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Bachelor of Health (Health Promotion)

QTAC Code: 013021
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: New Program in 2005 (Not offered in 2004)
Award Abbreviation: BHlth(HlthProm)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
CRICOS Code: TBA

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

3 required courses:
SCI109 Environment and Health
SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis
SCI111 Public Health Foundations

Advanced Courses

10 required courses:
HRM312 Training and Development
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles*
PUB272 Health Promotion Settings*
PUB291 Physical Activity for Health*
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB352 Public Health Project
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PUB372 Public Health Internship**

Electives

Choose 9 courses from any faculty ( Science, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

  1. Both Core Courses must be completed within the first two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) enrolment.
  2. A minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 introductory courses may be completed, including Core Courses, in the BHlth(HlthProm).
  3. A minimum of 14 and maximum of 18 advanced courses (200 and 300 level courses) are to be included in the BHlth(HlthProm).
  4. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
  5. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  6. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
  7. Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Pattern.

Enquiries

Ms Lily O'Hara
Faculty of Science
Tel: +61 7 5430 2824; Email: lohara@usc.edu.au

* Not offered until 2006
** Not offered until 2007