Rural Public 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
PUBH 2010
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Course ID
201545
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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
2
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
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Single course enrolment
Yes

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

Availability

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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
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 53341
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 68
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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