Overview
In this course, students will explore important issues in women’s and children’s health globally and examine their contextual determinants. Through case studies and analysis, students will develop a deep understanding of the importance of addressing priority health concerns for these populations and examine public health approaches to the provision of … For more content click the Read More button below.
The course takes a life-course approach to women’s and children’s health, moving from maternal and reproductive health, through newborn and child health and development, to adolescent health, and finally to priority women’s health issues. Each week provides an overview of key health concerns relevant to that week’s topic area, and students conduct an exploration of the social and cultural determinants of these health issues, followed by a discussion of public health approaches to address these determinants and health outcomes. Social justice, equity and rights-based frameworks are applied to learning and discussion throughout the course.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: 48 units of credit
Delivery
Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Course Outline
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Fees
Type | Amount |
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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1003 |
Domestic Students | $6180 |
International Students | $2970 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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