The aim of the BHP is to produce health care professionals with the ability to work effectively in their communities in the area of health promotion. This program seeks to provide students with a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills that reflect the National Health Promotion Competencies and the CQU generic graduate skills and attributes which should enable them to work with clients (individually or in groups) to increase control over and improve their health and wellbeing.

Students must complete 18 core courses, plus 6 in a second discipline area.

When deciding what courses to choose as a second plan it is worth giving some thought to the type of work you would like to be involved in once you have graduated. Alternatively you might like to focus your studies to develop knowledge and skills in an area you are particularly interested in. In planning your studies in this way you are better able to meet your own learning or employment objectives. If you are uncertain, at this point, as to which direction you would like to take you may find it useful to talk to individuals or organizations involved in health promotional and health education activities. You could also review employment opportunities in health promotion and health education when they are advertised as often the employer will identify the role and responsibilities of the position advertised, which may help you with your career decisions.