Program requirements

The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
  • Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
  • Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units

SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science 

 

 

STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR 

STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ]

SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research

Prerequisite courses for specialisation - complete 4 units
PUBH1102 Introduction to Public HealthINDH1005 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units
Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for specialisation.PUBH1103 Health Systems & Policy
Elective courses - choose 4 units

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Elective courses available in Semester 1 only. 

 

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory courses for specialisation - complete 6 units
PUBH2008 Major Diseases & their controlNUTR2003 Nutrition in the Lifespan
 PUBH2004 Understanding Health Behaviours
Elective courses - choose 10 units

6 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Elective courses for specialisation - choose 8 units
NUTR3011 Understanding Population NutritionHLTH3007 Research Project
PUBH3002 Health Policy in PracticeNUTR3012 Community & Public Health Nutrition
PUBH3005 Influencing Health BehavioursPUBH3010 Global Health and Infectious Disease
PUBH3009 Environmental Health 
Elective courses - choose 8 units

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 4 - Honours

If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Honours elective courses for specialisation - choose 16 units
HLTH60041 Research Thesis (16 units)Refer to Semester 1 for elective course for specialisation.
HLTH60052 Research Thesis (16 units) 

Additional Information:

  1. Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
  2. This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.