NUR2008 Global, public and primary health for nursing practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR2008 Global, public and primary health for nursing practice is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR2008
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR2008
No unit lists NUR2008 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M2006
Overview
This unit introduces you to the concepts of health, wellbeing, the prevention of disease and illness as they relate to planetary, global and public health. You will develop a critical understanding regarding planetary, global and public health, social and environmental impacts on the health of people, health promotion and health screening.
Within this unit, you will continue to build your evidence-based practice and research skills to better understand these concepts and particularly those that impact on planetary health. These concepts of planetary, global and public health challenges, will be explored in the context of your nursing practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral presentation (10-15 mins video presentation)Presentation30%
- Case study analysis (2,000 words)Written40%
- Poster (Equivalent 1,200 words)Artefact30%
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
Explain the concepts of planetary, global and public health.
- 2
Critically analyse the impact of globalisation on human health.
- 3
Determine and evaluate the impact of social determinants on health for healthcare delivery.
- 4
Examine and critically analyse health care systems within a global context to distinguish differences in health care delivery.
- 5
Critically appraise the role of health promotion and population screening in healthcare delivery.
- 6
Critically apply literacy skills and evidence-based research to justify how planetary, global and public health impacts healthcare delivery.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, simulations and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Chanika Ilangakoon
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Chanika Ilangakoon
- Ms Matty Gomera
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR2008?
NUR2008 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR2008 offered?
In 2026, NUR2008 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR2008 have an exam?
No. NUR2008 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.