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Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate understanding of, and critically analyse, global governance and financing for health.
2.
Discuss and critique core concepts and current debates in international and global health and development.
3.
Outline patterns and trends in the global burden of disease and the particular health problems faced in resource constrained settings.
4.
Identify and critically analyse key indicators and processes used in assessing health problems and services in resource constrained.
5.
Critically review health system and policy responses at a national and global level to a range of major health problems confronting resource-constrained settings.
6.
Demonstrate understanding of the social, economic and political determinants of health at local, regional and global levels.

Graduate Capabilities

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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 Structure
30 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 30 UOC.

Specialisation Defining Course

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

PHCM9605
6 UOC
International Health

Specialisation Related Electives

Students must take at least 18 UOC of the following courses.

PHCM9010
6 UOC
Community Development
PHCM9606
6 UOC
Reproductive, Maternal and Children's Health
PHCM9612
6 UOC
Environmental Health
PHCM9622
6 UOC
The Global HIV Epidemic: Social Aspects and Impacts
PHCM9662
6 UOC
Health Aspects of Crises, Emergencies and Disasters
PHCM9783
6 UOC
Communicable Disease Control in Humanitarian Emergencies and Disasters
PHCM9784
6 UOC
Tropical Disease Control
PHCM9050
6 UOC
Immunisation Policy and Practice
PHCM9132
6 UOC
Applied Research Methods for Public Health
PHCM9786
6 UOC
Global Approaches to Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Cancer Prevention
PHCM9522
6 UOC
Politics, Surveillance and Public Health

Project, Internship or Elective

Students must take a 6 UOC postgraduate elective course offered by SPHCM, or a project or internship in an international health-related topic

PHCM9148
6 UOC
Minor Project
PHCM9143
6 UOC
Internship

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Additional Information

Stream Convenor

Dr. Patrick Rawstorne
Tel: +61 (2) 9385 8673
Email: p.rawstorne@unsw.edu.au

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