Int Pub Health/Pub Health - 9043
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
Contact: School of Public Health and Community Medicine
Campus: Kensington Campus
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 30
Min UOC For Award: 72
Award(s):
Master of International Public Health (Specialisation)
Master of Public Health (Specialisation)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
Candidates wishing to qualify for both the Master of International Public Health and the Master of Public Health can do so with a total of 72 UoC.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The Master of International Public Health (MIPH) is recognised as a sought after qualification in international health. Many graduates of MIPH or similar programs have found employment with international aid organisations.
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.
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.
Program Structure
Candidates must complete 24 uoc of core courses. The following courses will satisfy the core requirements for both programs:
Core Courses
Core Courses
- PHCM9012 Health Promotion & Social Pers (6 UOC)
- PHCM9041 Foundations (6 UOC)
- PHCM9498 Epidemiology and Statistics:PH (6 UOC)
- PHCM9605 International Health (6 UOC)
Electives
In addition, students must complete 48 units of credit in elective courses, including at least three elective courses from the recommended list of international-related courses for the Master of International Public Health program.:
In addition, students must complete 48 units of credit in elective courses, including at least three elective courses from the recommended list of international-related courses for the Master of International Public Health program.:
- PHCM9010 Community Development (6 UOC)
- PHCM9108 Program Design & Evaluation (6 UOC)
- PHCM9381 Policy Studies (6 UOC)
- PHCM9471 Comparative H'lth Care Systems (6 UOC)
- PHCM9606 Reprod, Matern & Child Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9612 Environmental Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9621 HIV/AIDS: Responses (6 UOC)
- PHCM9622 The Global HIV Epidemic (6 UOC)
- PHCM9662 Health Aspects of Crises (6 UOC)
- PHCM9701 Health Leadership (6 UOC)
- PHCM9782 Infectious Diseases (6 UOC)
- PHCM9783 Com Disease Control in HE & D (6 UOC)
- PHCM9784 Tropical Disease Control (6 UOC)
For a complete listing of School electives see Master of Public Health program.
Students may enrol in electives offered by other schools and academic units within the University of New South Wales, as well as approved courses offered by other universities, in accordance with the UNSW policy on credit transfer.
Students may enrol in electives offered by other schools and academic units within the University of New South Wales, as well as approved courses offered by other universities, in accordance with the UNSW policy on credit transfer.
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 preparatory course in their first semester. This course is available for all students to assist to gain maximum benefit from their study. The course is made available at no charge to students and does not contribute to the UOC requirements of the degree.
- PHCM9100 Academic Practice (3 UOC)
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 health-related discipline plus at least two years of experience in a health or health-related field.
Further Information
Related Program(s)
9048 International Public Health
9045 Public Health
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