Graduate School of Public Health
COURSES OFFERED
The following postgraduate courses are available:
- Honours Master of Science
- Doctor of Public Health
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate in
Public Health
- Graduate Diploma in Public
Health
- Master of Public Health
- Graduate Certificate
in Mental Health
- Graduate Diploma in Science
(Mental Health)
- Master of Science (Mental Health)
- Graduate Certificate in
Health Management
- Master of Health Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science (Health
Policy and Management)
- Graduate Diploma in Science
(Environmental Health)
- Master of Science (Environmental
Health)
Programs in Mental Health, Public Health and Health Management
are also offered by distance education. Please contact the
Graduate School of Public Health directly for further details.
Occupational Health and safety is offered jointly with the
Departments of Biomedical Science and Management. Consult
information in the Department
of Biomedical Science pages for details.
CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
Supervision in the following areas of research is likely
to be available to candidates undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy,
the Doctor of Public Health and the Honours Master of Science.
- Cardiovascular disease prevention
- Environmental Health
- Health information systems
- Health policy
- Health promotion
- Health services development and evaluation
- Health service management
- Health and society
- Mental health
- Nutrition (Obesity, Diabetes)
- Occupational health and safety
Honours Master of Science
The degree of Honours Master of Science is designed to provide
supervised training in independent research. For candidates
who are admitted with an Honours Bachelor degree or with Master
of Public Health equivalent, the program will consist of 48
credit points of research leading to the submission of a thesis.
For candidates who are admitted with a Bachelor degree the
program will consist of 96 credit points, involving research
leading to the submission of a thesis, and possibly directed
coursework in research design, methodology and skills, or
in other areas.
Research should be in an area of research expertise of a
member of the Graduate School of Public Health. Potential
candidates should discuss their research interest with the
coordinator of the program and present a research project
title and general outline. Once a supervisor has been approved
the candidate will undertake an approved course recommended
by the Departmental Head. Requirements are specified in the
Honours Masters Degree Rules.
Doctor of Public Health
The Doctor of Public Health (DPH) is a professional degree
granted on successful completion of an approved program of
coursework and an independent and original investigation of
a significant problem in public health and the presentation
of the research as an acceptable thesis. This degree prepares
students for leadership positions in the health sector, that
would require advanced analytical or conceptual capabilities.
The DrPH usually takes at least three years full time study.
There will be no advance standing granted for previous graduate
study at Masters level. The coursework involves at least one-year
full time (48 credit points) in both required and elective
courses. The research component of the program involves at
least two years of full-time work after the coursework component.
Admission to the research component requires the development
of a suitable research proposal at the end of which the student
sits the qualifying examination. On successful completion
of the qualifying examination the student undertakes the research
under supervision. At the end of this period the student will
submit a thesis for examination under the regulations for
Doctoral theses of the University.
Entry requirements
To qualify for entry to the program, candidates must have
a Master of Public Health degree or equivalent, usually at
credit level or better, or an Honours Bachelor degree of at
least Class II, Division 2 standard in a relevant discipline,
followed by the equivalent of one year full time relevant
and approved postgraduate study.
A student should preferably have two or more years of appropriate
professional experience and have demonstrated potential capacity
for leadership in the area of specialisation. Applicants should
submit a record of professional experience and names of two
appropriate referees.
Applicants may also be admitted with a Master’s or higher
degree outside the field of Public Health.
Coursework
Individual coursework programs should be decided in conjunction
with the Head of Department. Applicants who have not had a
background in Public Health may be advised to take four core
coursework subjects listed below. Some applicants may be advised
to undertake specialised programs in preparation for their
research.
| GHMD904 |
Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD983 |
Statistics in Health Research |
6 |
| GHMD905 |
Social Foundations of Public Health |
6 |
| GHMD984 |
Health Research Methodology |
6 |
The minimum period for the completion of the degree of Doctor
of Public Health will be six academic sessions of full time
study. Full time students are required to submit their thesis
not later than eight academic sessions from the date of candidature.
Through an agreement with the School of Public Health, University
of California (Berkeley), it is expected that selected Doctor
of Public Health students will be able to spend one session
at the University of California (Berkeley) advancing research
and/or coursework interests which are part of their approved
program of study.
Doctor of Philosophy
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available to
candidates in the major research areas of the Graduate School
of Public Health for which supervision is available, normally;
Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Policy and Management,
Mental Health, Nutrition, Health Information Systems, Epidemiology,
Health Social Science. The PhD provides supervised research
training in a program of not less than three years duration
(full-time).
