Major - Public Health
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT4003.1
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
Public health is the science of disease prevention, prolonging life and improving health for individuals and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease prevention, conducting population health assessment and measurement, improving environmental health, engaging the community and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases. Public Health graduates work in a variety of settings, including national and state health departments, community organisations and the global health sector. The Public Health specialisation builds a student’s knowledge of the biological, social, cultural, economic and physical factors that underpin the health of a population and how to promote health for all. Students will also develop and use skills in epidemiology and biostatistics, surveillance and prevention, and public health policy. The program includes 140 hours of professional practice placement. This Testamur Major will be identified on the Student’s Testamur following completion of the course.
Major
Structure
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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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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401381
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Biostatistics in Health
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Year 2
Autumn session
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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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401387
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Harm Minimisation and Prevention
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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401397
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Public Health in a Changing World
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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
Students must take at least one level 3 unit as an elective
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation, such as
Majors:
Health Promotion
Health Services Management
Submajors
Health Promotion
Public Health and Nutrition
SM3090 Health Informatics
SM2054 Global Sustainability
Sub Majors
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SM4002
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Health Practice Management
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Majors
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M4020
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Health Services Management
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Mid-year start
Year 1
Spring session
|
400732
|
Communication in Health
|
|
401396
|
Professional Competencies in Health
|
|
401381
|
Biostatistics in Health
|
Autumn session
|
400870
|
Population Health and Society
|
|
301350
|
Anatomy and Physiology in Health
|
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
|
401390
|
Health Policy and Advocacy
|
|
401387
|
Harm Minimisation and Prevention
|
|
401394
|
Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan
|
Autumn session
|
400866
|
Culture, Diversity and Health
|
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
|
401406
|
Professional Health Placement
|
And three elective units
Autumn session
|
401397
|
Public Health in a Changing World
|
And two electives
Electives
Students must take at least one level 3 unit as an elective
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation, such as
Majors:
Health Promotion
Health Services Management
Submajors
Health Promotion
Public Health and Nutrition
SM3090 Health Informatics
SM2054 Global Sustainability
Sub Majors
|
SM4002
|
Health Practice Management
|
Majors
|
M4020
|
Health Services Management
|
Recommended Sequence for students enrolled in Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science.
Start Year
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
And two electives
Spring session
|
401390
|
Health Policy and Advocacy
|
|
401387
|
Harm Minimisation and Prevention
|
|
401381
|
Biostatistics in Health
|
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
|
401397
|
Public Health in a Changing World
|
And two electives
Spring session
|
401406
|
Professional Health Placement
|
And three electives
Electives
Students must take at least one level 3 unit as an elective
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation, such as
Majors:
Health Promotion
Health Services Management
Submajors
Health Promotion
Public Health and Nutrition
SM3090 Health Informatics
SM2054 Global Sustainability
Sub Majors
|
SM4002
|
Health Practice Management
|
Majors
|
M4020
|
Health Services Management
|
Mid Year Start
Year 1
Term 2
|
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)
|
|
700315
|
Evidence in Health (WSTC)
|
|
700060
|
Psychology and Health (WSTC)
|
Year 2
Spring session
|
401381
|
Biostatistics in Health
|
And three electives
Autumn session
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
|
401406
|
Professional Health Placement
|
|
401390
|
Health Policy and Advocacy
|
|
401387
|
Harm Minimisation and Prevention
|
And one elective
Autumn session
|
401397
|
Public Health in a Changing World
|
And two electives
Electives
Students must take at least one level 3 unit as an elective
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation, such as
Majors:
Health Promotion
Health Services Management
Submajors
Health Promotion
Public Health and Nutrition
SM3090 Health Informatics
SM2054 Global Sustainability
Sub Majors
|
SM4002
|
Health Practice Management
|
Majors
|
M4020
|
Health Services Management
|