Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
QS RANKING 2021
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
25
Subject details
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- 1 An introduction to public health principles, approaches and practice;
- 2 Socio-economic determinants
- 3 Environmental determinants
- 4 Behavioural determinants: Diet
- 5 Behavioural determinants: Physical Activity
- 6 Behavioural determinants: Sleep
- 7 Behavioural determinants: Smoking, Drug and Alcohol abuse
- 8 Priority Groups: Mothers and Children, The Elderly
- 9 Priority Groups: Indigenous Australians
- 10 Mental health and wellbeing
- 11 Injury-including Road Trauma
- 12 Other National Health Priorities
- 13 Prevention is the best cure
No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject introduces students to the foundation knowledge, skills and conceptual frameworks that underpin contemporary public health practice. It explores the biological, social, economic and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing as a basis for developing strategies and systems that promote and protect health. It explores the history of public health and the lessons we must learn and apply to sustain and enhance the health of populations, now and into the future.
- discussion board - weekly (20%)
- Determinants analysis (30%)
- Photovoice assignment (50%)