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Master of Indigenous Health
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Indigenous Health |
Abbreviation: |
MIndHealth |
My University: |
Indigenous Health |
Duration: |
1 year full time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Distance* |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1618 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Master of Indigenous Health is currently delivered through distance education. The course provides students with knowledge and skills to effectively address Indigenous community health, community development, and cultural issues in relation to Indigenous health.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelors degree of at least 3 years duration or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution is required for entry. Recognition may be given for relevant work experience and prior learning.
Course Requirements
The Master of Indigenous Health requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
GHMB940 |
Indigenous Family Studies |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB943 |
Health and Human Ecology |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB941 |
Indigenous Health Patterns |
Spring |
6 |
GHMB944 |
Community Resource Planning |
Spring |
6 |
Plus 24 credit points of subjects as per the list below: | |||
GHMB950 |
Reflective Practice 1 |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
GHMB951 |
Reflective Practice 2 |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
GHMB942 |
Special Topic |
Annual, Autumn, Spring |
12 |
Or 24 credit points of research as per the following subject: | |||
GHMB997 |
Major Project* |
Annual |
24 |
* for students who elect to take GHMB997 Major Project, on-campus attendance to consult with the research project supervisor will be negotiated as needed.
Contact Information
For further information please contact your Course Advisor.
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/.