Currently, two curricula are running in the FKM Unhas Public Health Undergraduate Study Program. Students from the Class before 2023 must complete a minimum of 144 credits (230.4 ECTS) using the 2020 curriculum, and students from the Class of 2023 must complete 144-154 credits (230.4-246.4 ECTS) using the 2023 curriculum.

The Hasanuddin University Public Health Curriculum is made into three clusters for the 2020 curriculum and 4 clusters for the 2023 curriculum, namely:

1. General Fundamental Course Cluster

This course is a mandatory university course provided by Unhas under the Technical Implementation Unit called General Courses. This course is presented in semesters 1 and 2 for 12 credits (19.2 ECTS).

2. General Public Health Course Cluster

This course is available in semesters 2 to 4 in the 2020 curriculum and in semesters 1-6 in the 2023 curriculum for 119 credits (190.4 ECTS). This course equips students with knowledge and skills in public health science and is the main competency of a Bachelor of Public Health.

3. Specialist Course Cluster

In the fifth semester, students must choose a specialization based on seven departments/specialization. Prerequisite courses require a certain minimum score in (A, A-, B+) to choose a specialization. Specifically for the 2023 curriculum, 14-20 credits ( 22.4-32 ECTS) were provided in the specialization courses. At the end of semester 7 or 8 (specifically for the 2023 curriculum, in semester 7), students must carry out community service and write a thesis. Courses in the specialization support the main competencies of a Bachelor of Public Health. The following are the differences in competencies expected in each Department/Specialization:

Health Administration and Policy

1. Able to carry out studies and analyzes in health planning and management
2. Able to analyze and develop health policies and politics (Health Policy and Politics)
3. Able to manage and design Health Economics and Financial Management
4. Able in leadership and communication (leadership and communication)
5. Able to plan finances and have health fund managerial skills

Biostatistics/KKB

1. Able to plan and control population, family planning and reproductive health problems
2. Able to conduct research in population, family planning and reproductive health
3. Able to implement and administer a reliable Health Information System through technology-based data collection, processing and analysis processes

Epidemiology

1. Able to diagnose surveillance-based public health problems
2. Able to analyze data on disease risk factors in the community
3. Able to apply epidemiological principles in overcoming public health problems
4. Able to conduct epidemiological research to analyze health problems in society
5. Able to develop evidence-based health planning programs in solving health problems
6. Able to use Information and Communication Technology in epidemiological studies as a health information system

Occupational Safety and Health

1. Able to assess work hazards on worker safety, health and productivity, develop hazard control recommendations and develop K3 risk management
2. Able to measure the work environment, workload, and work capacity and use the results to prepare program recommendations
3. Able to manage occupational safety and health programs according to regulations
4. Able to prepare and handle disasters in the workplace

Environmental Health

1. Able to identify environmental determinants in public health
2. Able to apply environmental risk analysis to Health
3. Able to control health risks posed by factors
4. environment to society
5. Able to measure environmental parameters

Hospital Management

1. Able to understand the application of management functions and information technology in hospital service systems
2. Able to understand managerial governance and hospital organizational culture
3. Able to apply various knowledge and knowledge in the field of hospital management studies in the implementation of hospital governance

Health Promotion and Behavioral Science

1. Able to identify and formulate appropriate risk behaviors for the promotion and prevention of health problems
2. Able to conduct research and health promotion training. Able to implement health promotion strategies to overcome health problems
3. Able to convey ideas and messages verbally and in writing in the media for the promotion and prevention of health problems
4. Able to carry out personal and group counselling for the promotion and prevention of health problems
5. Skilled in designing media for promotion and prevention of health problems
6. Skilled in implementing health promotion programs in workplaces, institutions and public places

4. Competency Supporting Courses (MKPK)

The 2023 curriculum has 10 credits (16 ECTS) of mandatory courses called Competency Supporting Courses or “MKPK”. These courses are the implementation of “the Independent Learning curriculum” with 20 courses, which are conversions of various activities outside the Class that students participate in, such as competitions, organizations, committees, scientific events, and community services. This activity can be followed by students and converted from semester 1.

The Curriculum Map of Bachelor of Public Health Study Programme