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Master of Indigenous Health

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Indigenous Health

Abbreviation:

MIndHealth

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1.5 years or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

72

Delivery Mode:

Flexible / Distance

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

589

CRICOS Code:

031165M

Overview

The Master of Indigenous Health is currently delivered through distance education, with some provision for negotiated tutorial time.

The course provides students with knowledge and skills to effectively address Indigenous community health, community development, and cultural issues in relation to Indigenous health.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent), from a recognised tertiary institution. Recognition is given for relevant work experience and prior learning.

Course Requirements

Students complete a program of 72 credit points, including the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health (48 credit points):

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

GHMB940

Indigenous Family Studies

Autumn

6

GHMB943

Health and Human Ecology

Autumn

6

GHMB941

Indigenous Health Patterns

Spring

6

GHMB944

Community Health Resource Planning

Spring

6

GHMB942

Special Topic

Autumn/ Spring

12

Plus electives to the value of 12 credit points chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator, plus:

GHMB998

Minor Thesis

Autumn/ Spring

24

Other Information

Ms Faye McMillan, Postgraduate Indigenous Health Coordinator +61 2 4221 3453 or fayemc@uow.edu.au .

Uniadvice 1300 367 869.

Visit our website: www.uow.edu.au/health/nursing .

 
   

Last reviewed: 17 January, 2007 

 
   
 
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