310279 v.2 Master of Philosophy (International Health)

MPhil(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061552G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

The purpose of the Master of Science (International Health) is to advance applied knowledge and skills in international health and develop a high level of research capability geared to practice in the field. This course will be appropriate for students who might not consider a doctor of philosophy (PhD) in the first instance but who are assessed as having a high level of aptitude and the capacity to demonstrate the rigour required for a Higher Degree by Research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicants must have at least four years of relevant university qualifications with a course weighted average of 75 percent in an area related to international health, together with commendable relevant professional experience. Each student will be assessed individually by the post-graduate research co-ordinator.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning may be awarded to suitably qualified applicants who have work experience in relevant areas or have successfully completed relevant postgraduate units.

Duration and Availability

This course is offered by research and normally requires two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study. The program is also offered by distance education. Part-time and/or distance education study is only available to Australian resident students and international students studying outside Australia.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree and is designed to be flexible to accommodate those from a variety of backgrounds and workplaces throughout the world. One quarter of this course is undertaken by coursework, with the remainder by research. Coursework units should be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator. The thesis consists of a practically oriented research project in a specific area of international health.

Career Opportunities

Higher qualifications enhance career opportunities. The Master of Philosophy (International Health) aims to achieve this through the acquisition of specialised knowledge in rapidly expanding areas of health that transcend national boundaries. It is particularly valuable for people who plan a dynamic career where the immediate application of basic research and evaluation skills is essential. It is anticipated that graduates of the Master of Philosophy (International Health) program will take up significant positions in international organisations.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301948	v.3	International Health and Primary Health Care 600	8.0	25.0
301950	v.3	Research and Evaluation in International Health 600	8.0	25.0
310280	v.1	Masters Thesis - International Health
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
13152	v.3	Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
301952	v.3	Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries 600	8.0	25.0
301958	v.2	Medical Anthropology in International Health 600	8.0	25.0
303673	v.3	Sexually Transmissible Infection and HIV - International Perspectives 600	8.0	25.0
303682	v.2	International Nutrition 600	8.0	25.0
305795	v.3	Ethics in International Health 600	8.0	25.0
305801	v.2	Ageing - International Perspectives 600	8.0	25.0
308427	v.1	Refugee and Migrant Health 600	8.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Research Term 1	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.