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HSC312 - Global and Environmental Health

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Health Science

Credit Points

Unit Level

300

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

Through exploration of real-world examples and current global health challenges, this unit invites students to investigate those global trends and environmental factors that have a profound effect on population health. Concepts such as globalisation are analysed, and students are guided to review current global health issues and the role of both Australian and international agencies in addressing these issues. With a strong focus on environmental health, students will reflect on their own surroundings and consider how health and illness can be initiated, promoted, or sustained by environmental conditions. This unit offers students the opportunity for international study with options for student exchange and international study tours.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Evaluate the global health and environmental challenges associated with changing patterns of disease and emerging trends in health.
2.	Analyse and discuss the impact of ecological environmental factors on the social determinants of health.
3.	Explore the role of health professionals and organisations in addressing environmental and current health issues.
4.	Apply relevant disciplinary knowledge to concepts relating to global and environmental health issues and propose solutions to address those issues.
5.	Investigate First Nations people's perspectives on the impact of environmental issues on health and well being

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (20 minutes)	10%	1,2,3,5'
2.	Essay (1500 words)	45%	1,2,3,4
3.	Written assessment (1500 words)	45%	2,3,4,5'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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