PBH3008 Global and public health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PBH3008 Global and public health is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review PBH3008.
Requisites
Before PBH3008
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PBH3008
No unit lists PBH3008 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: PBH1104 or HSC1200 or BMS1042 or ATS1326
Overview
This unit will utilise a 'case study' approach to build on your previous learning about global health. The intent of this unit is not only to further your awareness of global health issues, but also to encourage critical thinking about the underlying causes and the efficacy of current global health programs and approaches. It aims to equip you to work in the area of global health both in Australia and abroad.
You will learn about the main global health principles and frameworks including the sustainable development goals. You will analyse case studies of programs addressing some of the current global health challenges such as climate change, conflict, communicable and non-communicable diseases, non-intentional injuries, mental health, drugs and alcohol.
You will increase their cultural capability in addressing Aboriginal health issues and learn about a 'strengths based approach'.
Case studies demonstrating successes and failures in addressing global health challenges will be analysed to demonstrate the complexity of health improvement in low- and middle-income countries.
You will learn about the use of appropriate technology, being culturally sensitive and participatory approaches.
This module will also expose you to the various careers available to graduates with a health sciences background.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Allies 11 online modules (4 modules-individual and group - 1,090 words)Written20%
- Weekly quiz (Open book 10 x MCQs x 10 weeks)Quiz / Test25%
- Group presentation (Oral-5 mins per speaker & written critique of 2-3 other presentations-600 words)Presentation20%
- Research assignment (2,100 words)Written35%
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 current and future threats to global health and their underlying causes
- 2
Discuss the interaction of the environment and health including climate change, conflict and natural disasters
- 3
Demonstrate increased cultural capability in relation to Aboriginal health and how to apply a 'strengths based' approach to Aboriginal health issues
- 4
Assess public health programs addressing health issues at a national and global level including the program's capacity to address health inequities and the appropriateness of design
- 5
Critique key global strategies and frameworks including the sustainable development goals, the Ottawa charter and the global framework for tobacco control
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures8 hours
2 hours per week in a tutorial (on campus or online), 1 hour lecture (online), 3 hours online activities, 6 hours private study.
An off-campus excursion will be undertaken by students, replacing a usual tutorial.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Karen Richards
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Karen Richards
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PBH3008?
PBH3008 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PBH3008 offered?
In 2027, PBH3008 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does PBH3008 have an exam?
No. PBH3008 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.