PUBH1101 Health and Illness in Human Populations (University of Western Australia): rated 3.8/5 overall across 19 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
PUBH1101 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Population and Global Health in Health. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 人群健康与疾病
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Health
Faculty: Population and Global Health
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit introduces students to a population view of health and provides a framework for understanding population health issues. Using this framework, discussions are based on how we know what the major health issues are, who is at risk of ill health, what are the determinants or influences on human health and disease, and what is the potential for prevention.
PUBH1101 has 19 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 · usefulness 3.7 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 6 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.7 stars); 13 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.9/5).
On Reddit: "No such thing as easy math, chem, or physics electives. Better off studying GAMSAT style questions outside of university tbh. Active leadership (SSEH1104 I think), women’s health (IMED1108) is a good one that’s got no exam, first year public health (PUBH1101) relatively easy and…"
On Reddit: "It is technically not hard to HD. I did it last year but only ended up getting 79. I would fully recommend it as an elective if you're in 2nd or 3rd year though, as you will be experienced enough to not repeat my personal shortcomings. I underprepared for the presentation and go…"
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Q: Is PUBH1101 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 19 reviews: usefulness 3.7/5, overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PUBH1101, and when is it offered?
A: PUBH1101 is taught by the Population and Global Health. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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