GD-PUBHL v.1 Graduate Diploma in Public Health
GradDipPubHlth(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 080069E
Registered full-time Duration:
1 Year
Course Overview
Graduate Diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course provides those currently working in the health field with advanced coursework in public health that is specifically designed to broaden individual knowledge, competence and skills. It attracts health professionals including doctors, health educators, health administrators, nurses, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dentists, podiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, radiographers, audiologists, speech therapists, environmental health scientists and educators.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Graduate Diploma are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants require an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution preferably in a health science area, education, behavioural sciences, social sciences or management.
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:
GC-HLPROM Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion; GC-PUBHL Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Entry/Completion Note
Applicants for this course should refer to the Faculty website for more information on Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance.
Course Organisation
Graduate Diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
In the first and second semester students complete core units. Part-time students should discuss their study plan with the course coordinator. Students should check for availability of units in the online handbook as they may change.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply a systematic and coherent body of knowledge to a range of public health contexts
2. think critically to generate and evaluate complex ideas and propose possible solutions
3. critically analyse and evaluate information drawn from multiple public health data sources
4. use appropriate skills and tools to transfer complex knowledge to a variety of audiences
5. use current technologies applicable to public health
6. ability to transfer knowledge from one context to another within public health
7. analyse the effects of environment, culture and economic development on public health outcomes
8. apply theories of social justice to issues of inequity and social disadvantage as they impact on individuals and communities
9. demonstrate well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a public health practitioner
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is available both an internal and external study mode and is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study, although the majority of students study part-time. Where possible, classes will be scheduled in the evening to accommodate students already employed. International onshore students on student visas are not permitted to study this course externally. This course is also available to international offshore students.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | 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 | |||||
| STAT6000 | v.1 | Health Research Methods | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| HLPR6000 | v.1 | Concepts in Health Promotion Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PUBH6005 | v.1 | Foundations of Public Health | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PUBH6003 | v.1 | Health Policy | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| ENHL6002 | v.1 | Environmental Health Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| ENHL6004 | v.1 | Public Health Response to Climate Change | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| EPID6001 | v.1 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NUTR6000 | v.1 | Public Health Nutrition Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| PUBH6009 | v.1 | Public Health Practicum | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SXLG6000 | v.1 | Sexology Attitudes and Values | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MEDS7001 | v.1 | Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Health Research | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| HLPR6006 | v.1 * | Politics and Power in Public Health | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HUMB6000 | v.1 | Physical Activity and Health | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PUBH5000 | v.1 | International Health | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL6005 | v.1 | International Nutrition | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| HLPR6002 | v.1 | Media Impact on Public Health | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL5000 | v.1 | Principles of Health Planning and Evaluation | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENHL6000 | v.1 | Health Impact Assessment | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MEDS6020 | v.1 | Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| PUBH6001 | v.1 | Control of Infectious Disease | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENHL6003 | v.1 | Environmental Health Risk Assessment | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT1007 | v.1 | Geographic Information Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL5004 | v.1 | Health Services Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL5001 | v.1 | Health Service Quality Development | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL6004 | v.1 | Sexually Transmissible Infection and HIV- International Perspectives | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| NUTR6001 | v.1 * | Public Health Nutrition Practice | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENHL6002 | v.1 | Environmental Health Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENHL6004 | v.1 | Public Health Response to Climate Change | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OCHS5001 | v.1 | Occupational Diseases | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OCHS5004 | v.1 | Accident Prevention and Safety Management | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
* Not available to students intending to take the Public Health Stream in the Master of Public Health.
Further Information
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