Population Health Major Curriculum Mapping (
Population Health Major Curriculum Mapping (
The first table summarises the graduate outcomes covered by each unit by indicating the unit learning outcome number. The subsequent tables provide the full learning outcome by unit for each graduate outcome.
A student who has successfully completed the BSc Population Health major should be able to:
Graduate outcomesUnits in order of presentation / PUBH1101
core / PUBH1102
core / PUBH2204
core / PUBH2203
core / PUBH2216
complem / AHEA2201
complem* / PUBH3305
core / PUBH3307
core / PUBH3301
core / PUBH3302
core
Year 1 / Year 2 / Year 3
MAJOR – SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
1.Discuss major health issues locally and globally. / LO1LO2 / LO1 / LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7 / LO1 (C)
LO3 (C) / LO1
LO5
LO6
2.Evaluate biological, cultural, social, environmental, economic, historical and political influences that determine health locally and globally. / LO4 / LO1
LO4 / LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7 / L03
LO6
LO7
LO8 / LO2 (C) / LO2 / LO2
LO3
LO6 / LO1
3.Recognise the historical, social, environmental, economic and political contexts that frame public health approaches. / LO4 / LO3
LO4 / LO1
LO2 / LO4(C) / LO3
LO6 / LO1
4.Appraise current and emerging issues in health. / LO10 / LO2 / LO7 / LO1
LO7 / LO1 / LO2
LO3
LO6 / LO2
LO3 / LO2
5.Integrate scientific knowledge and skills to understanding health locally and globally. / LO3
LO9 / LO2
LO3
LO5 / L03
L05
L06
LO7 / LO2 / LO1 (P)
LO5 (P) / LO2 / LO3 / LO2
LO4
6.Demonstrate knowledge of the socio-cultural context of the health of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other indigenous peoples. / LO5 / LO1
LO2 / LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7 / LO1 (C)
LO2 (C)
LO3 (C)
LO4 (C)
LO4 (P) / LO2
LO6 / LO4
7.Develop, implement, and critically review quantitative and qualitative research relevant to health. / LO5
LO6 / LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7
LO8 / LO2
LO4
LO6
LO7
LO8
LO9
LO10
LO11 / LO5
LO6 / LO2
LO4
LO5
8.Use evidence-based approaches to health issues. / LO9
LO10 / LO4 / LO5
LO7 / LO1
LO7
LO8 / LO7 / LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO6
LO11 / LO3
LO4 / LO2
LO4
LO5
9.Critically evaluate approaches to managing health at a population level. / LO6 / LO3 / LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7 / LO8 / LO8 / LO1 (P)
LO3 (C)
LO4 (C) / LO2 / LO5
LO6
LO7 / LO1
LO2 / LO2
LO4
LO5
10.Analyse population health needs and promote healthy behaviours and environments through actions with individuals, communities and society. / LO3 / LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7 / LO8 / LO3 (P)
LO6 (P) / LO10 / LO7 / LO2
LO6
LO8
11.Demonstrate the ability to plan and evaluate effective strategies to promote and improve health and evaluate effective ways of delivery. / LO4 / LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7 / L01
L05
LO6
LO8 / LO8 / LO3 (P)
LO6 (P) / LO3
LO4 / LO4 / LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7
LO8
12.Describe and compare the organisation and delivery of Australian and other health systems. / LO3 / LO3 (P)
LO4 (P)
LO6 (P) / LO4
LO6 / LO5
13.Critically review and evaluate policies in resource allocation and health systems. / LO5 (P) / LO4
LO6 / LO3
14.Discuss equity from a population health perspective. / LO5 / LO3 (P)
LO6 (P) / LO2
LO7 / LO5 / LO1
15.Appraise cultural appropriateness of health strategies. / LO6 / LO3
LO4 / LO6 / LO1 (P)
LO5 (P)
LO6 (P) / LO4
Generic outcomes
A student who has successfully completed a degree including Population Health major should be able to:1.Demonstrate an ability to work in a team and recognise the diverse contributions of team members. / LO7 / LO7 / LO8 / LO4
LO8
LO10 / LO3 (P) / LO8 / LO6 / LO8
LO9
2.Work and think across discipline boundaries. / LO4
LO7 / LO8 / LO1
L07 / LO1 / LO3 (P) / LO4 / LO8 / LO3
LO4 / LO8
3.Demonstrate ability to think and reason logically and creatively. / LO10 / LO8 / LO9 / LO5
LO6
LO8 / LO4 (C)
LO3 (P) / LO2
LO9 / LO6 / LO2
LO6
LO8
4.Identify and analyse problems and their solutions. / LO6 / LO2 / LO8 / LO1
LO7
L08 / LO5
LO8 / LO2(C) / LO5 / LO2 / LO2
LO8
5.To think critically about issues, including being open to new ideas. / LO8 / LO8 / LO7 / LO4 (C)
LO1 (P) / LO5
LO6 / LO8
6.Illustrate mature judgement and responsibility in ethical, moral, social and practical, as well as academic matters. / LO6 / LO8 / LO8
LO9 / LO9 / LO2 (P) / LO10
LO11 / LO2 / LO5
7.Use effective communication skills. / LO10 / LO5 / LO4 / L04
LO9 / LO2
LO3
L04
LO9 / LO2
LO5 / LO9 / LO6 / LO11
LO12
8.Apply principles of life-long learning - that is, the skills required to learn, and to continue through life to learn - from a variety of sources and experiences. / LO8
LO11 / LO6
LO7 / LO1 / LO3 / LO10
9.Apply principles of self-care and reflection / LO11 / LO6
- For the unit AHEA2201 C stands for contextual and P stands for practical.
