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Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion

Program summary

Program title: Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion
Award abbreviation:
GDHlthProm
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus, online, multi-modal
Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: SC611
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program overview

The Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion is based on a socio-ecological model of health and explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels. Core study concepts include foundations, values and principles of health promotion, assessment of health needs, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs.

The Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion is designed for those who wish to work in designated health promotion roles, or for those who wish to develop deeper knowledge and skills in health promotion to complement their current roles. Some employers, for example Queensland Health, require applicants to have completed at least the equivalent of the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion to be considered for employment as health practitioners.

Teaching, learning and assessment items are designed to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks.

This program gives you the flexibility to study courses on campus, online or a mixture of two delivery modes. You can even change study modes at any time during your program. For example, if you’re studying on campus and find you’re getting busier at work, you have the ability to swap to the online program instead of on campus.

Admission requirements

A student entering the Graduate Diploma program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of School, School of Health and Sport Sciences.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion are eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association, the Public Health Association of Australia, and the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.

Program structure

6 required courses:
NUR721 Taxation Planning and Estate Planning
PUB112 Financial Plan Development, Consulting and Negotiation
PUB252 Superannuation and Retirement Planning
PUB271 Financial and Investment Planning
PUB351 Corporate Finance
PUB742 Risk Management and Insurance Planning
Plus select 2 courses from:
WPL710 Accounting for Managers
PUB725 Economics for Managers
Courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Program requirements and notes

  1. Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion program structure.
  2. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  3. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
  4. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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