305655 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

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. 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

10223 v.2 Chemistry 131 4.0 12.5

1643 v.6 Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0

6912 v.3 Health Promotion 180 4.0 25.0

7277 v.7 Food and Nutrition Systems 181 4.0 25.0

7713 v.7 Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10224 v.2 Chemistry 132 4.0 25.0

1644 v.7 Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0

303091 v.1 Epidemiology 186 3.0 25.0

7278 v.8 Nutrition 182 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

2828 v.3 Principles of Biochemistry 281 5.0 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

2830 v.4 Nutritional Biochemistry 282 5.0 25.0

8338 v.9 Nutrition 284 5.0 25.0

8857 v.7 Alcohol and Other Drugs 188 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

300885 v.2 Cancer Control 286 4.0 25.0

302411 v.2 Introductory Microbiology 103 10.0 25.0

9318 v.7 Nutritional Status 381 5.0 25.0

9818 v.6 Health Promotion Methods 387 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

13121 v.2 Epidemiology 282 5.0 25.0

7669 v.5 Physical Activity and Health 288 4.0 25.0

8701 v.7 Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 382 4.0 25.0

9321 v.7 Public Health Nutrition 382 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

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

8700 v.6 Health Promotion Planning 381 4.0 25.0

9891 v.4 Nutrition 381 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10642 v.3 Evaluation of Health Promotion 388 4.0 25.0

301808 v.2 Settings in Health Promotion 383 4.0 25.0

3954 v.5 Professional Practice (Hlth Promotion) 386 7.0 25.0

OR

13123 v.3 Research Project 386 12.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 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.