Public Health is the art and science of promoting healthy people, places and policies. Public Health improves the health and quality of life of a population, by working to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health through scientifically analysing populations and generating solutions to problems. This degree This degree will provide you with an understanding of the key issues affecting the health of populations. You will develop skills in obtaining, reviewing and analysing health information; planning and managing a health program or project; and in improving the health of populations. As a Dean's Scholar you will make a scholarly contribution to your field of study and to UOW. You will have access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges, invitations to attend School workshops and seminars, and networking events. There's also the opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year. What you will study During the UOW Bachelor of Public Health you will learn the basics of the health sector and develop an understanding of the problems involving health, illness, treatment and welfare. There is an emphasis on the scientific basis of public health, together with social policy and communication aspects. The following majors are available: Epidemiology Food and Society Health Promotion Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Public Health (Dean's Scholar) will be able to: Identify and explain the broad determinants of illness, health and wellbeing. Discuss major local, national, and global health challenges. Distinguish the interconnectedness among the physical, social, policy and environmental aspects of population health. Recognise social and cultural diversity and apply principles of social equity and fairness in all aspects of public health practice. Understand the primacy of conducting high quality research and the process for undertaking robust scientific enquiry. Confidently obtain, review and analyse population health data. Access, critically appraise and apply the best available evidence to address public health issue. Develop, implement and evaluate public health programs. Communicate health information to a wide range of audiences through diverse media. Demonstrate professional skills, including problem-solving, team work, reflective practice and ongoing learning and professional development. Conceptualise key issues and concepts related to a selected major. Identify and develop your leadership potential for tackling population health problems. Career opportunities Biomedical Researcher Community or Registered Nurse Counsellor Dietitian Doctor Exercise Scientist/Physiologist General Practitioner Health Administrator Health Promotion Officer Health Worker Industry Health Worker Laboratory Technician Nutritionist Sports Administrator Psychologist Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Rehabilitator Sports Scientist Scientific Researcher Allied Health Professional