UNSW Handbook Program - Public Health

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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: 1 Years
	Typical UOC Per Session: 24
	Min UOC Per Session: 4
	Max UOC Per Session: 32
	Min UOC For Award: 48
	Award(s):
	Master of Public Health (Specialisation)

Program Description

The Master of Public Health (MPH) 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. Many of our graduates occupy key positions in health services and universities in the Western Pacific and Asian regions.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The Master of Public Health program provides 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 MPH program is offered in full-time, part-time and external modes. For most external courses, students must attend compulsory residential school workshops at the Kensington campus twice a year, once before each semester of study. The program comprises the following components, for a total of 48 units of credit:

Core courses 24 units of credit
Elective courses 16 units of credit
Project (PHCM9147) or Electives 8 units of credit

The program articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Public Health (GradDipPH 5507) and the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (GradCertPH 7368). Credit for courses completed as part of the GradDipPH and the GradCertPH may be transferred to the Master's program.

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)

Additional Course Requirement for International Students.

International students from non-English speaking countries enrolled in the full time program in Sydney (Kensington campus) are required to take the following additional core course in their first session. This course is available for all students to assist to gain maximum benefit from their study and contributes 4 units of credit towards the total of 48 units of credit for the program.

PHCM9100 Academic Skills (3 UOC)

Electives

A large variety of electives are offered, enabling students to focus on areas of interest and professional relevance. In addition, students may enrol in electives offered by other schools and academic units within the University of New South Wales, as well as courses offered in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of Sydney. Students may elect to undertake independent studies across selected areas of concentration, to learn about a particular area or course matter of special interest which is not offered in the formal program (PHCM9101/2/3/4).

The following electives are offered:

PHCM9010 Community Development (4 UOC)
PHCM9102 Independent Study (4uoc) (4 UOC)
PHCM9108 Program Design & Evaluation (6 UOC)
PHCM9120 Qualitative Research Methods (6 UOC)
PHCM9121 Measurement of Quality of Life (4 UOC)
PHCM9125 Design Short Courses & W'shops (6 UOC)
PHCM9133 Learning,Teaching & Assessment (6 UOC)
PHCM9140 International Project Design (4 UOC)
PHCM9302 Learning in Small Groups (4 UOC)
PHCM9306 Clinical Supervision (4 UOC)
PHCM9307 Exploring Ethical Dilemmas (4 UOC)
PHCM9309 Assessing Clinical Performance (4 UOC)
PHCM9331 Ethics and Law (6 UOC)
PHCM9381 Policy Studies (6 UOC)
PHCM9391 Strategy Policy & Change (6 UOC)
PHCM9431 Interpersonal Communications (4 UOC)
PHCM9441 Healthcare Economics & Fin Mgt (6 UOC)
PHCM9471 Comparative H'lth Care Systems (6 UOC)
PHCM9501 ICT Project Management: Health (3 UOC)
PHCM9517 Advanced Biostatistics (4 UOC)
PHCM9518 Case Studies in Epidemiology (4 UOC)
PHCM9604 Alcohol and Other Drug Issues (4 UOC)
PHCM9605 International Health (6 UOC)
PHCM9606 Gender and Health (4 UOC)
PHCM9610 Food & Nutrition Policy (4 UOC)
PHCM9611 Health of the Elderly (3 UOC)
PHCM9612 Environmental Health (6 UOC)
PHCM9614 Research Marginalised Groups (4 UOC)
PHCM9615 Delivery of Health Services (4 UOC)
PHCM9621 HIV/AIDS: Responses (6 UOC)
PHCM9626 Inequalities and Health (4 UOC)
PHCM9628 Health Impact Assessment (6 UOC)
PHCM9630 Indigenous Health (6 UOC)
PHCM9633 Tobacco Control (4 UOC)
PHCM9661 Current Issues in Health (4 UOC)
PHCM9662 Debates: International Health (4 UOC)
PHCM9663 Health, Development and Rights (6 UOC)
PHCM9701 Health Leadership (6 UOC)
PHCM9741 Management of Change (4 UOC)
PHCM9748 Clinical Governance & Risk (6 UOC)
PHCM9761 Public Mental Health (Aust.) (4 UOC)
PHCM9781 Evidence-informed Decision-mak (6 UOC)
PHCM9811 Debates in Health Sociology (6 UOC)
PHCM9911 Health Informatics Principles (6 UOC)
PHCM9922 Decision Support Systems (6 UOC)

Many electives are also available in Distance Education mode.

Project

The project comprises an in-depth study of a contemporary public health issue. Students are expected to demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills gained in the program. The project may be in the form of a small-scale research study, a case study, a program evaluation or a report on a field placement. It is normally undertaken after completion of all core and elective courses. Provisional topics for the project will be determined in consultation with an academic adviser from the School early in the program and refined in PHM9131 Research Skills in Public Health.

PHCM9147 Major Project (8 UOC)

Plans (Areas of Specialisation)

The following specialisations (plans) are now available in the Master of Public Health. These allow students to focus their studies on areas where the School has considerable expertise, and incorporate field studies and project work.

9045 Master of Public Health in Health Promotion
9045 Master of Public Health in Education
9045 Master of Public Health in International Health and Development
9045 Master of Public Health in Primary Health Care

For further details see 'Area/s) of Specialisation.' above

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School of Public Health and Community Medicine 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 health-related field.

Further Information

Public Health and Community Medicine

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