UNSW Handbook Program - Public Health

Public Health - 5507

PRINT THIS PAGE

Program Description

Admission Requirements

Further Information

Related Program(s)

Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
	Contact: School Office
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Typical Duration: 0.8 Years
	Typical UOC Per Session: 24
	Min UOC Per Session: 4
	Max UOC Per Session: 32
	Min UOC For Award: 36
	Award(s):
	Graduate Diploma in Public Health (Specialisation)

Program Description

A Public Health degree is widely recognised as essential for a career in population health, including health promotion, primary health care, policy formulation, research, and management of health programs.

The Master of Public Health articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Public Health (GradDip) and the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (GradCert).

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The Public Health programs provide preparation for education, research and service in all aspects of public health. The program includes study in epidemiology, quantitative and qualitative research methods, health services management, health promotion, development and education in health, as well as a systematic review of topical public health issues. It is designed to address the continuing education needs of specialists in public health as well as providing a general orientation to public health issues and methods for the health professions.

Program Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Public Health is offered in full-time, part-time and external modes. For most courses, external students must attend compulsory residential school workshops at the Kensington campus twice a year, once before each semester of study.

The program is offered as a 36 unit of credit (UOC) program comprising nine courses from the Masters program, including 6 core courses and 12 UOC of electives.

Core Courses

PHCM9012 Health Promotion (4 UOC)
PHCM9131 Research Skills (4 UOC)
PHCM9499 Epidemiology for Public Health (4 UOC)
PHCM9503 Statistics for Public Health (4 UOC)
PHCM9516 Introduction to Public Health (4 UOC)
PHCM9751 Management for Pub Hlth (4 UOC)

PLUS Electives (12 units of credit) from the elective offerings for the Master of Public Health program.

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

Applicants are required to have completed a bachelor degree in a health-related discipline and to have at least three years of experience in a health or a health-related field.

Further Information

Public Health and Community Medicine

URL for this page:

© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.