Health Science Curriculum Options
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International Health Care
This course introduces students to the basic principles of international health, in order to give them a better understanding of the wider context of health systems in developing and transition countries. The course is designed to provide learning for working with communities and organisations that are responsible for funding and/or providing health care and health promotion in developing and transition countries. The course provides an overview of health systems and public policy issues in low and middle-income countries, and covers concepts such as health transition during development, globalization and health, financing and organisation, as well as the role of the private sector, Non-Government Organisations and international organisations. Issues such as inequities in health financing and delivery are discussed as well. With the help of case studies, the course provides an understanding about the delivery of health care, public health and health promotion in disadvantaged communities. The lectures and case studies discussion highlights the role of communities, clients, community based organisations, public and private sector providers, and funding agencies. Factors facilitating access, quality, cost and fairness of services and programs will be discussed.
| Units: | 3 |
| Semester | Winter |
| Contact: | Intensive -a minimum of 36 hours |
| Restriction: | Available to B Health Sci, MBBS and Level III B Develop St students only |
| Assessment: | Combination of essay, group presentation, written exam |
| Class number: | 20179 |
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ATSI Peoples Health and Culture
This course will provide a historical and cultural background that will inform an understanding of the health issues facing this population and the contribution that nurses can provide in primary and acute health care.
| Units: | 3 |
| Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
| Restriction: | Available to B Health Sc, B Medicine & B Surgery students only |
| Assessment: | Literature Search, Essay |
| Class number: | 31801 |
- Fiji Village Project
The Fiji Village Project (FVP) is an ANU initiative and is now in its fifth successful year. The project provides an opportunity to bring together university students with medicine, dentistry, public health and engineering backgrounds to work together towards health empowerment in Fijian communities. Additionally, with involvement from New Zealand, Australian and South Pacific Islands students, the project has already proved to be valuable in developing more meaningful professional relationships in the region. It has thus far provided students at the ANU Medical School and from other medical schools across Australia with a wonderful chance to put their skills into practice in the real world. Most importantly, the project is great fun and joy for everyone involved, be it Fijian, New Zealand or Australian medical students.
Applications for Fiji Village Project 2012 are now open! For more information on how to apply, please visit www.ensign.org.au
