Bachelor of Social Science
Tropical Health
& Society
Bachelor of Social Science
(Tropical Health & Society)
Campus: Cairns; Townsville
Mode: on campus; full time or part time
Duration: 3 years full time
Prerequisites: English
Mid-year entry: Yes
QTAC codes: Cairns 321261; Townsville 311261
What is Tropical Health and Society?
Your study
Australia and the Asia-Pacific are 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, and consulting companies, among others. They examine
health and social trends to improve public health in the tropics.
A selection of subjects for this course includes:
Major overview
Tropical Health is a key discipline of public health training. This major
provides tropical health education that draws on both international
and domestic content, and is complemented by fieldwork throughout
northern Queensland. Staff teaching this subject are prominent
researchers and academics.
The course takes a multidisciplinary approach that includes social welfare
issues, socio-economic and cultural factors, as well as research skills, health
policy and public health.
Major highlights
As a student of Tropical Health and Society, you will benefit from James
Cook University’s strong research presence in northern Queensland’s
health and welfare sectors.
Professional recognition
Graduates who have completed an Honours year (see below) are eligible
for membership of the Australian Anthropological Society.
Career opportunities
Tropical Health and Society graduates will be qualified to work in Australia,
the Asia-Pacific and many other regions of the world. Careers are diverse
and can include positions with government departments and nongovernment organisations in:
• Health policy development
• Education and welfare services
• Health promotion
• Public and foreign affairs
• Community health professionals
• Public health educators or researchers
• Roles with non-government organisations and international aid
organisations, such as the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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• Health Psychology
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