- Explore the science and art of modern health promotion
- Gain essential practical experience through a final year work placement
- Meet the National Health Promotion Competencies for practitioners in Australia
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Health Promotion
Award abbreviation: BHlthProm
QTAC code: 013021
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC334
CRICOS code: 069715F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Develop the knowledge and skills to maintain people’s health and wellbeing, and prevent illness and injury.
This program focuses on the science and business aspects of contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community, and population levels. Your core studies include: the development of health promotion; design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs; health promotion settings, populations and issues; facilitation, learning and teaching for health promotion; environmental health; epidemiology; sociology; communication; and innovation.
Career opportunities
Health promotion, health policy development, project development and management, disease prevention and early detection, community/international health.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Health Promotion Association; Public Health Association of Australia; International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 9 courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Principles of Individual and Group Management
COR110 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
COR111 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
PUB102 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
PUB104 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation
PUB112 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
SCI110 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
SCS130 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
Advanced courses
8 required courses:
PUB252 Nutrition and Dietetics Research Proposal
PUB271 Nutrition and Dietetics Thesis
PUB272 Communication and Thought
PUB351 Anatomy and Physiology
PUB352 Midwifery Foundations
PUB361 Developing Midwifery
WPL310 Midwifery Practice 1
PLUS select 1 required course from:
PUB262 Practice Principles for Midwifery and Nursing
WPL311 Health Assessment in Nursing and Midwifery Practice
Elective courses
9 elective courses:
Select nine (9) elective courses of which at least six (6) must be at advanced (200 or 300) level, from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Health Promotion Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Five (5) required courses:
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
SCS130 should be studied in Semester 2 - Two (2) core courses:
ONE core course should be studied in your first semester and ONE in your second semester - One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCI110 Science Research Methods | |||
| PUB104 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| PUB102 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| PUB112 Biochemistry | |||
| SCS130 Pathophysiology |
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Food Studies | |||
| COR110 Nutrition Assessment | |||
| COR111 Public Health Nutrition |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective introductory course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Four (4) required courses
- Four (4) elective courses:
Two advanced elective courses should be studied in Semester 1; and two advanced elective courses should be studied in Semester 2.
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUB252 Food in Society | |||
| PUB271 Principles of Nutrition | |||
| PUB272 Nutritional Biochemistry | |||
| PUB351 Advanced Public Health Nutrition |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Four (4) required courses
- Four (4) elective courses:
Two advanced elective courses should be studied in Semester 1; and two advanced elective courses should be studied in Semester 2.
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUB352 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 | |||
| PUB361 Food Service Systems | |||
| WPL310 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills |
PLUS select 1 required course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUB262 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 | |||
| WPL311 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).