Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Edith Cowan University
About
Public health is a broad area which strives to improve health and well-being at a population or 'whole of community' level.
Public health professionals seek to influence social, economic, physical and biological factors that affect health outcomes.
They have skills in health surveillance and their work often involves planning, implementing and evaluating actions and programs, which help to reduce health inequities in ways that lead to better health for all.
Structure
Students are required to complete one core unit and two core option units (student may select both two units from List 1 or one unit from List 1 and one unit from List 2).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST5161 * | Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice | 20 |
| Core Option List 1 Students must select at least one unit from: | ||
| HST6335 ^ | Public Health Strategies | 20 |
| HST5120 ^ | Epidemiology | 20 |
| Core Option List 2 Students may select one unit from: | ||
| HST6522 ^ | Public Health Leadership | 20 |
| HST6333 ^ | Diversity, Culture and Health | 20 |
| HST6337 ^ | Communicable Disease | 20 |
| HST6338 ^ | Law and Ethical Issues | 20 |
| HST6341 ^ | Maternal, Child and Youth Health | 20 |
| HST6350 ^ | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
| HST6355 ^ | Ageing, Health and Wellbeing | 20 |
| HST6510 ^ | Public Health Planning and Evaluation | 20 |
| OHS6134 ^ | Principles of Environmental Health | 20 |
| OHS6138 ^ | Occupational Health Management | 20 |
| MAT5212 ^ | Biostatistics | 20 |
| NUT6110 ^ | Food Vision | 20 |
| NUT5114 ^ | Public Health Nutrition | 15 |
| NUT5116 ^ | Applied Food Science and Systems | 15 |
| RES5115 ^ | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
Please note: Most core option units run every year, however, some only run once every two years. Some units may also run exclusively on-campus or online. Please refer to the ECU timetable for delivery schedules.
^ Core Option * Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
Entry requirements
Admission requirement (Band 6)
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirement (Band 4)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.
Learning outcomes
- Communicate advanced public health knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
- Apply cognitive, technical and interpretative skills to investigate and evaluate complex psychosocial and health issues in authentic situations.
- Demonstrate independent judgement and management skills by planning, implementing and/or evaluating a substantial public health study.
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