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 or 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 total of 72 credit points as outlined in the course program below.
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 |
GHMB998 |
Minor Thesis |
Autumn/ Spring |
24 |
Plus electives to the value of 12 credit points chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator | |||
Further Information
Ms Faye McMillan
Postgraduate Indigenous Health Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3453
fayemc@uow.edu.au