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Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Public Health |
Abbreviation: |
GCertPubHlth |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus, Distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1130 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides a basic introduction to key public health concepts and issues, including social determinants of public health, statistical analysis and epidemiology - the study of patterns of health and illnesses. These subjects provide insight into the challenges involved in system level change to improve the health of our vulnerable communities and also the range of career opportunities available in public health.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Entry to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health requires a three year undergraduate Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course on a case-by-case basis.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below or with approval of the Course Coordinator.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
SHS 931 |
Public Health Communication and Data Skills* |
Autumn |
6 |
Or |
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6cp elective subject* |
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SHS 933 |
Social Determinants of Health |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 932 |
Epidemiology |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 940 |
Statistics in Health Research |
Spring |
6 |
* Students should seek advice from the Course Coordinator as to whether they should take SHS 931 or a 6cp elective.
Credit Arrangements and Articulation with other UOW Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health articulates with the Master of Public Health. All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Public Health will count as credit towards the Master of Public Health upon successful transfer.
Contact Information
A/Prof Heather Yeatman
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/