Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Public Health Specialisation
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 (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 Health | INDH1005 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.
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Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for specialisation - complete 6 units | |
| PUBH2008 Major Diseases & their control | NUTR2003 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 8 units | |
| NUTR3011 Understanding Population Nutrition | HLTH3007 Research Project |
| PUBH3002 Health Policy in Practice | NUTR3012 Community & Public Health Nutrition |
| PUBH3005 Influencing Health Behaviours | PUBH3010 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:
- 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 (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:
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.