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International Health - PHCM9605
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Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  School of Public Health and Community Medicine
 
 
Course Outline: See Course Outline
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: Students who are not enrolled in a postgraduate program in the Faculty of Medicine should contact the School of Public Health and Community Medicine to discuss their background and seek enrolment approval.
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course is designed to provide a sound foundation for study in international health. The intensive learning experience is based on a realistic scenario of health issues and challenges commonly experienced in resource poor countries. Successful completion of this course will require application of pertinent knowledge, practice of skills and reflection on professional practice. It constitutes a core course for students who wish to undertake the Master of International Public Health.

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