The tables that follow show the unit specific learning outcome related to each Graduate outcome.
Graduate Outcome 1: Discuss major health issues locally and globally.PUBH1101core / 1)describe what is meant by the terms 'health' and 'population health';
2)describe the main causes of mortality and morbidity in Australia and globally;
PUBH1102core / 1)Describe and discuss the major causes of health and disease nationally, regionally and globally;
PUBH2204core / 3)identify the techniques used in applying public health interventions;
4)improve skills in communicating about public health problems and solutions;
5)apply the multidisciplinary approach to disease control that draws on the subject matter of the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences, and the principles and methods of epidemiology and other research disciplines, so as to create an integrated view;
6)demonstrate the use of new public health knowledge to develop, implement and evaluate interventions aimed at advancing the health of the community;
7)discuss the maintenance and improvement of the use of well-established public health practices and services;
PUBH2203 core
PUBH2216 complementary
AHEA2201 complementary* / 1C) demonstrate a broad understanding of the aetiology of the discrepancy that exists between the health of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Australia;
3C) discuss selected specific health problems that are major issues for Aboriginal people;
PUBH3305 core
PUBH3307 core / 1)describe and compare aspects of Australian and international health systems;
5)critique current issues in the provision, administration and funding of health services;
6)critically review and evaluate policies in resource allocation and health care;
PUBH3301 core
PUBH3302
Graduate outcome 2: Evaluate biological, cultural, social, environmental, economic, historical and political influences that determine health locally and globally.
PUBH1101core / 4)describe the factors (biological, sociocultural, environmental, economic and political) that influence the distribution of health in Australia and elsewhere;
PUBH1102core / 1)Describe and discuss the major causes of health and disease nationally, regionally and globally;
4)Discuss with examples how major threats to health transcend local, national and international boundaries
PUBH2204core / 1)describe the principal forms of control in public health;
2)describe the role and centrality of prevention and screening in disease control;
3)identify the techniques used in applying public health interventions;
4)improve skills in communicating about public health problems and solutions;
5)apply the multidisciplinary approach to disease control that draws on the subject matter of the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences, and the principles and methods of epidemiology and other research disciplines, so as to create an integrated view;
6)demonstrate the use of new public health knowledge to develop, implement and evaluate interventions aimed at advancing the health of the community;
7)discuss the maintenance and improvement of the use of well-established public health practices and services;
8)practise multidisciplinary teamwork and participative learning.
PUBH2203 core / 6)describe the major types of epidemiological study design;
7)describe the process and limitations of causal inference;
8)appraise the strengths and weaknesses of epidemiological studies;
PUBH2216 complementary
AHEA2201 complementary / 2C)identify some of the key historical, social and cultural issues that underlie current Aboriginal health issues;
PUBH3305 core / 2)systematically review the literature on a health research topic;
PUBH3307 core / 2)discuss the role of equity in the financing and management of health systems;
3)discuss the role of economics and economic evaluation in health care and healthcare systems;
6)critically review and evaluate policies in resource allocation and health care;
PUBH3301 core
PUBH3302 core / 1)define health promotion and discuss determinants of health with a local and global perspective, (including individual, social, environmental, economic and policy);
Graduate outcome 3: Recognise the historical, social, environmental, economic, historical and political influences that determine health locally and globally.
PUBH1101core / 4)describe the factors (biological, sociocultural, environmental, economic and political) that influence the distribution of health in Australia and elsewhere;
PUBH1102core / 3)Discuss the changing patterns of disease globally and between different regions and different countries;
4)Discuss with examples how major threats to health transcend local, national and international boundaries.
