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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

305655 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 046656B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree concurrently develops expertise in the areas of nutrition and health promotion. With increasing emphasis being placed on preventing disease using sound nutrition, this combination of skills is ideal for positions where health promotion skills are frequently required and are considered highly desirable, such as government health departments and other agencies involved with the prevention of chronic disease. It is particularly relevant for jobs in government health departments and in community agencies involved with health related areas such as alcohol and other drugs, injury control, disease control, heart disease prevention, cancer control, road safety, research, sponsorship and community development and capacity building.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Chemistry 3A/3B. Applicants must meet the University's standard entry requirements, which include English competency. Desirable: Mathematics 2C/2D. STAT: E and either V or Q. STAT alone is not accepted for entry into this course

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Stat alone is not accepted for entry into this course. Applicants for this course should refer to the Clinical Health Sciences section (see page 36) and Police Clearances (see page 5).

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availabilty

The course is four years' full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for full membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association and Public Health Association of Australia and to apply for associate membership as an accreditated nutritionist with the Dietitians Association of Australia.

Career Opportunities

Increasing problems surrounding the prevention of obesity and improving nutrition for vulnerable groups, such as Indigenous people, are driving the need for a specially trained workforce with a combination of health promotion and nutrition skills. Graduates can apply for positions such as public health nutritionists, community nutritionists, nutrition coordinators, and health promotion and project officers. The career opportunities for a double degree graduate are different from those of a hospital or community dietitian who would work with individuals or groups of people to help treat or manage diseases, such as diabetes or cancer. Employment is typically found with state departments of health and non-government organisations such as the Cancer Council and National Heart Foundation. Other employment opportunities are with the federal government, divisions of general practice and local government. There are also opportunities to go overseas for academic and professional practice exchange and graduates can chose to work overseas in developing countries.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Further Information

For more information about the program, contact Curtin Future Students on telephone (08) 9266 1000, email: futurestudents@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.healthsciences.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
307195 v.2   Practice of Public Health 180 4.0 25.0
313391 v.3   Human Structure and Function 100 4.0 25.0
313394 v.3   Foundations for Professional Health Practice 100 4.0 25.0
7278 v.9   Food and Nutrition Principles 181 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
312649 v.4   Indigenous Cultures and Health 130 2.0 12.5
313399 v.3   Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology 100 4.0 25.0
313461 v.1   Promoting Health Through Physical Activity and Injury Prevention 182 4.0 25.0
314510 v.1   Health and Health Behaviour 130 3.0 12.5
314512 v.1   Evidence Informed Health Practice 130 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
300885 v.3   Cancer Control 281 3.0 25.0
314449 v.1   Biological Chemistry 110 6.0 25.0
7378 v.7   Fundamentals of Public Health Nutrition 282 4.0 25.0
8700 v.7   Health Promotion Planning 281 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
311440 v.1   Epidemiology 286 4.0 25.0
313457 v.1   Introduction to Food Safety Science 180 4.0 25.0
314450 v.1   Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 120 6.0 25.0
3952 v.9   Health Promotion Methods 282 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
313230 v.1   Principles of Biochemistry 283 5.0 25.0
7685 v.6   Mental Health Promotion 281 4.0 25.0
9818 v.10   Health Promotion in Challenging Contexts 381 4.0 25.0
9891 v.6   Nutrition 381 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12479 v.5   Health Promotion in Action 282 4.0 25.0
2830 v.4   Nutritional Biochemistry 282 5.0 25.0
8338 v.9   Nutrition 284 5.0 25.0
8701 v.9   Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 382 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
301808 v.6   Health Promotion Partnerships, Politics and Power 381 3.0 25.0
311351 v.1   Applied Research and Biostatistics 381 8.0 25.0
312198 v.1   Professional Practice in Public Health 383 2.0 25.0
313232 v.2   Nutrition Sociology and Education 381 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10642 v.6   Evaluation of Health Promotion 382 3.0 25.0
313088 v.1   Health Promotion in Action 382 4.0 25.0
9318 v.11   Nutritional Status 384 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
10101 v.5   Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 3.0 25.0
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
10855 v.8   Public Relations Principles 201 3.0 25.0
307196 v.2   Health Care Systems in Australia 201 3.0 25.0
313093 v.1   Research Project 383 6.0 25.0
7833 v.9   Sexology Attitudes and Values 280 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Study Period 1   Y      
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      

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.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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