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Master of Indigenous Health
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Indigenous Health |
Abbreviation: | MIndHealth |
UOW Course Code: | 1618 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Health & Medicine, Distance Education Programs, Indigenous Health, Public Health |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Distance* |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course description
The Master of Indigenous Health is designed to prepare those involved in Indigenous health, or health workers in the area of Indigenous health, for clinical and administrative leadership roles in the health care system.
The program emphasises independent study and enquiry, and is structured for planned and consistent integration of theory with practical skills and competencies.
Students may elect a full coursework program or some coursework with a minor thesis.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
The Master of Indigenous Health requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Indigenous Family Studies | Autumn | 6 | |
Health and Human Ecology | Autumn | 6 | |
Indigenous Health Patterns | Spring | 6 | |
Community Resource Planning | Spring | 6 | |
Plus 24 credit points of subjects as per the list below: | |||
Reflective Practice 1 | Autumn or Spring | 6 | |
Reflective Practice 2 | Autumn or Spring | 6 | |
Special Topic | Annual, Autumn, Spring | 12 | |
Or 24 credit points of research as per the following subject: | |||
Major Project* | Annual | 24 | |
* for students who elect to take GHMB997 Major Project, on-campus attendance to consult with the research project supervisor will be negotiated as needed.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au