Course overview
In this course, you will gain the expertise to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies such as health policy, advocacy, and community education and development. Throughout your studies, you'll build a strong understanding of the social, political, economic and environmental factors that influence health.
You’ll graduate with the skills to improve the health of people and communities using strategies to address needs, prevent disease and benefit society.
Career outcomes
In Australia, professional roles across health promotion and health diagnostics are expected to grow by 24% by 2035.¹
Careers
- Health promotion advisor/consultant
- Health project/research officer
- Health policy officer/consultant
- Community development advisor
- Workplace health advisor
Industries
- Community health
- Health research
- International aid
- Government
- Business
- Education
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited internationally by the .
Why study at Curtin?
#1 in Western Australia
Rated first in WA for full-time employment and median salary in undergraduate health services and support. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Work experience
Develop key industry competencies through 100 hours of professional placement.
Professional recognition
Gain a degree that’s internationally accredited by the .
Hear from our students
"What I like most about my course is the dedication of my lecturers and tutors. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience into the classroom, and their passion for health promotion comes across in their teaching. Throughout my course I’ve developed skills that support my goals, including leadership and advocacy skills that will enable me to drive collective action and positive change."
Laura Thum
Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In your first year, you’ll study the foundations of public health – including human biology, epidemiology and biostatistics – and health in social and cultural contexts.
You'll gain an advanced understanding of the social, environmental, political and economic factors that influence health, and learn about social justice and how to improve the health of marginalised people.
You’ll also participate in fieldwork and complete an on-campus health promotion project.
During your final year, you’ll undertake 100 hours of professional placement with a health promotion organisation, to develop and practise key industry competencies before you graduate.
You may also have opportunities to advance your expertise at the Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health (CERIPH) – an internationally acclaimed centre at Curtin Perth – and through overseas study tours.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our .
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
I am an domestic student
See entry requirement details for domestic students.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
70
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
5
HKDSE
15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
60%
WAUFP (CPS)
54
India (CBSE and ISC) %
60%
India (HSC) %
65%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
5
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Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$43,640*
Total indicative course fee
$130,920*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$45,822*
Total indicative course fee
$137,466*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.Ìý
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
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