307394 v.1 Health Promotion Major (Master)
Introduction
Health promotion places an emphasis on preventative measures as a means of improving the health of the population. This major within the Master of Public Health will further develop the student's knowledge and skills in the major principles pertaining to health promotion, current issues in health promotion and the process of planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs in various settings.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | |||||
| 13151 | v.4 N2 | Research Dissertation 600 | 16.0 | 50.0 | |
| 13359 | v.3 | Research Dissertation 601 | 16.0 | 50.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13179 | v.3 N1 | Research Project 650 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11938 | v.3 | International Health 581 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13169 | v.4 | Health Promotion Methods 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13170 | v.5 | Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13172 | v.4 | Health Promotion in Challenging Contexts 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13182 | v.4 | Mental Health Promotion 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13184 | v.4 | Physical Activity and Health 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306308 | v.2 | Health Research Methods 781 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309553 | v.2 | Behaviour Change Communication 682 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309594 | v.4 | Health Promotion Partnerships, Politics and Power 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311908 | v.1 | Sexology Attitudes and Values 680 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311909 | v.1 | Sexological Practice 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311910 | v.1 | Sexology Challenges and Opportunities 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6238 | v.10 | Health Project 590 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
N1 Students who select Research Project 650 will need to complete a total of six optional units.
N2 Students must complete Research Dissertation 601 if they first select Research Dissertation 600.
NB Students may only select the dissertation if they have a course weighted average of 70% over both semester one and two. (The dissertation is comprised of two units).
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