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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

303648 v.4 Graduate Diploma in International Health

PGradDipIntlHlth(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 038777D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

The Graduate Diploma in International Health provides a two-semester course of study, which enables students to enhance their knowledge and skills in international health. These units relate to the acquisition of knowledge and skills for the planning, management and delivery of appropriate health programs and services throughout the world. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students may have the option of admission to the Master of International Health contingent upon academic performance.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent and relevant work experience for entry. Selection will be based on academic background and work experience. The applicant will provide completed Application for Admission and unit enrolment forms, a curriculum vitae including relevant work experience and names, certified copy of academic qualification(s), a brief statement of specific interests in international health (maximum 250 words) and acceptable evidence of English proficiency (international applicants only).

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

Recognition of prior learning may be awarded to suitably qualified applicants who have work experience in relevant areas or have successfully completed relevant postgraduate units.

Duration and Availability

The fee paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. The program is also offered by distance education. Part-time and/or distance education study is only available to Australian resident students and international students studying outside Australia.

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

Graduate Certificate in International Health

Course Organisation

Designed to be flexible in order to accommodate students from a variety of backgrounds and workplaces throughout the world.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

Students undertaking units by distance education should note that the contact hours indicated are only a guide for individual study.

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
301948 v.4   International Health and Primary Health Care 600 8.0 25.0
301950 v.4   Research and Evaluation in International Health 600 8.0 25.0
301952 v.4   Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries 600 8.0 25.0
305795 v.4   Ethics in International Health 600 8.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
13152 v.3   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
13157 v.4   Health Promotion Planning 681 3.0 25.0
303673 v.4   Sexually Transmissible Infection and HIV - International Perspectives 600 8.0 25.0
303682 v.3   International Nutrition 600 8.0 25.0
308427 v.2   Refugee and Migrant Health 600 8.0 25.0
311882 v.2   International Indigenous Health 600 8.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1       Y  
2013 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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