- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
Award abbreviation: MHlthProm
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1.5–2 years full-time, 3–6 years part-time (only a full-time study option is available to international students)
Fee type 2009: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 12
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: SC711
CRICOS code: 057538F
Program overview
The Master of 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, the assessment of health needs, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs.
The Master of 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. In addition to the course work, students are required to undertake a research project.
Flexible study modes: on campus, online, or multi-modal
On campus and online study modes are available for specific courses within the Master of Health Promotion. Multi-modal study provides further flexibility whereby students can study in one or more modes simultaneously to suit work or lifestyle commitments. For example, online students are able to attend lectures on campus should they wish to.
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.
International students also need to refer to the English language requirements.
Program structure
9 required courses:
HRM702 Training and Development
NUR721 Research in Health Care
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB725 Health Promotion Independent Study
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB732 Public Health Project
PUB742 Health Promotion Settings
Plus select 3 courses from:
WPL710 Workplace Learning I
Courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Note: A minumum or 6 courses must be at postgraduate level.
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete 12 courses as specified in the Master of Health Promotion program structure.
- A minimum of 6 courses must be at postgraduate level.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au