156799 v.6 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)

Introduction

This course combines the scientific understanding of the human body with the knowledge and skills for addressing health issues and promoting health in individuals and the community, ensuring graduates obtain the skills to be competent professionals in the field of health promotion. The course content lends itself to innovative teaching methods and fieldwork is incorporated in the second and third years. The School of Public Health is affiliated with the WA Centre for Health Promotion Research. Through the major grants it attracts, it offers staff and students the opportunity to participate in ground breaking health promotion research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

No prior study in a particular subject is required. Applicants must meet the University’s standard entry requirements, which include English competency. Desirable: At least one science course from the following list: Biological Sciences 2A/2B, Chemistry 2A/2B, Earth and Environmental Science 2A/2B, Human Biological Science 2A/2B, Integrated Science 2A/2B or Physics 2A/2B. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. 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 Availability

This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. This course is available both internally and online.

Course Organisation

The course is designed to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in the principles and the processes of planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs in various settings including clinical, school, worksite and the community. As well as specialist health promotion units in planning, methodology and evaluation, students complete studies in the multidisciplinary areas that underpin the practice of health promotion. Core studies are in human biology, behavioural sciences, epidemiology and health content areas. In addition, professional practice and research project studies are part of the course. There is one elective unit.

Professional Recognition

Students and graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association.

Career Opportunities

Health promotion graduates possess practical and theoretical skills which are highly sought after by employers. The degree prepares students for careers as health promotion practitioners working in community, school, workplace, media and international settings with both government and non-government organisations. Employers can include the National Heart Foundation, Asthma Foundation, WA AIDS Council, Cancer Council, the Department of Health and many more. Some graduates go on to work overseas in developing countries and you can structure your studies to reflect this interest. The program attracts students from countries and regions including South-East Asia, the Pacific Islands, Japan, Europe and the United States, who then return to work in their countries of origin.

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.

Combined Degree Information

Health Promotion may be combined with Health and Safety, Nutrition.

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.

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.