Foundation Studies Program (FSP) - Health Sciences Stream, Leading to Bachelor of Health Science - Public Health at University of South Australia

Navitas Group - Eynesbury College

Australia,South Australia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 32,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Oct 2025

Apply Date

Australia, South Australia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1989

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

16/20 Coglin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Foundation Studies Program (FSP) - Health Sciences Stream, Leading to Bachelor of Health Science - Public Health at University of South Australia

Program Overview

Foundation Studies Program

The Eynesbury College Foundation Studies Program (FSP) is an intensive program, preparing international students for entry into their first year of undergraduate study at the University of Adelaide or an Eynesbury Diploma.


Program Structure

Required modules: Students will study 3 core modules, as well as 3 elective modules in their area of study interest. Students will be graded on a score out of 500 which is used for entry to the University of South Australia

  • Core modules
    • Language and Communication (marked out of 100 points)
    • Clear Thinking and Logic (marked out of 50 points)
    • International Studies (marked out of 50 points)
       
  • Health Sciences study interest
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
    • Nutrition
    • Fundamentals of Mathematics
    • Psychology


Direct entry into University of South Australia


Leading to: Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)

Start your unstoppable career in improving the health of people and populations. A degree in public health prepares you to be at the forefront of disease prevention and health promotion.

Public health practitioners address social and cultural, commercial and environmental factors which prevent disease and prolong the lifespan of the greater public. With an emphasis on advocacy and equity, you’ll work with individuals, groups, communities and organisations across public and private sectors to engage with meaningful health issues, and become equipped with skills to address global health challenges.

You’ll learn diverse approaches including policy development; data analysis and reporting; media and advocacy; public events; community-based education and preventative interventions to create positive change. These methods may be used to tackle complex global health issues such as infectious diseases, heart disease, cancer and mental health.

You'll engage with 200 hours of industry-relevant experience with local advisory groups, industry groups, local councils, and similar, giving you valuable insight into your future career and allowing you to build your industry networks while studying.


What you'll learn

You’ll become equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes to contribute as a dynamic and forward-thinking generalist public health practitioner.   

Your studies will equip you with an understanding of the social and commercial determinants of health and wellbeing. You will learn how to engage with communities and populations to promote wellbeing through locally-relevant information and activities. You will learn the principles and purpose of evaluation in public health, the importance of lived-experience perspectives, the role of advocacy, and the responsible dissemination of public health information. You’ll also learn epidemiological techniques to identify patterns in population health, such as the prevalence of mental health conditions or cardiovascular disease, novel associations between risk factors and diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and COVID-19.

During your first year you’ll understand core areas of practice and in your second year you’ll get to apply that knowledge. In the final year, there will be an emphasis on becoming a public health practitioner and entering the workforce, and career development. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your industry project and placement experiences at the annual student conference.

Throughout the degree, you’ll focus on equitable access to health programs and services for priority population groups such as, but not limited to, people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans, people living in rural and remote locations, young people, and older adults.

Graduates meet a broad range of industry-relevant public health competencies across six key areas including:

  • Health monitoring and surveillance
  • Disease prevention and control
  • Health protection
  • Health promotion
  • Health policy, planning and management
  • Evidence-based professional population health practice

You’ll study either one minor or choose from four elective courses. Your minor can be made up from UniSA’s wide list of majors and minors, allowing you to develop a unique combination of knowledge and skills. Alternatively, the four elective courses can be selected from a specific list of courses related to the degree.

The curriculum is aligned to the Foundation Competencies for Public Health Graduates in Australia and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework. This provides you with transferable skills which can be applied across all levels of government, community-based organisations and programs, as well as in a variety of organisations like the Australian Red Cross, the Heart Foundation, the Royal Society for the Blind, and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI).

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