QTAC Code: 013031
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-14 / Rank-69
Award Abbreviation: BSc(PubHlth)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS Code: 030276A

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

Plus - choose 3 courses from:
SCI102 Biodiversity and the Environment
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI104 Cell Metabolism
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI107 Physics
Up to 2 courses from any faculty ( Science, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)

Advanced Courses

7 required courses:
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB352 Public Health Project
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Plus - choose 5 advanced courses from the Faculty of Science

Electives

Choose 4 introductory or advanced 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 BSc(PublicHlth).
3. A minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 introductory Science courses (100 level) are to be included in the BSc(PublicHlth).
4. A minimum of 14 and maximum of 18 advanced courses (200 and 300 level courses) are to be included in the BSc(PublicHlth).
5. A minimum of 5 of the advanced courses included in the BSc(PublicHlth) must be completed from the Faculty of Science 300 level (third year) courses.
6. A maximum of 6 courses from outside the Faculty of Science (72 units), other than Core Courses, may be included in the BSc(PublicHlth).
7. 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.
8. Refer to the Academic Rules.
9. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
10. Refer to Recommended Enrolment Pattern.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869; Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au