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M49 Master of Men's Health and Andrology

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Men’s Health and Andrology has been developed for medical practitioners seeking to understand and respond to the unique health needs of men.  In the context of globally improved health outcomes and greater life expectancy, this course will assist practitioners to provide better access to care for men, facilitate the participation of men in their preventive healthcare and improve quality of life. 

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants require a medical degree from a recognised institution or previous achievement of the Postgraduate Diploma of Men's Health and Andrology.

 
COURSE LOCATION
Off campus
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will complete a total of 180 credit points(nine units) as listed below:

 
STAGE 1
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
PRH5101 Men's Health and Prevention 20 
PRH5111 Introduction to Andrology * 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Men's Health and Andrology.
 
STAGE 2
PRH5106 Sexual Health * 20 
PRH5112 Ageing in Men's Health * 20 
PRH5103 Clinical Lifestyle Management 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Men's Health and Andrology.
 
STAGE 3
Three units are to be chosen from the options below:
 
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20 
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20 
MMP5103 Ethical and Legal Issues for Health Professionals 20 
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20 
HST5121 Demography and Biostatistics 20 
OHM5113 Management of Occupational Disease and Injury 1 20 
MHP5101 Master Health Project * 20 
MHP5202 Master Health Project * 20 
 
* Holders of the Certificate of Andrology and Aging Science from the Methuselah Centre in Singapore may apply for advanced standing.

**The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are done consecutively over two semesters.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010