- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Public Health
A stream of social science that aims to improve health and quality of life that goes beyond deprivation or freedom from disease. Public health professionals apply knowledge and skill based on the systematic and scientific analysis of populations and their environments to identify problems and formulate solutions.
Subjects Required for Major Study
A major in Public Health requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table and recommended progression below.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| HAS 230 | Contemporary Public Health Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 231 | Health Promotion | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| GEOG231 | Spatial Technologies for the Social Sciences | 6 | Not on offer in 2015. |
| HAS 251 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| HAS 349 | Research Skills in Public Health | 6 | First Offered 2017 |
| Spring | |||
| HAS 350 | Social Determinants of Indigenous Health | 6 | First Offered 2017 |
| HAS 347 | Social Sciences Project | 6 | First Offered 2017 |
| HAS 346 | Social Advocacy | 6 | First Offered 2017 |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au