Scientific Literacy and Communication

About this subject

This subject will develop students’ skills to describe, interpret and appraise biomedical data and health information. By using practical scenarios and information available in the public domain, students will acquire the knowledge and the communication tools needed to engage with biomedical science-related issues in a range of contexts. They will critically examine how science is being presented in the media, evaluate the quality and integrity of the communication of scientific information presented and critique the appropriateness of the communication to the intended audience. Factors that affect health literacy at the individual and population level and strategies that can mitigate these will be explored.

Scientific Literacy and Communication is a standalone subject at The University of Notre Dame Australia in WA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.

No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with The University of Notre Dame Australia before enrolling.

The University of Notre Dame Australia is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.

Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with The University of Notre Dame Australia before enrolling.

Listing facts

Type

Single subject

National code

UND-MEDI5001

Field of education

Health

Provider

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Credit points

25

Study mode

Online

Duration

13 weeks

Qualifications listed

0

FEE-HELP

Eligible