Health, Society and Systems

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
PUBH 1002
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Course ID
201298
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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
Catherine Chittleborough
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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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to articulate concepts of health and health systems. In this course, you will be introduced to health concepts, the role of health services, and the broader health systems. You will focus on the how the health system is structured and functions to promote and improve the health of individuals and society. By examining real-world case studies, you will develop an understanding of individual and population perspectives of health. This course prepares you with the foundational knowledge needed to become an effective health professional.

  • Population Health
  • Health Care Systems
  • Prevention In Society

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss the relevance of different conceptual definitions of health and wellbeing for health policy and the health service system
  • Demonstrate understanding of interactions and structures that influence health of individuals and society
  • Demonstrate understanding of foundational measures of health and wellbeing to describe health issues
  • Describe how the Australian health care system is structured, governed and funded
  • Demonstrate understanding of the composition of the health workforce and how health services are delivered
  • Demonstrate understanding of the role of health care systems in determining and improving health of populations

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 30089
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 22788
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 37
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 22787
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 34
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 22786
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 37
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 27906
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 36
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 27907
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 30088
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 36
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 30087
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 30086
Section
Section WS09
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 34
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 30085
Section
Section WS10
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
Class number
Class number 30084
Section
Section WS11
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG25

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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