Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program structure
Program requirements
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns

Program summary

Award abbreviation: GDHlthProm
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 2-4 years part-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program code: SC611
CRICOS code: not applicable

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 and principles of health promotion; assessment of health needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs; training and development; and research in health care.

Teaching, learning and assessment items are designed to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks. Opportunities exist for students to further their education experience by becoming involved in ongoing university-based health promotion programs.

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 Dean, Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Program structure

7 required courses:
HRM702 Training and Development #
NUR721 Research in Health Care
PUB712 Public Health Foundations
PUB722 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB721 Health Promotion Principles
PUB731 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB732 Public Health Project #
Plus select 1 PUB postgraduate course
PUB709 Environment and Health *
PUB761 Epidemiology & Biostatistics *
PUB762 Environmental Health Risk Management *

Program requirements

Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion program structure. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.

Enquiries

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

# Not offered until 2007
* Subject to final approval