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Unit of Study HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

    SCU College

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    N/A

Unit description

This unit focuses on the underlying concepts of science essential for success in health studies. Students explore the nature of science as it relates to health and apply analytical and quantitative skills to a range of health-related contexts. Students learn to use scientific language to communicate processes and concepts. Learning skills specific for the health sciences are developed.

Unit content

  1. Introduction to the scientific method and evidence-based practice
  2. Introduction to health science data and chemistry
  3. Chemical bonds, pH & buffers
  4. Introduction to organ systems, cells, homeostasis, and the nervous system
  5. Introduction to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems 
  6. Introduction to the musculoskeletal system and movement

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature of science, and the ability to communicate using scientific language as it relates to health science to a variety of audiences.

Demonstrate an understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful tertiary study in health.

Apply analytical and quantitative skills in a range of health related contexts.

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