Courses & Units
Public Health: Theory to Practice CAM726
Introduction
Students propose and complete a public health practice project through which they apply cognate discipline knowledge, problem-solving capability, and applied research skills to develop recommendations for a contemporary public health topic proposed by local partnerships. The unit is designed to not only consolidate knowledge and skills but to integrate theory and practice in an authentic and contextualised learning experience. The emphasis on stakeholder engagement, presentation and communication of findings is intended to create a translational experience to a ‘real-world’ public health organisational context.
Summary
| Unit name | Public Health: Theory to Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM726 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Ms Stacey van Dongen |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify public health evidence, appraise and synthesise this evidence to inform decision-making on a contemporary public health topic.
- Plan and undertake a public health practice project.
- Engage with ‘real world’ stakeholders and contextualise the output within contemporary public health practice.
- Communicate findings from analysis of a significant piece of scholarly work through public dissemination.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061399 | $2,237.00 | $2,237.00 | not applicable | $5,568.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
(CAM638 OR CAM628) AND CAM530Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus Enrolment: Workshop 3 hours (9 times); Supervision Meetings 1 hour (3 times); Independent Learning 12 hours weekly Online Enrolment: Workshop (Online) 3 hours (9 times); Supervision Meetings 1 hour (3 times); Independent Learning 12 hours weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Final Presentation (20%)|Project Proposal (30%)|Project Report (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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