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Graduate Certificate in Public Health
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Public Health |
Abbreviation: | GCertPubHlth |
UOW Course Code: | 1130 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides an overview of key public health concepts and issues, including social determinants of public health, statistical analysis and epidemiology - the study of patterns of health and illnesses. These subjects provide insight into the challenges involved in system level change to improve the health of our vulnerable communities and also the range of career opportunities available in public health.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Public Health will be able to:
- Review and appraise the social and environmental determinants of health and disease - at local, national and international levels by drawing on currently available evidence-based research.
- Think critically and evaluate available population health data to generate ideas for effective public health policies, interventions and programs.
- Make high level, independent judgements when assessing public health policies and interventions demonstrating an understanding of the core public health values.
- Use quantitative and qualitative approaches – to plan and evaluate health promotion programs.
- Work independently as part of a team, across a range of sectors –to plan, manage and evaluate interventions designed to advance health outcomes.
- Effectively communicate theoretical concepts, health knowledge, skills and ideas about groups, communities and populations to a wide range of audiences.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health requires the successful completion of a total of 24 credit points in accordance with the subject progression table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 831 | Contemporary Public Health Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| HAS 833 | Social Determinants of Health I | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 840 | Introduction to Epidemiology and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus ONE of the following TWO subjects: | |||
| HAS 841 | Health Research Methodology | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| HAS 835 | Public Health Policy | 6 | Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au