This unit (HMG7100) is designed to introduce students to the main theories, principles and values of public health illustrated by selected major topics from a global perspective. It investigates policy, systematic and multi-discipline public health approaches as a global and local effort to address contemporary health challenges. The origins and evolution of public health and major global achievements in public health and their impact on health of populations are explored. The role and interface of political, cultural, social, behavioural and environmental determinants of health of populations informs critique and discussion throughout the unit.
Unit details
Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HMG7100
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically appraise local, national and global health disparities, identify their determinants and propose strategies to address them based on a contemporary evidence-base; | ||
| 2. | Critically analyse the philosophical underpinnings of public health and evaluate how these both differ from, and inform, contemporary approaches; | ||
| 3. | Conceptually map and interrogate theories and frameworks used in developing and evaluating health practices in the global arena; | ||
| 4. | Prescribe and apply multi-discipline public health approaches to review evidence and produce practice recommendations; and | ||
| 5. | Debate global threats to, and opportunities for, public health and well-being in various authentic and simulated contexts. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| ICT (Wiki, Web sites) | Contribution to a discussion on concepts in public health (1000 words) | 20% |
| Other | Conceptual map on the social determinants of health (2000 words) | 40% |
| Assignment | Briefing paper on a course of action (2000 words) | 40% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Contribution to a discussion board on concepts in public health (500 words) | 10% |
| Report | Critical analysis on social determinants of health (2500 words) | 50% |
| Assignment | Policy Brief on a cause of action (2000 words) | 40% |
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