The Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours) allows students to build upon the knowledge gained in their undergraduate degree, develop research skills that will equip them for future study at a higher degree level and work closely with an academic expert to contribute to a particular area of interest. Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours) will have: an understanding of research principles and methods a significant amount of knowledge in a particular area, which will allow them to undertake further study, research and/or other professional work the ability to research, interpret and relay potentially complex theoretical principals the technical skills to design and conduct a research project, with some level of independence the skills to work collaboratively within an academic team of researchers as a junior member.

As this important area of health promotion continues to grow and employment opportunities increase both locally and internationally, honours graduates may find employment in a wide range of public health careers including: public health officer community development worker epidemiologist policy analyst program evaluator health educator project officer and consumer advocate.