Admission details and regulations governing the award are
set out in the University Course Rules.
Potential candidates should discuss their research plan with
the Head of Department at which time the supervision arrangements
of the Department will be outlined. Research will be in an
area of research expertise of a member of the Department.
Research seminars are held in Autumn and Spring session to
assist research students in exchanges about research methodology
and research content. Opportunities exist for outstanding
candidates to gain scholarship support by application to the
University.
Graduate Certificate in
Public Health
The Public Health courses are available for on-campus attendance
or nationally and internationally by distance education.
The aim of this course is to provide health professionals
and others with the opportunity to develop primary competencies
in public health research and evaluation.
Course Structure
The course provides students with the opportunity to gain
a qualification in public health research in a flexible manner,
including a choice of subjects and a manageable investment
of time and money. The Graduate Certificate will be awarded
on successful completion of 24 credit points of course work.
Entry Requirements
Entrants to the course normally hold a three-year undergraduate
degree (or equivalent). An applicant holding other acceptable
qualifications may be admitted to this course.
Articulation with the Graduate Diploma in Public Health
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health,
students may apply to enter the Graduate Diploma in Public
Health. Successful applicants will be required to complete
a further 24 credit points of coursework from the Diploma
program.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is awarded on the
successful completion of 24 credit points of course work,
selected from the following subjects:
| GHMD903*
|
Public Health Communication
& Data Skills |
6 |
| GHMD904
|
Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD905
|
Social Foundations of Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD908
|
Health Services Planning
and Evaluation |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD912
|
Health Promotion |
6 |
| GHMD913*
|
Drug Problems and Issues
|
6 |
| GHMD924 |
Health Information Systems
|
6 |
| GHMD925
|
Aboriginal Health Issues
|
6 |
| GHMD936
|
Public Health Nutrition
|
6 |
| GHMD981*
|
Practical Applications
of Service Delivery in Maternal and Child Health |
6 |
| GHMD983
|
Statistics in Health Research
|
6 |
| GHMD984
|
Health Research Methodology
|
6 |
| GHMD985*
|
Applied Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD986*
|
Environmental Health |
6 |
| STAT252
* |
Statistics for the Natural
Sciences |
6 |
Note: GHMD904 and GHMD984 must be taken concurrently with
STAT252 unless the student has previously studied a statistics
subject.
* These subjects are not available by distance education.
Graduate Diploma in Public
Health
The Public Health courses are available for on-campus attendance
or nationally and internationally by distance education.
This is an introduction to Public Health as the area associated
with the efforts made by society to protect, promote and restore
people’s health. The Graduate Diploma is designed for
health professionals and others intending to work in Public
Health. Health is defined as a state of well being, not just
the absence of disease. The goals of public health include
the promotion and improvement of health as well as prevention
of disease, premature death, and disease-produced discomfort
and disability in the population.
Course Structure
The course requires the completion of 48 credit points
of coursework. The course can be completed in one year of
fulltime study or part time equivalent . Intending students
requiring further course information should apply to the Graduate
School of Public Health.
Entry Requirements
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Public Health should
normally hold a relevant three-year undergraduate degree or
equivalent. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications
may be admitted to this course.
Articulation with the Master of Public Health
On completion of the Graduate Diploma in Public Health,
students may apply to enter the Master of Public Health and
will be required to complete a further 24 cps of course work
from the Master of Public Health degree.
Core Subjects
| GHMD904
|
Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD905
|
Social Foundations of Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD912
|
Health Promotion |
6 |
| GHMD983
|
Statistics in Health Research
|
6 |
plus at least 18 credit points selected from the Master of
Public Health course structure and subjects from other departments
approved by the Course Coordinator for a total of 48 credit
points of coursework.
Master of Public Health
The Public Health courses are available for on-campus attendance
or nationally and internationally by distance education.
The Master of Public Health provides the knowledge and understanding
of the efforts made by society to protect, promote and restore
the people’s health. Health is defined as a state of
well being, not just the absence of disease. The goals of
public health include the promotion and improvement of health
as well as prevention of disease, premature death, and disease-produced
discomfort and disability in the population.
Course Structure
The course requires the completion of 72 credit points;
six core subjects and six elective subjects. The course can
be undertaken full-time over 18 months or part-time equivalent.
For part time students the timetable is designed so that two
core subjects may be taken on the same day. Intending students
requiring further course information should apply to the Graduate
School of Public Health.
