Learning Outcomes
1.
On completion of this stream, the successful student will be able to describe the demographic and epidemiological changes associated with population ageing, and provide compelling justification for public health approaches which meet the challenges of demographic transition.
- Leaders
- Scholars
2.
On completion of this stream, the successful student will understand the concepts of healthy ageing, intrinsic capacity and functional ability, recognise the determinants of health, and identify opportunities for public health action across the life course to promote healthy ageing.
- Scholars
- Professionals
3.
On completion of this stream, the successful student will be able to apply an understanding of healthy ageing to the development of health care systems that are better aligned to the care of older people, long term care models which better reflect older-person-centred care, and the creation of environments which are enabling for older people.
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
4.
On completion of this stream, the successful student will be an effective and persuasive communicator, and able to advocate for the needs of older people.
- Global Citizens
- Professionals
- Leaders
5.
On completion of this stream, the successful student will reflect on how attitudes and beliefs about ageing and older people might impact on research, policy and practice.
- Professionals
- Global Citizens
6.
On completion of this stream the successful student will be able to source, critically read and evaluate scientific literature and policy relating to older populations.
- Professionals
- Scholars
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of International Public Health - MIPHMaster of Public Health - MPH9043 - Int Pub Health/Pub Health
Master of Public Health - MPH9045 - Public Health
Master of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9046 - Public Health (Extension)
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of Public Health - MPH9047 - Public Health/HealthManagement
Master of International Public Health - MIPHMaster of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9054 - International Public Health / Public Health (Extension)
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9056 - Public Health (Extension) / Health Management
Specialisation Structure30 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 30 UOC.
Specialisation Defining Courses
Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.
Ageing and Health Related Electives
Students must take at least 18 UOC of the following courses.
Project, Internship or Elective
Students must complete 6 UOC from; any of the postgraduate elective courses offered by the SPHCM, or an Internship or project in an ageing-related area.
Additional Information
Stream Convenor
A/Prof. Ros Poulos
Tel + 61 2 93852519
Email: r.poulos@unsw.edu.au
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)