Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
This course combines the scientific understanding of the human body with the knowledge and skills for addressing health issues and promoting health in individuals and the community, ensuring graduates obtain the skills to be competent professionals in the field of health promotion. The course content lends itself to innovative teaching methods and fieldwork is incorporated in the second and third years. The School of Public Health is affiliated with the Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health. Through the major grants it attracts, it offers staff and students the opportunity to participate in ground breaking health promotion research.
Structure
Credit Points: 600
Subjects
- CMHL1000 Foundations for Professional Health Practice
- PUBH1000 Introduction to Public Health
- NURS1003 Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts
- HLPR1000 Health Promotion Principles and Values
- HUMB1000 Human Structure and Function
- INDH1006 Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours
- EPID1000 Foundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
- HLPR2001 Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases
- HLPR2005 Health Promotion, Equity and Social Justice
- HLPR2002 Health Promotion Methods
- PUBH2001 Epidemiology - From Principles to Practice
- HLPR2004 Health Promotion Planning
- HLPR2000 Health Promotion in Action
- PUBH2000 Health Care Systems in Australia
- HLPR2003 Promoting Mental Health and Social Inclusion
- HLPR3003 Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy
- PUBH3002 Professional Practice in Public Health
- HLPR3004 Health Promotion in Challenging Contexts
- HLPR3000 Evidence and Evaluation in Health Promotion
- PUBH3001 Applied Research and Biostatistics
- HLPR3001 Health Partnerships, Politics and Power
- HLPR3002 Health Promotion Leadership and Identity
- PUBH3003 Applied Public Health Practice
- PUBH3004 Global Public and Planetary Health
Standard entry requirements
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
- Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
- Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership with the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia.
Study pathways
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | International: $127,107 |
| Yes |
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| Online | International: $127,107 | No |
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