PUBH2204core / 1)describe the principal forms of control in public health;
2)describe the role and centrality of prevention and screening in disease control;
PUBH2203 core / 1)explain how research questions are developed from clinical observations, current knowledge and reflection;
PUBH2216 complementary
AHEA2201 complementary / 4C)discuss Indigenous health in an international context, demonstrating an understanding of the similarities and differences in past and present issues that have impacted on the health of Aboriginal people.
PUBH3305 core
PUBH3307core / 3)discuss the role of economics and economic evaluation in health care and healthcare systems;
6)critically review and evaluate policies in resource allocation and health care;
PUBH3301 core
PUBH3302 core / 1)define health promotion and discuss determinants of health with a local and global perspective, (including individual, social, environmental, economic and policy);
Graduate outcome 4: Appraise current and emerging issues in health.
PUBH1101core / 10)assess and present a population health issue succinctly and effectively
PUBH1102core / 2)Explain and discuss the concept of globalisation and the potential impacts on health using examples;
PUBH2204core / 7)discuss the maintenance and improvement of the use of well-established public health practices and services;
PUBH2203 core / 1)explain how research questions are developed from clinical observations, current knowledge and reflection;
7)describe the process and limitations of causal inference;
PUBH2216 complementary
AHEA2201 complementary / 1P)demonstrate an understanding of the position of Aboriginal people in contemporary Australian society as a basis to understanding and working in Aboriginal health;
5P)describe current approaches to improving Aboriginal health and barriers to more rapid improvement
PUBH3305 core / 1)identify appropriate questions to be considered in a research project;
PUBH3307 core / 2)discuss the role of equity in the financing and management of health systems;
3)discuss the role of economics and economic evaluation in health care and healthcare systems;
6)critically review and evaluate policies in resource allocation and health care;
PUBH3301 core / 2)Critically analyse contemporary issues in health leadership
3)Apply leadership principles to different complex and changing health contexts
PUBH3302 core / 2)describe the principles of health promotion within a population health framework;
Graduate outcome 5: Integrate scientific knowledge and skills to understanding health locally and globally.
PUBH1101core / 3)describe and apply a conceptual framework for examining population health issues;
9)identify and retrieve data relevant to population health
PUBH1102core
PUBH2204core / 3)Explain and discuss the concept of globalisation and the potential impacts on health using examples;
4)Discuss the changing patterns of disease globally and between different regions and different countries;
5)Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills;
PUBH2203 core / 6)describe the major types of epidemiological study design;
7)describe the process and limitations of causal inference;
PUBH2216 complementary / 7)demonstrate information literacy and ability to access resources (people, information);
AHEA2201 complementary / 1P)demonstrate an understanding of the position of Aboriginal people in contemporary Australian society as a basis to understanding and working in Aboriginal health;
PUBH3305 core / 2)systematically review the literature on a health research topic;
PUBH3307 core / 3)discuss the role of economics and economic evaluation in health care and healthcare systems;
PUBH3301 core
PUBH3302 core / 2)describe the principles of health promotion within a population health framework;
4)analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different health promotion strategies and their effectiveness and cultural appropriateness;
Graduate outcome 6: Demonstrate knowledge of the socio-cultural content of the health of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other indigenous peoples.
PUBH1101core / 5)identify and discuss the reason why some groups in society have poorer health outcomes, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees, etc;
PUBH1102core / 1)Describe and discuss the major causes of health and disease nationally, regionally and globally;
2)Explain and discuss the concept of globalisation and the potential impacts on health using examples;
PUBH2204core / 1)describe the principal forms of control in public health;
2)describe the role and centrality of prevention and screening in disease control;
3)identify the techniques used in applying public health interventions;
4)improve skills in communicating about public health problems and solutions;
5)apply the multidisciplinary approach to disease control that draws on the subject matter of the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences, and the principles and methods of epidemiology and other research disciplines, so as to create an integrated view;
6)demonstrate the use of new public health knowledge to develop, implement and evaluate interventions aimed at advancing the health of the community;
7)discuss the maintenance and improvement of the use of well-established public health practices and services;
PUBH2203 core / -
PUBH2216 complementary / -
AHEA2201 complementary / 1C)demonstrate a broad understanding of the aetiology of the discrepancy that exists between the health of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Australia;
2C)identify some of the key historical, social and cultural issues that underlie current Aboriginal health issues;
3C)discuss selected specific health problems that are major issues for Aboriginal people; and
4C)discuss Indigenous health in an international context, demonstrating an understanding of the similarities and differences in past and present issues that have impacted on the health of Aboriginal people.
