| The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses. |
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| Course type: |
| | Undergraduate bachelor's degree |
| Status: |
| | Current |
| Intake periods: |
| | Beginning of year only |
| Description: |
| | This course combines knowledge of biomedical and social sciences with population health and aspects of business. Scientific knowledge is reinforced with practical skills to ensure graduates can confidently enter the workforce. This is achieved through training in professional practice followed by a semester-long work placement. Work placements help maintain a high degree of connection with the health industry, as well as converting theory learnt at university into practice in a work environment. |
| Admission requirements: |
| | TEE English or English Literature (or ESL for eligible students) and any TEE mathematics subject. TEE Applicable Mathematics and TEE Chemistry are desirable. |
| Administered by: |
| | Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences |
COURSE DETAILS
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| Minimum credit points required: |
| | 192 |
| Structure: |
| | Students complete a major in Public Health and a major in a Biomedical or Social Science, along with core requirements of at least two business units, a unit on professional practice and placement in a health-related agency. |
| Available to international students: |
| | Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au) |
| Attendance type: |
| | Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.) |
| Delivery mode: |
| | Internal |
| Standard full-time completion: |
| | 4 years |
| Standard part-time completion: |
| | 10 years maximum |
| Locations offered: |
| | UWA (Crawley), Albany |
| Domestic fee type: |
| | Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP |
| Majors available: |
| | Public Health (core major) and one of the following science majors: Anatomy and Human Biology, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Physiology, Environmental Microbiology, Genetics, Geography, Human Movement, Information Technology Systems, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychological Studies |
| Honours available: |
| | Yes |
| Honours code: |
| | 50330 |
