Program summary
Program title: Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion
Award abbreviation: GDHlthProm
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus (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
Highlights
- Broaden your understanding of health and wellbeing
- Qualify to work as a health promotion practitioner
- Flexible study modes help you manage your commitments
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 Certificate consists of four courses and fully articulates into the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion. If you wish to study for a higher qualification, the Graduate Diploma fully articulates into the Master of Health Promotion.
The Graduate Certificate is ideal for professionals such as teachers, social workers, urban planners, environmental health officers, fitness trainers, allied health workers, therapists, nurses or doctors, or anyone who wishes to develop their health promotion knowledge and skills for application within their current roles.
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.
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.
Program structure
6 required courses:
NUR721 Internship/Research Project (Professional Communication)
PUB112 Consumer Behaviour
PUB252 Sport and Event Marketing
PUB271 Research in Health Care
PUB272 Public Health Foundations
PUB351 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
Plus select 2 courses from:
WPL710 Health Promotion Principles
PUB725 Health Promotion Settings
Courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion program structure.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au