GD-INTLHL v.2 Graduate Diploma in International Health
GradDipIntlHlth(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 038777D
Registered full-time Duration:
1 Year
Course Overview
Graduate Diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course enables students to enhance their knowledge and skills in international health. The units relate to the acquisition of knowledge and skills for the planning, management and delivery of appropriate health programs and services throughout the world. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students may have the option of admission to the Master of International Health contingent upon academic performance.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
Students undertaking units by distance education should note that the contact hours indicated are only a guide for individual study.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Graduate Diploma are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically applicants for this course require a bachelor degree or equivalent and relevant work experience for entry. Selection will be based on academic background and work experience. The applicant will provide completed Application for Admission and unit enrolment forms, a curriculum vitae including relevant work experience and names, certified copy of academic qualification(s), a brief statement of specific interests in international health (maximum 250 words) and acceptable evidence of English proficiency (international applicants only).
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Specifically Credit for Recognised Learning may be awarded to suitably qualified applicants who have work experience in relevant areas or have successfully completed relevant postgraduate units.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
GC-INTLHL Graduate Certificate in International Health
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Entry/Completion Note
Applicants for this course should refer to the Faculty website for more information on Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance.
Course Organisation
Graduate Diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
This courses is designed to be flexible in order to accommodate students from a variety of backgrounds and workplaces throughout the world.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. analyse environmental, physical and psychosocial determinants of health to effectively integrate principles of primary health care into practice, to plan, manage and deliver appropriate health programs and services to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in developing countries and marginalised communities; conduct research or scholarly work to contribute to the practice in international health
2. critically appraise environmental, physical and psychosocial factors that affect health of vulnerable individuals and families in developing countries and marginalised communities; respond creatively and reflectively to global, regional and local health problems; use research to develop evidence-based strategies for improving health vulnerable and marginalised communities
3. access, evaluate and synthesise up-to-date information in the dynamic field of international health; evaluate and synthesise the available primary and secondary evidence to promote change that will improve health programs and services
4. demonstrate quality written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in academic, professional and the community settings; engage in strategic communication in writing and orally with various audiences in the global health care contexts (for example, stakeholders and donors)
5. creatively and appropriately utilise available technologies in a variety of settings; collect and manage information ethically and effectively; inform ongoing learning needs and evidence based practice for academic and professional community
6. demonstrate ability in interdependent and self-directed learning; identify the use of lifelong learning skills and ability to incorporate own learning opportunities in international practice and influence others in continued learning in the profession
7. recognise and apply global perspectives to health problems in vulnerable and marginalised communities; integrate international evidence-based practice into international health practice; conduct research or scholarly work to contribute to national and global community health issues
8. integrate principles of cultural security, advocacy and social justice into the care of all clients; have a high level of awareness and skills to understand and respond to cultural diversity and difference in national and international perspectives
9. conduct research or scholarly work to contribute to professional and ethical practice in international health; work collaboratively and demonstrate leadership within an interdisciplinary team to plan, manage and delivery health care services that will promote change to improve the health and well being of individual and family in developing countries or vulnerable and marginalised communities
Duration and Availability
The fee paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. The program is also offered by distance education. Part-time and/or distance education study is only available to Australian resident students and international students studying outside Australia.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| NURS5005 | v.1 | Evidence Informed Clinical Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL6006 | v.1 | Ethics in International Health | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL6003 | v.1 | International Health and Primary Health Care | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| MEDS6020 | v.1 | Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| INDH5001 | v.1 | Indigenous and Global Health | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MEDS6013 | v.1 | Research and Evaluation in International Health | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| HEAL5004 | v.1 | Health Services Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HLPR6000 | v.1 | Concepts in Health Promotion Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL6004 | v.1 | Sexually Transmissible Infection and HIV- International Perspectives | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL6005 | v.1 | International Nutrition | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL6007 | v.1 | Understanding Refugee and Migrant Health | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| MIDW6003 | v.1 | Maternity High Dependency | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS5006 | v.1 | Advanced Diagnostics | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS5034 | v.1 | Comprehensive Health Assessment | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS5035 | v.1 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| STAT6000 | v.1 | Health Research Methods | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
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