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 CQUniversity generic graduate skills and attributes which should enable them to work individuals and communities to increase control over and improve their health and wellbeing.

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

It is recommended students choose a  second discipline area from the recommended list, taking into account personal interests and affiliations.