Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

Abbreviation:

GCertHlthProm

My University:

Population Health, Health Promotion, Epidemiology

Duration:

1 year part-time

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

On-campus, Distance

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1183

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs efficiently, effectively and appropriately to improve the health and well being of populations. Guiding principles articulated in the action areas of the Ottawa and Bangkok Charters for Health Promotion are covered in the subjects Health Promotion and Public Health Policy. This theoretical base is complemented by opportunities to consolidate skills and apply knowledge in Health Promotion competencies and Health Research methodology subjects. Successful completion of the Health Promotion Graduate Certificate will enable graduates to confidently work with communities for change and contribute to effective and sustainable health promotion practice nationally and internationally.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Entry to the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires a three year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course on a case-by-case basis.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the course structure and recommended subject progression table below.

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit Points

SHS 934

Health Promotion

Autumn

6

SHS 935

Public Health Policy

Autumn

6

SHS 930

Health Promotion Competencies

Spring

6

SHS 941

Public Health Research Methodology

Spring

6

Articulation with other UOW Courses

The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion articulates with the Master of Public Health. All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion will count as credit towards the Health Promotion speciality stream in the Master of Public Health upon successful transfer.

Last reviewed: 31 March, 2014