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Faculty of Life and Social Science

Public and Environmental Health

Fast Facts

  • Application made through Victorian Administration Centre VTAC Entry code 34051.

    Download course Supplementary Application Form ( *Word format) ( *PDF format )

  • Taught at Hawthorn , fulltime in 3 years or equivalent part time

  • Additional 1 year Industry based Learning Year, students are placed in paid employment after completion of 2 years, with many retaining positions in final year

  • Graduate commencing salary $50, 000 to $55,000

  • Accredited course for graduates wishing to seek employment as an Environmental Health Officer

  • Diverse graduate employment opportunities including Environmental Health Officer, Health Promotion and Policy, Indigenous Health, Disaster Management, Consultancies, Occupation Health and Research positions

  • Course entry places expanding to meet high demand for graduates

About Public and Environmental Health at Swinburne

As part of a Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health) at Swinburne, you will study science, engineering and humanities subjects. You will also develop a wide range of biological, technological, legal and administrative skills, including planning, designing and implementing programs in community health, environmental protection, food safety, risk analysis and occupational health and safety.

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Courses

These links will take you to Swinburne Coursefinder and the official description of entry requirements, subject details and course structures.

1 1 H069 1 Bachelor of Health Science (Public & Environmental Health) 1 Undergraduate
1   Z069   Bachelor of Health Science (Public & Environmental Health) (Honours)   Undergraduate

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public and Environmental Health degree obtain many diverse, multidisciplinary skills. Career options are very exciting, with graduates highly sought after.

You may find yourself working with local, state or government authorities, international aid agencies or in private industries in roles such as:

  • Environmental Health Practitioner

  • Health promotion

  • Policy development

  • Communicable disease investigation

  • Immunization

  • Disaster or emergency management

  • Environment protection

  • Waste management

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Research

Research is a vital component of public and environmental health practice. Swinburne University places a high priority on research activities and supports the undertaking of research in the public and environmental health degree at both the undergraduate and honours level.

Visit the Environment and Biotechnology Centre for more about research in Public and Environmental Health.

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Industry-Based Learning

Swinburne's Public and Environmental Health course includes an optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) year in which you may be placed in paid, supervised employment as part of your degree. IBL gives you practical experiences and a proven advantage in the job market.
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Brochures

Download course brochures in PDF format
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More Information

Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Public and Environmental Health staff.

1Undergraduate Enquiries
1Postgraduate Enquiries

bullet International Student Enquiries:
     Swinburne International
     Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
     Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
     Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
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