Are you are a strong communicator with a passion for improving health practice?
Learn how to quickly adopt new technologies and media to get messages out clearly and efficiently. Our program is one of only a few in Australia that gives you the opportunity to specialise in Health Communication.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Learn how to quickly adopt new technologies and media to get messages out clearly and efficiently. Our program is one of only a few in Australia that gives you the opportunity to specialise in Health Communication.
From hospital bedside to international health communication, your communication skills will help promote public health and the delivery of health care. The program focuses on behavioural science and communication strategies, health education and behaviour change theories, and the use of media to communicate health information.
In your final year, put communication theory and strategies into practice and make valuable industry connections in your supervised professional industry placement. At the end of your degree, pursue a career in health communication, behavioural science research, health education, health promotion, public health, health media and public relations in health.
Career opportunities
Work as a health communication specialist, health writer, health education officer, health promotion officer, health marketer, health editor, health public relations officer/manager.
Membership
Australian Health Promotion Association; Public Health Association of Australia; International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking work place learning, students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Blue Card. Refer to Program requirements and notes.
Program structure
Introductory courses (10)
COR109 Science Research Methods
CMN120 Public Health Foundations
CMN130 Environmental Health Risk Management
CMN140 Health Promotion Principles
HLT140 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
NUR131 Communication and Thought
PUB102 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
PUB104 Introduction to Journalism
PUB112 Introduction to Creative Advertising
SCI110 Think Health
Advanced courses (10)
CMN231 Research Foundations
CMN235 Environment and Health
CMN248 Introduction to Behavioural Health
HLT326 Public Health Foundations
HRM311 Science Research Methods
PUB210 Communication Campaign Planning
PUB252 News Writing and Reporting
PUB271 Creative Advertising
PUB351 Health Practicum
PUB352 Leadership and Team Dynamics
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced (200/300 coded) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must successfully complete the following course requirements as listed in the Program structure.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory courses, including the core course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 or 300 coded) courses.
Program notes
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority).
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.