Graduate School of Public Health Courses

COURSES OFFERED

• Master of Health Management - not available in 2005
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science (Health Policy and Management) - not available to commencing students
• Master of Science (Mental Health) - not available to commencing students
• Graduate Diploma in Public Health
• Graduate Diploma in Science (Mental Health) - not available to commencing students
• Graduate Certificate in Health Management - not available in 2005
• Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Programs in Mental Health, Public Health and Health Management are also offered by distance education. Please contact the Graduate School of Public Health directly for further details.

Occupational Health and safety is offered jointly with the Departments of Biomedical Science and Management. Consult information in the Department of Biomedical Science pages for details.

CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS

Supervision in the following areas of research is likely to be available to candidates undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy, the Doctor of Public Health and the Master of Science - Research.

• Cardiovascular disease prevention
• Environmental Health
• Health information systems
• Health policy
• Health promotion
• Health services development and evaluation
• Health service management
• Health and society
• Mental health
• Nutrition (Obesity, Diabetes)
• Occupational health and safety

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Overview

The Master of Public Health provides knowledge and understanding of efforts made by society to protect, promote and restore people's health. Health is defined as a state of well-being, not just the absence of disease. The goals of public health include the promotion and improvement of health, as well as the prevention of disease, premature death, and disease-produced discomfort and disability in the population.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent. People with other acceptable qualifications and work experience may be admitted on completion of the Graduate Diploma in Public Health. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

72 credit points of coursework, comprising six core subjects and six electives. On campus students will also be able to choose from subjects in the Sociology, Geosciences and STS schedules on the advice of the Course Coordinator.

Course Program

MASTER OF SCIENCE (Health Policy and Management) - not available to commencing students

Overview

This program aims to provide advanced study for health service managers and enhance their competence for senior management roles in the health industry.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent, together with a minimum of two years relevant work experience. In special circumstances, an applicant holding acceptable academic or professional qualifications, and with relevant work experience of not less than two years, may be admitted as a candidate. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Program

MASTER OF SCIENCE (Mental Health) - not available to commencing students

Overview

The degree places emphasis on quality clinical and practical training both at the individual and population level. It emphasises the development of essential skills and conceptual knowledge needed for mental health research. The postgraduate mental health program responds to national priorities to equip the mental health workforce for comprehensive, community-based treatment and the rehabilitation of people suffering from serious mental health illness.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

The course is multidisciplinary and is open to appropriately qualified health professionals interested in further education and training in mental health. Entry requirements include:

1. a relevant three year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution;
2. two years (minimum) of relevant experience in the field.

International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Advanced Standing

Candidates satisfactorily completing the Graduate Diploma in Science (Mental Health) may seek admission to the Master of Science program.

Course Requirements

The course can be undertaken full-time over 18 months or part-time over 3 years. The Master of Science (Mental Health) degree is designed with the part-time student in mind within the on-campus program. There are approximately four hours of contact per week for the part-time candidate and wherever possible, classes are scheduled on one afternoon per week beginning at 1.30pm. The course requires the completion of 72 credit points including six core subjects (36 credit points) and 2 electives (12 credit points). The remaining 24 credit points can be gained in one of two ways:

1. by undertaking four approved elective subjects totalling aft least 24 credit points; or
2. by undertaking GHMD997 Major Project (24 credit points).

Note: GHMD984 Health Research Methodology is a pre-requisite for the Major Project. Students must have the permission of the coordinator to undertake GHMD997.

Course Program

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Overview

This is an introduction to public health: the area associated with efforts made by society to protect, promote and restore people's health. Health is defined as a state of well-being, not just the absence of disease. The goals of public health include the promotion and improvement of health, as well as the prevention of disease, premature death, and disease-produced discomfort and disability in the population. The Graduate Diploma is designed for health professionals and others intending to work in public health.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent. Other qualifications and work experience may be accepted. Students may also be admitted to the Graduate Diploma upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The program comprises the following five subjects, together with subjects selected from the Master of Public Health schedule, and subjects from other departments approved by the Course Coordinator to create a total of 48 credit points of coursework.

Course Program

Credit Towards Other Courses

On completion of the Graduate Diploma of Public Health, students may apply to enter the Master of Public Health. Successful applicants will be required to complete a further 24 credit points of course work from the Masters program.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE (Mental Health) - not available to commencing students

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Mental Health) aims to produce students with the clinical and professional competence to work across the full range of mental health services and to provide assessment diagnosis, case management, treatment, rehabilitation and support for people with mental health illness and their families in line with the National Mental Health Policy and Plan.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Admission to the course is normally by applicants who hold a relevant undergraduate degree or other acceptable qualifications (eg Registered Nursing Certificate), together with a minimum of one year of work in a mental health service setting. In special circumstances an applicant holding other acceptable academic or professional qualifications may be admitted to studies.

International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Advanced Standing

The Graduate Diploma articulates with the Master of Science (Mental Health) in that students who successfully complete the Diploma may apply for advanced standing of 48 credit points of course work in the Master of Science degree.

Course Program

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Overview

The aim of this program is to provide health professionals and others with the opportunity to develop competencies in public health. Students can gain a qualification in public health in a flexible manner, including a choice of subjects and a manageable investment of time and money.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Entrants to the course normally hold a three year undergraduate degree (or equivalent). An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is awarded on the successful completion of 24 credit points of course work selected from the following subjects:-

Course Program

Credit Towards Other Courses

On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, students may apply to enter the Graduate Diploma in Public Health. Successful applicants will be required to complete a further 24 credit points of course work from the Diploma program.