Systems Thinking in Public Health unit (CAM530)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

Systems thinking is an approach that allows us to understand, navigate and intervene in complex real-world problems. This unit introduces contemporary systems thinking concepts and practical tools for working with complexity to improve population health and wellbeing.  A selection of systems thinking methods will be considered and related to many disciplines across the health and community settings from local to global systems. The unit emphasises real-world application, demonstrating how systems thinking can inform effective policy design, decision-making, and sustainable solutions to complex health challenges.

Summary

Unit name	Systems Thinking in Public Health
Unit code	CAM530
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Silvana Bettiol
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Define systems thinking and discuss its relevance to health and community settings.
• Apply the principles that underpin systems thinking methods to address an identified complex problem.
• Analyse a variety of systems thinking methods and the implications of their application.
• Communicate appropriate systems thinking methods to address complex problems.

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,069.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus Enrolment: Independent Learning 7 hours weekly; Tutorial 2 hours weekly Online Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Tutorial (Online) 1 hour (8 times during the semester)
Assessment	Discussion Posts (online) (30%)|Literature Review (30%)|Applied Systems Theory Analysis and Intervention Design (40%)
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.

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