Physics for Health

Course aim

An introductory physics course for health science professionals which aims to provide a fundamental understanding of physics principles and techniques required to form a basis for future studies in health sciences.

Course content

This course curriculum covers the foundations for an understanding of physics with an emphasis on its application within the health sciences. Students will explore physical principles and concepts in relation to how they can be used to describe and solve biological and physical problems using mathematical methods and analysing results.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, PORT LINCOLN
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial (Virtual Classroom)	2 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Problem solving exercise, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.