HSH701 - Principles and Practice of Public Health
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 3 hours per week comprising 1 hour weekly lecture (recorded and accessible online) and 2 hour weekly seminar |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 3 hours per week comprising 1 hour weekly lecture (recorded and accessible online) and 2 hour weekly online seminar |
Content
In this unit, students are provided with an integrated overview of the ways in which different theories and disciplinary perspectives have informed public health principles and practices both in the past and present. The unit provides the foundations for a contextual understanding of the specific methods of public health research, policy development and program planning and implementation.
Principles and Practice of Public Health is a 'glue' unit for the study of public health, drawing linkages between areas that may at first sight appear quite disparate. This unit aims to provide students with an overview of public health as an organised global and local effort to promote and protect the health of the public. The unit will immerse students in evidence based public health in exploring public health problems, their causes and solutions. Students will be encouraged to position themselves within public health debates.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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Hurdle requirements
- Students must pass Assessment Task 3 in order to pass this unit.
How to apply
Apply for this unit via the Deakin Applicant Portal using the unit code. You’ll receive an email confirming your place. To apply for multiple units in the same trimester, submit one application; for different trimesters, submit separate applications.