Graduate Certificate in HIV/AIDS

Testamur Title of Degree:	Graduate Certificate in HIV/AIDS
Abbreviation:	GCertHIV/AIDS
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Health and Behavioural Science
Duration:	1 year part-time
Total Credit Points:	24
Delivery Mode:	On Campus
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1158
CRICOS Code:	N/A

Overview

The aim of the program is to up-skill health workers in HIV/AIDS knowledge and service provision skills and provide academic recognition to health workers in the area of HIV/AIDS.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration or other qualification and relevant health service experience, approved by the Head of the Program. In special circumstances, an applicant holding acceptable academic or professional qualifications and with relevant work experience of not less than two years, may be admitted. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in all bands.

Course Requirements

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
Core Subjects
GHMD928	Introduction to Infectious Disease - HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis	Spring	6
GHMD981	Reproductive Health Care in Developing Countries	Spring	6
Electives Select one of the following :
GHMD905	Social Foundations of Public Health	Autumn	6
GHMD912	Health Promotion	Autumn	6
Plus one of the following:
GHMB902	Nursing Management	Spring	6
GHMB950	Reflective Practice	Autumn	6

Credit Towards other Courses

On completion of the Graduate Certificate in HIV/AIDS, students may apply to enter the Master of Public Health, Master of Science (Population Health) or Master of Nursing programs.