Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of International Studies

The combined Bachelor of Public Health and Bachelor of International Studies at UTS is designed to equip you with a dual qualification that enhances your career prospects by positioning you as a global citizen with the expertise to make a significant impact on health outcomes both locally and internationally.

In the Bachelor of Public Health component, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of public health principles and practices, focusing on the social determinants of health. This program blends health-specific studies with professional and scientific disciplines, allowing you to major in Indigenous Health, Health Promotion, Population Health, Global Health, or Human Structure and Function, as well as a Flexible Major allowing you to tailor your own pathway. This innovative and interactive approach ensures you are well-prepared to address real-world health challenges and reduce health disparities.

The Bachelor of International Studies component complements your public health education by immersing you in another language and culture. You can major in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, or Spanish, enhancing your cultural competency and cross-cultural communication skills. This component includes up to a year of study abroad, providing you with firsthand insight into global health systems and practices.

This combined degree program places a strong emphasis on the social model of health, contextualising public health research within professional, philosophical, historical, social, cultural, and political frameworks. Graduates of the Bachelor of Public Health and Bachelor of International Studies are not only prepared for dynamic careers in public health but also have the skills to engage with diverse populations and understand health issues in different cultural contexts

Combining these degrees offers significant advantages. You will be equipped to work in both governmental and non-governmental health services, as well as in international organisations and aid agencies. Potential career pathways include roles such as Global Health Officer, International Development Manager, Health Promotion Officer, and International Policy Officer.

This combined degree is characterised by a strong emphasis on the social model of health and combines health-specific content with a mix of professional and scientific subjects. In majors, students can gain an in-depth understanding of Indigenous health or health promotion. Alternatively, students can develop their knowledge of global and international health priorities to contribute to overseas health initiatives and aid organisations. Students who complete this course with the required pathway and grade point average also meet current entry criteria for the UTS Master of Physiotherapy.