- 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 Health Promotion Settings
COR110 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
COR111 Public Health Project
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
PUB102 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PUB104 Work Place Learning I
PUB112 Environmental Health Risk Management
SCI110 Workplace Learning I
SCS130 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses
8 required courses:
PUB252 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PUB271 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
PUB272 Environment and Health
PUB351 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PUB352 Public Health Foundations
PUB361 Science Research Methods
WPL310 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
PLUS select 1 required course from:
PUB262 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
WPL311 Health Promotion Principles
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 Graphic Design D | |||
| PUB104 Graphic Design E - Internship/Professional Project | |||
| PUB102 Graphic Design F - Professional Portfolio | |||
| PUB112 Introduction to Design and Concept | |||
| SCS130 Visual Identity |
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Visual Communication & Meaning | |||
| COR110 Graphic Design C | |||
| COR111 Science Research Methods |
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 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
| PUB271 Environment and Health | |||
| PUB272 Public Health Foundations | |||
| PUB351 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
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 Communication and Thought | |||
| PUB361 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| WPL310 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
PLUS select 1 required course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUB262 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| WPL311 Health Promotion Principles |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).