Human-Animal Relationships in Health and Society

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PUBH 1003
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Course ID
201543
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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
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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
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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 provide foundational knowledge in the field of human-animal relationships. In this course you will explore various settings through which humans and animals interact and how these interactions benefit (or not) human and animal health. In particular, you will focus on the complexities, ethical issues, benefits and risks of cross species relations and their intersections in health. By examining current real-world case studies, you will develop an appreciation and understanding of the role of animals in human society. This course will expand your thinking in relation to human-animal relationships that can be incorporated in any future health professional career.

  • Theories And Frameworks
  • Pets
  • Risks, Ethics, Law And Advocacy

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify key human-animal intersections and their impact on public health and society
  • Describe evidence bases that support taking a multi-species approach to (human) health and society
  • Identify how the complex intersections between public health and animal welfare could be addressed to promote wellbeing of human and animal populations

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
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23299
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
Class number
Class number 21453
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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