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Environmental health Food studies Health promotion Health Health sciences Medical imaging Food and nutrition sciences Occupational therapy Optometry Melbourne Geelong Public health Warrnambool Online Social work Sports nutrition 2021 Undergraduate
Your future in health Join the fastest- Gain real-world experience in health Broaden your understanding of other areas in health growing industry Our courses offer extensive placement opportunities, so you can Our multidisciplinary approach means that students in one area, gain valuable skills and experience under the supervision of qualified like occupational therapy, have the chance to work as part of a practitioners. For example, our social work degree incorporates over multidisciplinary health team with medicine, nursing, social work and 1000 hours of practical fieldwork experience in settings including: dietetics students. This experience of working in multidisciplinary teams in Australia will help you develop an understanding of the expertise and roles of • clinics different health professionals, many of whom you may find yourself • community health organisations working alongside in your future career. • hospitals • industry • schools. Study with the best For the third year running, Deakin University’s School of Exercise and Occupational therapy students experience extensive practicum Nutrition Sciences has been ranked the #1 sport science school in placements beginning in year one. Our course provides well above Australia and has placed third in the world.1 Make a genuine difference to people’s quality of life by the industry standard of 1000 placement hours over the duration of the course. 1 ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019. pursuing a career in health. Our health courses open the Rural and regional experiences door to a range of job opportunities across the hospital, Get a broader perspective through a rural and regional focus to your course, helping to address the significant health workforce shortage private practice, corporate and government sectors. throughout rural, regional and outer metropolitan areas. Your rural and regional placements will complement knowledge and skills Learn from teachers with strong industry links and gain gained from metropolitan settings. a globally relevant education by interning, volunteering Skills to get you a job and studying abroad during your degree. Gain a competitive edge in the workplace with real‑world expertise and practical skills. Deakin is ranked the #1 university for both generic skills and good teaching in Victoria.1 1 Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019. Contents 1 Your future in health 3 Disciplines 4 Courses 16 Combined courses 21 Contact us Students in the Bachelor of Vision Science/ Master of Optometry take advantage of Deakin’s world-class facilities. Published by Deakin University in March 2020. While the information published in this guide was accurate at the time of publication, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details of course offerings and other information published here. For the most up-to-date course information, please view our website at deakin.edu.au. Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B 1
Your future in health Disciplines Students participate in team-based activities during classes, learning Your dream course starts here. Take a look through our disciplines (also known how to engage collaboratively. Our research is improving health and wellbeing • The Institute for Health Transformation works to address the as study areas) to choose your area of expertise. Knowing which discipline 21st century’s most compelling and complex health challenges you’re interested in helps career advisers find the best course for your interests. Research at Deakin is making a difference across the health spectrum in through excellence in collaborative research that transforms how Corresponding courses are featured in the following pages, so you can learn areas like: we design and deliver prevention and care. The Institute conducts more about what you’ll study, work experience opportunities and the types • ageing and chronic illness high‑impact research spanning the health continuum from prevention of careers you could pursue. When you choose a course, you can then pick • disability to patient care through four research domains: Determinants of which discipline to specialise in within that course. Visit deakin.edu.au for • infant and child health Health, Deakin Health Economics, Global Obesity Centre, and the detailed discipline and course information, including a description of the • medicine Centre for Quality and Patient Safety. units within each degree. • nutrition • physical activity For more research stories, visit deakin.edu.au/research. • social and mental health. Access our growing health precinct Our research feeds directly into the development of our undergraduate The medical precinct at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus has had a and postgraduate courses, which means that you’ll graduate with significant boost with Epworth HealthCare’s 250-bed private hospital knowledge from the cutting edge of science. Here’s a snapshot of what situated within walking distance of the campus. These facilities enhance our research currently focuses on: your learning experience by offering a supportive environment for • Deakin is a key partner in the Geelong Centre for Emerging Infectious supervised clinical placements. Environmental health Diseases, Australia’s first ‘One Health’ facility, which is taking a new, A branch of public health, this area of study multidisciplinary approach to managing infectious diseases in people, Get hands-on in industry-leading facilities focuses on all aspects of the natural and animals and the environment. built environment that impact human health. Experience our state-of-the-art facilities, modelled on those used in • The Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) is a world- It’s ideal if you’re passionate about healthy industry. For example, optometry students can use cutting-edge teaching leading research institute committed to improving health and quality environments and healthy people, or if you facilities within the purpose-built Regional Community Health Hub of life. The Institute focuses on reducing the rates of chronic disease wish to work in public health policy. (REACH), and medical imaging students can access our new medical through nutrition and physical activity research excellence. imaging training unit, where they learn X-ray techniques, as well as complex medical imaging procedures. Food studies Gain extensive food knowledge, from the science of food composition to community issues, such as genetically modified foods and food law. Pursue a range of careers, including in the food industry, health services, business and mass media. Nutrition science students get hands-on experience, learning in state-of-the-art food labs. Health promotion Help to make it easier for individuals and Nutrition science Public health communities to make healthier choices. Health Gain an understanding of the nature of food, Understand and act on the factors that cause promotion is a perfect fit if you’re a big-picture including its impact on health and the role of poor health, and those that create and sustain thinker and want to work in health policy, or nutrition in disease prevention. Learn about good health. This field relies on diverse prefer smaller-scale ideas and projects like human nutrition and the complexity of current approaches, including community engagement, health education and community engagement. issues relating to food and human health, as policy development, research, education and well as the nutrition and health implications of the media to address the causes of poor health Health sciences food composition and processing. within