Entry Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Public Health should normally
hold a three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. Candidates
holding other acceptable qualifications (e.g. Registered Nurses)
with appropriate experience may also be admitted on the completion
of the Graduate Diploma.
International students admitted to candidature in the Master
of Public Health will discuss their educational needs with
the coordinator and may have a program of study specified
which will best meet their requirements.
Core Subjects
| GHMD904
|
Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD905
|
Social Foundations of Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD912
|
Health Promotion |
6 |
| GHMD983
|
Statistics in Health Research
|
6 |
| GHMD984
|
Health Research Methodology
|
6 |
Plus 36cp chosen from elective subjects:
Electives
| GHMD903*
|
Public Health Communication
and Data Skills |
6 |
| GHMD907
|
Independent Study in Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD908
|
Health Services Planning
and Evaluation |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD913*
|
Drug Problems and Issues
|
6 |
| GHMD924
|
Health Information Systems
|
6 |
| GHMD925*
|
Aboriginal Health Issues
|
6 |
| GHMD936
|
Public Health Nutrition
|
6 |
| GHMD937* |
Food Inspection for Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD981*
|
Practical Applications
of Service Delivery in Maternal and Child Health |
6 |
| GHMD985*
|
Applied Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD986*
|
Environmental Health |
6 |
| GHMD997
|
Major Project |
24 |
| ACCY969
|
Financial Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| ECON918
|
Economics of Health Care
|
6 |
| LAW960
|
Legal Studies for Professionals
|
6 |
| GHMB940
|
Indigenous Family Studies
|
6 |
| GHMB941
|
Indigenous Health Patterns
|
6 |
| GHMB943
|
Health and Human Ecology
|
6 |
| GHMB944
|
Community Resource Planning
|
6 |
On campus students will also be able to choose from subjects
in Sociology, Geosciences and STS on the advice of the Course
Coordinator.
* These subjects are not available by Distance Education.
Note: GHMD984 Health Research Methodology is a pre-requisite
for GHMD997 Major Project. Students must have the permission
of the Coordinator to undertake GHMD907 or GHMD997.
Graduate Certificate
in Mental Health
The Mental Health courses are available for on-campus attendance
or nationally, by distance education.
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to advanced
professional education for mental health practitioners in
current legislation and policy regarding the care of people
with serious mental illness and recent developments in concepts,
theories, and practices of mental health intervention including
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Course Structure
The course can be undertaken part-time over one year.
The Graduate Certificate will be awarded on successful completion
of 24 credit points of coursework
Articulation with the Graduate Diploma in Science (Mental
Health)
Students with appropriate entry qualifications, who complete
the Graduate Certificate may, on application, be granted advanced
standing totalling 24 credit points towards the award of the
Graduate Diploma in Science (Mental Health).
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is normally by applicants who
hold a relevant undergraduate degree or other acceptable qualifications
(e.g.; Registered Nursing Certificate), together with a minimum
of one year of work in a mental health service setting. In
special circumstances an applicant holding other acceptable
academic or professional qualifications may be admitted to
studies.
A candidate for the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
shall undertake a 24 credit point program. This includes four
of the five subjects below:
| GHMD965
|
Principles and Practices
of Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
6 |
| GHMD970
|
Comprehensive Systems of
Mental Health Care |
6 |
| GHMD971
|
Assessment and Diagnosis
in Mental Health |
6 |
| GHMD973
|
Case Management in Mental
Health |
6 |
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
Graduate Diploma in Science
(Mental Health)
The Mental Health courses are available for on-campus attendance
or nationally, by distance education.
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Mental Health) program responds
to national priorities in order to equip the mental health
workforce and the general health workforce, for comprehensive,
community-based treatment and rehabilitation of people suffering
form mental illness. The Graduate Diploma in Science (Mental
Health) aims to produce students with the clinical and professional
competence to work across the full range of mental health
services and to provide assessment, diagnosis, case management,
treatment, rehabilitation and support for people with mental
health illness and their families in line with the National
Mental Health Policy and Plan.
Course Structure
The course can be undertaken full-time over one year or part-time
over two years. As with the Master of Science (Mental Health)
degree, the Diploma is designed with the part-time student
in mind, in that wherever possible, the two subjects of the
part-time load can be undertaken by attendance at the campus
for one half-day per week, from 1.30pm.
The course requires the completion of 48 credit points including
six core subjects (36 credit points) and 2 electives (12 credit
points). Subject to approval relevant subjects from other
programs may also be taken as electives.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is normally by applicants who
hold a relevant undergraduate degree or other acceptable qualifications
(eg. Registered Nursing Certificate), together with a minimum
of one year of work in a mental health service setting. In
special circumstances an applicant holding other acceptable
academic or professional qualifications may be admitted to
studies.
