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Q39 / D69 Post Graduate Diploma of Women's Health

INTRODUCTION

The Post Graduate Diploma of Women’s Health is designed to equip graduates with key competencies needed to work in a variety of women’s health care settings.  The course provides studies of a theoretical and practical nature as applied to health promotion, health care and community planning for the advancement of health.  Substantive women’s health issues provide the focus for students to critically appraise contemporary approaches to women’s health care.  The aim is to provide flexible modes of study to facilitate the needs of students in the workforce.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

Part-time external study.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ane undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

 
HST5120 Epidemiology 20 
HST5161 Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice 20 
HST5180 Methods and Strategies for Women’s Health Advancement 20 
HST5182 Women’s Health Administration 20 
HST5183 Women’s Health: Global Perspectives 20 
or
HST5184 Women's Health: Assessment and Intervention Protocol 20 
or
WMS5103 Advanced Feminist Theory and Research 20 
plus
one research unit if proceeding to Master of Public Health by Research or one Public Health elective if proceeding to Master of Public Health by Coursework
 
N.B. Course strcuture is under review. Prospective students must contact the Course Coordinator prior to applying.
 
 
 
 
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: 11/18/2004