186804 v.5 Master of International Health

Introduction

The Master of International Health is designed to facilitate the development of knowledge in understanding significant global health problems and issues and to assist in the acquisition of skills to enhance the planning, management and delivery of appropriate health programs and services. This course is informed by policies and directions of important international organizations such as the World Health Organisation and the World Bank, and non government organisations involved in health and research.

Course Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor degree or equivalent and relevant work experience and/or a postgraduate qualification for entry into the program. Applicants will have had significant work experience at a senior level in a health science or other relevant professional discipline. Selection will be based on academic performance and work experience. The applicant will provide completed Curtin Application for Admission and unit enrolment forms, a curriculum vitae including relevant work experience, certified copies of academic qualification(s), including transcripts of results, a brief statement of specific interests in international health (maximum 250 words) and acceptable evidence of English proficiency (international applicants only).

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. 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

The fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study and 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.

Intermediate Awards 1

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 award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma in International Health, Graduate Certificate in International Health

Course Organisation

The Master of International Health is designed to facilitate the development of knowledge in understanding significant global health problems and issues and to assist in the acquisition of skills to enhance the planning, management and delivery of appropriate health programs and services. This course is informed by policies and directions of important international organisations such as the World Health Organisation and the World Bank, and non government organisations involved in health and research. This course is designed to be flexible in order to accommodate students from a variety of backgrounds and workplaces throughout the world.

Career Opportunities

Higher qualifications enhance career opportunities. The Master of International Health aims to achieve this through the acquisition of specialised knowledge in rapidly expanding areas of health that transcend national boundaries. The research project for this course is designed for the acquisitions of practical research skills. It is particularly valuable for people who plan a dynamic career where the immediate applications of basic research and evaluation skills are essential.

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.

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.