populations. If you’re looking to discover your passion in the health and community sector, a course in Occupational therapy Social work health sciences lets you create a qualification Pursue a career with a direct impact on A diverse profession, social work focuses on that suits your unique career aspirations. people, by helping them to lead healthy and human rights and social justice. You’ll work Become a specialist in the health sector meaningful lives. We’ll equip you with the with individuals, families and communities – by hand-picking study areas that you’re specialised knowledge to improve your clients’ improving wellbeing, addressing inequality passionate about. lives – at home, at work and in the community. and enriching lives. Medical imaging Optometry Sports nutrition Our highly specialised course in this field Learn to manage the health and function of the Help elite athletes get the most out of their lets you work as a registered diagnostic eyes and visual system, and to diagnose and bodies and performances through food and radiographer anywhere in Australia. manage a range of ocular conditions. nutrition. Sports nutrition covers the specific macronutrient needs of athletes and provides As you learn about visual health issues Courses to careers Otherwise known as medical diagnostic and their local and international impact, practical nutrition considerations for before, radiography, medical imaging is the technique during and after sports performance. Visit explore.deakin.edu.au to kickstart your of creating visual representations of the you’ll understand the underlying social and course and career exploration. With more internal organs of the body for clinical analysis environmental factors that contribute to the than 600 paired courses and careers, it’s the and medical intervention. health gap between regional communities and perfect destination for you to discover your well-served urban population centres. future career. 2 Health deakin.edu.au/health 3
Courses Deakin code S342 Cloud Campus C Course duration in years 3 Melbourne Burwood Campus B Trimester T Geelong Waterfront Campus WF Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP Warrnambool Campus WB Bachelor of Health Sciences Course structure4,5 H300 C 1 B WP WB 1 3 T1, T2, T3 2 This 24-credit-point course consists of six core units and at least two major sequences from an approved list. Students must complete at least 18 credit points offered by the Faculty of Health, A rewarding career in a health-related field gives at least 14 credit points at level 2 or 3 and at least 6 credit points at level 3. you the chance to reduce health disparity and to ‘I chose to study within the field of health as help people – whether in Australia or overseas – Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 I enjoy learning about how we can enhance to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives. Year 1 Understanding Health Health Information and Data the quality of life for others and improve As a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, you can be confident that you’ll get a solid Major sequence 1 Major sequence 1 health systems to address prevention. This grounding in multiple fields of health sciences, Major sequence 2 Major sequence 2 course has the benefit of lots of flexibility and be prepared for a successful career in Elective/major sequence 3 Elective/major sequence 3 the fastest growing employment sector in and choice in terms of what you can study.’ Australia.3 Year 2 Australian Health Care System Population Health: A Research Perspective Careers Major sequence 1 Major sequence 1 Dani Sharpe This flexible degree allows you to combine Major sequence 2 Major sequence 2 Bachelor of Health Sciences student study areas that you’re passionate about, and Elective/major sequence 3 Elective/major sequence 3 benefit from workplace learning to become a specialist in the booming health sector. Year 3 Program Planning, Management Integrated Learning for Practice and Evaluation Major sequence 1 Depending on your majors, your health sciences degree can prepare you for work in Major sequence 1 Major sequence 2 the following roles and fields: Major sequence 2 Elective/major sequence 3 Elective/major sequence 3 • community engagement officer • disability support planner Medical biotechnology B WP Psychological science8 C B WP WB Psychology for professional development 8 • environmental and sustainability officer deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-health-sciences Medical biotechnology uses cells and This major prepares you for further training C B WP WB • exercise specialist cell materials to produce pharmaceutical towards becoming a registered psychologist. This major prepares you to work in allied health • family/community/refugee/indigenous and diagnostic products that help treat To practise as a psychologist, you must areas such as community work, coaching and project officer and prevent human diseases. This major complete an undergraduate degree with a counselling individuals and groups, as well as • food and nutrition policy developer gives you an understanding of the core major in psychology followed by a fourth year health and human services consulting. Work experience Family, society and health C B • food scientist sciences underpinning biotechnology for of study in psychology, which is accredited Enhance your employment prospects and Explore the issues facing households and • health educator or counsellor medical advancement. by the Australian Psychology Accreditation consolidate your knowledge and skills through families, such as the link between healthy • health policy developer 7 Council (APAC), before continuing on to an industry placement or volunteer unit. human development and healthy households, Nutrition C B WP WB • health promotion officer postgraduate study in psychology. Depending on the majors and elective units economic wellbeing and health, and the need Gain knowledge of the biological basis of • health and sports marketer or PR officer you choose to study, this option may be for supportive environments. human nutrition and the relationship between • international aid worker available in your second or third year. diet, health and disease. You’ll be introduced • lifestyle and wellness professional Food studies B • nutrition and health promotion coordinator to the science and physiology underpinning Majors Understand everything about food, from the • policy adviser human nutrition and explore the role that Disability and inclusion C B science of food composition to community • regional health service planner good nutrition plays in human health and Understand the importance of social inclusion, issues such as genetically modified foods and • youth worker. the prevention of disease, acquiring skills and apply your disability knowledge in a variety food law. You can pursue a career in settings in supporting the nutritional wellbeing of The health and human services sector is one of occupations. Learn to support people with including the food industry, health services, individuals and communities. of the largest and fastest growing industries disabilities to live the life of their choice by business and mass media. 