Online Courses Handbook 2003

305717 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree simultaneously develops expertise in the areas of health safety and health promotion. The two disciplines, focusing on health education and workplace injury prevention, develop complimentary skills that will enhance the graduate's employment opportunities. It emphasises prevention of disease and the importance of staying healthy throughout one's life, creating healthy environments and is particularly relevant for jobs in government, community and workplace environments, where the focusis on implementing systems for the prevention of injury in the workplace.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Chemistry or Physical Science, and Applicable Mathematics.

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.

Note
Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

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

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

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 professional level accreditation with the Australian Health Promotion Association (Health Promotion) and membership to the Safety Institute of Australia (Health and Safety).

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 Full Year

11349 v.2 Physical Sciences 111 4.0 50.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 1

13019 v.2 Psychology 123 3.0 25.0

1643 v.6 Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0

1649 v.4 Emergency Medical Care 188 2.0 12.5

7713 v.7 Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5

75.0

Year 1 Semester 2

1644 v.7 Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0

303091 v.1 Epidemiology 186 3.0 25.0

6912 v.3 Health Promotion 180 4.0 25.0

75.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11356 v.3 Health and Safety 282 4.0 25.0

3952 v.6 Health Promotion Methods 285 4.0 25.0

7685 v.5 Mental Health Promotion 288 4.0 25.0

7924 v.6 Injury Control 288 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12479 v.3 Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 280 4.0 25.0

OR

13121 v.2 Epidemiology 282 5.0 25.0

7669 v.5 Physical Activity and Health 288 4.0 25.0

7887 v.7 Health and Safety Management 282 4.0 25.0

8857 v.7 Alcohol and Other Drugs 188 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11355 v.4 Occupational Health and Safety 283 4.0 25.0

11979 v.3 Health and Safety Law 282 4.0 25.0

3953 v.6 Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 385 4.0 25.0

9818 v.6 Health Promotion Methods 387 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

11106 v.3 Health and Safety Technology 382 4.0 25.0

12478 v.2 Occupational Epidemiology and Biostatistics 282 5.0 25.0

6494 v.8 Occupational Rehabilitation and Workers' Compensation 281 4.0 25.0

8701 v.6 Health Promotion and Media 382 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

11102 v.5 Health, Safety and Hygiene 382 4.0 25.0

13447 v.2 Professional Placement 383 4.0 25.0

300885 v.2 Cancer Control 286 4.0 25.0

8700 v.6 Health Promotion Planning 381 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10642 v.3 Evaluation of Health Promotion 388 4.0 25.0

13446 v.2 Professional Placement 382 9.0 50.0

301808 v.2 Settings in Health Promotion 383 4.0 25.0

100.0

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