Overview
Who should do this specialisation?
The demographic ageing of populations worldwide has significant implications for individuals and society. Comprehensive public health responses are urgently needed to meet the challenges of this demographic transition. This specialisation will unite the broader competencies gained by students in the Master of Public Health program … For more content click the Read More button below.
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
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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.
- Professionals
- Scholars
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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.
- Scholars
- Global citizens
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.
- Leaders
- Global citizens
- Professionals
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.
- Global citizens
- Professionals
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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.
- Scholars
- Professionals
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Public Health - MPH9045 - Public Health
Master of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9046 - Public Health (Extension)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 24 UOC.
Specialisation Defining Courses6 Units of Credit:
Ageing and Health Related Electives
Project, Internship or Independent Study
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Additional Information
Stream Convenor
TBC
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