Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Media and Communication majoring in Nutrition and Cinema and Screen Studies

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Media and Communication equips students with skills in health promotion and media communication. It explores health challenges, media evolution, and the intersection of these fields. Graduates are prepared for careers in health and media industries, including nutrition, broadcasting, and film production.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Media and Communication will equip students with a comprehensive set of skills, knowledge and attributes to effectively promote health messages, products and innovations to a wide range of audiences. You'll explore Australian and international health challenges and examine the physical, psychological and social aspects of health in a variety of settings. You'll also gain knowledge about how the media is evolving through an examination of issues such as diversity, the influence of social networking, data, ownership and privacy, automated media and the digital economy.

Outline:

Year 1

• Introduction to Health Sciences
• Digital Health Foundations
• Brain and Behaviour
• Foundations of Statistics
• Health and Disease Across the Life Course
• Introduction to Media Studies
• Global Media Industries
• Professional Communication Practice
• Media Content Creation
Year 2
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Nutrition
• Physiology in Medical and Health Sciences
• Nutrition Science
• Nutrition in the Life Course
• Nutrition and Disease Prevention
• Screen Studies: Movies, Television and Ourselves
• Genre and the Moving Image
Year 3
• Public Health Nutrition
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Work Experience In Industry A
• Integrated Professional Placement A - Health
• The Australian Screen
• Screen Franchising and Innovation
• Popular Culture of the Asia Pacific
• Screen Technology and Culture
Year 4
• Work Experience in Industry B
• Integrated Professional Placement B - Health
• Screen Sounds and Music
• Global Screen Studies: Beyond Hollywood

Assessment:

Assessment is through a variety of methods including:

• Written and oral exams
• Practical assignments
• Research projects
• Presentations
• Participation in class

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online learning.

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be qualified for a wide range of careers in the health and media industries. Potential career paths include:

• Nutritionist
• Nutrition analyst
• Nutrition teacher
• Broadcast presenter or entertainment journalist
• Film researcher
• Production coordinator