Department of Public Health
We are educating the health workforce and researching public health challenges.
Whether you are wanting to become a health project manager, health information manager, digital health professional, environmental health officer or occupational and safety professional, a La Trobe degree is the gateway to a rewarding career.
Our Department is part of La Trobe's School of Psychology and Public Health.
High employability
89% of our domestic health services and support postgraduates found employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, ComparED: Health Services & Support (Postgraduate)
Future-focused
Prepare for the future of healthcare with a postgraduate digital health degree from La Trobe.
Find out more about our digital health courses.
Top 150 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 150 for public health.
ShanghaiRanking, 2024, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: Public Health
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Shape your future in the fast-growing health industry with La Trobe University's Bachelor of Health Sciences. Gain a solid foundation in health while designing your own degree through a range of majors and minors. Build professional networks through internships with leading organisations. Enjoy flexible learning options and study on campus or online.
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News
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Supporting emergency management volunteers
New research from PhD candidate Natalie Roche has explored the occupational health and safety experiences of emergency management volunteers.
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Reflective practice in academia
New research from Dr Catherine Trundle has highlighted the power of collaborative reflection in teaching.
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Inclusive housing for people with disability
New research from Associate Professor Ali Lakhani has evaluated a campaign to address persistent delays in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) housing and support approval processes.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more