- 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
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
Public Health is a stream of social science that aims to improve health and build a quality of life that goes beyond freedom from deprivation and 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 | Spring |
| HAS 251 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| HAS 349 | Research Skills in Public Health | 6 | Autumn First Offered 2017 |
| Spring | |||
| HAS 350 | Social Determinants of Indigenous Health | 6 | Spring First Offered 2017 |
| HAS 346 | Social Advocacy | 6 | Spring First Offered 2017 |
| HAS 347 | Social Sciences Project | 6 | Spring First Offered 2017 |
* Students at Shoalhaven campus will need to substitute GEOG231 with a suitable 200 level subject, such as CRLP200 or SOC231 . See your academic advisor for further information.
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