University course details for public health and genetics

Academic course descriptions for undergraduate studies at the Adelaide City Campus include an Honours Public Health Research Project and a course on Gene Expression, Human, and Developmental Genetics.

The public health course focuses on developing research skills, including scientific writing, critical reasoning, and independent investigation within a professional research environment. Students engage in evidence-based healthcare research, focusing on methodology, evidence synthesis, and implementation science.

The genetics course covers the mechanisms of gene expression, the genetic determination of developmental pathways, and human genetic mutations that lead to disease. It also addresses the legal regulatory frameworks governing genetic research.