Major - Health Promotion
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT4001.1
Related Courses
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4656.3
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Bachelor of Health Science
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6000.2
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Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
Health Promotion extends beyond raising awareness of healthcare issues. It also involves developing and implementing strategies for communities, individuals and policy makers to support good health and wellbeing. Health Promotion graduates help address health inequities in communities, link individuals and communities with healthcare, and assist individuals and communities to follow healthy behaviours, working across sectors and engaging collaboratively with communities to do so. Health promotion projects are as diverse as injury prevention, skin cancer prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness and community development. Health promotion professionals work in diverse settings including healthcare, workplace and educational facilities, community, local, state and federal government, private industry and not-for profit organisations. The program combines studies of health politics and planning, health promotion practice and public health with a comprehensive foundation in the health sciences to develop the professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice. Students will develop the skills required to work in multidisciplinary teams. Evidence-based practice is one of the most important trends in healthcare today and a strong feature of the program. The program includes 140 hours of professional practice placement.
Major
Structure
For 4656 Bachelor of Health Science students who want Health Promotion as their primary testamur major in health science. Health Promotion will be written on the graduation testamur. This major is made up of 80 credit points
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn Session
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400870
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Population Health and Society
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401396
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Professional Competencies in Health
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301350
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Anatomy and Physiology in Health
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401392
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Health Promotion Theory and Approaches
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Spring session
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400732
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Communication in Health
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401394
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Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan
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401415
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Promoting Health Collaboratively in Communities
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Year 2
Autumn session
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401403
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Research Methods in Health
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400866
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Culture, Diversity and Health
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And two electives
Spring session
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401390
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Health Policy and Advocacy
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401391
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Health Promotion Planning and Implementation
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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401380
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Advances and Challenges in Health Promotion
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And two electives
Spring session
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401406
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Professional Health Placement
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And three electives
Electives
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation.
Sub Majors
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SM4002
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Health Practice Management
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SM4005
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Leisure for Diverse Groups
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SM4007
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Physical Activity and Health
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Majors
Mid-Year Intake
Year 1
Spring session
|
400732
|
Communication in Health
|
|
401396
|
Professional Competencies in Health
|
|
401415
|
Promoting Health Collaboratively in Communities
|
Autumn session
|
301350
|
Anatomy and Physiology in Health
|
|
400870
|
Population Health and Society
|
|
401392
|
Health Promotion Theory and Approaches
|
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
|
401390
|
Health Policy and Advocacy
|
|
401391
|
Health Promotion Planning and Implementation
|
|
401394
|
Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan
|
Autumn session
|
401403
|
Research Methods in Health
|
|
400866
|
Culture, Diversity and Health
|
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
|
401406
|
Professional Health Placement
|
And three electives
Autumn session
|
401380
|
Advances and Challenges in Health Promotion
|
And two elective units
Students must take at least one level 3 unit as an elective.
Electives
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation.
Sub Majors
|
SM4002
|
Health Practice Management
|
|
SM4005
|
Leisure for Diverse Groups
|
|
SM4007
|
Physical Activity and Health
|
Majors
Recommended Sequence for students enrolled in Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion).
Year 1
Term 1
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700066
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Population Health and Society (WSTC)
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700303
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The Health Science Professional (WSTC Prep)
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700190
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Fundamentals of Health Science (WSTC Prep)
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700313
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Professional Competencies in Health (WSTC)
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Term 2
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700060
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Psychology and Health (WSTC)
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700315
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Evidence in Health (WSTC)
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700316
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Anatomy and Physiology in Health (WSTC)
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Term 3
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700314
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Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan (WSTC)
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700062
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Communication in Health (WSTC)
|
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700072
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Culture, Diversity and Health (WSTC)
|
Year 2
Autumn session
|
401392
|
Health Promotion Theory and Approaches
|
|
401403
|
Research Methods in Health
|
And two electives
Spring session
|
401390
|
Health Policy and Advocacy
|
|
401391
|
Health Promotion Planning and Implementation
|
|
401415
|
Promoting Health Collaboratively in Communities
|
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
|
401380
|
Advances and Challenges in Health Promotion
|
And two electives
Spring session
|
401406
|
Professional Health Placement
|
And three electives
NOTE: See Bachelor of Health Science for detail on additional majors/ sub majors/minors available with this program and information on electives. Students must take at least one level 3 unit as an elective.
Mid-year Intake
|
700313
|
Professional Competencies in Health (WSTC)
|
|
700303
|
The Health Science Professional (WSTC Prep)
|
|
700066
|
Population Health and Society (WSTC)
|
|
700190
|
Fundamentals of Health Science (WSTC Prep)
|
Term 3
|
700314
|
Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan (WSTC)
|
|
700062
|
Communication in Health (WSTC)
|
|
700072
|
Culture, Diversity and Health (WSTC)
|
Term 1
|
700316
|
Anatomy and Physiology in Health (WSTC)
|
|
700060
|
Psychology and Health (WSTC)
|
|
700315
|
Evidence in Health (WSTC)
|
Year 2
Spring session
|
401415
|
Promoting Health Collaboratively in Communities
|
And three electives
Autumn session
|
401403
|
Research Methods in Health
|
|
401392
|
Health Promotion Theory and Approaches
|
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
|
401406
|
Professional Health Placement
|
|
401390
|
Health Policy and Advocacy
|
|
401391
|
Health Promotion Planning and Implementation
|
And one elective
Autumn session
|
401380
|
Advances and Challenges in Health Promotion
|
And two electives
NOTE: See Bachelor of Health Science for detail on additional majors/ sub majors/minors available with this program and information on electives. Students must take at least one level 3 unit as an elective.