Bachelor of Science (Population Health and Statistics)

Population Health And Statistics (UAC Code 757648)

The double major in Population Health and Statistics enables students to pursue two options for their career or further study.  The combination of majors is particularly relevant for students who may wish to work in the area of health surveillance, survey work, research or health services planning.  This combination of study areas is unique to the University of Wollongong and reflects an area of high demand in the population health field.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Domestic school leavers are assumed to have completed at least 2 units of English at HSC level.  International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.  Alternative pathways exist for mature age domestic students.

Students should consult the information in the Informatics Faculty Handbook concerning ‘Assumed Knowledge’ and ‘Recommended Studies’ for entry into the Statistics major.

Double Major

The double major in Population Health and Statistics consists of a minimum of 144 credit points, which comprises all of the subjects in each of the individual majors.  If students wish to undertake honours in statistics at the end of the double major degree, additional subjects are required.

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