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This coursework degree caters to students who see themselves responding to the frontline of the world's public health problems. In addition, it is designed for those who aspire for careers in various sectors in health and research, including child and adolescent health, healthy aging, health protection and clinical health services, with a focus on program development and management. It provides students with an advanced skill set required for international professional best practice and allows customisation of their study.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All students are required to have a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in health.
Students are required to complete 9 Core units and 3 Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST5605 | Leadership and Health Advocacy Skills | 20 |
| HST5161 | Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice | 20 |
| HST5120 | Epidemiology | 20 |
| HST6333 | Diversity, Culture and Health | 20 |
| HST6334 | Strategic Decision Making and Program Planning | 20 |
| MAT5212 | Biostatistics | 20 |
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| HST6106 | Health Science Research Project 1 | 20 |
| HST6107 | Health Science Research Project 2 | 20 |
| Elective Unit | x 3 | 60 |
Notes: Students are encouraged to complete the first 6 Core units listed before others to allow for early exit options if required.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST6335 | Public Health Strategies | 20 |
| HST6336 | Public Health Evaluation | 20 |
| HST6337 | Communicable Disease | 20 |
| HST6338 | Law and Ethical Issues | 20 |
| HST6341 | Maternal, Child and Youth Health | 20 |
| OHS6134 | Principles of Environmental Health | 20 |
| ADS5103 | Understanding Addictive Behaviour | 20 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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