Graduate Diploma of Public Health
Edith Cowan University
About
Public health is a broad area which can be generally characterised as being concerned with improving health and well-being by carrying out actions that will have an impact at a population or 'whole of community' level.
Current Australian priorities for public health are to reduce health disparities between different population groups and to positively influence social, economic, physical and biological factors that play a role in determining overall health outcomes.
Public health practitioners are health professionals who have the skills required to help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and wellbeing and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all.
Structure
Students are required to complete four core units and two core option units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST5161 * | Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice | 20 |
| HST5120 | Epidemiology | 20 |
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| HST6335 | Public Health Strategies | 20 |
| Plus two (2) units 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 |
| NUT5116 ^ | Applied Food Science and Systems | 15 |
| or | ||
| NUT5114 ^ | Public Health Nutrition | 15 |
Note: Students can only take one unit from: NUT5116 or NUT5114
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 8)
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, 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.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
It is desirable that all applicants demonstrate their commitment to the field of public health. Evidence may include, but is not limited to: publication of written work on a public health issue in the media or in a professional publication, membership of a community or professional group dedicated to public health-related goals, volunteer or paid work experience in a community organisation that seeks to advance the interests of a disadvantaged population or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
- Communicate advanced public health knowledge, concepts 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 high level independent judgement and management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating a substantial public health study.
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