Articulation with the Master of Science (Mental Health)
The Graduate Diploma articulates with the Master of Science
(Mental Health) in that students who successfully complete
the Diploma may apply for advanced standing in 48 credit points
of course work in the Master of Science degree. (Note that
GHMD984 is a pre-requisite for enrolling in the Major Project).
Core Subjects
| GHMD905
|
Social Foundations of Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD965
|
Principles and Practices
of Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
6 |
| GHMD970
|
Comprehensive Systems of
Mental Health Care |
6 |
| GHMD971
|
Assessment and Diagnosis
in Mental Health |
6 |
| GHMD973
|
Case Management in Mental
Health |
6 |
| GHMD983
|
Statistics in Health Research
|
6 |
together with 2 subjects from the following:
Electives
| ACCY969 |
Financial Management for Health
Services |
6 |
| ECON918
|
Economics of Health Care
|
6 |
| GHMD904
|
Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD907
|
Independent Study in Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD908
|
Health Services Planning
and Evaluation |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD913
|
Drug Problems and Issues
|
6 |
| GHMD924
|
Health Information Systems
|
6 |
| GHMD925
|
Aboriginal Health Issues
|
6 |
| GHMD976
|
Supervised Clinical Practice
|
6 |
| GHMD984
|
Health Research Methodology
|
6 |
Master of Science (Mental Health)
The Mental Health courses are available for on-campus attendance
or nationally, by distance education.
The degree places emphasis on quality clinical and practical
training both at the individual and population level. It emphasises
the development of essential skills and conceptual knowledge
needed for mental health research. The postgraduate mental
health program responds to national priorities to equip the
mental health workforce for comprehensive, community-based
treatment and the rehabilitation of people suffering from
serious mental health illness. This program is multidisciplinary
and in line with the National Mental Health Policy and Plan,
provides knowledge and supervised skills for case-management,
rehabilitation, health services management and mental health
research.
Course Structure
The course can be undertaken full-time over 18 months
or part-time over 3 years. The Master of Science (Mental Health)
degree is designed with the part-time student in mind within
the on-campus program. There are approximately four hours
of contact per week for the part-time candidate and wherever
possible, classes are scheduled on one afternoon per week
beginning at 1.30pm.
The course requires the completion of 72 credit points including
six core subjects (36 credit points) and 2 electives (12 credit
points). The remaining 24 credit points can be gained in one
of two ways:
a) by undertaking four approved elective subjects totalling
at least 24 credit points; or
b) by undertaking GHMD997 Major Project (24 credit points).
Note: GHMD984 Health Research Methodology is a pre-requisite
for the Major Project. Students must have the permission of
the Co-ordinator to undertake GHMD997.
Entry Requirements
The course is multidisciplinary and is open to appropriately
qualified health professionals interested in further education
and training in mental health.
Entry requirements include:
(i) a relevant three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
from an approved tertiary institution;
(ii) two years (minimum) of relevant experience in the
field.
Candidates satisfactorily completing the Graduate Diploma
in Science (Mental Health) may seek admission to the Master
of Science program.
Core Subjects
| GHMD905
|
Social Foundations of Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD965
|
Principles and Practices
of Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
6 |
| GHMD970
|
Comprehensive Systems of
Mental Health Care |
6 |
| GHMD971
|
Assessment and Diagnosis
in Mental Health |
6 |
| GHMD973
|
Case Management in Mental
Health |
6 |
| GHMD983
|
Statistics in Health Research
|
6 |
together with at least two subjects from the following:
Electives
| ACCY969 |
Financial Management for Health
Services |
6 |
| ECON918
|
Economics of Health Care
|
6 |
| GHMD904
|
Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD907
|
Independent Study in Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD908
|
Health Services Planning
and Evaluation |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD913*
|
Drug Problems and Issues
|
6 |
| GHMD924
|
Health Information Systems
|
6 |
| GHMD925
|
Aboriginial Health Issues
|
6 |
| GHMD976
|
Supervised Clinical Practice
|
6 |
| GHMD984
|
Health Research Methodology
|
6 |
together with either 24 credit points of further course
work from the elective subjects listed above, or
Note: GHMD984 Health Research Methodology is a pre-requisite
for GHMD997 Major Project.
* These subjects are not available by Distance Education
Subject to approval relevant subjects from other programs
may also be taken as electives.
