Master of Public Health

72504 - Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

74204 - Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Graduate Certificate of Public Health

101811 - Graduate Certificate of Public Health

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

Select 9 credit points of subjects  from the list

Core Subjects 

Structure

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

Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information, data and evidence to 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 and engage in professional public health practice based on ethical decision-making and an evidence based approach, including consideration of recent developments in the field

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

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

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for continuing professional development requirements based on reflection on current skills, knowledge and attitudes and their application to the specialty of public health and tropical medicine.

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

73707

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

Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.

Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. Offerings: All

Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in a relative health 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 relative health 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

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">Graduate Diploma 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">Graduate Diploma 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

73707 - Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine