

UO Disability and Ageing: Diversity and Discrimination (SOCI3016)

UO Epidemiological Principles and Methods (PUBH3008)

UO Science and Politics of Preventive Health (PUBH2017)

UO Supporting Dignity through Enablement (HLTH3018)

UO Health Law, Ethics and Policy (HLTH2011)

UO Project Management for Health and Wellness (HLTH3020)

Elective 2

UO Transition to Employment (HLTH3019)

UO Health Practice Project 1 (PUBH3010)

UO Health Practice Project 2 (PUBH3011)

UO Professional Practice in Public Health (PUBH3012)

Elective 3

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Indicative total fee $29,862

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

Adelaide University is Australia’s new major university, delivering an accessible, contemporary and future-focused teaching and learning experience. Adelaide University’s range of 100% online undergraduate and postgraduate programs is designed by experts and shaped by industry, with world-class research informing your learning. Experience flexible study, tailored student support when you need it, and on-demand learning resources. Join a vibrant community of online learners and launch your next move.

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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6.0

IELTS Listening 6.0

IELTS Speaking 6.0

IELTS Writing 6.0