Applied Public Health Practice and Research

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 3090
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Course ID
205577
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Public Health
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Beben Benyamin
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
100 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will apply knowledge to a professional public health practice or research area and demonstrate relevant professional competencies. Health service and program planning; project management; evaluation; evidence synthesis; cost-benefit analysis; inter-sectoral partnerships and key stakeholders; ethics in public health practice and research; governance, insurance and regulatory requirements; professional communication, advocacy and leadership; cultural safety particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop a project proposal within a public health practice or research context.
  • Apply project management techniques to produce high quality deliverables within the public health practice or research context.
  • Promote cultural safety and Aboriginal rights in the context of public health program development or research.
  • Critically evaluate a public health service, policy, program or research initiative, with regard to governance, regulatory requirements and legislation, ethical practice, and cultural capabilities.
  • Design a public health activity relevant to one public health area of practice.
  • Demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviours, insightful application of public health knowledge, and advanced communication skills.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 55001
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 32
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Nov - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 5:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, PM-06
Class number
Class number 55002
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
Class number
Class number 55003
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 8:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG09
7 Sep - 7 Sep Monday 8:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG09
9 Nov - 9 Nov Monday 8:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG09

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH3072 Applied Public Health Practice and Research at the University of South Australia

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