305717 v.3 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 promotion skills such as planning, evaluation and methods as well as workplace occupational hygiene, legal matters and hazard recognition. Graduates will develop complementary skills that will qualify them to work in the field of health promotion particularly within a workplace setting. It emphasises prevention of disease and the importance of creating healthy environments and is particularly relevant for jobs in government, community and workplace environments, where the focus is on implementing systems that promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

At least one course from the Science Learning Area#. Human Biology and Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics desirable. STAT. Written English and MC Verbal or Quantitative. # Earth and Environmental Science (stage 3 for 2010); or TEE subjects: Biology; Human Biology; Chemistry; Physical Science or Physics satisfies this requirement.

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. STAT applicants will be required to meet entry pre-requisites by completing enabling units. This study may extend the duration of the course. Applicants for this course should refer to the Clinical Health Sciences section (see page 36) and Police Clearances (see page 5).

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.

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.

For more information about the program, contact staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 4583, email: hlthsci-ss@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.healthsciences.curtin.edu.au.

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
311438	v.1	Global and Indigenous Public Health 180	4.0	25.0
7230	v.6	Chemistry 181	6.0	25.0
7713	v.9	Health Science Communication 180	2.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1644	v.7	Human Biology 134	4.0	25.0
304741	v.2	Physics 115	4.5	25.0
307195	v.2	Practice of Public Health 180	4.0	25.0
311439	v.1	Physical Activity and Health 188	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310112	v.1	Safety and Environmental Health Law 265	3.0	25.0
311348	v.1	Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment 181	10.0	25.0
3952	v.8	Health Promotion Methods 285	4.0	25.0
7924	v.7	Injury Control 288	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12479	v.4	Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 280	4.0	25.0
310106	v.1	Occupational Ergonomics 281	3.0	25.0
311440	v.1	Epidemiology 286	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	5.0	25.0
7887	v.9	Health and Safety Management 382	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
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
301808	v.4	Settings in Health Promotion 383	4.0	25.0
310107	v.2	Risk Assessment and Risk Management 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	3.0	25.0
11355	v.6	Occupational Health and Safety (Industrial Relations) 383	3.0	25.0
311351	v.1	Applied Research and Biostatistics 381	10.0	25.0
3953	v.7	Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 385	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10642	v.5	Evaluation of Health Promotion 388	4.0	25.0
13123	v.4	Research Project 386	6.0	25.0
310108	v.1	Toxicology and Diseases 351	3.0	25.0
312198	v.1	Professional Practice in Public Health 383	2.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	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.