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Public health is a broad area which can be generally characterised as being concerned with improving health and well-being by carrying out actions that will have an impact at a population or 'whole of community' level. Current Australian priorities for public health are to reduce health disparities between different population groups and to positively influence social, economic, physical and biological factors that play a role in determining overall health outcomes. Public health practitioners are health professionals who have the skills required to help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and wellbeing and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All students are required to have an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in Health Sciences.
Students are required to complete the following units in order:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST5161 | Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice | 20 |
| HST5120 | Epidemiology | 20 |
| MAT5212 | Biostatistics | 20 |
| HST5605 | Leadership and Health Advocacy Skills | 20 |
| HST6334 | Strategic Decision Making and Program Planning | 20 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| HST6333 ^ | Diversity, Culture and Health | 20 |
| RES5115 ^ | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
Note: RES5115 is required for students who are considering studying a Master of Public Health.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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