Master of Public Health Extension
University of Wollongong
About
The Master of Public Health Extension is designed to provide more options for graduate public health studies.
It has the same structure as the Master of Public Health, with the additional requirement of a second specialisation of advanced study - an additional 24 credit points of either coursework or research studies.
This allows you to tailor your learning to your career aspirations.This is a flexible degree designed to give you a broad introduction to public health whilst equipping you with the skills and knowledge to define, critically assess and resolve public health issues within a community.
This flexible and interest driven program allows you to develop, analyse and implement policy, plan and evaluate health services and programs whilst working towards your career goals.
The program is structured in a manner that responds to the constantly changing health and social issues both at the local and international level.
The following specialisations are available:
Health Promotion Food and Health Occupational Health and Safety Health Informatics Public Health Research
Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Public Health Extension, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points including:
- 48 credit points of core public health subjects;
- 24 credit points for a selected specialisation; and
- 24 credit points for a second specialisation.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 820 * | Academic Skills for Postgraduate Social Science Students | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| HAS 943 | Health in All Policies | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 944 | Social Complexities and Health | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 947 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 945 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 946 | Health Research Methodology | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 948 | Health Promotion | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 903 * | Independent Study | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
* PLEASE NOTE:
- HAS 820 is to be completed in the first session of study.
- HAS 903 is to be completed in the final session of study.
- Student who intend to undertake the Public Health Research specialisation do not need to complete HAS 903 and should select an alternate subject in consultation with the Academic Program Director.
There are five specialisations available for the Master of Public Health Extension.
- Health Promotion (24 credit points);
- Food and Health (24 credit points);
- Public Health Research (24 credit points);
- Occupational Health and Safety (24 credit points); and
- Health Informatics (24 credit points)
HEALTH PROMOTION
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 950 | Project Planning and Evaluation | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 951 | Public Health Communication | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| HAS 952 | Health Promotion Theories and Models | 6 | Spring |
Plus one 6 credit point elective subject selected from the elective list provided by the Academic Program Director
FOOD AND HEALTH SPECIALISATION
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 953 | Food and Health | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
Plus at least two of the following:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 954 | Sociology of Food and Nutrition | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 955 | The Future of Food Advanced | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 956 | Monitoring and Shaping Food Systems | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
Plus one 6 credit elective subject selected from above or the elective list provided by the Academic Program Director
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH SPECIALISATION
Enrolment in the Public Health Research specialisation requires the approval of the Academic Program Director. Students are required to complete all core subjects and achieve at minimum Distinction grade (75% or more) in HAS 945 and HAS 947 .
Students may select the following three subjects:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 957 | Advanced Epidemiology | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 949 | Independent Study | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG919 | Qualitative Research Skills | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Or the following 24 credit point subject:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 942 | Major Project | 24 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALISATION
All subjects in this specialisation are taught in block delivery mode which requires on-campus attendance for intensive study days with on-line study requirements before and after the on-campus classes. HAS 871 and HAS 979 are pre-requisites and therefore the specialisation needs to start in Autumn session.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 871 | WHS Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 979 | Ergonomic Essentials | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 861 | Workplace Hazards & Hygiene | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 973 | Occupational Health and Safety Systems | 6 | Spring |
HEALTH INFORMATICS SPECIALISATION
Health Informatics is only available on-campus. ISIT930 and CSIT814 are pre-requisites for ISIT906 and ISIT929 therefore the Health Informatics specialisation must commence in Autumn session.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSIT814 | System Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT930 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT929 | Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Entry requirements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines of public health or its sub disciplines. 2 Demonstrate specialist knowledge of and critically analyse the social determinants of health including local, national, global, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander considerations. 3 Apply appropriate research methods and techniques to critically analyse and evaluate population health information to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to complex public health problems. 4 Model leadership and advocacy skills for the promotion, development and support of efficient and equitable gains in health outcomes. 5 Reflect and apply appropriate ethical, professional, public and personal behaviours within a range of contexts relevant to public health and its specialisations. 6 Analyse and interpret health information and effectively communicate to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriate technologies and communication networks.
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