7 in Australia and the world. With ageing removing barriers to inclusion that exist in Physical activity and health C B WP Health and sustainability B populations and public health issues such as services and the community. Understand how behaviour influences health, The health of the environment and the health obesity and chronic illness on the rise, and with an emphasis on the relationship between Environmental health B WP of populations is inextricably linked. Learn with governments around the world increasing physical activity and health across the lifespan. If you’re interested in working in public health about making a healthy environment, planning emphasis on disease prevention, as well Explore the evidence of the independent roles policy, environmental health or related areas, for and creating a sustainable future and as treatment, employability in the sector is physical activity and sedentary behaviour play this major is a great choice, focusing on healthy developing resilient communities. Explore the strong and continually increasing. in the prevention of chronic disease. environments and healthy people. scientific, social and cultural factors that are all In Australia, the health and human services components of environmental sustainability, on 6 sector is projected to make the largest Exercise science C B WP international, national and local scales. contribution to employment growth, increasing Understand the core sciences underpinning 1 Cloud Campus and Warrnambool Campus are not available to by 14.9% over the five years to May 2023.3 competitive sport and recreational physical Health promotion C B WP international students. activity. A variety of learning approaches is Develop a sound knowledge of the causes of 2 Trimester 3 is available at Melbourne Burwood Campus and Geelong You may choose to begin your studies with health and illness and effective strategies for Waurn Ponds Campus only. For international students, Melbourne a Bachelor of Health Sciences to get a solid adopted, letting you integrate your sporting Burwood Campus only. interests with your studies. prevention of the latter, as well as practical 3 Australian Government, Department of Jobs and Small Business, grounding in health sciences and explore your skills in health education and communication, Australian Jobs 2019. interest areas, then follow a pathway into 4 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice health planning and health management. should be sought when selecting units. psychology, nutrition, public health or nursing. 5 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit This will allow you to pursue further career that you must undertake as part of this course. opportunities in specialist fields. 6 Cloud Campus students will be required to attend some campus‑based activities. 7 Some units are available at the Cloud Campus. 8 Individual units may not be available on every campus. 4 Health deakin.edu.au/health 5
Courses Medical imaging students learn in our Deakin code S342 Cloud Campus C state-of-the-art facilities and take part in clinical Course duration in years 3 Melbourne Burwood Campus B placements in metro, rural and regional settings. Trimester T Geelong Waterfront Campus WF Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP Warrnambool Campus WB Bachelor of Medical Imaging Bachelor of Nutrition Science You’ll gain the skills required to perform a You also have the opportunity to experience H309 WP 4 M1 1 H315 B 3 T1, T2 range of roles across: nutrition science from an international perspective by choosing an elective study • advocacy The Bachelor of Medical Imaging has been Study a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and tour unit ‘International Perspectives in Food • education and research developed to equip you with the latest develop an understanding of human nutrition and Nutrition’. knowledge in medical radiation science, • the food industry and its impact on our population. and train you in techniques like ultrasound, • food policy and regulation Further study opportunities magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Learn how to tackle challenges facing • nutrition media and marketing This course can also act as a pathway into computed tomography (CT). You’ll learn in our our society, including disease prevention, • quality assurance a number of further study options, if entry state-of-the-art facilities and take part in clinical lifespan nutrition, obesity, the spread • self-employment and consulting. requirements are met: placements in metro, rural and regional settings of misinformation, and the social and physiological effects of food on our wellbeing. Work experience • Bachelor of Food and Nutrition to ensure you graduate career-ready. This Undertake an industry placement elective Sciences (Honours) course will allow you to work as a registered Professional recognition unit (Food and Nutrition Practicum) and/or • Graduate Certificate of Public diagnostic radiographer anywhere in Australia. Graduate with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science volunteer unit (Volunteering in Exercise and Health Nutrition Medical Imaging Regional and Remote and you may be eligible for membership Nutrition Sciences) to get hands-on experience • Master of Dietetics (prerequisite Entry Scheme of the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). while completing your degree. subjects apply) Workforce shortages in medical imaging exist Having an AHPRA/MRPBA Statement of Work placement requirements Registration will ensure you are recognised as • Master of Human Nutrition in regional and remote areas of Australia. Accreditation enables registered graduates to In accordance with the policy of the Victorian a qualified nutrition professional in the field. • Master of Nutrition and Population Health. Deakin’s School of Medicine has addressed work in a range of settings, such as: Department of Health and Human Services, all Additionally, if you have completed this degree these shortages by introducing a Regional and students are required to undertake a National • small regional clinics with a major in food innovation, you may also Remote Entry Scheme to attract more regional Police Record Check before clinical placements Course structure1,2 • large metropolitan imaging departments seek membership of the Australian Institute of and rural students into the course. in each calendar year of their course. This 24-credit-point course consists of 12 core units, either the six-unit Food Innovation major • hospitals and specialist medical facilities Food Science and Technology (AIFST). The Regional and Remote Entry Scheme has in Australia. Students are also required to undertake a sequence or six HSN-coded (nutrition and food) electives; as well as six elective units, which can be Working with Children Check at the start Current students are eligible to apply for from either a major sequence or selected from any faculty. No more than 10 credit points may be a separate VTAC code and eligible applicants Work experience of their course and must comply with the student membership with the Nutrition Society taken at level 1 and at least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3. may receive up to 10 bonus aggregate points From your first year of study you begin clinical Immunisation Policy of the School of Medicine, of Australia (NSA), and apply as an ‘ordinary towards their entry score for admission. placements, developing clinical skills under consistent with the Victorian Government’s member’ upon graduating. Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 deakin.edu.au/health/ the supervision of experienced practitioners – immunisation policy for healthcare workers. Graduates are eligible to apply to become a regional-and-remote-entry-scheme and working in a range of settings, including hospitals and private radiology clinics throughout The Department of Health and Human Services Registered Associate Nutritionist with the: Year 13 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology The Science of Food Medical Imaging Indigenous Entry Stream Policy on the Working with Children Check Foundations of Food, Nutrition and Health Food Fundamentals Australia. You’ll consolidate your skills in the • Nutrition Society of Australia The School of Medicine offers an Indigenous state-of-the-art medical imaging training unit and Police Record Check can be found at Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems Elective – level 1 x 2 • Hong Kong Nutrition Association Entry Stream for the Bachelor of Medical at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. dhhs.vic.gov.au. Chemistry in Our World Imaging, with three Commonwealth • UK Association for Nutrition. Supported Places available to non-Year 12 Careers Year 2 Nutritional Physiology Lifespan Nutrition Indigenous students. For more information Course structure2,3 As a nutritionist, you’ll have the knowledge HSN elective4 – level 2 x 2 HSN elective4 – level 2 about minimum entry requirements and This 32-credit-point course is delivered over eight consecutive semesters and consists of core units, and skills to confidently provide evidence- Elective – level 1 or 2 Elective – level 2 x 2 how to apply, visit deakin.edu.au/courses/ as well as a choice of one of two units in the final semester of the course. based advice to communities regarding food find-a-course/medicine/medical-imaging. and its impact on our health. Graduates of Year Semester 1 Semester 2 Year 3 Diet and Disease Population Nutrition Professional recognition the Bachelor of Nutrition Science will be well Food Policy and Regulation Assessing Food Intake and Activity This course is designed to meet the prepared for careers requiring knowledge HSN elective4 – level 3 x 2 HSN elective4 – level 3 requirements of the Australian Health Year 1 Medical Radiation Science 1 Foundation Principles and Application surrounding: of Medical Imaging 2 Elective – level 2 or 3 Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Foundation Principles and Application of Medical Imaging 1 Medical Imaging Practice 2 • assessing and evaluating food intake Deakin’s Bachelor of Medical Imaging has been Medical Imaging Practice 1 • food analysis deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-nutrition-science awarded accreditation without any conditions • food policy by AHPRA, with statutory direction provided • food sustainability by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Year 2 Medical Radiation Science 2 Foundation Principles and Application • individual and population health Australia (MRPBA). Foundation Principles and Application of Medical Imaging 4 of Medical Imaging 3 Medical Imaging Practice 4 • nutrition throughout the lifespan Careers • nutrition for disease prevention. Medical Imaging Practice 3 Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue Students completing the food innovation a career as a diagnostic radiographer. You could find yourself working in a radiology department Year 3 Principles of Advanced Modality Principles of Advanced Modality Imaging 2 major will be prepared for careers requiring Pathway to dietetics Imaging 1 Medical Imaging Practice 6 knowledge of consumer behaviour, sensory in a hospital, private radiology practice or For those hoping to continue on to health department. As a graduate, you’ll be Medical Imaging Practice 5 analysis, product development, food quality further study in dietetics, 60% of places eligible to work as a skilled practitioner across and safety, as well as food manufacturing. available in Deakin’s Master of Dietetics the broad range of diagnostic medical imaging, Year 4 Research Methods and Critical Appraisal Medical Imaging Practice 8 are allocated to Deakin graduates. including: Medical Imaging Practice 7 Advanced Modalities OR Practice Management • general radiography 1 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units. • CT 2 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course. • fluoroscopy deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-medical-imaging 3 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (SLE010) and Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety • MRI. (HSN010) are compulsory 0-credit-point units that you must undertake as part of this course in Year 1, 1 This full-time program is delivered over eight consecutive semesters, commencing in ‘Medical’ Semester 1. Trimester 1 and 2 respectively. 2 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units. 4 ‘HSN’ refers to the unit code. ‘HSN Elective’ means that you can complete electives such as Sensory Evaluation 3 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course. of Food (HSN223) and Sports Nutrition: Theory and Practice (HSN307). 6 Health deakin.edu.au/health 7
Courses Deakin code S342 Cloud Campus C Course duration in years 3 Melbourne Burwood Campus B Trimester T Geelong Waterfront Campus WF Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP Warrnambool Campus WB ‘Practical placements gave us the opportunity to go out into our prospective work fields and Bachelor of Nutrition Science Careers Bachelor of Occupational put our theories into practice. These valuable (Dietetics Pathway) H318 B 3 T1 Career skills are developed throughout the Therapy H355 WF 4 T1 experiences enabled me to build networks with course, with specific work integrated learning Study a Bachelor of Nutrition Science electives offered from the second year of study; Through the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, future practitioners and develop the confidence (Dietetics Pathway) and develop an for example, students can enrol in HSN227 you’ll receive a cutting-edge and practical to leave university and find a job; I now work as understanding of human nutrition and Volunteering in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences education that provides you with over 1000 its impact on our population. Learn how and/or HSN311 Food and Nutrition Practicum. hours of real-world experience. This course a Paediatric Occupational Therapist.’ to tackle challenges facing our society, There are also opportunities to experience the will prepare you to improve people’s quality including disease prevention, obesity, the field of nutrition science from an international of life, and to educate them on how best Sophie Schultz spread of misinformation, and the social and perspective through the elective study tour to transition back into the occupations that Bachelor of Occupational Therapy graduate physiological effects of food on our wellbeing. unit ‘International Perspectives in Food are meaningful to them. We’ll give you the This course is designed for students who and Nutrition’. expertise to provide personalised strategies wish to study nutrition with a pathway to the to work collaboratively with people who have Master of Dietetics.1 Students are encouraged to undertake a a range of health limitations, including those placement to enable them to gain hands-on caused by injury, health conditions, delayed experience and explore a pathway to their development or the effects of ageing. Take the future career. Upon graduating from the next step towards a rewarding career helping Course structure1,2 Work experience Master of Dietetics (subject to course rules) people from all walks of life. This 32-credit-point course consists of 29 credit points of core units, one selective unit and You undertake well over the minimum industry students are well placed to pursue careers in 2 credit points of elective units. requirement of 1000 hours of practicum all areas of dietetics. Professional recognition placements throughout the four years of this The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 course, starting in year 1. Placements are accredited by the Occupational Therapy conducted in a range of settings, including Course structure2,3 This 24-credit-point course consists of 17 core units, the completion of either the six-unit Food Council (Australia and New Zealand Ltd) Year 1 Understanding Health Functional Human Anatomy schools, hospitals, clinics, community health and the World Federation of Occupational Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Integrated Human Physiology organisations and industry. Innovation major sequence or five HSN-coded (nutrition and food) elective units, as well as one to Therapists, which means you’ll be able Communication and Diversity Foundations of Occupational Science two elective units, which can be selected from any faculty. No more than 10 credit points may be to practise professionally in Australia and Therapy B Work placement requirements Foundations of Occupational Science taken at level 1 and at least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3. and overseas. In accordance with Department of Health and Therapy A One of: Health Behaviour, Psychology A or Psychology B and Human Services policy 3 all students are Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Careers required to obtain a National Police Record Occupational therapy has experienced strong Check each year before undertaking field Year 1 Foundations of Food, Nutrition The Science of Food growth over the past five years and is expected Year 2 Impact of Health Conditions On Health Information and Data Occupational Performance Occupation Across the Lifespan placements, and a Working with Children and Health Food Fundamentals to grow strongly over the next five years, from Occupations in Childhood Development Check 4 at the start of their course. