Bachelor of Social Science (Tropical Health and Society)

Train as a social scientist with expertise in tropical health. You will learn from JCUs leading public health researchers and gain skills on placements in northern Queensland. Combine subjects from social welfare, health promotion, tropical public health and health sociology.

A far northern focus

Social scientists examine health trends and social trends in an effort to improve public health.

Our Tropical Health and Society major has a specific focus on health trends in the tropics and as such is a relevant program for those studying in and hoping for a career in the far north and the Asia-Pacific region.

What you will learn

This new course draws on international and domestic content and is complemented by fieldwork throughout northern Queensland.

The program’s multidisciplinary approach includes social welfare issues, socio-economic and cultural factors as well as research skills, health policy and public health.

Staff teaching Tropical Health and Society subjects are prominent researchers and academics. You will benefit from the university’s strong research presence in northern Queensland’s health and welfare sectors.

Skills shortage

Australia is facing a shortage of social scientists trained in tropical health issues. These skills are in demand in:

• federal, state and local governments

• research organisations

• educational establishments

• consulting companies.

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