COURSE INFORMATION
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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. The award will provide students with general and specific knowledge and skills for promoting and maintaining the physical, social and mental health of the public.
COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY
Full-time or part-time external study (online).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate degree or relevant postgraduate qualification.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete 240 credit points (12 units of study), comprising of four core units and eight elective units. Within the electives there is an option for students to undertake a small research project at the end of the course. A list of elective units can be obtained from the Student Support Officer. It is recommened that you complete each consecutive stage before commencing the next.
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Stage 1 |
HST5161 |
Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice |
20 | | HST5120 |
Epidemiology |
20 | | Public Health Elective |
Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health after completing Stage 1. |
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Stage 2 |
HST5121 |
Demography and Biostatistics |
20 | | Public Health Elective |
Public Health Elective |
Student may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health after completing Stage 2. |
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Stage 3 |
Public Health Elective |
Public Health Elective |
Public Health Elective |
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Stage 4 |
HST5168 |
Public Health Research Proposal |
20 | | and either |
Two Public Health Electives |
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HST5169 |
Public Health Research Project |
20 | | HST5170 |
Public Health Research Project |
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Students have the opportunity to undertake two research project units in place of two of their electives to enable them to gain some research experience. (Note: This is not a thesis.) |
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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: 3/31/2006 VET: 3/31/2006