Welcome to the School of Public Health and Social Work at QUT. We are committed to delivering courses and research that respond to society’s demand for better services in public health, the promotion of better health and wellbeing, improved ways of preventing disease and illness, and the development of policies and practice that achieve fairer, more inclusive societies.
Our courses
Our courses are grounded in real-world practice and are designed to give you the opportunity to study across diverse fields. You can complete studies in:
- Emergency and disaster management
- Environmental health
- Health management
- Health promotion
- Health science
- Human services
- Occupational health and safety
- Public health (including epidemiology)
- Quality and patient safety
- Risk management
- Social work
Our staff
Staff in the School combine first-rate academic qualifications with extensive experience as professionals in industry. Many public health staff have held executive leadership positions in government and our social work staff are recognised social researchers, social activists, and welfare lobbyists.
Our community
We enjoy partnerships with governments, communities, universities, and health organisations in Australia and overseas. Our students, staff and graduates take part in influential research projects and collaborations with the broader community and contribute to a number of international projects.
We also facilitate the development of professional competence by providing Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) to corporations, industry and government in Australia and overseas. CPE provides flexible access to a range of workshops, short courses, and customised education programs.