COURSE INFORMATION
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Public health is a broad area which can be generally characterised as being concerned with improving health and wellbeing by carrying out actions that will have an impact at a population or 'whole of community' level. Current Australian priorities for public health are to reduce health disparities between different population groups and to positively influence social, economic, physical and biological factors that play a role in determining overall health outcomes. Public health practitioners are health professionals who have the skills required to help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and wellbeing and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all. The Master of Public Health by coursework is recognised nationally and internationally as the appropriate qualification for health professionals seeking to work in the public health domain. ECU's Master of Public Health provides students with an opportunity to develop competencies that have been widely endorsed as being appropriate for MPH graduates working within Australia and overseas.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A relevant undergraduate degree or relevant postgraduate qualification. |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE |
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CORE UNITS |
Complete all 8 of the following units
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HST5117 |
Communicable Disease |
20 | | HST5120 |
Epidemiology |
20 | | HST5161 |
Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice |
20 | | MAT5212 |
Biostatistics |
20 | | HST5602 |
Diversity, Culture and Health |
20 | | HST5604 |
Public Health Informatics * |
20 | | HST5605 |
Leadership and Health Advocacy Skills |
20 | | HST5607 |
Strategic Decision Making and Program Planning |
20 | | |
*This unit may not be timetabled each semester, please consider when planning studies. Students are encouraged to contact the Student Information Office to plan their studies and to check when units are avaliable |
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ELECTIVE UNITS |
Complete units from the following electives to a combined value of 80 credit points.
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ADS5203 |
Addiction Studies: Behaviour Change |
20 | | ADS5204 |
Addiction Studies: The Policy and Practice of Prevention |
20 | | CMM4113 |
Health Journalism * |
15 | HST5111 |
Health Promotion Strategies |
20 | | HST5115 |
Health Promotion Programme Evaluation |
20 | | HST5130 |
Principles of Environmental Health |
20 | | HST5231 |
Current Issues in Environmental Health |
20 | | HST5311 |
Resource Management Skills * |
20 | | HST5312 |
Managing and Using Information * |
20 | | HST5501 |
Law and Ethical Issues |
20 | | HST5603 |
Maternal, Child and Youth Health |
20 | | HST5608 |
Quality and Safety in Health and Aged Care |
20 | | HST5609 |
Workplace Assessment * |
10 | | MKT5712 |
Social and Not for Profit Marketing * |
15 | NUT4444 |
Public Health Nutrition * |
15 | SCI5116 |
Environmental Administration and Planning * |
20 | | SCI5127 |
Environmental Monitoring&Investigation * |
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Note: NUT4444, MKT5712, and CMM4113 are offered on-campus only.
*These units may not be timetabled each semester, please consider when planning studies. Students are encouraged to contact the Student Information Office to plan their studies and to check when units are avaliable |
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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 |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2013 VET: 5/20/2013