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Health Management - 7360

Program Summary

   
 
Contact: School Office
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 0.5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 4
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 24
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
 
  

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate provides recognition to students who are limited to study for one session or one year only. It will be awarded to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed the program of study outlined below. The GradCert articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Health Management, Master of Health Management, or Master of Public Health programs.

Credit for courses completed in the GradCert may be transferred to the Masters programs, in accordance with the UNSW policy on credit transfer, provided students demonstrate adequate academic performance (minimum Credit average).

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to provide training for senior managerial and planning professionals in health services.

Program Structure

The Graduate Certificate program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis, internal or external basis (including compulsory residential schools).

Candidates are required to successfully complete a total of 24 units of credit from the courses offered by the School of Public Health & Community Medicine. The Graduate Certificate program may be tailored to suit individual interests. Further information on courses selection is available from the School.

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the school office for further information.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Admission Requirements

A recognised Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline plus two years of experience in health services.

In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications may be admitted. No credits, exemptions or advanced standing are granted for the Graduate Certificate.

Further Information

Related Program(s)
5509 Health Management
8901 Health Management
8902 Health Management (Ext)
9047 Public Health/HealthManagement

Area(s) of Specialisation

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