Public Health and Wellbeing Practice

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
HLTH 3008
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Course ID
203799
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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
150 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 undertake an experiential placement in a public health and wellbeing practice role within the health system or other systems which seek to promote or support health and wellbeing. This includes critical self-assessment and reflection on professional strengths and personal skills; core principles of public health practice; cultural safety within health and wellbeing contexts; integration of core program body of knowledge.

Course learning outcomes

  • Formulate and explain objectives or deliverables for an industry placement which directly links theory to industry needs.
  • Explore the possibilities for employment in public health and wellbeing industries and develop a job search strategy.
  • Demonstrate, and critically self-assess, professional competencies and ability to interact effectively in a workplace setting.
  • Explain how public health and wellbeing discipline knowledge and practices are applied within the industry placement.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 30611
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 2:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113
1 Jun - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113
21 Sep - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113
Class number
Class number 30615
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 9 Feb Monday 6:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East ,

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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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 55842
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412
2 Jun - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH3048 Public Health and Wellbeing Practice at the University of South Australia

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Degree list
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