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 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Offerings in 2024
| 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 lecture, 2 hour interactive tutorial and 2 hours of tutorial preparation time.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Kelly Allen
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zahra Aziz
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BME3032?
BME3032 has no prerequisites.
When is BME3032 offered?
In 2024, 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.