PBH3014 · Monash University
Public health placement
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
You will put into practice the knowledge and skills you have gained through your course by working within a health organisation/project team. You will gain practical experience in preparation for embarking upon or enhancing a career in health as well as opportunities to further develop your skills and competencies with the support and guidance of experienced professionals. Your placement experience will help you to better understand content learned and prepare you for the realities of the workplace. This includes working on-site and/or remotely.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation for placement (1 hour) | Work integrated | 10% |
| Placement proposal (1,500 words) | Work integrated | 35% |
| Student supervisor agreement (completion of template) Pass/Failhurdle | Written | — |
| Placement progress reflection (1,000 words) | Work integrated | 25% |
| Placement summary (5 min oral presentation + 600 words) | Work integrated | 30% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Blended |