Rural Public Health

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PUBH 2010
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Course ID
201545
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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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
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course seeks to develop your understanding of how living and working in rural or remote Australia influences people’s health and how we can use public health approaches and Indigenous perspectives to address their health needs and promote and protect the health of rural and remote populations. In this course you will develop critical thinking in appraising contemporary models of rural and remote health service delivery, policies and strategies and develop creative problem-solving skills in addressing the needs of rural and remote populations.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the influence of rurality and remoteness on the health of individuals and communities
  • Evaluate health issues faced by rural and remote Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia with an appropriate conceptual framework
  • Critically describe rural and remote health service models and health strategies

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A