Health Systems & Policy (PUBH1103)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2L 2T
Incompatible
Nil
Prerequisite
Nil
Companion
Nil
Recommended prerequisite
Nil
Recommended companion
Nil
Restricted
Nil
Assessment methods
Workbook (10%); Teamwork (10%), Quizzes(20%), Online modules (60%)
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course examines the actors and relationships in the Australian health system and the exchanges that take place between them. Health policy drives the system; how and why policy is created will be examined. The economic context in which health care is provided is examined and students develop the skills necessary to analyse issues relating to health systems from different perspectives. Policies and reforms initiatives in the Australian health system are used to illustrate the application of theoretical concepts. Students will have the opportunity to apply the principles learnt to current issues facing health systems and debate the alternatives.