Public Health Nutrition, Testamur Major
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T068
Previous Code: ST3079.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
This postgraduate major is designed for science graduates seeking to further their career in public health and health promotion; working in a variety of settings, such as local, state or national health organisations, non-government organisations, population health units, community health centres, and international aid agencies. Roles may include health promotion officer, research and evaluation officer, monitoring and surveillance officer, and health policy officer. This major builds an integrated understanding of relevant aspects of community and public health nutrition and its interrelation with other relevant disciplines. A capstone subject involving a public health nutrition research project allows students to integrate their knowledge and skills developed from the whole program and build on research skills that are scaffolded through the curriculum.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Dr Mark Williams |
| Hawkesbury | Internal | Dr Mark Williams |
Major Structure
Qualification for the award of Master of Science (Public Health Nutrition) requires the successful completion of 160 credit points comprising:
- 20 credit points of core subjects,
- 20 credit points of research capstone subjects,
- 40 credit points of major subjects as follows
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 7003 | Community and Public Health Nutrition | 10 |
| PUBH 7031 | Health Systems and Policy | 10 |
| HLTH 7011 | Nutritional Assessment Methods | 10 |
| HLTH 7010 | Nutrition Promotion | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
- and at least 40 credit points from Alternate Pool 1 and up to 40 credit points from Alternate Pool 2.
Students should note that the subjects available in Alternate Pool 1 and Alternate Pool 2 are listed under the Structure tab of the Master of Science page.
Recommended Sequence
Master of Science full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| HLTH 7003 | Community and Public Health Nutrition | 10 |
| HLTH 7011 | Nutritional Assessment Methods | 10 |
| Select two alternate subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PUBH 7031 | Health Systems and Policy | 10 |
| HLTH 7010 | Nutrition Promotion | 10 |
| MATH 7016 | The Nature of Data | 10 |
| Select one alternate subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 7055 | Experiment Design and Project Management | 10 |
| Select three alternate subjects | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 20 credit points from the following (note that MSc Research Project is a 20 credit point subject): | 20 | |
| MSc Research Project | ||
| Industry Project | ||
| Industry Project (Extended) | ||
| Professional Topic | ||
| Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies | ||
| Select two alternate subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Master of Science full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| PUBH 7031 | Health Systems and Policy | 10 |
| HLTH 7010 | Nutrition Promotion | 10 |
| MATH 7016 | The Nature of Data | 10 |
| Select one alternate subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| HLTH 7003 | Community and Public Health Nutrition | 10 |
| NATS 7055 | Experiment Design and Project Management | 10 |
| HLTH 7011 | Nutritional Assessment Methods | 10 |
| Select one alternate subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| Select 20 credit points from the following (note that MSc Research Project is a 20 credit point subject): | 20 | |
| MSc Research Project | ||
| Industry Project | ||
| Industry Project (Extended) | ||
| Professional Topic | ||
| Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies | ||
| Select two alternate subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| Select four alternate subjects | 40 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Major in other programs: full-time start-year intake
Students undertaking the major as part of a postgraduate program other than the Master of Science must complete 40 credit points of major subjects as follows.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| HLTH 7003 | Community and Public Health Nutrition | 10 |
| HLTH 7011 | Nutritional Assessment Methods | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PUBH 7031 | Health Systems and Policy | 10 |
| HLTH 7010 | Nutrition Promotion | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Major in other programs: full-time mid-year intake
Students undertaking the major as part of a postgraduate program other than the Master of Science must complete 40 credit points of major subjects as follows.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| PUBH 7031 | Health Systems and Policy | 10 |
| HLTH 7010 | Nutrition Promotion | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| HLTH 7003 | Community and Public Health Nutrition | 10 |
| HLTH 7011 | Nutritional Assessment Methods | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Equivalent Subject
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this major for students who passed this subject in 2021 or earlier.
ENGR 7018 - Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies, replaced by NATS 7057 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies