303908 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Public Health

GradCertPubHlth(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041933D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This is a multidisciplinary course designed to provide specialist training in an area of public health for graduate students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, applicants must possess a bachelor degree in an appropriate field or hold equivalent qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution.

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

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course available in both internal and external study modes is of one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. Where possible, classes will be scheduled in the evening to accommodate students already employed. This course is also available to international offshore students. International onshore students on student visas are not permitted to study this course externally. The following majors are not available to international onshore students on student visas as they are only available part-time; Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Informatics and the Sexology.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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
13152	v.3	Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
13230	v.3	Foundations of Public Health 681	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 ELECTIVES		50.0
				100.0

Elective units are to be selected from the Master of Public Health

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	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.