Population and Environment

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

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Overview

The major in Population and Environment is an ideal first degree for those interested in a career that enhances the health of the community, with core areas of study including health promotion; population studies, planning and managing a health program or project; understanding the health of populations; and skills in obtaining, reviewing and analysing health information. 

The Population and Environment major will have growing importance in an era where we are increasingly aware of population health and sustainability. Job opportunities include environmental health and community health project worker.

Subjects Required for Major

To qualify for award of the major Population and Environment, Dean's Scholar students must complete a total of at least 144 credit points as specified in the table below.   No more than 60 credit points in total may be taken at 100 level.

* Elective subjects may be chosen from the General Schedule. Subjects from the Sciences or Social Sciences are recommended for this degree.  

** High achieving students interested in undertaking a limited international work placement of three to four weeks in a public health related field during either the Summer or Winter recess periods have the option to complete HAS 335 in place of HAS 347 . To be eligible to undertake HAS 335 students must have a minimum credit grade in all core 200 level subjects.  Students who wish to be eligible to apply for an OS-Help loan should undertake HAS 335 in Autumn session of the final year of the degree.