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Bachelor of Health Science (Community and Public Health)
This course is suspended and there are no new enrolments at this stage. Prospective students may be interested in the Bachelor of Social Work, the Bachelor of Nursing, or the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) or should contact info.csu for further information.
Continuing students should consult the Handbook from the year of their enrolment for information about this course.
CSU’s Bachelor of Health Science (Community and Public Health) is offered by the Faculty of Science to practising or potential Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander health workers, who are seeking to obtain their qualifications at Bachelor degree level.
About the course
The Faculty of Science offers this course to practising or potential Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander health workers seeking to obtain their qualifications at Bachelor degree level.
It provides articulation with a range of TAFE and university courses, at Diploma and Associate Diploma level, that prepare Indigenous health workers.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Community and Public Health) is in alliance with the National Aboriginal Health Strategy which identifies the need for an Indigenous health workers course that prepares health professionals to work in rural and isolated health communities, community-based organisations, state and federal government health departments and also provides a pathway to higher degree studies.
The course adheres to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker competency standards.
This course initiative arises from recommendations of an Aboriginal Health Advisory Group established in 1994 and assisted by Professor Cubbin of the Higher Education Unit at the NSW Ministry for Education and Youth Affairs. It consisted of representatives from the Orana Community College, Charles Sturt University, Indigenous health workers and members of the Aboriginal community in Dubbo, Orana and the far West.
Where it will take you
Graduates work as health care professionals in community and public health. You can work in:
- health
- community development
- education
- government departments, e.g. Department of Community Services
Professionals teaching you
The course is taught by dedicated professionals with a wide range of industry experience. They include health professionals such as doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and Aboriginal health workers.
There are also professionals from other fields such as Department of Community Services, Education, Aboriginal Lands Council and other community controlled organisations, community members and elders.
Residential schools
Attendance at residential schools in Dubbo is compulsory. No more than two two-week schools per session are conducted. Students should allow for travel time at the commencement and conclusion of each school.
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For answers to common inquiries, please read the Frequently Asked Questions page.
This online course brochure is for prospective students. If you are a currently enrolled student, please consult the Charles Sturt University handbook