Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment

Prepare to address and solve public health problems through sustainable practices

As the world continues to grapple with the mounting challenges of climate change and social inequality, there's never been a greater need for sustainably-minded public health professionals. Unique to UTS, the Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment will give you sought-after skills at the intersection of science, environmentalism and health.

This degree will equip you with the knowledge you need to understand and connect environmental, economic, social and cultural sustainability, merging these with your up-to-date capabilities in public health to take on society's most complex issues. With this, you'll be ready to kick-start a meaningful, rewarding career where you'll play a leading role in creating a better future for people and our planet.

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Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment

CODE

UTS: C10410 (version 3)

CRICOS: 102817K

UAC: 609802 (Autumn Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

75.35

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DURATION

4 years full time
8 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn session 2025
Autumn session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Domestic (FT)

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

Within this degree, you'll complete a range of core Sustainability and Environment subjects, where you'll learn about global decarbonisation efforts, discover how sustainability efforts are measured and get hands-on with a professional placement.

You'll also undertake a number of core Public Health units, developing your understanding of health systems, statistics and promotion. Choosing a Health Sciences stream of either Governance, Industry or Scientific Perspectives will help you further strengthen your learning experience and build vital insight into your chosen area.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
99221	Sustainability in Context
99220	Planetary Decarbonisation
99222	Sustainability Studio
99223	Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
95725	Interpersonal Communication
95726	Foundations of Public Health
95727	Introduction to Health Systems
95728	Health Statistics
95729	Fundamental Concepts of Epidemiology
95730	Psychosocial Perspectives in Health
95731	Principles of Primary Health Care
95733	Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Management
95734	Health Promotion and Advocacy
95735	Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
95736	Health Project Management
95737	Communicable Disease Prevention and Control
95738	Professional Placement
95739	Sustainability in Public Health
36200	Arguments, Evidence and Intuition

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment based on a four-year full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

Course structure

4

Sustainability and Environment core subjects
16

Public Health core subjects
3

Health Sciences stream subjects

First year

You’ll commence your studies by engaging in core units in both your Public Health and Sustainability and Environment streams, allowing you to establish a solid foundation of knowledge. You’ll learn about the biosphere, health statistics, nature and evolution and more.
Second year

Building on your fundamentals, you’ll continue your core studies and undertake more advanced courses, developing your knowledge of health systems and project management. You’ll also enhance your scientific knowledge through your choice of governance and science electives.
Third year

This year, you will continue to grow your expertise in Sustainability, learning about planetary decarbonisation and completing more electives, based on your choice of stream. You’ll also study communicable and non-communicable diseases and find out how public health officials work to prevent, manage and control them.
Fourth year

In your last year, you’ll finalise any outstanding core or elective units, getting insight into areas like Indigenous health, promotion and advocacy. You’ll round out your education with two practical placements, giving you hands-on experience in a professional health setting.
Honours

Eligible students can apply for the Bachelor of Public Health (Honours). Completion of this program requires an additional year of full-time study.

First year

You’ll commence your studies by engaging in core units in both your Public Health and Sustainability and Environment streams, allowing you to establish a solid foundation of knowledge. You’ll learn about the biosphere, health statistics, nature and evolution and more.

Second year

Building on your fundamentals, you’ll continue your core studies and undertake more advanced courses, developing your knowledge of health systems and project management. You’ll also enhance your scientific knowledge through your choice of governance and science electives.

Third year

This year, you will continue to grow your expertise in Sustainability, learning about planetary decarbonisation and completing more electives, based on your choice of stream. You’ll also study communicable and non-communicable diseases and find out how public health officials work to prevent, manage and control them.

Fourth year

In your last year, you’ll finalise any outstanding core or elective units, getting insight into areas like Indigenous health, promotion and advocacy. You’ll round out your education with two practical placements, giving you hands-on experience in a professional health setting.

Honours

Eligible students can apply for the Bachelor of Public Health (Honours). Completion of this program requires an additional year of full-time study.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program is designed to equip you with knowledge and capabilities related to sustainable development, learning how approaches and perspectives differ by context. You'll benefit from a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of contemporary public health through your studies in areas like Indigenous health, communicable and non-communicable diseases and health project management.

Admissions information

The Bachelor of Public Health and Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment at UTS is designed for those committed to addressing emerging health and sustainability challenges. This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to the complex health issues of our time, with a focus on ecological and planetary health.
In the public health component, you will develop a solid understanding of public health principles, particularly the social model of health. This includes learning to interpret scientific evidence and data to inform health practices and policies. You can take core and elective subjects in areas such as Indigenous health, health promotion, or global health issues, ensuring a well-rounded education that meets the demands of the public health sector.
The sustainability and environment component focuses on the impacts of ecological health and planetary well-being. You will engage with industry and community partners to address real-world problems, gaining hands-on experience through professional placements and classroom activities. This practical approach ensures that your learning is directly applicable to contemporary challenges. The curriculum emphasises sustainability as a multifaceted challenge encompassing social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Combining these two fields in a single degree offers a comprehensive, integrated perspective on how public health initiatives can be designed for sustainability and how sustainable practices can enhance health outcomes. You will develop a holistic understanding that prepares you to tackle complex issues from multiple angles. This interdisciplinary approach makes you more versatile and effective in your career.
Graduates of this combined degree are well-prepared for diverse roles in health promotion, environmental health, sustainability consulting, global health, policy development, and community health initiatives. By completing this program, you will be equipped to address the pressing issues of our future
The course is characterised by a strong emphasis on the social model of health, which extends to sustainability as a social, environmental and economic challenge. There is a focus on learning how to use and interpret scientific evidence and data to drive innovation and improvement. Students have opportunities to work with industry and community partners to respond to real-world issues and gain valuable experience, both in class and through a professional placement.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

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Entry schemes and pathways

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UTS Early Entry program

If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

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Changing from another undergraduate course

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate, you’ll have all the capabilities you need to lead a sustainable, healthy future. Your comprehensive knowledge and skills will see you ready to create and deploy informed, effective initiatives that address the biggest challenges of the coming decades.

An in-demand professional in this emerging transdisciplinary area, you’ll be prepared to enter a range of professional settings and achieve change on a local, national and international scale. There, you’ll achieve ever-greater health outcomes for individuals while protecting the delicate and precious planet that we call home.

Career options

“Undertaking this degree has provided me with an increased awareness of global health, positively impacted my personal health and helped me gain specialised knowledge of the public health sector.”

Maisie Wills

Bachelor of Public Health

Where you’ll study

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Why UTS?

Why study Health at UTS

Health is a dynamic and multidisciplinary field dedicated to improving the health of individuals and populations. With a degree from UTS, you'll develop transdisciplinary skills and a solid understanding of health and health systems.

Our degrees combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning and practical placements. You’ll study in world-class learning spaces that mimic professional health environments and get the latest information from experts connected to industry, sporting and healthcare organisations, preparing you for a lifelong career.