Introduction to Public Health | Federation University

HEAPH6001 Introduction to Public Health

This unit will help students apply public health principles and practices from local and global perspectives to contemporary midwifery practice. Students will explore population health, the social determinants of health, health inequalities, health and human rights, and the core roles and functions of public health systems, policies, and programs. Through case studies related to maternal, newborn and family health, students will examine public health successes as well as ongoing challenges and limitations, including inequities in health outcomes within and across national boundaries and the factors that contribute to these disparities. Students will consider the role of midwives as primary healthcare practitioners, health promoters, and advocates for equitable health outcomes for women, infants, families and communities.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2027 contribution amount* $1,192
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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