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.
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 75 for public health
We’re ranked in the world’s top 75 for public health.
ShanghaiRanking, 2025, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: 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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Events
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 23 August 09:00am
News
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Graduate's success highlights career pathways
Nursing graduate encourages future students at Albury-Wodonga Open Day
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$10m initiative to improve LGBTIQA+ healthcare
Federal Government awards La Trobe $10 million for LGBTIQA+ healthcare
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Teachers back sex education, but lack training
Teachers back sex education, but two-thirds receive no formal training.
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