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Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply a multi-sectoral approach to health promotion.
2.
Identify and apply the principles of strengthening the capacity of communities to enhance health and wellbeing.
3.
Apply an understanding of social determinants of health to address inequalities and promote the health of communities.
4.
Develop, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies based on theory, evidence and principles of social justice and equity.
5.
Promote the health of populations through research, practice, policy and advocacy.

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.

PHCM9120
6 UOC
Qualitative Research Methods

Specialisation Related Electives

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

PHCM9010
6 UOC
Community Development
PHCM9050
6 UOC
Immunisation Policy and Practice
PHCM9108
6 UOC
Program Design and Evaluation
PHCM9129
6 UOC
Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease
PHCM9132
6 UOC
Applied Research Methods for Public Health
PHCM9381
6 UOC
Policy Studies
PHCM9522
6 UOC
Politics, Surveillance and Public Health
PHCM9605
6 UOC
International Health
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
PHCM9626
6 UOC
Inequalities and Health
PHCM9630
6 UOC
Public Health Perspectives of Indigenous Health
PHCM9632
6 UOC
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
PHCM9662
6 UOC
Health Aspects of Crises, Emergencies and Disasters
PHCM9701
6 UOC
Health Leadership and Workforce Management
PHCM9782
6 UOC
Infectious Diseases Challenges: Epidemiology and Control
PHCM9783
6 UOC
Communicable Disease Control in Humanitarian Emergencies and Disasters

Project, Internship or Elective

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

PHCM9143
6 UOC
Internship
PHCM9148
6 UOC
Minor Project

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Additional Information

Stream Convenor

Dr. Anne Bunde-Birouste
Tel: + 61 (2) 9385 2591
Email: ab.birouste@unsw.edu.au

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