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Health science is the study of the physical, psychological, social, and environmental dimensions of health. There is a growing demand for health professionals who have the skills to promote and enhance health and wellness to minimise the impact of preventable health problems. This course prepares students to be able to make a positive contribution to enhancing the health of communities. Health Science students graduate with the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, innovation, and cross-cultural and international awareness. They are highly sought after and can choose a range of interesting and dynamic career pathways. Students can choose to undertake two eight-unit majors, or a major and minor, in the following disciplines: Addiction Studies, Environmental Management, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health. Alternatively, students can undertake one 16-unit major in the following disciplines: Nutrition Bioscience, Environmental Health. A minor in Youth Work is also available.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to complete a Professional Practice unit as part of the course.
Risk management processes will be followed for all practicum placements. Police clearance and health screenings are unlikely, however may be applicable to certain work placements. A Working with Children Check may also be applicable for some placements.
Students are required to complete 75 hours of work placement, outside of the timetabled class activities.
Students are expected to follow guidelines for ethical principles and professional behaviour, including confidentiality requirements.
The work placement component constitutes only one of the assessment items in the Professional Practice unit. Students are required to complete the 75 hours of work placement (validated through a professional practice portfolio) and submit all assessment items to pass the unit.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students can study the following majors either online or on-campus: Addiction Studies, Health Promotion, Occupational Safety and Health. The following majors can only be studied on-campus: Nutrition, Nutrition Bioscience and Environmental Management. The following major is available online but requires on-campus attendance: Environmental Health.
Students are required to complete a Core unit set. This will be supported by a supplementary program comprising of: two 8-unit Majors; or an 8-unit Major, plus a 6-unit Minor and 2 Elective units; or a 16-unit specialised Major. Note: Majors and Minors are selected from the Bachelor of Health Science. Alternate options require approval of the Course Coordinator.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST1111 | Population Health | 15 |
| MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
| HST1109 | Epidemiology | 15 |
| SCH1143 | Systems Physiology | 15 |
| HST2122 * | Health Research Methodology | 15 |
| HST3501 | Health Research Project | 15 |
| IAS3100 | Indigenous Health | 15 |
| HST3502 | Health Sciences Professional Practices | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 16 | 240 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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