COURSE INFORMATION

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Q41 / H45 Master of Public Health

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. 
 
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.
 
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.
 
Stage 3
Public Health Elective
Public Health Elective
Public Health Elective
 
Stage 4
HST5168 Public Health Research Proposal 20 
and either
Two Public Health Electives
or
HST5169 Public Health Research Project 20 
HST5170 Public Health Research Project 20 
 
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.)
 
 
 
 
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: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006