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Science and Politics of Preventive Health

Undergraduate | USA-HLTH2044 | 2024

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Enrol by
8 Sept 2024
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
10 weeks
Start dates
1 Apr 2024,
16 Sept 2024

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$2,200

Upfront cost

$0

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Science and Politics of Preventive Health

About this subject

  • By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to: 

    1. Describe the key elements required for the development and implementation of a preventive health activity. 
    2. Assess the relative merits of alternative preventive health activities. 
    3. Critically analyse a public health advocacy strategy. 
    4. Develop an advocacy strategy regarding a population health issue to influence public policy and/or regulations. 
    5. Critically appraise a health promotion program. 
    6. Design a population-based preventive health strategy or program for an identified public health issue, with consideration for government, legislative and regulatory structures.

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No entry requirements

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0.125 EFTSL
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