Online Courses Handbook 2003

304712 v.2 Doctor of International Health

Introduction
This doctorate 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 masters degree, together with relevant work experience in a health-related area, or a relevant honours degree - normally first or upper second class, together with relevant work experience in a health-related area, or superior performance in one of the Division's postgraduate diplomas or the equivalent from another educational institution, and relevant work experience in a health related area, or other qualifications and background warranting special consideration by the Executive Dean, Division of Health Sciences.

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

Duration and Availability
This doctorate involves three to five years of full-time and five to seven years of part-time study, and is also offered externally by distance education.

Course Organisation
Students complete doctoral level core units, optional units and a thesis. Most units are offered by distance education and are selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator. The thesis consists of a practically oriented research project in a specific area of international health. The examination of the thesis follows University Doctoral Degree Regulations. In selecting optional units, students must select two Evaluation and Research units, plus three additional units.

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.

Special Note
It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the related Postgraduate Diploma but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

304696 v.2 Doctoral Thesis - International Health

Year 1

303688 v.2 International Health and Primary Health Care 700 8.0 25.0

303717 v.2 Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries 700 8.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 150.0

200.0

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

11546 v.2 Environmental and Occupational Health 782 3.0 25.0

11550 v.2 Principles and Practice of Public Health 781 3.0 25.0

13554 v.2 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 782 4.0 25.0

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

303718 v.2 # Research Protocol and Methods 700 8.0 25.0

303720 v.2 Health Promotion - International Perspectives 700 8.0 25.0

303721 v.2 International Nutrition 700 8.0 25.0

303723 v.2 Contemporary Issues in International Health 700 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

306301 v.1 Topics in International Health 700 8.0 25.0

# In selecting optional units, students must select two Evaluation and Research units, plus three additional units.