Social and Political Determinants of Health

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
NURS 1003
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Course ID
204405
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla, Mt Gambier
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Remy Boyes
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To develop knowledge and awareness of the health needs of individuals and communities across the globe.

  • Determinants Of Health
  • Health Systems And Health Planning

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand how the various determinants of health contribute to health disparities across the globe
  • Explain the difference between equity and equality as they relate to the health of individuals and populations
  • Illustrate an understanding of the role of the nurse in the provision of equitable health care
  • Articulate the importance of epidemiology, intersectorial and interdisciplinary collaboration in health care planning for the future
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural perspectives of health and heath care
  • Understand how history has impacted upon indigenous health outcomes (nationally and globally)

Availability

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28826
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 28 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-08
Class number
Class number 28827
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Class number
Class number 28828
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 28829
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 1 May Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Class number
Class number 28830
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 29 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 28831
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 28 Apr Tuesday 11:40am - 1:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 28832
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 28 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 28833
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 1 May Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
Class number
Class number 28834
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 27 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28
Class number
Class number 28835
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 28 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
Class number
Class number 28836
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 28 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-08
Class number
Class number 28837
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Class number
Class number 28838
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 28839
Section
Section TU14
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 28 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 28840
Section
Section TU15
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 29 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
Class number
Class number 28841
Section
Section TU16
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-34
Class number
Class number 28842
Section
Section TU17
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 28843
Section
Section TU18
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 29 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Class number
Class number 28844
Section
Section TU19
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 1 May Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 28845
Section
Section TU20
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 28 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
Class number
Class number 28846
Section
Section TU21
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 29 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Class number
Class number 28847
Section
Section TU22
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 28848
Section
Section TU23
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 1 May Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
Class number
Class number 28849
Section
Section TU24
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 28850
Section
Section TU25
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 27 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-08
Class number
Class number 28851
Section
Section TU26
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 1 May Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 28852
Section
Section TU27
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 1 May Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
Class number
Class number 28853
Section
Section TU28
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 27 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 28854
Section
Section TU29
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 29 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 28855
Section
Section TU30
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 27 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Class number
Class number 28856
Section
Section TU31
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 29 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28
Class number
Class number 28857
Section
Section TU32
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 1 May Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Class number
Class number 28858
Section
Section TU33
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 1 May Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
Class number
Class number 28859
Section
Section TU34
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 28 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
Class number
Class number 28860
Section
Section TU35
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 29 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 27193
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 30 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Whyalla Jubilee Building, J2-140

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 27194
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 29 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-32B

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Nursing