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Master of Indigenous Health | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Indigenous Health |
Abbreviation: | MIndigHlth |
UOW Course Code: | 1440 |
CRICOS Code: | 088724C |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible/Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Overview
The Master of Indigenous Health is designed to prepare those involved in Indigenous health, or health workers in the area of Indigenous health, for clinical and administrative leadership roles in the health care system.
The program emphasises independent study and enquiry, and is structured for planned and consistent integration of theory with practical skills and competencies.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Indigenous Health will be able to:
- Incorporate advanced knowledge in formulating explanations for complex Indigenous health issues.
- Integrate knowledge of research theory and practice relative to Indigenous health.
- Assemble understanding of spirituality and culture in relation to Indigenous wellbeing and health.
- Reflect on and evaluate how the social environment contributes to Indigenous health.
- Demonstrate the value of a whole of life approach to Indigenous health.
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex Indigenous health issues, concepts and theories.
- Communicate propositions to address complex Indigenous health issues.
- Initiate, plan and implement a research-based project that evaluates concepts and worldviews of Indigenous health issues within a health promotion framework.
Course Structure
The Master of Indigenous Health requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI843 | Comparative Indigenous Health Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI946 | The Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Aboriginal Australians | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI905 | Cultural Competence in Psychology | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI941 | Indigenous Health Patterns | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI940 | Indigenous Family Studies | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI947 | Family Violence/ Family Recovery | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI948 | dadirri- Aboriginal Spirituality | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI949 | Recreating the Circle of Well-being | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI942 | Indigenous Research Theory and Practice | 12 | Autumn |
| MEDI950 | Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI954 | Indigenous Identity in Contemporary Psychology | 6 | Autumn |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au