149904 v.3 Master of Health Promotion
MHlthProm(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 027228B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Course Overview
Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
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.
Career Opportunities
Employment can be found at local, state, national and international government agencies, and non-government agencies such as the National Heart Foundation, Cancer Council, Health Department, Main Roads, local government, the Western Australian Divisions of General Practice and the AIDS Council.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
Specifically, applicants require 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.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Intermediate Awards
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 awards approved for this course:
Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion; Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion; Graduate Certificate in Public Health; Graduate Diploma in Public Health.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Entry/Completion Note
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance section of the faculty website.
Course Organisation
Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
The research component of the course is taken under appropriate academic supervision and tailored to meet the needs of the student.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. analyse and apply health promotion concepts to enhance the health and wellbeing of groups and populations
2. demonstrate an understanding of health, illness and wellbeing using a determinants of health framework
3. think creatively, critically and reflectively to generate innovative solutions to promote health and locate, evaluate and synthesise relevant information to translate solutions into sustainable health promotion
4. communicate effectively with community members to promote health, using a variety of media
5. promote health promotion research to professionals and the community using new and existing technologies for analysis and communication
6. demonstrate an advanced level of independent and self-directed learning to enhance individual and collective professional development in the field of health promotion
7. critically assess and incorporate relevant international perspectives into health promotion practice
8. demonstrate an advanced understanding and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity
9. work independently as a researcher and practitioner; function effectively as a member of a team; collect and manage information ethically and apply ethical reasoning to health promotion issues and practice
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.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 7 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 309594 | v.5 | Health Partnerships, Politics and Power 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13157 | v.4 | Health Promotion Planning 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13169 | v.4 | Health Promotion Methods 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13170 | v.5 | Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13171 | v.4 | Evaluation of Health Promotion 682 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6103 | v.9 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13151 | v.4 * | Research Dissertation 600 | 16.0 | 50.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13179 | v.3 * | Research Project 650 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 309553 | v.2 | Behaviour Change Communication 682 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311908 | v.2 | Sexology Attitudes and Values 680 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6238 | v.10 | Health Project 590 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13181 | v.4 | Injury Control 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311910 | v.1 | Sexology Challenges and Opportunities 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13182 | v.4 | Mental Health Promotion 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13184 | v.4 | Physical Activity and Health 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13162 | v.3 | Public Health Nutrition Principles 682 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13230 | v.3 | Foundations of Public Health 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306308 | v.2 | Health Research Methods 781 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13172 | v.4 | Health Promotion in Challenging Contexts 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313447 | v.1 | Professional Practice of Public Health 683 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313456 | v.2 | Drugs, Policy and Public Health 500 | 23.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13359 | v.3 * | Research Dissertation 601 | 16.0 | 50.0 | |
* In Year 2, Semester 1, students will complete either Research Dissertation 600 and 601 or Research Project 650 and two options.
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 1000, email futurestudents@health.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
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