305717 v.2 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 education and workplace injury prevention, developing complimentary skills that will qualify the graduatein the field of health promotion. It emphasises prevention of disease and the importance of staying healthy throughout one's life, creating healthy environments and is particularly relevant for jobs in government, community and workplace environments, where the focus is on implementing systems for the prevention of injury in the workplace.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

At least one TEE Science Subject. Human Biology and Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics 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.

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.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award II

Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10009	v.3	Chemistry 127	6.0	25.0
303168	v.3	Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180	2.0	12.5
7713	v.9	Health Science Communication 180	2.0	12.5
				50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13019	v.2	Psychology 123	3.0	25.0
1644	v.7	Human Biology 134	4.0	25.0
303091	v.3	Epidemiology 186	3.0	25.0
304741	v.2	Physics 115	4.5	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
303855	v.2	Introduction and Practice of Occupational Health and Safety 283	4.0	25.0
310112	v.1	Safety and Environmental Health Law 265	3.0	25.0
3952	v.8	Health Promotion Methods 285	4.0	25.0
7685	v.5	Mental Health Promotion 288	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12479	v.3	Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 280	4.0	25.0
310106	v.1	Occupational Ergonomics 281	4.0	25.0
7669	v.6	Physical Activity and Health 288	4.0	25.0
8857	v.8	Alcohol and Other Drugs 188	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11102	v.8	Occupational Hygiene 282	4.0	25.0
7887	v.9	Health and Safety Management 382	4.0	25.0
7924	v.7	Injury Control 288	4.0	25.0
8700	v.6	Health Promotion Planning 381	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
13121	v.4	Epidemiology 282	5.0	25.0
310107	v.1	Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment 282	3.0	25.0
6494	v.10	Injury Management and Workers' Compensation 281	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	7.5	25.0
11355	v.6	Occupational Health and Safety (Industrial Relations) 383	4.0	25.0
3953	v.7	Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 385	4.0	25.0
9818	v.8	Health Promotion Methods 387	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10642	v.5	Evaluation of Health Promotion 388	4.0	25.0
13446	v.4	Professional Placement 382	3.0	25.0
301808	v.4	Settings in Health Promotion 383	4.0	25.0
310108	v.1	Toxicology and Diseases 351	3.0	25.0
				100.0

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.