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Physiology of Human Growth and 17,500 jobs in 2018 to 20,000 by 2023.5 Analysis of Occupational Performance Health and Sustainable Food Systems Development Neurological Structure, Function and Elective Through this course, you could find Plasticity Chemistry in Our World Chemistry for the Professional Sciences employment in areas as diverse as: Elective • acute, psychiatric or rehabilitation hospitals Year 2 Nutritional Physiology Lifespan Nutrition Biochemistry Integrated Human Physiology • community health organisations Year 3 Collaborative Practice in Healthcare Professional Practice Education A • government departments or agencies Evidence-Based Occupational Occupational Performance: Evaluation HSN elective4 – level 2 x 2 Biochemical Metabolism Therapy Practice and Intervention 2 • mental health services HSN elective4 – level 2 Occupational Performance: Evaluation Psychological Influences on Occupational • private practices • research institutes and Intervention 1 Performance 2 Year 3 Diet and Disease Population Nutrition • primary and secondary schools Psychosocial Influences on Occupational Food Policy and Regulation Assessing Food Intake and Activity • workplace wellbeing, occupational health Performance 1 HSN elective4 – level 3 HSN elective4 – level 3 and safety, and rehabilitation services. Elective – level 2 or 3 Elective – level 2 or 3 Our graduates have found employment Year 4 OT Practice Applying Knowledge and Transition to Practice Pass Reasoning Occupational Therapy Professional with the following organisations, as well as Stream Promoting Occupational Engagement Development deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-nutrition-science-dietetics-pathway many more: Through Assistive Technology Innovation and Evaluation in • Alfred Health Professional Practice Education B OT Practice • Barwon Health • Bellarine Community Health Year 4 Promoting Occupational Engagement OT Honours Analysis and Critique • Department of Education Honours Through Assistive Technology Honours Research Project • genU Stream Professional Practice Education B • primary and secondary schools OT Honours Proposal Ethics and • private occupational therapy practices Literature • Western District Health. deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-occupational-therapy 1 If you achieve a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75 or above, you will be guaranteed entry into the Master of Dietetics. 2 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units. 1 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units. 3 Academic Integrity (HAI010), Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety (HSE010), Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety (HSN010) and Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program 2 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course. (SLE010) are compulsory 0-credit-point units that you must undertake as part of this course. 3 Department of Health and Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police Record Check can 4 ‘HSN’ refers to the unit code. ‘HSN Elective’ means that you can complete electives such as Sensory Evaluation of Food (HSN223) and Sports Nutrition: Theory and Practice (HSN307). be found at: dhhs.vic.gov.au. 5 Australian Government Job Outlook, joboutlook.gov.au. 4 Department of Justice 2017, Working with Children Act 2005, Victoria Australia retrieved April 2012. 8 Health deakin.edu.au/health 9
Courses Deakin code S342 Cloud Campus C Course duration in years 3 Melbourne Burwood Campus B Trimester T Geelong Waterfront Campus WF Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP Warrnambool Campus WB Bachelor of Public Health Professional recognition Career opportunities in government and Graduates from the Bachelor of Public private sector roles across Australia and and Health Promotion Health and Health Promotion may be eligible internationally include: H313 C 1 B WP 3 T1, T2 to become members of the Public Health • community development coordinator Make a difference to people’s lives on a broad Association of Australia (PHAA) and obtain • health policy developer scale with a Bachelor of Public Health and professional accreditation as Health Promotion • health promotion officer Health Promotion. You’ll learn how to tackle Practitioners with the Australian Health • health researcher minor and major health issues and boost the Promotion Association (AHPA). • program development coordinator wellbeing of individuals, communities and Careers • program evaluator populations. Combined approaches involving Job growth in the health sector continues • social planning officer community engagement, policy development, to increase as public health issues – such as • women’s health officer. research, education and the media will give obesity, heart disease, diabetes, sedentary You may find employment in a range of health you the expertise needed to address the lifestyles and ageing populations – affect areas including: causes of poor health and boost wellbeing healthcare systems globally. With many other throughout society. • healthy eating public health issues becoming more prevalent, • mental health you can mould your career around those that • physical activity and environmental health match your interests and passions in the health • social inclusion field. Throughout your degree, we frequently • tackling chronic illness (such as asthma, discuss different case studies to help spark arthritis and heart disease), plus developing ideas for your unique career pathway. and implementing prevention strategies • women’s health. Work experience Work integrated learning is a core feature of this course, and is embedded within all units, including assignments that replicate work in the field. Another key feature of this course Ranked in the is the capstone experience – a 120-hour top 100 worldwide field education placement that gives you an opportunity to transfer your knowledge and Public Health at Deakin has been ranked in the skills to a practical setting, where you can top 100 in one of the world’s most prestigious further your learning through realistic field international ranking systems.1 Course structure 2,3 experience. These placements help you to This 24-credit-point course consists of three foundation health units, 13 core units in public 1 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic consolidate your skills under the supervision of health and health promotion, and eight elective units chosen from any faculty. No more than Subjects 2018. qualified practitioners, so you can be work- 10 credit points may be taken at level 1, at least 14 credit points must be taken at level 2 or ready when you graduate. higher and at least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3. Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Year 1 Understanding Health Health Information and Data Disease Prevention and Control Health Protection Local and Global Environments Social Perspectives on Population Health for Health Elective Elective #1 careers service ‘I think health and marketing go hand in hand. Year 2 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1 Professional Practice in Australia1 Health Communication Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2 Prepare yourself for the jobs and I love being able to learn about health issues Program Planning, Management Population Health: A Research Perspective careers of the future. Access our around the world and learning how I can help and Evaluation Elective career centre, DeakinTALENT, and use Elective its programs and services to research to fix them not only from a health point of view different career options, hone your but from a business perspective too.’ Year 3 Politics, Policy and Health Contemporary Health Issues interview skills, look for casual work Implementation and Evaluation Health Practicum while you study or find a graduate job. Savannah Dunwell Elective x 2 Elective x 2 deakintalent.deakin.edu.au Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/ 1 Australian Graduate Recruitment Industry Bachelor of Commerce graduate deakin.edu.au/course/public-health Awards (AGRIA) – 2017, 2018 and 2019. 1 Cloud Campus is not available to international students. 2 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units. 3 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course. 10 Health deakin.edu.au/health 11
Courses Deakin code S342 Cloud Campus C Course duration in years 3 Melbourne Burwood Campus B Trimester T Geelong Waterfront Campus WF Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP Warrnambool Campus WB NIKERI Institute NIK ‘I feel privileged to work at such a Bachelor of Social Work Careers • family therapy student‑centred university, where staff are H330 C 1 WF NIK 4 T1 Social work is part of a growing human services • health recognised for their teaching achievements, field, with graduates working across local, • housing The Bachelor of Social Work equips you with state and federal government departments, in • policy development and research as well as their research achievements.’ the knowledge and skills to enhance the private and non-government human services • program management and coordination wellbeing of others through an understanding organisations, and in various advocacy, policy • refugee assistance and tribunal capacities. Sophie Goldingay of policy, socioeconomic factors and social making and tribunal capacities. Examples of specific roles you may Associate Professor, School of Health and justice issues. If you’re passionate about After completing this course, you’ll be a pursue include: Social Development human rights and have a strong sense of social sought-after graduate, ready to pursue a justice, this is the perfect course to begin • careers counsellor rewarding career in social work. your journey towards a rewarding career in • case manager social work. You may work in many general and specialist • child and family counsellor areas of social work, such as: • child protection officer Professional recognition 2 • community development access officer This course is accredited with the Australian • activism • community development and Association of Social Workers (AASW). Students • advocacy education officer completing the course are eligible to apply • assisting groups such as the aged, women, • disability support coordinator Work experience Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 for membership of AASW and can practise youth or multicultural populations • diversity officer Field education placements give you the professionally throughout Australia. • community development • consultancy • drug and alcohol case manager experience of learning under the supervision of Year 1 Introduction to Aboriginal Studies Introduction to Sociology B • family relationship adviser qualified social work practitioners. During the Introduction to Sociology A Theories for Social Work Practice: Social • counselling Work Theory and Practice B • mental health coordinator course there is a minimum of 1000 hours of Understanding Health • drug and alcohol counselling Social Work Methods in Context: Social • school counsellor fieldwork placements conducted in a variety of Introduction to Social Work: Social Work • education Work Theory and Practice C • youth projects officer. communities and workplaces in metropolitan Theory and Practice A • facilitation Health Behaviour OR Psychology A: and regional settings. Fundamentals of Human Behaviour If you choose to study at the Cloud Campus you must attend 20 days at the Geelong Year 2 Public Policy and Politics for Critical Human Rights and Social Justice: Values, Waterfront Campus, engaging in intensives and Social Workers Ethics and the Legal Context of Social Work workshops, to complete your degree. For a Social Work Research in Ethical and Social Work Processes and Interventions: full‑time student of the Bachelor of Social Work Political Contexts Social Work Theory and Practice E this will generally mean five (consecutive) Community Development: Social Work Self and Society Theory and Practice D Placement Readiness: Preparing for days per year. Elective Supervised Social Work Practice Work placement requirements In accordance with Department of Health Year 3 Social Work Field Education A Doing Critical Social Work: Social Work and Human Services policy 3, all students are Theory and Practice F required to obtain a National Police Record Critical Social Policy Check each year before undertaking field Applied Social Research in Ethical and placements. Students may also be required to Political Context obtain a Working with Children Check. Elective Course structure4,5 Year 4 Critical Approaches to Social Work: Social Work Field Education B This course consists of 32 credit points. Pass Social Work Theory and Practice G Students in the ‘Pass Stream’ must complete Stream Administration and Policy Development: 29 credit points of core units and three The Organisational Context elective units; and students in the ‘Honours Working in Uncertainty: Social Work Stream’ must complete 30 core units and Theory and Practice H two elective units. Elective Year 4 Social Work Research Methods Social Work Field Education B Honours Critical Approaches to Social Work: Research Focused Stream Social Work Theory and Practice G Social Work Honours Research Project B Social Work Honours Research Project A deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-social-work 1 Cloud Campus is not available to international students. 2 Note: all information regarding professional recognition is accurate at the date of publication. Enquiries regarding accreditation and professional membership should be directed to the School of Health and Social Development in order to ascertain the current status of accreditation at any future point in time Deakin social work students complete a beyond publication. Representations about accreditation apply only to the course, and the AASW retains discretion as to who they admit as members of their minimum of 1000 hours of supervised association. Deakin University cannot exercise any control over membership of an external body. fieldwork placements in a variety of settings. 3 Department of Health and Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police Record Check can be found at: dhhs.vic.gov.au. 4 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units. 5 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course. 12 Health deakin.edu.au/health 13
