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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Tutorial preparation and participationExercise15%
- Group presentation (15 minutes) and report (800 words)Presentation20%
- Research essay (2,500 words)Written25%
- Written examination (MCQ/SAQ) (2 hours and 10 minutes )ExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 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
- Unit Coordinators
- Miss Vanessa Friedman
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Kelly Allen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BME3032?
BME3032 has no prerequisites.
When is BME3032 offered?
In 2026, 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.