Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program structure
Program requirements
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
Award abbreviation: GDHlthProm
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2-4 years part-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program code: SC611
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas
Program overview
The Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion is based on a socio-ecological model of health and explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels. Core study concepts include foundations and principles of health promotion, assessment of health needs, the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs, training and development, and research in health care.
Teaching, learning and assessment items are designed to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks. Opportunities exist for students to further their education experience by becoming involved in ongoing university-based health promotion programs.
This program gives you the flexibility to study courses on campus, online or a mixture of two delivery modes for specific courses within the Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion. Four of the eight courses within this program, are offered for delivery via the online mode, as well as the traditional on campus delivery. You can even change study modes at any time during your program. For example, if you’re studying on campus and find you’re getting busier at work, you have the ability to swap to the online program for specific courses. The courses available online are PUB712 , PUB721 , PUB722 and PUB731 .
Admission requirements
A student entering the Graduate Diploma program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
Program structure
7 required courses:
HRM702 Training and Development
NUR721 Research in Health Care
PUB712 Public Health Foundations
PUB722 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB721 Health Promotion Principles
PUB731 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB732 Public Health Project
Plus select 1 PUB postgraduate course
PUB709 Environment and Health
PUB761 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PUB762 Environmental Health Risk Management
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
How to apply
Apply for a postgraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au