The Public Health Major provides students with knowledge and skills in Public Health and Health Promotion.
The major develops the student's knowledge base in Public Health and Health Promotion and focuses on the application of knowledge, policy, and research in improving the health of populations. Students completing this major will have an understanding and perspective on how to address contemporary health problems related to critical social and behavioural factors that influence health outcomes. Students choosing the minor, HMAPBH Public Health, may be required to obtain a 'Working With Children Check' prior to undertaking the unit, HHB2402 Health Program Planning and Evaluation.
Unitset details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Unitset type:
Major
Unitset code:
HMAPBH
Courses this unit belongs to
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Unitset Structure
- Human Development in Social Context
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Career and Professional Development
- Pinnacle Venture
- Social Epidemiology
- Health Promotion
- Health Program Planning and Evaluation
- Social Bases of Health: Global Perspectives
- Or alternative unit for students undertaking SMIHEA Health (Sport Science Minor):
- Growth Development and Ageing
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