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305655 v.2 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 simultaneously 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

Chemistry 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.

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.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

1643 v.7   Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0
303168 v.3   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180 2.0 12.5
307195 v.1   Practice of Public Health 180 3.0 25.0
7277 v.7   Food and Nutrition Systems 181 4.0 25.0
7713 v.8   Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

1644 v.7   Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0
303091 v.2   Epidemiology 186 3.0 25.0
7278 v.8   Nutrition 182 4.0 25.0
8857 v.7   Alcohol and Other Drugs 188 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

3952 v.7   Health Promotion Methods 285 4.0 25.0
7076 v.5   Chemistry 123 5.0 25.0
7685 v.5   Mental Health Promotion 288 4.0 25.0
7924 v.7   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
13121 v.3   Epidemiology 282 5.0 25.0
7077 v.5   Chemistry 124 5.0 25.0
7669 v.5   Physical Activity and Health 288 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

2828 v.3   Principles of Biochemistry 281 5.0 25.0
300885 v.2   Cancer Control 286 4.0 25.0
3953 v.7   Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 385 4.0 25.0
8700 v.6   Health Promotion Planning 381 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

2830 v.4   Nutritional Biochemistry 282 5.0 25.0
8338 v.9   Nutrition 284 5.0 25.0
8701 v.8   Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 382 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 25 OPTIONS   25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

309423 v.1   Nutrition Education 381 5.0 25.0
9318 v.9   Nutritional Status 381 5.0 25.0
9818 v.7   Health Promotion Methods 387 4.0 25.0
9891 v.5   Nutrition 381 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10642 v.4   Evaluation of Health Promotion 388 4.0 25.0
301808 v.3   Settings in Health Promotion 383 4.0 25.0
3954 v.6   Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 386 7.0 25.0
  OR  
13123 v.4   Research Project 386 6.0 25.0
9321 v.8   Public Health Nutrition 382 5.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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