305655 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 046656B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree concurrently 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.

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. STAT applicants will be required to meet entry prerequisites 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).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availabilty

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 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 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
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
7076	v.5	Chemistry 123	5.5	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
307195	v.2	Practice of Public Health 180	4.0	25.0
7077	v.5	Chemistry 124	5.5	25.0
7278	v.8	Nutrition 182	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
300885	v.3	Cancer Control 281	3.0	25.0
313230	v.1	Principles of Biochemistry 283	5.0	25.0
7685	v.6	Mental Health Promotion 281	4.0	25.0
8700	v.7	Health Promotion Planning 281	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2830	v.4	Nutritional Biochemistry 282	5.0	25.0
311440	v.1	Epidemiology 286	4.0	25.0
3952	v.9	Health Promotion Methods 282	4.0	25.0
8338	v.9	Nutrition 284	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
13019	v.2	Psychology 123	3.0	25.0
301808	v.5	Settings in Health Promotion 381	3.0	25.0
7924	v.7	Injury Control 288	4.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12479	v.5	Health Promotion in Action 282	4.0	25.0
311439	v.2	Physical Activity and Health 182	3.0	25.0
8701	v.9	Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 382	4.0	25.0
9818	v.9	Health Promotion Methods 381	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
311351	v.1	Applied Research and Biostatistics 381	6.0	25.0
312198	v.1	Professional Practice in Public Health 383	2.0	25.0
		OR
313093	v.1	Research Project 383	6.0	25.0
313232	v.1	Nutrition Education 383	5.0	25.0
9891	v.6	Nutrition 381	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10642	v.6	Evaluation of Health Promotion 382	4.0	25.0
313088	v.1	Health Promotion in Action 382	4.0	25.0
		OR
13123	v.4	Research Project 386	6.0	25.0
9318	v.11	Nutritional Status 384	5.0	25.0
9321	v.9	Public Health Nutrition 382	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10101	v.5	Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101	3.0	25.0
10848	v.2	Management 100	3.0	25.0
10850	v.4	Marketing 100	3.0	25.0
10855	v.7	Public Relations (Principles) 201	3.0	25.0
307196	v.2	Health Care Systems in Australia 201	3.0	25.0
313093	v.1	Research Project 383	6.0	25.0
7833	v.8	Sexology 350	3.0	25.0

Availability

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