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303908 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Public Health


GradCertPubHlth(Curtin)

Introduction


This is a multi-disciplinary course designed to provide specialist training in an area of public health for graduate students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, applicants must possess a bachelors degree in an appropriate field or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Specific Requirements


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

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is available by internal and distance education modes.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13152 v.2   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
13230 v.2   Foundations of Public Health 681 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0
NB Elective units are to be selected from the Master of Public Health.
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 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.



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