Courses Deakin code S342 Cloud Campus C Course duration in years 3 Melbourne Burwood Campus B Trimester T Geelong Waterfront Campus WF Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP Warrnambool Campus WB Bachelor of Vision Science/ Optometry Indigenous Entry Stream Careers Course structure2,3 The School of Medicine offers an Indigenous Deakin optometry graduates are well prepared To complete the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry students must attain 40 credit Master of Optometry Entry Stream for the Bachelor of Vision for employment in a diverse range of work points. This is an accelerated three-and-a-half-year course delivered over ten consecutive trimesters D302 WP 3.5 T1 Science/Master of Optometry, with four settings, including: commencing in Trimester 1. All the units in the course are core (these are compulsory) and the The Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Commonwealth Supported Places available course can only be completed in full-time mode. • clinics Optometry is a combined degree that lets to non-Year 12 Indigenous students. For • corporate and community settings you graduate with a professional qualification more information about minimum entry • health services Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 in optometry in just three and a half years. requirements and how to apply, visit • hospitals You’ll gain the discipline-specific knowledge deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-vision- • non-government organisations Year 14 Principles of Optics Science of Vision 1 Science of Vision 2 and skills to be work ready and practise as an science-master-optometry. Cells and Genes Chemistry for the Ocular Function • private practice Professional Sciences5 optometrist in Australia and New Zealand, as Understanding Health Accounting for Decision Professional recognition • research institutes Clinical Optics Health Information and Making well as learn about the broader effects that On successfully completing this course, you • state and local governments visual health has on society. Data Ocular Structure The Business of Optometry can apply for registration to practise as an • tertiary education institutions. Optometry Regional and Remote optometrist in Australia. Deakin optometry Career opportunities for qualified Entry Scheme is accredited by the Optometry Board of Year 2 Health and Vision Health and Vision Sciences 2 Health and Vision Sciences 3 optometrists include: Sciences 1 Principles and Practice of Principles and Practice of Workforce shortages in optometry exist in Australia, following assessment by the Principles and Practice of Optometry 2 Optometry 3 • practice ownership regional and remote areas of Australia. The Optometry Council of Australia and New Optometry 1 • private and public eye care School of Medicine at Deakin University has Zealand (OCANZ). You’ll also be eligible to apply • research and education addressed these shortages by introducing a for registration to practise as an optometrist with the Australian Health Practitioner • recognised interest areas within Year 3 Advanced Optometric Advanced Optometric Community Optometry 1 Regional and Remote Entry Scheme, to attract Studies 1 Studies 2 (Clinical Residential optometry such as: more regional and rural students into the Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and to Medicare Placement) – dry eye management optometry course. as a service provider. This will enable you to – low vision pursue employment opportunities throughout Year 4 Community Optometry 2 The Regional and Remote Entry Scheme has – myopia control Australia and New Zealand. (Clinical Residential a separate VTAC code and eligible applicants – paediatric vision. Placement) may receive up to 10 bonus aggregate points Work experience As well as pursuing a career in optometry, this towards their entry score for admission. Clinical placements are an integral part of course could lead you towards a number of deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-vision-science-master-optometry deakin.edu.au/health/regional-and-remote- this program. You will undertake a variety of other rewarding careers, including: entry-scheme short-term industry placements and spend 1 Department of Health and Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police Record Check can be the final six months of the course as a ‘student • ophthalmic practice business owner found at: dhhs.vic.gov.au. • consulting in vision science. 2 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units. resident’ in a range of clinical optometric and 3 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course. medical settings. These extensive rotations 4 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (SLE010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must Work placement requirements undertake as part of this course in Year 1, Trimester 1. take place in metropolitan and regional In accordance with Department of Health 5 If Chemistry completed in Year 12 or Chemistry in Our World (if Chemistry not completed in Year 12). or rural settings, with a minimum of three and Human Services policy 1, all students months in a non-metropolitan setting, and will are required to undertake a National Police help you to consolidate your knowledge and Record Check before clinical placements in skills in supported environments, under the each calendar year of their course. Students supervision of qualified optometrists. who fail to obtain a Police Record Check before starting clinical placements will not be able to undertake any placements. Students are also required to undertake a Working with Children Check at the beginning of their course, and are required to read, understand and comply with the School of Medicine Infectious Diseases and ‘As a resident of outback Western Australia, #1 university in Victoria Immunisation Policy. Failure to comply with I’ve experienced first-hand the lack of healthcare for student satisfaction this policy, or obtain a Working with Children services available to people and communities Check, may also prevent students from Year on year, our students are the most satisfied students of all Victorian universities1. We’ve ranked undertaking clinical placements. living in remote areas and the negative this highly for the past 10 years, with students being Several clinical placement agencies require implications this can have on health – physically particularly happy with our: that students are vaccinated/blood tested before undertaking clinical placement and/or and mentally. I chose optometry to give back to • teaching • learning resources graduate employment. Deakin University communities that are in need of eye care.’ Medical Centres provide detailed advice and • student support blood testing, and administer all necessary • skills development vaccinations before beginning clinical Sarah Mawdsley • learner engagement. placements and/or employment. Failure to Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry student 1 Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes comply with this policy may also prevent Survey 2016–2019 (GOS), Quality Indicators for Learning and students from undertaking clinical placements. Teaching (QILT). 14 Health deakin.edu.au/health 15
