BSc (Hons) in Public Health & Health Promotion
Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) in Public Health & Health Promotion at South East Technological University is a four-year program that equips students with practical skills in health promotion, nutrition, and research. Accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education, graduates can become Accredited Public Health and Health Promotion Practitioners with diverse career opportunities in health services, community work, and more. The program emphasizes student-centered learning and includes a 16-week placement in the third year.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
BSc (Hons) in Public Health & Health Promotion (formerly the BA (Hons) in Health Promotion)
is a full-time, four-year honors degree course offered within the Health Sciences Common Entry Route at South East Technological University (SETU). It is accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), allowing graduates to become Accredited Public Health and Health Promotion Practitioners with diverse career opportunities.
Objectives:
- Develop practical skills to work with diverse populations and settings on various health-related topics.
- Equip students with skills in nutrition, analyzing diets, promoting dietary change, facilitation, behavior change, communication, research, and intervention development.
- Provide an understanding of the body, human disease, health screening, measurement, social justice, inequality, policy, and public health.
- Enable students to work with state agencies, local government, NGOs, and communities to build capacity for better health.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2
- Care of the Older Adult 1
- Life Skills for Health and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Healthcare Informatics
- Medical Surgical Care 1
- Learning to learn
- Placement 1
- Principles of Health Promotion
- Psychology for Health Care
Year 2:
- Health Promotion in Key Settings
- Active Citizenship
- Communication and Media Skills
- Health Screening
- Introduction to Epidemiology & Public Health
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Nutrition: Energy & Macro-Nutrients
- Nutrition: Vitamins & Minerals
- Sociology of Health
- Introduction to Research Methods & Statistics
- Basic Facilitation Skills for Health and Well-Being
Year 3:
- Promoting Population Physical Activity
- Motivational Interviewing
- Promoting Health in Children and Young People
- Workplace Health Promotion
- Equality and Inclusion
- Placement 2
- Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
- Promoting Health in Older Adults
Year 4:
- Dissertation 1 & 2
- Public Health 1 & 2
- Managing Health Promotion Campaigns
- Environment and Health
- Applied Behaviour Change
- Choose one elective from:
- Connected Health
- Experiential Group Work for Health & Well-being
- Youth Work and Youth At Risk
- Gender Specific Health Promotion
- Facilitation Skills for Health and Well-Being
- Health Psychology
- Workplace Health Promotion
- Disabilities & Advocacy
- Technician Roles in Applied Health Care
- Promoting Recovery in Mental Health Care
Assessment:
Assessment methods include a combination of written exams, coursework assignments, practical assessments, presentations, and participation. The specific weightings for each assessment method may vary depending on the individual module.
Teaching:
The program is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and practical sessions. The program utilizes a student-centered learning approach, encouraging active participation and discussion. It boasts qualified staff with extensive experience in the field.
Careers:
Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Youth or community worker
- Health promotion and improvement officer
- Workplace health promotion
- Health promotion with specific groups
- Health services
- Overseas development
- Health screening & lifestyle counselling
- Private health company
- Physical activity promotion
- Care settings
Other:
- The program includes a 16-week placement in the third year.
- Graduates can access postgraduate programs in allied health disciplines.
- The program is open to international applicants and offers study abroad opportunities.
- The curriculum is informed by the IUHPE competencies and professional standards for Health Promotion.
