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5895 (v.4) Advanced Specialisation - Health Sciences 590


 

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Individual Study:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Independent study project examining a relevant issue in one of the following - addiction studies, environmental health, epidemiology and biostatistics, health promotion, health management and policy, nutrition or occupational health and safety. The independent study project could include activities such as - an in-depth critical review of the literature, development of a research grant application, an article for submission to peer reviewed journal, collection of data and its analyses, analysis of an existing data set, a practicum or professional placement
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Undertake independent study on the relevant topic. Present an in-depth written review of the project under study.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

References will vary according to the topic under study. Portsmouth L. and Gazey C., (2003), Guide to Assignment Presentation, Bentley, School of Public, Curtin University of Technology. Sauer K.H., (2003), Guidelines for Masters Student's Research Assessment, Bentley, School of Public, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Report 100%.

Field of Education:

 61303 Environmental Health

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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