Overview
Embrace the future of health and wellness with the Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health & Nutrition)—a multidisciplinary program designed for international students eager to enhance lives through education, policy, and nutritional science. This course covers essential topics including epidemiology, population health, human nutrition, health promotion, and chronic disease prevention.
Course Details
Comprehensive 3-year degree covering public health, nutrition, health communication, and disease prevention
Includes fieldwork placements and research projects tied to real community health issues in South Australia
Focuses on evidence-based practice, equipping students with skills in policy, advocacy, and data interpretation
Taught by experienced academics in a city known for its clean environment and world-class healthcare system
Aligned with current public health priorities in Australia and globally, including healthy ageing and sustainable nutrition
Offshore Student Requirements
Completion of senior secondary education (Year 12 or equivalent) with science-related subjects preferred
IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with no band less than 6.0), or an accepted equivalent.
Valid student visa (subclass 500) with overseas health cover for the duration of the course
Must provide a personal statement or academic transcript to support admission into the health science program
Basic computer literacy and interest in health promotion, food systems, or social sciences
Graduate Outcomes
Career roles in public health education, health policy, community nutrition, and research coordination
Pathways to become a nutritionist, health promotion officer, community health advisor, or wellness coach
Opportunities to work within government departments, international NGOs, or research bodies
Strong foundation for postgraduate study in Dietetics, Epidemiology, or Public Health (Master’s level)
Supports long-term goals such as permanent residency in Australia via the public health skill shortage lists
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