BME3032 Introduction to the health system
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BME3032 Introduction to the health system is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs BMS1042.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BME3032
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BME3032
No unit lists BME3032 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
This unit examines the ways in which the organisation and delivery of health services is structured. The broader context in which disease and illness occur is also discussed. The unit considers the Australian health care system in detail and the global context of health systems and health inequalities. It explores two areas: health policy and service delivery systems; and illness and health in the context of social, cultural and behavioural systems. Areas covered include: health systems, health policy, health funding, quality in health systems, models of health, population health, and health and human rights.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Tutorial preparation and participation15%
- Group presentation (15 minutes) and report (800 words)20%
- Research essay (2,500 words)25%
- Written examination (MCQ/SAQ) (2 hours and 10 minutes )Threshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand key principles in the organisation and funding of health systems.
- 2
Be able to apply an understanding of health and health services in the context of the Australian health care system.
- 3
Recognise the key elements determining health policy.
- 4
Recognise key determinants and models of health.
- 5
Understand the complexities of improving population health and the ways in which this is evaluated.
- 6
Recognise the basis of human rights in health care.
- 7
Develop important professional skills, including those in oral and written communication, critical analysis, and interpersonal proficiencies.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
6 hours per week: 2 hour seminar, 2 hour interactive tutorial and 2 hours of tutorial preparation time.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Helen Ackland
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Helen Ackland
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BME3032?
You need BMS1042 before you enrol.
When is BME3032 offered?
In 2021, BME3032 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does BME3032 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.