Graduate Certificate in
Health Management
The Health Management courses are available for on-campus
attendance or nationally, by distance education.
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to advanced
professional education for health service managers in the
concepts, theories, approaches and practices of health policy
and management.
Course Design
The course provides students with the opportunity to gain
a qualification in health service management in a flexible
manner, including a wide choice of subjects and a manageable
investment of time and money.
Articulation with the Master of Health Management or Master
of Science (Health Policy and Management)
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate may, on
application, be granted advanced standing totalling 24 credit
points towards the award of the Master of Health Management
or Master of Science (Health Policy and Management).
Entry Requirements
Entrants to the course normally hold a three-year undergraduate
degree (or equivalent) together with a minimum of two years
of relevant work experience. In special circumstances an applicant
holding other acceptable academic or professional qualifications
and with relevant work experience of not less than two years
may be admitted as a candidate.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate will be awarded on successful
completion of 24 credit points of course work selected from
the following subjects.
Two subjects selected from:
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD908
|
Health Services Planning
and Evaluation |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD924
|
Health Information Systems
|
6 |
Two subjects selected from:
| WBS901
|
Accounting for Managers
|
6 |
| WBS903
|
Managing People in Organisations
|
6 |
| WBS904
|
Marketing Management |
6 |
| WBS910
|
Economic Analysis of Health
Care |
6 |
Professional Recognition
For members of the Australian College of Health Service
Executives, successful completion of individual subjects attracts
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit.
Master of Health Management
The Health Management courses are available for on-campus
attendance or nationally, by distance education.
Course Structure
The Master of Health Management program is designed for
those in sectional, clinical or departmental management positions,
or for those health professionals with relevant experience
who wish to extend their activities into health policy and
management.
The Master of Health Management is a 48 credit point multi-disciplinary,
course work degree. The program is offered both full-time
(two sessions) and part-time (four sessions) comprised of
subjects from the Graduate School of Public Health and the
Business School.
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to have a three-year undergraduate
degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent, plus a total
of two years full-time relevant work experience.
In special circumstances, candidates holding other acceptable
academic or professional qualifications, plus a minimum of
two years full-time relevant work experience, may be admitted
to the program.
Articulation with the Master of Science (Health Policy
and Management) and the MBA Program
The Master of Health Management (MHM) articulates with
the Master of Science (Health Policy and Management) and the
Business School’s Master of Business Administration program.
Students who have successfully completed the MHM, and who
fully satisfy the entry criteria for the Master of Business
Administration, may apply to enrol in the MBA program with
advanced standing. MHM candidates who progress to the MBA
will be required to successfully complete further MBA subjects,
under the advice of the program coordinator.
Core Subjects
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD908
|
Health Service Planning
and Evaluation |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD924
|
Health Information Systems
|
6 |
| WBS901
|
Accounting for Managers
|
6 |
| WBS903
|
Managing People in Organisations
|
6 |
| WBS910
|
Economic Analysis of Health
Care |
6 |
plus one elective
Master of Science (Health
Policy and Management)
The Health Management courses are available for on-campus
attendance or nationally, by distance education.
The Health Policy and Management courses are available for
on-campus attendance or nationally, by distance education
through the University of Wollongong Distance Education Programs
or via Open Learning Australia (OLA).
The aim of this degree is to provide advanced study that
develops professional health service managers and enhances
their competence for senior management roles in the health
industry. The degree is intended for graduates in health service
management and other related health professions wishing to
pursue a management career.
Professional Recognition
The Australian College of Health Service Executives and the
Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators have accredited
this degree.
Course Structure
The course develops the candidate's ability to address
health service management problems and challenges in a logical
and analytical manner. It emphasises the social and environmental
factors impacting on the manager's task and the dynamic and
pluralistic nature of health service management. The candidate
acquires concepts and knowledge relevant to the work of senior
health service managers.
The course requires the completion of 72 credit points including
eleven core subjects (66 credit points) and one elective subject
(6 credit points).
Entry Requirements
Entrants to the course should normally hold a three-year
undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
together with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
In special circumstances, an applicant holding other acceptable
academic qualifications and with relevant work experience
of not less than two years may be admitted as a candidate.
Core Subjects
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD908
|
Health Services Planning
and Evaluation |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD924
|
Health Information Systems
|
6 |
| WBS901
|
Accounting for Managers
|
6 |
| WBS903
|
Managing People in Organisations
|
6 |
| WBS910
|
Economic Analysis of Health
Care |
6 |
| LAW960
|
Legal Studies for Professionals
|
6 |
| GHMD983
|
Statistics in Health Research
|
6 |
| GHMD904
|
Epidemiology |
6 |
and two electives *
Please note: Membership of the Australian College of Health
Service Executives requires completion of GHMD904 Epidemiology.
