Courses Handbook 2008

149904 v.2 Master of Health Promotion

MHlthProm(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027228B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years


Introduction

This course has been developed to further knowledge and increase skills in the major principles pertaining to health promotion. Current issues in optimising health and prevention of disease are addressed, research skills are developed, and planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in various settings are undertaken.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A relevant bachelor degree plus two years of relevant post-bachelor degree work experience. Work experience is assessed on the basis of the following - level of seniority and responsibility, job description, work-based referee report, publications or other written reports, short courses or conference attendance.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and 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 fee-paying course is three semesters' full-time or equivalent part-time study and is available both in internal and external modes.

Intermediate Awards 1

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 award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion; Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion; Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health; Graduate Certificate in Public Health.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13152 v.3   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
13157 v.4   Health Promotion Planning 681 4.0 25.0
13169 v.3   Health Promotion Methods 682 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13170 v.4   Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 680 4.0 25.0
13171 v.3   Evaluation of Health Promotion 687 4.0 25.0
6103 v.8   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
300399 v.2   Research Dissertation Stream IV 100.0
  OR
300400 v.2   Research Project and Options Stream I 100.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
11938 v.3   International Health 581 4.0 25.0
13162 v.2   Public Health Nutrition 681 3.0 25.0
13174 v.4   Health Promotion Professional Practice 686 7.0 25.0
13181 v.3   Injury Control 694 4.0 25.0
13182 v.3   Mental Health Promotion 690 2.0 25.0
13184 v.3   Physical Activity and Health 692 4.0 25.0
13185 v.3   School Health Promotion 693 4.0 25.0
13230 v.3   Foundations of Public Health 681 3.0 25.0
13626 v.2   Health, Stress and the Management Environment 682 3.0 25.0
306892 v.2   Seniors Health Promotion 688 3.0 25.0
309594 v.2   Settings in Health Promotion 688 4.0 25.0
4712 v.3   Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 4.0 25.0
4860 v.5   Health Economics 584 3.0 25.0
5282 v.6   Marketing Management 555 3.0 25.0
5596 v.6   Advanced Specialisation - Nutrition for Developing Countries 591 4.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
5762 v.8   Global Marketing Communications 640 3.0 25.0
5941 v.6   Addiction Studies 501 25.0
5949 v.8   Sexology 651 4.0 25.0
5951 v.6   Sexology 652 4.0 25.0
6238 v.10   Health Project 590 4.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 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.



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