Bachelor of Public Health (Honours)

Undertake an Honours year in Public Health

A one-year degree for high-achieving students who have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Public Health, Medical Science or a health-related field.

Learn from researchers in epidemiology, public policy, biostatistics, economics, data linkage, and health equity. You will complete an independent research project, learn new skills and bring important ideas into reality.

The Honours program provides experience in research design, critical analysis of information, data management and theory generation using qualitative and quantitative methods. Graduates can go on to successful careers in epidemiology, health policy, government roles, and academic or industry research.

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Why undertake an Honours year in Public Health at Flinders

Public health graduates are in demand to address globally significant health challenges and benefit populations.
Work on research that will make a difference in the world while immersing yourself in a strong research environment that addresses real world issues.
Prepare to continue toward a higher degree or next steps for your career.
Choose from a wide range of projects in public and population health.
Professionally recognised programs with qualifications that increase your job opportunities worldwide. Join national and international public health associations.
Be eligible to apply on completion to the Flinders' Doctor of Medicine (reserved sub-quota, domestic students only).

Your career

Career options include positions in health promotion, planning and policy, health education, digital health, health data and information management systems, project management and evaluation, community development, research and consultancy across both public and private health sectors.

Potential occupations include:

Public health researcher
Health promotion officer
Environmental health officer
Public health manager
Policy and research officer
Policy and project officer

Potential employers include:

National and international non-profits
Government departments of health or regulation in policy, surveillance, health promotion, drug and alcohol services
Research and higher education settings
Community organisations such as the Heart Foundation and Cancer Council
Industry and private companies focused on health and wellbeing products and services

Your path toward a higher degree by research

Studying Honours will provide a solid grounding in research skills and enhanced knowledge to help you progress towards a higher degree by research. Use skills you will acquire in research, critical analysis and innovative problem solving and be a part of new discoveries that will shape our world.

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What you will study

You can complete your Honours year studies in a range of science disciplines.

Depending on your area of interest, expand your advanced understanding and gain valuable skills in reviewing literature, planning and executing research designs, time management, organisational skills and science communication and presentations.

Population Health
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Behavioural Health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing

Health Economics
Trauma and Injury
Biostatistics
Health Equity
Point of Care

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Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Public Health, Medical Science or a health-related field.

In addition, a sufficiently high academic standard in the degree must have been achieved.

Admission will also depend upon the College's ability to provide appropriate resources and staff to supervise the proposed research project.

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When to apply

Applications for 2025 are now open.

How to apply

Submit your application directly to Flinders University through the online application system.

If you have never studied at or made an application to Flinders University, you can register and submit your application for admission to a 1-year Honours course using the eApplication portal. You will receive two emails once your application is completed: confirmation of application submission; and a second email with your student ID. Note, it may take 1-4 hours for your student ID to be created.

If you have studied at Flinders University within the last 12 months you can submit your application for admission to a one-year Honours course via the Student System. You can apply for admission by selecting the My Applications tab at the top of the page, and searching for your course.

If you studied at Flinders University more than 12 months ago you will need to reactivate your FAN first. With an active FAN you will then be able to submit your application for admission via the Student System as advised above.