Indigenous health is a national priority. A career in Indigenous health offers the opportunity to make a real difference to one of this country’s biggest health and human rights challenges. UQ’s Indigenous Health program gives those working in this rewarding field the knowledge and skills they need to formalise their qualifications, advance their career and improve the way they work.
Begin with the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Indigenous Health)
This new three-year degree, offered at UQ’s cutting edge Ipswich campus, reflects the changing needs of Indigenous communities in the 21st century. A shift in focus from clinical care to strategic skills will see graduates ready to take on managerial and strategic roles in Indigenous Health. Two workforce placements in the third year ensure students are 'job-ready' on graduation. More information.Courses within the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Indigenous Health)
- INDH 2005 (core) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
- INDH 2109/INDH 2009 Alcohol & Substance Use and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- INDH 2100/INDH 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services & Policy
- INDH 2110/INDH 2010 Social Sciences & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- INDH 2102/INDH 2002 Health Promotion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
- INDH 3104/INDH 1003 Nutrition & Health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
- INDH 3100/INDH 2000 Independent Study/Field placement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
- INDH 3105/INDH 2012 Sexual & Reproductive Health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Take the next step to a postgraduate education
The School’s postgraduate program is designed primarily for those already working in Indigenous health, as well as for those seeking to move into the field. It combines an in-depth understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health with comprehensive training in core public health knowledge. Taught by experienced, supportive lecturers, the program offers practical knowledge and public health skills that students can use everyday to make a difference to Indigenous health. And because many students study part-time or by distance, they can start applying what they have learnt straight away.Students can begin with the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (Indigenous Health), which offers a broad understanding of health and illness in Indigenous Australia, emphasising the potential for effective health improvement. Graduates may build on their knowledge with the Graduate Diploma in Public Health (Indigenous Health) and progress to the Master of Public Health (Indigenous Health). Direct access to both the Graduate Diploma and Master of Public Health is also available.
