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. TEE Human Biology is desirable.
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.
Further Information
Contact staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 4583, email: hlthsci-ss@curtin.edu.au, website: http://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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 307196 | v.2 | Health Care Systems in Australia 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | Credit | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 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 | |
| 1762 | v.4 | Animal Biology 102 | 5.0 | 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 | |
| 7278 | v.8 | Nutrition 182 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7365 | v.5 | Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity | 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 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 2495 | v.5 | Psychology 213 (Learning and Motivation) | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300885 | v.2 | Cancer Control 286 | 4.0 | 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 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10852 | v.3 | Organisational Behaviour 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2500 | v.6 | Psychology 212 (Personality) | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2904 | v.7 | Health Information Systems 283 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 301294 | v.3 | Working with Indigenous Australian People 202 | 3.0 | 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 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 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 | |
| 2806 | v.5 | Finance (Introductory) 201 | 3.0 | 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 | |
| 4375 | v.4 | Marketing of Services 311 | 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 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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