COURSE INFORMATION
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The Master of Public Health is recognised nationally and internationally as the appropriate qualification for those health professionals seeking to work in the public health domain. The award includes coursework, research and thesis. The coursework components provide students with the general knowledge and skills for promoting and maintaining the physical, social and mental health of the public. The research and thesis components will enable students to focus in depth on their chosen area of public health.
COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY
Full-time or part-time study. Units will be offered off-campus through external and on-line modes. Some units may be available on Joondalup Campus.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Relevant undergradaute degree. Refer to the Graduate School for full details.
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| Students will complete twelve units of study, including core units, major units, elective units and thesis units. Students are required to complete: |
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| HST5120 |
Epidemiology |
20 | | | HST5161 |
Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice |
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| Research unit chosen from: |
| RES5101 |
Research Preparation: Methods of Research |
20 | | | RES5102 |
Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches |
20 | | | RES5103 |
Research Preparation: Quantitative Research Methods |
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| 3 units as specified for the chosen major; and |
| 2 thesis units equivalent to one year full-time study |
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| Students can choose from the following majors: |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health |
| Addiction Studies |
| Environmental Health |
| Health and Ecology |
| Health Promotion |
| Men’s Health Studies |
| Occupational Safety and Health |
| Public Health |
| Women’s Health |
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| For details relating to the chosen major units, please contact the course coordinator. |
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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: 18/11/2004
