GEOG20013 Health Geography

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 45%
• About 3 class hours a week

Is GEOG20013 hard?

GEOG20013: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews).

What you learn

How where people live, from neighbourhoods to natural settings, affects their health.

After it you can

• Explain place-based drivers of population health
• Weigh evidence and debates in health geography
• Compare research methods used in health geography

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 45%, Presentations 15%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2022)

• Content is easy and accessible, and two reviewers called it a good WAM booster, especially if you did similar health studies at school.
• Main drawback: the content is broad and surface-level, so do not expect much depth.
• Assignments are straightforward and fairly marked, and tutorials use interactive activities.

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Quick answers

When is GEOG20013 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking GEOG20013?

No prerequisites.

Does GEOG20013 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 45%, Presentations 15%.

Is GEOG20013 hard?

From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Content is easy and accessible, and two reviewers called it a good WAM booster, especially if you did similar health studies at school.

What do students say about GEOG20013?

Content is easy and accessible, and two reviewers called it a good WAM booster, especially if you did similar health studies at school. Main drawback: the content is broad and surface-level, so do not expect much depth. Assignments are straightforward and fairly marked, and tutorials use interactive activities.

How many class hours a week does GEOG20013 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take GEOG20013 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate GEOG20013?

Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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