Overview
The International Health specialisation provides students from developing countries with skills and knowledge to address key health issues in their home countries, as well as enabling Australian students to contribute effectively to international health development.
The International Health specialisation is designed for students who wish to specialise in International Health, … For more content click the Read More button below.
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.
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 Course6 Units of Credit:
Specialisation Related Electives
Project, Internship or Elective6 Units of Credit:
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Additional Information
Stream Convenor
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