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Foundations of Public Health - HSYP801

This Unit provides the foundations for understanding the discipline of public health. It introduces students to the core functions and history of public health, current population health issues both locally and globally, and public health ethics. It also introduces students to the Australian and other major health care systems. A workshop will bring together learning in the area of public health ethics that will equip students with practical skills essential to moving forward in their studies and future public health practice.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

NH SP1 - Session 1 Northern Hemisphere

Staff Contact(s): Ms Alexandra Bhatti
Prerequisites:

Admission to MPH  Prerequisite Information

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Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Course structures, including unit offerings, are subject to change.
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