Health Promotion & Illness Prevention

NURBN2009 Health Promotion & Illness Prevention

This Course explores the role of the nurse as an educator and promoter of health, in clinical and other diverse healthcare settings. In addition to this, the Course will explore the notion of the nurse as a change agent - not only for individuals but for groups, communities and populations. The Course seeks to understand illness prevention as well as health promotion as a contrast to the current illness model. In particular the Course seeks to critically explore contemporary approaches to health promotion and health education and will illuminate health literacy and behaviour change theory as a vehicle for change. The concepts of social justice, equity, access, affordability and community development in health promotion and health education are emphasised.

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).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ 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. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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