Introduction to Public Health Practice and Research

• • Introduction to public health
  • The determinants of health
  • Areas of practice
  • The public health cycle
  • Health surveillance
  • Descriptive epidemiology
  • Analytical epidemiology
  • Health promotion
  • Disease prevention
  • Health protection

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Special requirements

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Discover what public health is all about. Learn how it takes a population approach to improving health, as opposed to improving the health of one individual at a time. 

Examine current public health issues we’re facing, both in Australia and around the world. Study epidemiology, the science that underpins public health and examine a range of data sources used in public health surveillance. 

Develop the skills to create health promotion programs or interventions to address contemporary health issues using an evidence-based approach to inform your decisions. You will also discover the range of career opportunities that are available as a public health and health promotion practitioner.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. 

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Public Health degree.

• Portfolio (50%)
• Assignment (50%)