Program

Public Health - 1836

Program Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine

Contact: a.razzaq@unsw.edu.au

Campus: Sydney

Career: Research

Typical Duration: 3 Years

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 12

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 144

Award(s):

Doctor of Public Health

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Program Description

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) is a three year full time equivalent program for candidates
accepted into the UNSW Future Health Leaders Program. Individuals are nominated by their
organisations, with acceptance into the program is contingent on selection by UNSW. The
degree will provide coursework and training in applied research skills relevant to Public Health.
The DrPH will involve intensive, structured coursework around the core competencies as well as
practice-based placements in the field, and submission of a thesis. The course work includes
one-day seminars and training days covering a range of topics such as Aboriginal health,
cultural awareness, drugs and alcohol, health privacy, prison health, public health law and
refugee health.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes


Program Structure

The program structure is a 3-year field-based. The program leads to a Professional Doctorate in Applied Public Health (DrPH).

Academic Rules


Fees

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Area(s) of Specialisation