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Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion |
Abbreviation: | GCertHlthProm |
UOW Course Code: | 1183 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key words: | Population Health, Health Promotion, Epidemiology |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus/ UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs efficiently, effectively and appropriately to improve the health and well being of populations. Guiding principles articulated in the action areas of the Ottawa and Bangkok Charters for Health Promotion are covered in the subjects Health Promotion and Public Health Policy. This theoretical base is complemented by opportunities to consolidate skills and apply knowledge in Health Promotion competencies and Health Research methodology subjects. Successful completion of the Health Promotion Graduate Certificate will enable graduates to confidently work with communities for change and contribute to effective and sustainable health promotion practice nationally and internationally.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the course structure and recommended subject progression table below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Health Promotion | Autumn | 6 | |
Public Health Policy | Autumn | 6 | |
Health Promotion Competencies | Spring | 6 | |
Public Health Research Methodology | Spring | 6 |
Articulation with other UOW Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion articulates with the Master of Public Health. All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion will count as credit towards the Health Promotion speciality stream in the Master of Public Health upon successful transfer.
Contact Information
For further information please contact your Course Advisor at the Social Sciences' Home Page.
Other Information
Other information is available at:
UOW Course Finder