MC-PUBHL v.2 Master of Public Health
MPH(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 064462G
Registered full-time Duration:
2 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 is a multidisciplinary health course designed for public health practitioners and others wanting to develop skills and knowledge in public health. Students undertake a number of core units covering a broad range of public health issues combined with specialist knowledge in one of the following stream: Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Health Policy and Management; Health Promotion; Public Health. There is a choice of undertaking either a dissertation or a smaller research project combined with further coursework.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course work in a variety of settings. They may be employed in research, the public sector, non-government organisations and international companies. Graduates with a course weighted average above 70 per cent are eligible to apply for admission into the PhD program at Curtin.
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 Master Degree (Coursework) 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. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants require an undergraduate degree 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-PUBHL Graduate Certificate in Public Health; GD-HLPROM Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion
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 Faculty website for more information on Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance.
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.
In this course students complete units covering a broad range of public health issues before choosing a major in which to specialise. The first year is an introduction to public health, its origins and development, and the foundations of health research, health promotion, epidemiology and biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and economics and public health nutrition. The following specialist streams are available: Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Health Policy and Management; Public Health; Health Promotion.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply research based specialised knowledge including recent developments in public health together with applicable research principles and methods
2. reflect critically on theoretical knowledge, public health scholarship, advocacy and professional practice
3. investigate, analyse and synthesize complex information and problems that impact directly or indirectly on public health outcomes
4. interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non specialist audiences
5. evaluate the applicability of existing and emerging technologies for public health practice
6. apply knowledge and skills to new situations in the course of public health practice leading to further learning
7. critically evaluate the impact of environmental and geographical context, local institutions and culture on public health outcomes
8. articulate, defend and apply a theoretical understanding of social justice implicit in public health practice
9. demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability when interacting with diverse individuals, communities and organisations as an advocate/champion of public health
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course available in both internal and external study modes is of four semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. 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 | |||||
| NUTR6000 | v.1 | Public Health Nutrition Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| HEAL6027 | v.1 | Health Sciences Research Dissertation Preparation | 16.0 | 50.0 | |
| HEAL6028 | v.1 * | Health Sciences Research Project | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| HEAL6029 | v.1 | Health Sciences Research Dissertation | 16.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| STRP-PUBHL | v.1 | Public Health Stream (M PubHlth) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRP-HPOMG | v.1 | Health Policy and Management Stream (M PubHlth) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRP-EPIBO | v.1 | Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics Stream (M PubHlth) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRP-HLPRM | v.1 | Health Promotion Stream (M PubHlth) | 100.0 | ||
| 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 | |
| ENHL6003 | v.1 | Environmental Health Risk Assessment | 5.0 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
* Students who select HEAL6028 Health Sciences Research Project must select two optional units NOT including HEAL60298 Health Sciences Research Dissertation
** Year One, Semester One the optional unit may be selected from the unit within the attached majors or other units offered in winter school or available cross institutionally at other universities with the approval of the course coordinator.
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