The food and society major students will become champions for safe, nutritious, affordable, secure, fair and environmentally sustainable food systems that sustain communities and support optimal health and wellbeing. Graduates will work in a variety of settings to advance and celebrate the central role of food in societies. They will be global advocates for accountability in food systems, food environments and food reporting; critical participants in food policy development and implementation; and catalysts for social change. Graduates’ knowledge and skills will enable them to: work with and alongside communities and community organisations to strengthen their food-related skills and voices effectively communicate practical, evidence-based and community relevant food ideas undertake impactful food promotion initiatives at local, state and national levels work within organisations and settings to embed sustainable and innovative food practices develop innovative and entrepreneurial food enterprises, and undertake critical analysis, empirical research, and policy and practice evaluation to inform the evidence base for sustaining and sustainable food systems. During the UOW Bachelor of Public Health you will learn the basics of the health sector and develop an understanding of the problems involving health, illness, treatment and welfare. There is an emphasis on the scientific basis of public health, together with social policy and communication aspects.

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science. You must be able to demonstrate skills in English to satisfy course entry requirements.