305717 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety)
BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 046654D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
4 Years
Introduction
This course develops expertise in the area of health promotion with an additional focus on health and safety. The areas of study will include health promotion skills such as planning, evaluation and methods as well as workplace occupational hygiene, legal matters and hazard recognition. Graduates will develop complementary skills that will qualify them to work in the field of health promotion particularly within a workplace setting. It emphasises prevention of disease and the importance of creating healthy environments and is particularly relevant for jobs in government, community and workplace environments, where the focus is on implementing systems that promote a safe and healthy work environment.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Prerequisites: No prior study in a particular subject is required. Applicants must meet the University’s standard entry requirements, which include English competency. Desirable: One science course 2A/2B from the following list is desirable: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biological Science, Integrated Science or Physics.
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Applicants for this course should refer to the Clinical Health Sciences section (see page 36) and Police Clearances (see page 5).
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.
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 membership of 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 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 | |
| 311348 | v.1 | Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment 181 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313391 | v.2 | Human Structure and Function 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313394 | v.2 | Foundations for Professional Health Practice 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 304741 | v.2 | Physics 115 | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| 312649 | v.3 | Indigenous Cultures and Health 130 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 313390 | v.2 | Evidence Informed Health Practice 100 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 313395 | v.2 | Health and Health Behaviour 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313461 | v.1 | Promoting Health Through Physical Activity and Injury Prevention 182 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 310112 | v.1 | Safety and Environmental Health Law 265 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7230 | v.6 | Chemistry 181 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8700 | v.7 | Health Promotion Planning 281 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8857 | v.9 | Alcohol and Other Drugs 281 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11102 | v.8 | Occupational Hygiene 282 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12479 | v.5 | Health Promotion in Action 282 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311440 | v.1 | Epidemiology 286 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3952 | v.9 | Health Promotion Methods 282 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 301808 | v.6 | Health Promotion Partnerships, Politics and Power 381 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310106 | v.1 | Occupational Ergonomics 281 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6494 | v.10 | Injury Management and Workers' Compensation 281 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 310107 | v.2 | Risk Assessment and Risk Management 282 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310108 | v.1 | Toxicology and Diseases 351 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7887 | v.9 | Health and Safety Management 382 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8701 | v.9 | Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 382 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11106 | v.3 | Health and Safety Technology 382 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311351 | v.1 | Applied Research and Biostatistics 381 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312198 | v.1 | Professional Practice in Public Health 383 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9818 | v.9 | Health Promotion Methods 381 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10642 | v.6 | Evaluation of Health Promotion 382 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13446 | v.6 | Health and Safety Research Project 382 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312633 | v.1 | Emergency Management and Incident Investigation 384 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313088 | v.1 | Health Promotion in Action 382 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11355 | v.6 | Occupational Health and Safety (Industrial Relations) 383 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300885 | v.3 | Cancer Control 281 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313093 | v.1 | Research Project 383 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313457 | v.1 | Introduction to Food Safety Science 180 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7685 | v.6 | Mental Health Promotion 281 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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.
