Social and Political Determinants of Health

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, Online
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 1003
Course ID icon
Course ID
204405
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla, Mt Gambier, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Remy Boyes
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To develop knowledge and awareness of the health needs of individuals and communities across the globe.

  • Determinants Of Health
  • Health Systems And Health Planning

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand how the various determinants of health contribute to health disparities across the globe
  • Explain the difference between equity and equality as they relate to the health of individuals and populations
  • Illustrate an understanding of the role of the nurse in the provision of equitable health care
  • Articulate the importance of epidemiology, intersectorial and interdisciplinary collaboration in health care planning for the future
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural perspectives of health and heath care
  • Understand how history has impacted upon indigenous health outcomes (nationally and globally)

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed HLTH1036 Global and National Health at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Report – 40%
  • Learning Journal – 60%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 33267
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 33268
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 33269
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 33270
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33271
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
This class is held in EV House (EV1-07) in Elizabeth Vale.
Class number
Class number 33272
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 33273
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Class number
Class number 33275
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 33276
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 33277
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33278
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33279
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33280
Section
Section TU14
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33281
Section
Section TU15
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
Class number
Class number 33283
Section
Section TU17
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
7 Apr - 5 May Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 33284
Section
Section TU18
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
7 Apr - 5 May Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33285
Section
Section TU19
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
7 Apr - 5 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33286
Section
Section TU20
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
7 Apr - 5 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 33287
Section
Section TU21
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
7 Apr - 5 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 33288
Section
Section TU22
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
7 Apr - 5 May Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
Class number
Class number 33289
Section
Section TU23
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Mar Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
8 Apr - 6 May Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 33290
Section
Section TU24
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Apr - 6 May Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
25 Feb - 25 Mar Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 33291
Section
Section TU25
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Mar Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
8 Apr - 6 May Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33292
Section
Section TU26
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
8 Apr - 6 May Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 33294
Section
Section TU28
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Mar Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
8 Apr - 6 May Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Class number
Class number 33296
Section
Section TU30
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Mar Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
9 Apr - 7 May Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 33297
Section
Section TU31
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Mar Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
9 Apr - 7 May Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 33298
Section
Section TU32
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
9 Apr - 7 May Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 33301
Section
Section TU35
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
9 Apr - 7 May Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26644
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla myLearning, Online
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla myLearning, Online
Notes:
This class is the online stream.
Class number
Class number 32013
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Apr - 6 May Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Whyalla Jubilee Building, J2-140
25 Feb - 25 Mar Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Whyalla Jubilee Building, J2-140
Notes:
This class is the on-campus stream.

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26645
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier myLearning, Online
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier myLearning, Online
Notes:
This class is the online stream.
Class number
Class number 32014
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
Notes:
This class is the on-campus stream.

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 25920
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Mar Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Online myLearning, Online
8 Apr - 6 May Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Online myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 25921
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Apr - 6 May Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Online myLearning, Online
25 Feb - 25 Mar Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Online myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 25922
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Apr - 5 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Online myLearning, Online
24 Feb - 24 Mar Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Online myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 25923
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Online myLearning, Online
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Online myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 25924
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Online myLearning, Online
6 Apr - 4 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Online myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 25925
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Apr - 3 May Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Online myLearning, Online
22 Feb - 22 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Online myLearning, Online

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61892
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 1 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
15 Sep - 13 Oct Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 61893
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 1 Sep Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
15 Sep - 13 Oct Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Class number
Class number 61894
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 3 Sep Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
17 Sep - 15 Oct Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Class number
Class number 61895
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Sep - 12 Oct Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
3 Aug - 31 Aug Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 64343
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Sep - 11 Oct Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
2 Aug - 30 Aug Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
This class is held in EV House (EV1-07) in Elizabeth Vale.
Class number
Class number 65379
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Sep - 15 Oct Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
6 Aug - 3 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 64416
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Sep - 11 Oct Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla myLearning, Online
2 Aug - 30 Aug Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla myLearning, Online
Notes:
This class is the online stream.
Class number
Class number 64417
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Sep - 11 Oct Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Whyalla Jubilee Building, J2-140
2 Aug - 30 Aug Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Whyalla Jubilee Building, J2-140
Notes:
This class is the on-campus stream.

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 64409
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Aug - 30 Aug Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier myLearning, Online
13 Sep - 11 Oct Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier myLearning, Online
Notes:
This class is the online stream.
Class number
Class number 64410
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Sep - 12 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
3 Aug - 31 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
Notes:
This class is the on-campus stream.

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61890
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Sep - 13 Oct Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Online myLearning, Online
4 Aug - 1 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Online myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 64344
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Sep - 12 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Online myLearning, Online
3 Aug - 31 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Online myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 64415
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Sep - 14 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Online myLearning, Online
5 Aug - 2 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Online myLearning, Online

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Bachelor of Nursing