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155599 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences)


BSc(Curtin)

Introduction

This course offers studies in general multi-disciplinary health sciences or health management. The general studies option provides students with the opportunity to combine studies in a number of health areas of their choice. One subject area is chosen for in-depth learning. The health management option develops an awareness and understanding of current health issues and organisations, management theory, health law, resource management, information technology and provides the flexibility to undertake study in other areas. Professional practice placements may also be available. This is a suitable program for those with previously completed professional qualifications not of degree status, such as nursing or dental therapy.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

One TEE mathematics and one TEE science subject.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Career Opportunities

Graduates find employment in management positions with health agencies or in the health insurance industry.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
13019 v.2   Psychology 123 3.0 25.0
1643 v.6   Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0
7713 v.7   Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5
      SELECT 2 OPTIONS   37.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
1644 v.7   Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0
303091 v.1   Epidemiology 186 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
6946 v.3   Law (Health Services) 201 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
1621 v.5   Health Ethics 188 2.0 12.5
6947 v.3   Health Economics and Planning 202 4.0 25.0
      SELECT 3 OPTIONS   62.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
13122 v.2   Health Care Systems 385 4.0 25.0
      SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
8703 v.5   Epidemiology 382 5.0 25.0
      SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 0 Not entered Hrs/Wk Credits
1441 v.4   Psychology 114 2.0 12.5
1649 v.4   Emergency Medical Care 188 2.0 12.5
1754 v.6   Cell Biology 101 5.0 25.0
1762 v.4   Animal Biology 102 5.0 25.0
1764 v.7   Environmental Awareness 102 5.0 25.0
1920 v.6   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
1973 v.4   Anthropology 112 - Social and Cultural Anthropology in a Changing World 3.0 25.0
1974 v.5   Anthropology 215 - Traditional Aboriginal Anthropology 3.0 25.0
2495 v.5   Psychology 213 (Learning and Motivation) 3.0 25.0
2500 v.6   Psychology 212 (Personality) 3.0 25.0
3522 v.6   Strategic Management 313 4.0 25.0
3952 v.6   Health Promotion Methods 285 4.0 25.0
4375 v.4   Marketing of Services 311 3.0 25.0
5152 v.4   Understanding Dying 260 2.0 25.0
6912 v.3   Health Promotion 180 4.0 25.0
7023 v.5   Chemistry 121 7.0 25.0
7230 v.5   Chemistry 117 6.0 25.0
7365 v.4   Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology 3.0 25.0
7366 v.4   Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy 3.0 25.0
7367 v.4   Anthropology 111 - The Anthropological Imagination 3.0 25.0
7669 v.5   Physical Activity and Health 288 4.0 25.0
7833 v.5   Sexology 350 3.0 25.0
7924 v.6   Injury Control 288 4.0 25.0
7945 v.6   Sociology 211 - Social Change, Globalisation and Uneven Development 2.0 25.0
7946 v.6   Sociology 212 - Sociology of Asian Media, Culture and Society 3.0 25.0
7947 v.6   Sociology 221 - Sociology of Organisation, Bureaucracy and Corporations 3.0 25.0
8472 v.11   Physiology 231 5.0 25.0
8800 v.5   Employee Relations 200 3.0 25.0
8846 v.7   Physiology 232 5.0 25.0
8857 v.7   Alcohol and Other Drugs 188 4.0 25.0
8858 v.6   Animals and Public Health 280 4.0 25.0
9764 v.7   Consumer Behaviour 102 3.0 25.0
10101 v.4   Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 3.0 25.0
10627 v.3   Nutritional Physiology 281 5.0 25.0
10628 v.3   Nutritional Physiology 282 5.0 25.0
10987 v.4   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
11018 v.3   Organisational Strategy and Change 300 3.0 25.0
11545 v.2   Geography 220 - Sustainable Rural Development in the Third World 4.0 25.0
11599 v.2   Genetics 232 5.0 25.0
12212 v.4   Electronic Commerce (Electronic Commerce Technologies) 203 3.0 25.0
304630 v.1   Environmental Health Specialisation 101 6.0 25.0
           
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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