Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Deakin's Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce combined course allows you to take your commercial knowledge into the fast-growing health sector, or your health expertise into the commercial world. Graduates can register with the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) with Deakin being the only Victorian university to hold this accreditation. You will also gain a globally recognised commerce qualification, learning to solve real commercial challenges alongside industry leaders.

The hands-on experience you will undertake in a health-related agency will equip you with the skills needed to work in a public health or health promotion role. Build a foundation of robust commercial and personal skills and pursue your passions by choosing to major in one of eight specialised areas of commerce. You will graduate ready to tackle a career with great scope in the booming health sector, the business sector or where the two intersect.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Accounting, Economics, Finance, Financial planning, Human resource management, Management, Management information systems, Marketing, Public health.

Potential Career Outcomes

As a graduate, you'll be prepared for business, marketing and management roles within the health industry, and for health promotion and public health roles within government, corporate, private and public sectors. You will apply your health knowledge and business skills in careers including: community development, health education and promotion, family and refugee health planning and evaluation, environmental sustainability, as well as developing effective and empowering community programs.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Health Sciences

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
322
Campuses
Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus Warrnambool Campus
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