Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health

Abbreviation:

GradDipIndHealth

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1 year or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

Flexible

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

668

CRICOS Code:

028406C

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in 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 from a recognised tertiary institution or Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health.

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.

Further Information

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