COURSE INFORMATION

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J14 Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health is recognised nationally and internationally as the appropriate qualification for health professionals seeking to work in the public health domain. The first half of the award is by coursework, the second half requires a research thesis. The coursework component provides the general knowledge and skills for promoting and maintaining the components physical, social and mental health of the public. The research thesis component enables students to focus in depth on their chosen area of public health.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

Coursework units full-time or part-time, external study (online).  Thesis component full-time or part-time, external or full-time on-campus.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Relevant undergraduate degree.  Refer to the Graduate School for full details.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will complete six units of study (120 credit points), including four core units, and two elective units, plus one thesis unit (one year full-time duration or part-time equivalent).  A list of elective units can be obtained from the Student Support Officer.
 
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 
Research unit chosen from:
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20 
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20 
RES5103 Research Preparation: Quantitative Research Methods 20 
Public Health Elective
Students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health after completing Stage 2.
 
STAGE 3
HST6200 Master of Public Health Thesis 0 
 
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit HST6200 at 25, 50, 75 or 100% of full-time enrolment. Duration of thesis is one year full-time or part-time equivalent.
 
 
 
 
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