Courses Deakin code S342 Cloud Campus C Core clinical nursing and midwifery Course duration in years 3 Melbourne Burwood Campus B skills are developed in purpose-built Trimester T Geelong Waterfront Campus WF Clinical Simulation Centres. Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP Warrnambool Campus WB Combined courses Professional recognition This qualification allows you to receive Bachelor of Health Sciences/ recognition from both nutrition and business Bachelor of Arts D391 C 1 B 4 T1, T2, T3 Bachelor of Nutrition Science/ professional bodies. This flexible degree allows you to major in fields Bachelor of Commerce from both health sciences and arts and to tailor Enrolled students and graduates may apply the course to your unique interests and career D301 B 4 T1, T2 for membership of the Nutrition Society of aspirations. You can structure your course to focus Build your foundation knowledge in nutrition Australia (NSA). Registration will ensure you’re on an area that reflects your individual passion. science while understanding how business recognised as a qualified nutrition professional operates and guides Australia’s $20 billion in the field. Course structure food industry. With a Bachelor of Nutrition This course consists of 32 credit points – 16 credit Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of points from the Bachelor of Health Sciences units and Science/Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll graduate business schools globally by holding both 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts units. with highly transferable skills that allow you AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These to understand and navigate the relationship prestigious accreditations are awarded to Bachelor of Health Sciences majors between nutrition and business. Within the 16 credit points from the Bachelor of business schools that meet strict standards of Health Sciences, study six core units and select quality, academic and professional excellence, from one major and one minor sequence of study. and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing See page 4. improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable Bachelor of Arts majors worldwide. Within the 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor The skills you’ll develop in the growing fields of Clinical placement requirements public health and health promotion will qualify In accordance with Department of Health you must complete two major sequences of study of Public Health and Health you to work in diverse areas, including: and Human Services policy2, nursing students Careers or one major and one minor sequence of study. This combined course will give you a competitive Promotion D381 B 4 T1 • health and human services are required to undertake a National Police edge when it comes to employment. You’ll not Majors2 Gain a valuable qualification in nursing, along Record Check before work placements in each • health education only have the understanding of how nutrition • Advertising C B with a deep understanding of the contributors to calendar year of their course. In accordance • health policy development and • Anthropology C B WP population health and the skills needed to help with the Working with Children Act 20053, affects our population, but the business skills to implementation • Arabic C B WP people engage in healthier lifestyles. Deakin’s all students are required to undertake a critically analyse its relationship to commerce. • public health communication. • Children’s literature C B WP Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health Working with Children Check at the start Find yourself in roles including: • Chinese3 B WP and Health Promotion allows you to make a Your knowledge of the social and of their course. You will also be required to • brand/product management • Creative writing C B WP difference in health outcomes of individuals, environmental factors that affect the health of ensure your immunisations are current and • consumer education • Criminology C B WP communities and global populations. individuals and populations will prepare you for provide evidence to the School of Nursing and • consumer research • Dance4 B a career in a range of clinical and community Professional recognition Midwifery before your clinical placement. • food composition • Digital media C B WP settings, such as: • food policy • Drama4 B On successful completion of your course, Course structure • health education • food regulation • Education C B you’ll be eligible to apply for registration The Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public as a registered nurse with the Nursing and • health promotion roles abroad • management • Gender and sexuality studies C B WP Health and Health Promotion consists of Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). You • patient support agencies • marketing and media • Geography and society C B WP 32 credit points across four years of study. • History C B WP may also be eligible to become a member • philanthropic organisations • quality assurance • public health An honours year is available to eligible students • Indonesian C B WP of the Public Health Association of Australia • wholesale and retail. • rehabilitation upon completion of this degree. • International relations C B WP (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Course structure • Journalism C B WP Association (AHPA).1 • schools. deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-nursing- This course consists of 32 credit points – • Language and culture studies C 3 B WP bachelor-public-health-and-health-promotion Careers Work experience 16 credit points of nutrition science units • Literary studies C B WP As a registered nurse with public health and From Trimester 1 of your first year of study, and 16 credit points of commerce units, • Media studies C B health promotion knowledge, you can pursue you start nursing clinical placements, including a major in management, marketing, • Middle East studies C B WP career opportunities around the world in a developing clinical skills under the supervision accounting, economics, finance, human resource • Philosophy C B WP range of work settings, including: of registered nurses – and working in management or management information • Photography4 B WF multidisciplinary healthcare teams. A Public • Politics and policy studies C B WP • hospitals systems. Health and Health Promotion Practicum unit • Public relations C B WP • homes offers an in-depth working understanding of deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-nutrition- • Religious studies C B WP • hospices public health and health promotion principles science-bachelor-commerce • Sociology C B WP 5 • aged care settings and approaches in the field. • Spanish C B WP • clinics • Visual arts4 B WF • schools Minors • universities • Buddhist studies C B WP • community health centres • Design B WF • government agencies and private industries. • Film, television and animation B • Islamic studies C B WP • Professional experience and practice C B WP 1 Note: the NMBA has registration requirements that must be met in order to register. Course completion is one of these requirements. Bachelor of Nursing component: This course is currently accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and is an NMBA approved course at the date of publishing. Bachelor of Public Health and Health 1 Cloud Campus is not available to international students. • Sport and society C B WP Promotion component: All information regarding professional recognition is accurate at the date of publication. Enquiries regarding accreditation and professional membership 2 All majors except Dance and Language and culture studies can be taken as minors. • Sustainability and society B should be directed to the School of Health and Social Development in order to ascertain the current status of accreditation at any future point in time beyond publication. 3 A full major sequence in Chinese is not available at the Cloud Campus. Representations about accreditation apply only to the course, and the relevant professional body retains discretion as to who they admit as members of their association. 4 Students wishing to complete multiple majors under creative arts are recommended to apply for a deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-health-sciences- Deakin University cannot exercise any control over membership of an external body. Bachelor of Creative Arts. bachelor-arts 2 Department of Health and Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police Record Check can be found at: dhhs.vic.gov.au. 5 Offered to Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus students by combination of online and campus-based learning. 3 Department of Justice 2007, Working with Children Act 2005, Victoria, Australia, retrieved 16 June 2008. 16 Health deakin.edu.au/health 17
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