Please see the Program Co-ordinator for the list of electives
available.
Master of Business Administration
The Health Management courses are available for on-campus
attendance or nationally, by distance education.
Candidates who have successfully completed the Master of
Health Management (MHM), and who fully satisfy the entry criteria
for the Master of Business Administration, may apply to enrol
in the MBA program with advanced standing. MHM candidates
who progress to the MBA will be required to successfully complete
further compulsory and specialisation MBA subjects, under
the advice of the program coordinator.
Graduate Diploma in Science
(Environmental Health)
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Environmental Health) is
designed to cater for environmental health professionals in
government or industry settings who want to upgrade their
knowledge, or for Public Health Officers with an interest
in environmental issues.
Course Structure
The course can be undertaken full-time over one year or
part-time over two years. The course is designed with the
part-time student in mind. The course requires a total of
at least 48 credit points by satisfactory completion of subjects
outlined in the accompanying schedule.
Candidates who satisfactorily complete the Graduate Diploma
may apply for admission to the Master of Science (Environmental
Health). The three core subjects of the Graduate Diploma
also form part of the core subject requirements of the Master
program.
Entry Requirements
Entrants to the course normally hold a relevant degree
or other acceptable qualifications, together with one year
of work in a relevant health area.
Core Subjects
plus 30 cp chosen from the following electives:
Electives
| CIVL495 |
Public Health Engineering |
6 |
| ENVI921
|
Environmental Planning |
8 |
| GHMA921 |
Workplace Injury Management |
6 |
| GHMA922 |
Occupational Hygiene and Industrial
Toxicology |
6 |
| GHMA923 |
OH & S Risk Management |
6 |
| GHMD903
|
Public Health Communication
and Data Skills |
6 |
| GHMD905
|
Social Foundations of Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD912
|
Health Promotion |
6 |
| GHMD937 |
Food Inspection for Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD984
|
Health Research Methodology
|
6 |
| GHMD985
|
Applied Epidemiology |
6 |
| LAW960
|
Legal Studies for Professionals
|
6 |
| STS929
|
Studies in Resource and
Environmental Planning |
8 |
Master of Science (Environmental
Health)
Many government and industry institutions have legal obligations
in environmental health. This course is designed for those
wishing to pursue a career in environmental health or for
those already in the field who wish to improve their understanding
of health and environmental risk assessment and management,
environmental epidemiology and toxicology, with a focus on
health rather than the technical aspects of environmental
science.
Course Structure
A candidate for the Master of Science (Environmental Health)
will successfully complete a 72 credit point program. This
includes 48 credit points of Core Subjects. The remaining
24 credit points can be gained in one of two ways:
a) by undertaking 24 credit points of elective subjects;
or
b) by undertaking GHMD997 Major Project (24 credit points).
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites to enrol in the Masters Program include
a foundation in chemistry, mathematics and health sciences.
Entrants to the course should normally hold a three-year undergraduate
degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
Enrolment in the Major Project will be contingent on availability
of supervision and evidence of former successful research
or project work by the student. The content matter must also
agree with the subjects covered in the current research program
of the University.
Core Subjects
together with either 30 credit points of further course work
from the elective subjects listed below, or one elective plus
Enrolment in the Major Project will be contingent on the
availability of supervision of the project and evidence of
former successful research or project work by the student.
The content matter must also fit with the research program
carried out at the University.
The option exists to satisfy requirements for MSc (Environmental
Health) by coursework only. This would require the substitution
for the Major Project of 24 cp from the following electives:
Electives
| GHMD903
|
Public Health Communication
and Data Skills |
6 |
| GHMD905
|
Social Foundations of Public
Health |
6 |
| GHMD906
|
Quality Management for
Health Services |
6 |
| GHMD909
|
Comparative Health Systems:
Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD912
|
Health Promotion |
6 |
| GHMD937
|
Food inspection for Public
health |
6 |
| LAW960
|
Legal Studies for Professionals
|
6 |
| STS929
|
Studies in Resource and
Environmental Policy |
8 |
| CIVL495 |
Public Health Engineering |
6 |
| GHMA921 |
Workplace Injury Management |
6 |
| GHMA922 |
Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology |
6 |
or other subjects offered by the University with the approval
of the Head of Department.
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