Course Guide for International Students - Navitas

Health SciencescareforothersStream: Health PromotionCourse Area:Course Types:Leads to 2nd Year Curtin:Stream: Food Science & TechnologyHealth SciencesCertificate IV in University Foundation Studies (Taught in Curtin College Classrooms),CRICOS Code 040683C, NTIS Code 51879Tertiary Access Program (Taught in Curtin College Classrooms), CRICOS Code 072496GDiploma of Science (Health Sciences) (Taught by Curtin University), CRICOS Code 041073KBachelor of ScienceBachelor of PsychologyCertificate IV in UniversityFoundation StudiesIntakes: F, J• Biology (BIO 001)• Business Maths (BUS 104)• Chemistry (CHEM 001)• Communication Skills I (COM 201)• Communication Skills II (COM 202)• Human Biology (HBIO 001)• Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)• Statistics (BUS 105)Progression rule to Diploma : 60%ORTertiary Access ProgramIntakes: O• Chemistry (CHEM 001)• Communication Skills II (COM 202)• Human Biology (HBIO 001)• Statistics (BUS 105)Progression rule to Diploma : 60%Higher Education DiplomaIntakes: FCore Units:• Foundations for Professional Health Practice100• Health and Health Behaviour 100• Indigenous Culture and Health 130• Evidence Informed Health Practice 100• Human Structure and Function 100Course Specific Units:• Imagining Health in Social and CulturalContexts 100• Introduction to Psychology 100• Practice of Public Health 180• Promoting Health Through Physical Activityand Injury Prevention 100Entry into Curtin Year 2Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)CRICOS Code 003779BRemaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 YearsCourse DetailsThis course combines the scientific understanding of the humanbody with the knowledge and skills for addressing health issuesand promoting health in individuals and the community, ensuringgraduates obtain the skills to be competent professionals in thefield of health promotion.CareerCurtin health promotion graduates are sought after by employers.Employment can be found in programs at the Health Departmentof Western Australia in areas such as Injury Control, DiseaseControl, Women’s Cancer, Alcohol and other Drugs and QUIT.Other government areas that employ graduates areorganisations such as Main Roads, Fire and EmergencyServices and Shire Councils.Certificate IV in UniversityFoundation StudiesIntakes: F, J, O• Biology (BIO 001)• Business Maths (BUS 104)• Chemistry (CHEM 001)• Communication Skills I (COM 201)• Communication Skills II (COM 202)• Human Biology (HBIO 001)• Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)• Statistics (BUS 105)Progression rule to Diploma: 60%ORTertiary Access ProgramIntakes: F, O• Chemistry (CHEM 001)• Communication Skills II (COM 202)• Human Biology (HBIO 001)• Statistics (BUS 105)Progression rule to Diploma: 60%Higher Education DiplomaIntakes: F, JCore Units:• Foundations for Professional Health Practice100• Health and Health Behaviour 100• Indigenous Culture and Health 130• Evidence Informed Health Practice 100• Human Structure and Function 100Course Specific Units:• Chemistry 181• Chemistry 182• Nutrition 182• Introduction to Food Safety Science 180Entry into Curtin Year 2Bachelor of Science (Food Science andTechnology)CRICOS Code 029349KRemaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 YearsCourse DetailsThe study of food science and technology involves theapplication of basic science and the latest developments in thehandling, processing and packaging of foods from the farmto the consumer’s plate. Food scientists determine the qualityand properties of foods including the nutritive value, flavour,palatability, colour, texture and storage life of foods using sensory,chemistry and microbiological techniques. Food scientists applytheir knowledge of food science to operate, design and managethe facilities and equipment involved in the processing andstorage of foods.CareerGraduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Instituteof Food Science and Technology (AIFST) although this is notrequired before a graduate may practise their profession.Stream: Health Information ManagementCertificate IV in UniversityFoundation StudiesIntakes: F, J• Biology (BIO 001)• Business Maths (BUS 104)• Chemistry (CHEM 001)• Communication Skills I (COM 201)• Communication Skills II (COM 202)• Human Biology (HBIO 001)• Introduction to Computing (BUS 107)• Statistics (BUS 105)Progression rule to Diploma : 60%ORTertiary Access ProgramIntakes: O• Chemistry (CHEM 001)• Communication Skills II (COM 202)• Human Biology (HBIO 001)• Statistics (BUS 105)Progression rule to Diploma : 60%Higher Education DiplomaIntakes: FCore Units:• Foundations for Professional Health Practice100• Health and Health Behaviour 100• Indigenous Culture and Health 130• Evidence Informed Health Practice 100• Human Structure and Function 100Course Specific Units:• Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology100• Introduction to Psychology 100• Foundations of Health Information 181• Foundations of Medical Terminology 182Entry into Curtin Year 2Bachelor of Science (Health InformationManagement)CRICOS Code 000274GRemaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 YearsCourse DetailsHealth Information Management involves the application ofclinical knowledge, aspects of information technology, databasemanagement and administration. Health records serve as adatabase for health care planning and management decisions,legal and administrative purposes, research, identifying trends forthe treatment of disease, and for evaluating the standards andquality of patient care.CareerIn hospitals, graduates are working as departmental managersin the areas of quality improvement, case mix analysis, clinicalclassification and as research assistants. Graduates are alsoemployed as health information consultants, primary carepractice managers and information systems designers. HealthInformation Management is a very transportable degree withexcellent job opportunities interstate and overseas.36 37