Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Health

Deakin University

About

Get ready to transform your existing skills to remedy the world’s most pressing health issues.

Offered wholly online, the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Health prepares you to work effectively in some of the world’s most crisis-prone countries.Want to diversify your employment options and pursue a truly meaningful career at the same time?

Structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Health, a student must successfully complete 4 credit points of study as listed below and

  • Academic Integrity AAI018

    • Entry requirements

    Entry requirements

    Entry information

    Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.

    All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

    Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

    For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

    Entry will be based on performance in:

    • Attainment of Bachelor Degree in any discipline OR
    • at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

    Learning outcomes

    Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

    outcome type outcome description
    Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities Demonstrate specialised knowledge of the historical and current context and issues of the humanitarian sector and relate this knowledge to emergent public health issues in humanitarian crises.
    Communication Apply advanced communication skills to analyse, plan implement and evaluate interventions that address identified health needs in complex humanitarian crises to a range of stakeholders in the sector.
    Digital literacy Select relevant digital technologies to research, critically analyse, evaluate and communicate current research, evidence based practice and other information to diverse audiences regarding health issues in humanitarian crises.
    Critical thinking Critically analyse and interpret contextual information relating to health needs to plan, prioritise and evaluate health programs in complex humanitarian crises.
    Problem solving Critically analyse available information on a range of complex health needs to generate solutions to prevent disease and injury and protect health whilst considering context constraints and stakeholders needs in humanitarian crises.
    Self-management Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability through continued commitment to learning, reflective practice and professional development to lifelong learning in humanitarian health.
    Teamwork Collaborate with diverse team members to effectively plan, implement and manage health programs as part of a multisectoral response to humanitarian crises.
    Global citizenship Evidence cultural competence in planning and developing equitable access to health services and interventions in multisectoral humanitarian contexts.

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