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. High achieving students can undertake an honours year at the conclusion of the degree to further develop and apply their research skills. What you will study: The major in Population and Environment is ideal for those interested in a career that enhances the health of the community. The population and environment stream has growing importance in an era where population health and sustainability have increasing priority. Core areas of study include: population studies planning and managing a health program or project understanding the health of populations health promotion, and skills in obtaining, reviewing and analysing health information. 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.

Overview of careers: 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.