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Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)

  • Bachelor

Gain a strong understanding of the social, political, economic and environmental factors that influence health. Learn to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion strategies, with opportunities for fieldwork, professional placement, and international study tours.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
B-HLPROM, 003779B
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
70

About this course

Overview

Gain a strong understanding of the social, political, economic and environmental factors that influence health

You'll learn how to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies such as health policy, advocacy, and community education and development.

In your first year, you'll study the foundations of public health - including biostatistics, epidemiology and human biology - and health in social and cultural contexts. In your second and third years, you'll learn about social justice and how to improve the health of marginalised people. You'll also participate in fieldwork and complete an on-campus health promotion project.

In your final year, you'll undertake 100 hours of professional placement with a health promotion organisation, to develop and practise key industry competencies before you graduate.

You may also have opportunities to advance your expertise at the Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health (CERIPH) - an internationally acclaimed centre at Curtin Perth - and through overseas study tours.

Double degrees

You can study the Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion) as part of a double degree with the Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety) or a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition).

What jobs can the Health Promotion course lead to?Careers
  • Health promotion officer/consultant
  • Community development officer
  • Health policy officer/consultant
  • Health project officer
  • Health research officer
  • Workplace health officer/consultant
Industries
  • Community health
  • Health research
  • International aid
  • Government
  • Non-government organisations

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Guaranteed ATAR 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

At least one ATAR science course from the following list:

  • Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or Psychology.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

  • Portfolio entry

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

  • UniReady

If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

  • Certificate IV + English Competency

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

  • Indigenous applicant

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

  • STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

STAT elements considered are WE and either V or Q

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Apply health promotion concepts and practice to enhance the health and well-being of populations. Demonstrate an understanding of human health, illness and wellbeing from a biological and social context.
  • Critically analyse issues relevant to health promotion. Think creatively to generate innovative solutions to promote health.
  • Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information to develop sustainable health promotion programs.
  • Communicate with professional and community members to promote health using effective written and oral communication. Communicate with individuals and groups to advocate for improved health. Emphasise the significance of health promotion research to the scientific community using effective methods of communication.
  • Effectively use new and existing technologies to gather information, analyse data and communicate.
  • Take responsibility for own learning and professional development in the health promotion field.
  • Apply international perspectives and principles to health promotion.
  • Demonstrate understanding and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity.
  • Work professionally and ethically across a range of settings. Demonstrate independence and leadership in project management.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Health Promotion course lead to?Careers
  • Health promotion officer/consultant
  • Community development officer
  • Health policy officer/consultant
  • Health project officer
  • Health research officer
  • Workplace health officer/consultant
Industries
  • Community health
  • Health research
  • International aid
  • Government
  • Non-government organisations

Course structure

Course outline
  • ATAR
    The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
    Guaranteed ATAR 70
  • Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)
  • Duration
    This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. This course is available both internally and online.
    3 years full-time
  • Credit
    A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
    600
  • CRICOS
    The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
    003779B
  • Location
    The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.
    Curtin Perth

Credit for prior study or work

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How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: B-HLPROM
  • CRICOS code: 003779B
  • Last updated on: 14 October 2025

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.9%
Skill scale
61.3%
Teaching scale
68.1%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary
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