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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.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
It is desirable that all applicants demonstrate their commitment to the field of public health. Evidence may include, but is not limited to: publication of written work on a public health issue in the media or in a professional publication, membership of a community or professional group dedicated to public health-related goals, volunteer or paid work experience in a community organisation that seeks to advance the interests of a disadvantaged population or equivalent.
Students are required to complete four (4) core units and two (2) recommended elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST5161 | Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice | 20 |
| HST6335 | Public Health Strategies | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 1 x unit from recommended elective list | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST5120 | Epidemiology | 20 |
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 1 unit from recommended elective list | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST6522 | Public Health Leadership | 20 |
| HST6333 | Diversity, Culture and Health | 20 |
| HST6337 | Communicable Disease | 20 |
| HST6338 | Law and Ethical Issues | 20 |
| HST6341 | Maternal, Child and Youth Health | 20 |
| HST6350 | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
| HST6355 | Ageing, Health and Wellbeing | 20 |
| HST6510 | Public Health Planning and Evaluation | 20 |
| OHS6134 | Principles of Environmental Health | 20 |
| OHS6138 | Occupational Health Management | 20 |
| MAT5212 | Biostatistics | 20 |
| NUT6110 | Food Vision | 20 |
| NUT5116 | Applied Food Science and Systems | 15 |
| or | ||
| NUT5114 | Public Health Nutrition | 15 |
Note: Students can only take one unit from: NUT5116 or NUT5114 NUT5116 - Students wishing to take this unit must have completed University studies in chemistry due to the scientific nature of the unit content and assessments. Please speak to the Unit Coordinator to discuss suitability before enrolling into the unit.
Please note: Most recommended elective units run every year, however, some only run once every two years. Some units may also run exclusively on-campus or online. Please refer to the ECU timetable for delivery schedules.
** Students who commence the degree mid-year will complete units in a different order and must seek advice from the Student Hub.
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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