Graduate Certificate of Public Health

101811 - Graduate Certificate of Public Health

Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

73707 - Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

Core Subjects

Select 18 credit points of specified subjects from the following list

Structure

Integrate and apply an advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge in the disciplines of public health and tropical medicine, with depth in epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, complications, differential diagnosis, investigation and management of tropical diseases

Critically assess, analyse and communicate public health information relevant to tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities

Devise appropriate strategies to detect, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases ensuring safe and healthy environments for tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities

Critically reflect upon the socio-ecological nature of health promotion and its application in optimising the health and wellbeing of tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities

Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and ethically execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.

Apply advanced human, project and organisational management skills within a public health and policy context to effect efficient and equitable gains in public health

Communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions through advanced literacy and numeracy skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Critically reflect upon and engage in professional public health practice based on ethical decision-making and an evidence based approach

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Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, from this or another university; or
Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy-Vice-Chancellor of the Academy as equivalent to the above; or
Submission, as an exceptional case, of other evidence of professional and academic attainments, including employment for a minimum of five years in health related activities.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. In assessing applications the following will be considered: prior academic performance and prior relevant work experience.

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, from this or another university; or
Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy-Vice-Chancellor of the Academy as equivalent to the above; or
Submission, as an exceptional case, of other evidence of professional and academic attainments, including employment for a minimum of five years in health related activities.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. In assessing applications the following will be considered: prior academic performance and prior relevant work experience. Offerings: All

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of ”Band 2” – <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii'>Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of ”Band 2” – <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii'>Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy. Offerings: All

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/postgraduate-public-health'>Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine</a>.

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability'>Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/postgraduate-public-health'>Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine</a>.

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability'>Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>. Offerings: All

Course and Subject Handbook

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