Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
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.
Structure
Credit Points: 800
Subjects
- PUBH1000 Introduction to Public Health
- PUBH1001 Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment
- CMHL1000 Foundations for Professional Health Practice
- HLPR1000 Health Promotion Principles and Values
- EPID1000 Foundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
- INDH1006 Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours
- HUMB1000 Human Structure and Function
- CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry
- HLPR2004 Health Promotion Planning
- OCHS3001 Employment and Environment Law
- HLPR2002 Health Promotion Methods
- OCHS1002 Science Fundamentals for Health and Safety
- OCHS2000 Occupational Hygiene
- HLPR2000 Health Promotion in Action
- OCHS2002 Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- PUBH2001 Epidemiology - From Principles to Practice
- HLPR2005 Health Promotion, Equity and Social Justice
- HLPR3000 Evidence and Evaluation in Health Promotion
- OCHS2001 Workplace Human Factors
- OCHS3005 Workplace Health and Safety Practice
- OCHS2003 Injury Management and Workers Compensation
- HLPR3003 Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy
- MGMT3021 Health and Safety Management
- OCHS3003 Toxicology and Diseases
- HLPR3004 Health Promotion in Challenging Contexts
- PUBH3001 Applied Research and Biostatistics
- PUBH3002 Professional Practice in Public Health
- OCHS3000 Health and Safety Technology
- OCHS3004 Emergency Management and Incident Investigation
- HLPR3002 Health Promotion Leadership and Identity
- HLPR3001 Health Partnerships, Politics and Power
- OCHS3002 Health and Safety Professional Practice
Standard entry requirements
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
- Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
- Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership with the Australian Health Promotion Association (Health Promotion) and the Safety Institute of Australia (Health and Safety) and the Public Health Association of Australia.
Study pathways
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | International: $168,087 | No |
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| Online | International: $168,087 | No |
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