Graduate School of Public Health Courses

COURSES OFFERED

• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science (Population Health) - Subject to University approval
• Graduate Certificate in Public Health - Subject to University approval
• Master of Health Management - From Spring 2006
• Graduate Certificate in Health Management - From Spring 2006
• Graduate Certificate in HIV/AIDS - From Spring 2006

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 (subject to University approval)

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 Certificate in Public Health.  International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in all bands.

Course Requirements

48 credit points of coursework, comprising five core subjects and three electives from any schedule.  International students must take GHMD903 in their first session. Other elective subjects may be approved by the Head of School

Course Program

MASTER OF SCIENCE (Population Health)

Overview

The Master of Science (Population Health) provides, with the Master of Public Health, knowledge and understanding of efforts made by society to protect, promote and restore people’s health.  However, as a 72 credit point degree, it also gives students the opportunity to gain more knowledge in the area of health management, to undertake a major project, or to undertake study in another area with approval of Head of School. 

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 Certificate in Public Health.  International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in all bands.

Course Requirements

72 credit points of coursework, comprising (for the health management stream) five core subjects and GHMD906 Quality Management for Health Services; plus, another 3 elective subjects from schedule 2 and a further 18 credit points from any schedule; and, (for the project stream) 5 core subjects plus GHMD997 Major Project; and a further 18 credit points from any schedule. International students must take GHMD903 in their first session. Other elective subjects may be approved by the Head of School.

Course Program

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(Subject to University approval)

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 all bands.

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 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.

MASTER OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Overview

The Master of Health Management program is designed for those in sectional, clinical or departmental management positions, or for those health professionals with relevant experience who wish to extend their activities into health management.

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 full-time relevant work experience. In special circumstances, an applicant holding other acceptable academic qualifications, plus a minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience, may be admitted. If you do not have a three year Bachelor degree or equivalent, you must provide a detailed statement confirming the nature and duration of your work experience, together with supporting documentation from your employer. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in all bands.

Advanced Standing

Students who have completed relevant subjects in a Graduate Certificate in Health Management or Graduate Certificate in Public Health may receive advanced standing based on those subjects, up to a maximum of 24 credit points.

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete 48 credit points of accredited modules comprising subjects on offer from the School of Health Sciences and the Graduate School of Business. 

Course Program

* Students who wish to progress to the MBA program, must complete TBS909 Corporate Governance as the elective subject.

Credit Towards other Courses

Upon successful completion of the Master of Health Management, those students who meet the Master of Business Administration (MBA) entry requirements may apply to enrol in the MBA degree, and will be required to complete a further seven specified subjects (42 credit points) as determined by the MBA Course Co-ordinator.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Overview

The aim of this program is to provide advanced professional education for health service managers in the concepts, theories, approaches and practices of health management.

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. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in all bands.

Course Program

Credit Towards Other Courses

On completion of the Graduate Certificate of Health Management, students may apply to enter the Master of Health Management, Master of Public Health or Master of Science (Population Health) programs.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HIV/AIDS

Overview

The aim of the program is to up-skill health workers in HIV/AIDS knowledge and service provision skills and provide academic recognition to health workers in the area of HIV/AIDS.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration or other qualification and relevant health service experience, approved by the Head of the Program. 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. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in all bands.

Course Program

Credit Towards Other Courses

On completion of the Graduate Certificate in HIV/AIDS, students may apply to enter the Master of Public Health, Master of Science (Population Health) or Master of Nursing programs.