Heath Promotion provides information and initiatives on healthy eating, physical activity and healthy lifestyles to assist people in leading healthy and active lives. Through research, education and promotion, Health Promotion enables people to take control of their health by being aware of the social, environmental, political and economic conditions that affect the health and wellbeing of wider communities. This degree: The UOW Bachelor of Social Science (Health Promotion) involves a common foundation of compulsory social science subjects in first year, followed by a major in Health Promotion. In third year you'll have the opportunity to undertake work integrated learning, where you'll gain vital community experience. You can complement your degree with elective subjects or use your electives to add a minor study area from any field in the University offering cross-faculty enrolment. You can also study electives abroad, or stay local and undertake activities to build your cross-cultural communication skills through the UOW Global Communicators program. What you will study: First year subjects include social science foundation subjects such as Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Human Geography, Research Methodology, Indigenous Studies, and Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing. During your second and third years you'll focus on how to plan, implement and evaluate health policies and projects, undertake health education initiatives, use media to engage with communities, and develop advocacy strategies.

Overview of careers: Biomedical Researcher Community or Registered Nurse Counsellor Dietitian Doctor Exercise Scientist/Physiologist General Practitioner Health Administrator Health Promotion Officer Health Worker Industry Health Worker Laboratory Technician Nutritionist Sports Administrator Psychologist Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Rehabilitator Sports Scientist Scientific Researcher Allied Health Professional.