Course results for University of South Australia Public health Subjects

Learn why evidence forms the backbone of public health. Discover strategies for communicating research to policy makers so that you can see your ideas take flight. Consider how policies are developed through evidence. Create interventions. 

Learn to tackle health at grand scale – creating change for populations. Discuss health issues across the globe. Study epidemiology, consider research and data, and examine health surveillance. Use these skills to develop programs to promote health.  

Learn the ins and outs of health systems and schemes. Discuss current issues such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme and vaccinations. Learn about policy and influences. Study initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What determines whether a person is healthy? Study the common measurements of health used today. Consider what affects these measurements, including risks, culture, the environment and disadvantage. Focus on the health of Indigenous peoples.

Study what influences the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Consider the environment, social-ecological factors, policy, and more. Think about how history is at play. Become an advocate for the Indigenous community.

Learn to think about health at a local, national and global level. You’ll consider what determines health – including social justice, actions of individuals, healthcare systems, national priorities, health promotion and education initiatives.