Bachelor of Health Promotion

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Health Promotion
Award abbreviation: BHlthProm
QTAC code: 013021
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC334
CRICOS code: 069715F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Develop the knowledge and skills to maintain people’s health and wellbeing, and prevent illness and injury.

This program focuses on the science and business aspects of contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community, and population levels. Your core studies include: the development of health promotion; design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs; health promotion settings, populations and issues; facilitation, learning and teaching for health promotion; environmental health; epidemiology; sociology; communication; and innovation.

Career opportunities

Health promotion, health policy development, project development and management, disease prevention and early detection, community/international health.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Australian Health Promotion Association; Public Health Association of Australia; International Union for Health Promotion and Education. 

Enquiries

• Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
• Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
• Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
• Complete no more than 9 courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• When enrolling, please refer to the [tabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses

5 required courses:
PUB102 Environment and Health
PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

Advanced courses

8 required courses:
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
PUB272 Health Promotion Settings
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB352 Public Health Project
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
WPL310 Work Place Learning I
PLUS select 1 required course from:
PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
WPL311 Workplace Learning I

Elective courses

9 elective courses:
Select nine (9) elective courses of which at least six (6) must be at advanced (200 or 300) level,  from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Health Promotion Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Year 1

• Two (2) core courses:
  ONE core course should be studied in your first semester and ONE in your second semester
• Five (5) required courses:
  SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
  SCS130 should be studied in Semester 2
• One (1) elective course:
  Elective course should be studied in Semester 1

Core courses (2)

Select 2 courses from:

Required courses (5)

Elective course (1)

Select 1 elective introductory course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 2

• Four (4) required courses
• Four (4) elective courses:
  Two advanced elective courses should be studied in Semester 1; and two advanced elective courses should be studied in Semester 2.

Required courses (4)

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 advanced elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 3

• Four (4) required courses
• Four (4) elective courses:
  Two advanced elective courses should be studied in Semester 1; and two advanced elective courses should be studied in Semester 2.

Required courses (4)

PLUS select 1 required course from:

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 advanced elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Why choose USC? 

It’s the best of both worlds. Students choose USC for its industry focused degrees, experienced academics, student support, overseas study opportunities and relaxed campus atmosphere.

Am I eligible for university study?

Find out what qualifications you need to apply for entry into your proposed study program. If you don’t have the required qualifications, there may be alternative pathways you can take to gain entry to USC.

If you have previously undertaken university or TAFE studies, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. This requirement applies to all students intending to study at the University.

How do I submit an application?

• Current Year 12 students—regardless of whether you are OP-eligible or not—apply for university using the Twelve to Tertiary (TTT) application service on the QTAC website
• Non-school leavers use the Apply by Web (ABW) online application service on the QTAC website
• Postgraduate applicants apply directly to USC
• International students apply directly to USC International
• All other applicants

When should I apply?

Check if the program is offered in Semester 1 and / or Semester 2, then follow the deadlines on the application calendar. The academic calendar provides all the key dates you need to know as a student at USC.

What happens next?

Accept your offer with QTAC (if applicable) and USC, enrol in your classes and attend Orientation.

Where can I ask more questions?

If you have more questions about how to apply:

• Online: find answers to commonly asked questions in the Student FAQs
• Email: information@usc.edu.au
• Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
• In person: Student Central, Building C

If you have questions about your program:

• Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

As a USC student, you will need to refer to your study plan to enrol in the appropriate courses each semester or session.

Find out more about how to enrol or follow these steps:

1. Check the open enrolment dates and the academic calendar for key dates
2. Refer to your Study Plan to plan your courses for the study period
3. Find your courses and decide on your classes in the class timetable 
4. Log on to USC Central and enrol in courses and classes
5. Register your major or minor with your faculty (if applicable)
6. Apply for credit transfer or cross-institutional study (if applicable)
7. Pay required study fees by the fee due date

Useful links

• Getting Started Guide
• USC Central Guide
• Common enrolment problems
• Class timetables
• Academic Calendar
• Faculty major and minor offerings
• Student-related policies, plans and procedures
• Contact Student Administration

Where can I ask more questions?

If you have more questions about how to enrol:

• Online: Refer to the USC Central Guide 
• Email: information@usc.edu.au
• Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
• In person: Student Central, Building C

If you have questions about your program:

• Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering