HSC1200 Introduction to public health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
HSC1200 Introduction to public health is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before HSC1200
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After HSC1200
5 units list HSC1200 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree
Prohibitions: HSC1081, PHH1081
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the principles and practices of contemporary public health. Case study examples are used to illustrate public health successes, including the key elements contributing to these successful approaches.
Key concepts introduced include population health, social determinants of health, health inequalities, health and human rights, and the core roles and functions of public health systems, policies and programs.
Inequalities within and across national boundaries are explored, as well as the contributing factors to these inequalities. Public health priorities are explored through consideration of population health trends and vulnerable populations.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly online tasks (10 x 15 mins written/MCQ tasks)30%
- Written essay (1,800 words)30%
- Group oral presentation (20 minutes)15%
- Class test - short answer and essay questions (90 mins)25%
- AttendanceCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the principles underpinning public health practice.
- 2
Identify a range of public health interventions and compare their strengths and limitations.
- 3
Discuss how behavioural, social and cultural, environmental and political determinants contribute to health outcomes.
- 4
Explain the causes and consequences of health inequalities.
- 5
Summarise information from relevant high quality public health sources.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial, 3 hours of directed online student learning activities, plus 6 hours of self-directed study per week.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Karen Richards
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Dragan Ilic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HSC1200?
HSC1200 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after HSC1200?
HSC1200 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including PBH2003, PBH2005, PBH3005, PBH3007 and PBH3008. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is HSC1200 offered?
In 2021, HSC1200 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does HSC1200 have an exam?
No. HSC1200 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.