186804 v.4 Master of International Health

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 bachelor 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 externally by distance education. Those undertaking external study should note that the contact hours indicated below are only a guide for individual study.

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.

Availability

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.