- Broaden your understanding of health and wellbeing
- Qualify to work as a health promotion practitioner
- Flexible study modes help you manage your commitments
Program summary
Program title: Master of Health Promotion
Award abbreviation: MHlthProm
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus (multi-modal), online
Duration: Semester 1 intake: 18 months min. full-time, 6 years max. part-time;
Semester 2 intake: 2 years min. full-time (3/4 load only), 6 years max. part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2013: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 12
USC program code: SC711
CRICOS code: 061061D. For international students on a Student Visa — limits apply to online courses, refer to program notes.
Work proactively with people to address the determinants of health and wellbeing.
Based on a socio-ecological model of health, the Health Promotion suite explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels. Core study concepts include foundations, values and principles of health promotion; the assessment of health needs; and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in a range of settings.
The Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Promotion are designed for those looking to work in designated health promotion roles, or for those wanting 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 promotion practitioners.
These programs give you the flexibility to study courses on campus, online or a mixture of the two delivery modes. You can change study modes at any time during your program. Teaching, learning and assessment items develop your theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks.
Professional recognition
Graduates 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.
Flexible study modes: on campus, online, or multi-modal
Some courses within the Master of Health Promotion are multimodal; therefore students may enrol in either the online or on campus offering of these courses. Multimodal study provides further flexibility whereby students can study in one or more modes simultaneously to suit work or lifestyle commitments. Some courses in the Master of Health Promotion are online only, however, students enrolled in online courses, also have access to course coordinators for consultations and enquiries. For international students on a Student Visa — limits apply to online courses, refer to program notes.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
Admission requirements
A student entering the Master 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.
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to successfully complete 12 courses as listed below.
- A minimum of 4 courses must be at postgraduate level.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- International students on a Student Visa please note, you may enrol in no more than 3 courses via online mode (25 percent of your program). NUR721 Research in Health Care and PUB725 Health Promotion Independent Study are both offered only via online mode. Therefore you may enrol in only one other additional online course. You must also ensure that you are enrolled in at least one on-campus course in each semester.
- Some courses in this program require project work and/or independent study and therefore have limited on-campus contact. Please refer to individual course outlines.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Required courses: (11)
NUR721 Research in Health Care
PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
PUB252 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
PUB272 Healthy Public Policy and Advocacy
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PUB725 Health Research Project A
WPL710
WPL710
Elective course: (1)
PUB352
OR
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
This Master of Health Promotion Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
- Eleven (11) required courses
- One (1) elective course
Required courses: (11)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health |
| 12 | ||
| PUB271 Health Promotion Principles |
| 12 | ||
| PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| 12 | Pre: SCI110 | |
| NUR721 Research in Health Care |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program SC723, SC713, SC742, SC514, SC423 or SC420 | |
| PUB252 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning |
| 12 | Anti: PUB705 | |
| PUB112 Public Health Foundations |
| 12 | ||
| PUB272 Healthy Public Policy and Advocacy |
| 12 | Anti: PUB704 and PUB742 | |
| PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation |
| 12 | ||
| PUB725 Health Research Project A |
| 12 | Pre: NUR721 or PUB600 | |
| WPL710 | ||||
| WPL710 |
Please note: NUR721 Research in Health Care and PUB725 Health Promotion Independent Study are available online only.
Elective course: (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUB352 |
OR
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).