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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 applicants are required to have a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in health which includes some course-work in one or more of the following areas: social science, preventive medicine, community-based public health, community development, health promotion, health communication, or social marketing. It is desirable that all applicants should also provide some evidence of having a history of commitment to the field of public health such as having written material on a public health issue for publication in the media or in a professional publication, being a member of a community or professional group dedicated to public health-related goals, volunteer or paid work in a community organisation that seeks to advance the interests of a disadvantaged population or equivalent.
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 |
| HST6334 | Strategic Decision Making and Program Planning | 20 |
| MMP6101 | Research Proposal Preparation and Research Methods | 20 |
| Elective Unit | x1 | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST6333 | Diversity, Culture and Health | 20 |
| MAT5212 | Biostatistics | 20 |
| HST6106 | Health Science Research Project 1 | 20 |
| HST6107 | Health Science Research Project 2 | 20 |
| Elective Unit | x 2 | 40 |
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 |
| OHS6107 | Workplace Hazards | 20 |
| OHS6137 | Emergency & Crisis Management | 20 |
| OHS6138 | Occupational Health Management | 20 |
| MAN6925 | Project Management | 20 |
| MAN6303 | Program Management | 20 |
Note: OHS6134 can not be selected with OHS6107
Note: OHS6137 can not be selected with OHS6138
Note: MAN6925 can not be selected with MAN6303
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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