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J14 Master of Public Health

by Research

 

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Public Health by Research 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.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A relevant undergraduate degree.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will complete 120 credit points (6 units of study), comprising of four core units and two elective units* PLUS a Research Thesis equivalent to one year full-time study.

 

Units are online and should be completed in the order listed below. May be possible to undertake Thesis component full-time.

 

*A list of Public Health electives is available from the Public Health Postgraduate Administration Officer. Units from a relevant postgraduate qualification may be used to apply for Advanced Standing form elective units.
 
STAGE 1
HST5161 Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice 20 
HST5120 Epidemiology 20 
Public Health Elective (20)
Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health after completing Stage 1.
 
STAGE 2
HST5121 Demography and Biostatistics 20 
One 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 (20)
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 50 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: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010