Bachelor of Health Sciences

Health, Nature and Sustainability

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne), Online


Unit set code

MJ-H000043 - Major

MN-H000043 - Minor


Overview

This major will explore the inextricable links between human health and the health of the planet. Sustainability issues such as climate change, ecological footprints, sustainable food systems and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be explored. Students will develop skills in identifying the impact of human activity on the natural environment as well as explore other environments that impact human health. They will also be able to respond to current and future health and sustainability challenges using knowledge of the socio-ecological determinants of health, systems thinking, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and nature as a setting for health prevention and promotion.


Units

HSH112Local and Global Environments for Health *

IND101Introduction to Aboriginal Studies

HSW235Community Development: Social Work Theory and Practice D *

HSH202Creating Sustainable Futures *

HSH306People, Health and Place *

HSH340Health in Action: Planning for Sustainable Change

*Units required for Minor sequence