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International Public Health - 7367

Program Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine

Contact: School of Public Health and Community Medicine

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Typical Duration: 0.5 Years

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 6

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 24

Award(s):

Graduate Certificate (Specialisation)

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Program Description

The requirements of this program are for students commencing their studies in 2014. Continuing students also have the option of completing the 2014 program requirements if they wish. Continuing students can view their original program requirements in previous editions of the handbook.

The Graduate Certificate in International Public Health provides preparation for work in international and aid organisations.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

Please contact the School of Public Health and Community Medicine or the Faculty of Medicine for information.

Program Structure

The Graduate Certificate in International Public Health comprises the following courses:

PHCM9605 International Health (6 UOC)

PLUS

18 units of credit of electives from the international-related elective offerings for the Master of International Public Health program.

Additional Course Requirement for International Students.

Students from non-English speaking countries who have not previously completed a degree in Australia or other English-speaking country are required to take the following additional preparatory course in their first semester. This course is also available for all other students to assist in gaining 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 (0 UOC)

Academic Rules

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

Please refer to the Program Structure above and view the school website 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 one year of experience in a health or a health-related field.