155599 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences)
BSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 003691K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years
Introduction
This course allows undergraduate students to combine studies in public health (health promotion, epidemiology and biostatistics, food and nutrition, occupational health and safety) with a wide range of optional units. One or two subject areas may be chosen for in-depth learning. This degree also allows the combination of health and business studies within a three-year degree program. Optional business units include - management, law, information systems, human resource management, public relations, marketing and accounting. This option is particularly suitable for health professionals where their original qualification is not of degree status such as dental therapy or nursing.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
One TEE mathematics and one TEE science subject.
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 and Clearance Section of this publication.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Career Opportunities
Graduates find employment in public health organisations, management or promotional positions with health agencies or in the health insurance industry.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 1643 | v.7 | Human Biology 133 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303168 | v.3 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307182 | v.1 | Health and Society 180 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 7713 | v.9 | Health Science Communication 180 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 1644 | v.7 | Human Biology 134 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303091 | v.3 | Epidemiology 186 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 307195 | v.1 | Practice of Public Health 180 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 307196 | v.1 | Systems for Managing Health and Illness in Australia 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 13123 | v.4 | Research Project 386 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 303102 | v.2 | Health Practice Administration 383 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 3954 | v.7 | Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 386 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 8703 | v.7 | Epidemiology 382 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 1754 | v.6 | Cell Biology 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7277 | v.7 | Food and Nutrition Systems 181 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9930 | v.5 | Anatomy 151 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10009 | v.3 | Chemistry 127 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10987 | v.5 | Accounting 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13019 | v.2 | Psychology 123 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 1762 | v.4 | Animal Biology 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7278 | v.8 | Nutrition 182 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7365 | v.4 | Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8686 | v.5 | Chemistry 128 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8857 | v.8 | Alcohol and Other Drugs 188 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9931 | v.5 | Anatomy 152 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10101 | v.5 | Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10830 | v.5 | Business Information Systems 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10848 | v.2 | Management 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10850 | v.4 | Marketing 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13020 | v.2 | Psychology 124 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301449 | v.3 | Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 102 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303855 | v.2 | Introduction and Practice of Occupational Health and Safety 283 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304741 | v.2 | Physics 115 | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 2495 | v.5 | Psychology 213 (Learning and Motivation) | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3952 | v.8 | Health Promotion Methods 285 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4432 | v.4 | Industrial Relations (Australian) 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4436 | v.4 | Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7671 | v.10 | Anatomy 231 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7924 | v.7 | Injury Control 288 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8472 | v.12 | Physiology 231 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300885 | v.2 | Cancer Control 286 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 2500 | v.6 | Psychology 212 (Personality) | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2904 | v.7 | Health Information Systems 283 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 4437 | v.5 | Human Resource Management (Selecting and Promoting Staff) 211 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4438 | v.5 | Human Resource Management (Learning and Development) 212 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6494 | v.10 | Injury Management and Workers' Compensation 281 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7378 | v.6 | Nutrition and Health 288 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7669 | v.6 | Physical Activity and Health 288 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7689 | v.9 | Anatomy 232 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8846 | v.8 | Physiology 232 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9764 | v.7 | Consumer Behaviour 102 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10852 | v.3 | Organisational Behaviour 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301294 | v.3 | Working with Indigenous Australian People 202 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 2806 | v.5 | Finance (Introductory) 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4375 | v.4 | Marketing of Services 311 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6946 | v.3 | Law (Health Services) 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7833 | v.8 | Sexology 350 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8700 | v.6 | Health Promotion Planning 381 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9818 | v.8 | Health Promotion Methods 387 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10854 | v.5 | Public Relations (Techniques) 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11018 | v.3 | Organisational Strategy and Change 300 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12479 | v.3 | Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 280 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301298 | v.3 | Neuroscience 332 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301299 | v.2 | Pathophysiology 331 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301301 | v.3 | Work Physiology 331 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 3954 | v.7 | Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 386 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8701 | v.9 | Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 382 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10642 | v.5 | Evaluation of Health Promotion 388 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13123 | v.4 | Research Project 386 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300886 | v.4 | Sexology 353 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301289 | v.3 | Environmental Physiology 331 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301808 | v.4 | Settings in Health Promotion 383 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303102 | v.2 | Health Practice Administration 383 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | 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.
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