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Graduate Certificate in Health Science

Approved Abbreviation: GradCertHlthSc

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 4701.3

AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 074199A

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Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2020 or later.

Commencement Year 2016 - 4701.1 Graduate Certificate in Health Science

Commencement Year 2015 - 4701.1 Graduate Certificate in Health Science

The Graduate Certificate in Health Science provides current health professionals or those wishing to move into this sector a short, albeit comprehensive, exposure to contemporary issues in health care. It explores the socioeconomic and epidemiological determinants of health and disease, providing a sound knowledge of the use of healthcare data for decision-making. It provides an entry point to the Diploma in Health Science for those who wish to continue on their professional development journey with further studies.

Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Admission

Applicants must have either

An undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant health-related discipline

Or

Three years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.

Domain Units:

401076

Introduction to Epidemiology

401372

The Social Determinants of Health

401361

Advanced Health Service Management

401365

Healthcare Data for Decision-Making

Further information on recommended progression is available on the Postgraduate Health Science progression page.

Postgraduate Health Science Progression