Postgraduate Admission Pathway - Master of Public Health - 1-year program
Western Sydney University
Postgraduate Admission Pathway
Code:
A4058.1
Related Courses
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4702.3
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Master of Public Health
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4702.4
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Master of Public Health
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The Master of Public Health focuses on the comprehensive assessment of all determinants of health, which include broader social and environmental factors in addition to physical risk factors. Learning opportunities are aimed at developing the essential knowledge and required skills to effectively assess and respond to emerging public health issues, including evaluation of public health programs and disaster planning and management. Graduates of this course will be exposed to academic and industry leaders who share their experience and knowledge to facilitate insight into the contemporary public health issues. Students will develop skills, scholarship and professional development in the fields of health policy, social determinants of health, epidemiology, biostatistics, applied research and evidenced-based practice, as well as an understanding of recent developments in the discipline.
Postgraduate Admission Pathway
Structure
Students must complete 80 credit points, as listed below.
Domain Units
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401076
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Introduction to Epidemiology
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401372
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The Social Determinants of Health
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401363
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Health Systems and Policy
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400418
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Health Advancement and Health Promotion
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Focus Units
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401077
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Introduction to Biostatistics
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401174
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Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
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Plus any 10 credit point Level 7 unit offered across the university
Further information on recommended progression is available on the Postgraduate Health Science progression page.
Postgraduate Public Health Progression