Course overview
Gain comprehensive expertise in public health services, health data, planning, research and management in population-level physical and mental health.
This is a multidisciplinary course that will give you the expertise for diverse careers in public health. You will learn how to contribute to the prevention of disease and disabilities, and learn techniques to promote wellbeing at the community and population level.
You'll study how psychosocial and environmental factors affect health and wellbeing, and learn about public health and healthcare systems.Ìý
You’ll then apply your analytical and planning skills to create evidence-based approaches that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
In your third year, you can study either the Health Data or Health Sciences specialisation, or complete the Accelerated Bachelor Master pathway.
Career outcomes
In Australia, jobs for health professionals are expected to grow by more than 28% by 2035¹
Careers
- Community development officer
- Health data management officer
- Health data scientist
- Health project consultant
- Health research officer
Industries
- Healthcare
- Government
- Non-government organisations
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates can apply for membership of the , the , and the .
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Why study at Curtin?
Professional recognition
Graduates can apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia, the Health Services Research Association Australia and New Zealand, and the Australasian Epidemiological Association.
Accelerated learning
Study this course as a pathway into other allied health courses, or progress into an accelerated master program specialising in health administration, occupational health and safety, public health or sexology.
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Rated first in WA for full-time employment and median salary in undergraduate health services and support. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Hear from our students
"As part of my course I gained research experience through a placement at the Telethon Kids Institute with a team dedicated to public health. I worked on several projects as a research assistant, which involved applying the skills I had learned throughout my degree. Being hands-on in the workplace was such an amazing experience and led to a position as a paid research assistant with the institute, where I contributed to a published report. "
Rose Wheatley
Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences)
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Course structure
Customise your degree
Tailor your course to your interests and goals by specialising in either Health Data or Health Sciences, or completing the Accelerated Master Degree pathway.
Health Data
The rise in digital technology and the increase in data make this an exciting time for public health and related health disciplines.
This specialisation will teach you how to analyse big data to reveal health patterns and trends, such as the impacts of climate change on health.
You’ll learn about data capture, data visualisation and cybersecurity, and explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are being applied in health.
You’ll also build interpretive and decision-making skills, and learn how to present results to diverse audiences – including clinicians, health professionals and the public.
This specialisation can lead to roles such as health data analyst, data management officer, community development officer and researcher.
Health Sciences
This specialisation offers multidisciplinary units such as Global Public Health, Health Promotion, Occupational Health and Safety, and Sexology. It enables you to diversify your expertise for a range of careers or to tailor your studies to specific career goals.
Accelerated Bachelor Master pathway
This option enables you to complete four units from a master degree, to reduce the time it would normally take to complete your bachelor and master degrees sequentially, by six months.
You can choose to specialise in:
- Health Administration
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Public Health
- Sexology
Note: This pathway requires a course-weighted average of 60 or higher after completing 300 credit points.
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
$43,164*
Total indicative course fee
$129,492*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$46,184*
Total indicative course fee
$138,552*
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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