4P)discuss common relationships between Aboriginal people and health services and the historical, cultural and social factors contributing to these relationships;
PUBH3305 core
PUBH3307 core / 1)discuss the role of equity in the financing and management of health systems;
6)critically review and evaluate policies in resource allocation and health care;
PUBH3301 core
PUBH3302 core / 4)analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different health promotion strategies and their effectiveness and cultural appropriateness;
Graduate outcome 7: Develop, implement, and critically review quantitative and qualitative research relevant to health.
PUBH1101core
PUBH1102core
PUBH2204core / 5)apply the multidisciplinary approach to disease control that draws on the subject matter of the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences, and the principles and methods of epidemiology and other research disciplines, so as to create an integrated view;
6)demonstrate the use of new public health knowledge to develop, implement and evaluate interventions aimed at advancing the health of the community;
PUBH2203 core / 1)explain how research questions are developed from clinical observations, current knowledge and reflection;
2)describe the basic statistical concepts of estimation and hypothesis testing;
3)calculate, interpret and compare measures of health and disease frequency;
4)use statistical software (SPSS) for data entry, summarisation and presentation, and statistical analyses relevant to epidemiological research;
5)interpret commonly used statistical analyses of epidemiological studies;
6)describe the major types of epidemiological study design;
7)describe the process and limitations of causal inference;
8)appraise the strengths and weaknesses of epidemiological studies;
PUBH2216 complementary
AHEA2201 complementary
PUBH3305 core / 2)systematically review the literature on a health research topic;
3)appraise and outline the main steps in the research process;
4) identify and describe the strengths and limitations of different research approaches;
6)describe and discuss qualitative research approaches and analyses;
7)discuss issues relating to sampling for health research;
8)understand sound methodological approaches to health research including design and data collection strategies;
9)identify valid data collection instruments, evaluate their suitability and generate an appropriate assessment tool;
10)discuss the role of consumer and stakeholder consultation and participation in health research;
11)discuss principles of ethical human research.
PUBH3307 core / 5)critique current issues in the provision, administration and funding of health services;
6)critically review and evaluate policies in resource allocation and health care;
PUBH3301 core
PUBH3302 core / 2)describe the principles of health promotion within a population health framework;
4)analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different health promotion strategies and their effectiveness and cultural appropriateness;
5) define formative, process, impact and outcomes evaluation and describe the application of these types of evaluation to health promotion initiatives;
Graduate outcome8: Use evidence-based approaches to health issues.
PUBH1101core / 9)identify and retrieve data relevant to population health
10)assess and present a population health issue succinctly and effectively
PUBH1102core / 4)Discuss with examples how major threats to health transcend local, national and international boundaries
PUBH2204core / 5)apply the multidisciplinary approach to disease control that draws on the subject matter of the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences, and the principles and methods of epidemiology and other research disciplines, so as to create an integrated view;
7)discuss the maintenance and improvement of the use of well-established public health practices and services;
PUBH2203 core / 1)explain how research questions are developed from clinical observations, current knowledge and reflection;
7)describe the process and limitations of causal inference;
8)appraise the strengths and weaknesses of epidemiological studies;
PUBH2216 complementary / 7)demonstrate information literacy and ability to access resources (people, information);
AHEA2201 complementary *
PUBH3305 core / 1)identify appropriate questions to be considered in a research project;
2)systematically review the literature on a health research topic;
3)appraise and outline the main steps in the research process;
4) identify and describe the strengths and limitations of different research approaches;
6)discuss issues relating to sampling for health research;
11) discuss principles of ethical human research.
PUBH3307 core / 3)discuss the role of economics and economic evaluation in health care and healthcare systems;
4)discuss efficiency, resource allocation and the factors determining the demand supply of health services;
PUBH3301 core
PUBH3302 core / 2)describe the principles of health promotion within a population health framework;
4)analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different health promotion strategies and their effectiveness and cultural appropriateness;
5)define formative, process, impact and outcomes evaluation and describe the application of these types of evaluation to health promotion initiatives;
Graduate outcome9: Critically evaluate approaches to managing health at a population level
PUBH1101core / 6)identify approaches to the prevention of ill health and management of population health;
PUBH1102core / 3)Discuss the changing patterns of disease globally and between different regions and different countries;
PUBH2204core / 1)describe the principal forms of control in public health;
2)describe the role and centrality of prevention and screening in disease control;
3)identify the techniques used in applying public health interventions;
4)improve skills in communicating about public health problems and solutions;
5)apply the multidisciplinary approach to disease control that draws on the subject matter of the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences, and the principles and methods of epidemiology and other research disciplines, so as to create an integrated view;
6)demonstrate the use of new public health knowledge to develop, implement and evaluate interventions aimed at advancing the health of the community;
7)discuss the maintenance and improvement of the use of well-established public health practices and services;