Online Courses Handbook 2003

186804 v.4 Master of International Health

MIntlHlth(Curtin)

Introduction
This course enables professionals to enhance knowledge and skills in specialised areas relevant to health in developing countries. Study is undertaken within the context of the work environment to ensure knowledge is sustained and enhanced. Accordingly, socio-cultural dimensions unique to the student's country of origin are taken into consideration.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree or equivalent and relevant work experience. Applicants without this requirement may have to undertake bridging units. Selection is based on academic background, work experience and referee reports.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study, and is also offered by external by distance education.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in International Health or Postgraduate Diploma in International Health may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301948 v.2 International Health and Primary Health Care 601 8.0 25.0

301950 v.2 Research and Evaluation in International Health 600 8.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

13152 v.2 Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0

301952 v.2 Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries 602 8.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11950 v.2 Research Project 600 8.0 50.0

301956 v.2 Research Protocol and Methods 600 12.0 50.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

4860 v.5 Health Economics 584 4.0 25.0

6103 v.7 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0

6115 v.9 Health Services Management 584 4.0 25.0

12112 v.2 Clinical Research Methods 584 4.0 25.0

13180 v.2 Environmental Health 612 4.0 25.0

13367 v.2 Health Services Quality Development 583 3.0 25.0

301958 v.2 Medical Anthropology in International Health 600 8.0 25.0

303673 v.2 Sexually Transmissible Infection and HIV - International Perspectives 601 8.0 25.0

303682 v.2 International Nutrition 600 8.0 25.0

303724 v.2 Refugee and Migrant Health 700 8.0 25.0

303725 v.2 Population Studies 700 8.0 25.0

305044 v.1 Environmental Health Management 581 8.0 25.0

305795 v.2 Ethics in International Health 600 8.0 25.0

305801 v.2 Ageing - International Perspectives 600 8.0 25.0

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