- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
Award abbreviation: MHlthProm
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1.5–2 years full-time, 3–6 years part-time (only a full-time study option is available to international students)
Fee type 2009: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 12
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program code: SC711
CRICOS code: 057538F
Program overview
The Master of 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. In addition to the course work, students are required to undertake a research project. Opportunities exist for students to further their education experience by becoming involved in ongoing university-based health promotion programs.
Flexible study modes: on campus, online, or multi-modal
On campus and online study modes are available for specific courses within the Master of Health Promotion. Multi-modal study provides further flexibility whereby students can study in one or more modes simultaneously to suit work or lifestyle commitments. For example, online students are able to attend lectures on campus should they wish to. The courses available online are PUB712 , PUB721 , PUB722 and PUB731 .
Admission requirements
A student entering the masters 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
10 required courses:
HRM702 Training and Development
NUR721 Research in Health Care
PUB712 Public Health Foundations
PUB721 Health Promotion Principles
PUB722 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB724 Health Promotion Research Project (24 units)
PUB731 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB732 Public Health Project
PUB742 Health Promotion Settings
Plus select 2 postgraduate courses from:
PUB709 Environmental and Health
PUB761 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PUB762 Environmental Health Risk Management
WPL710 Workplace Learning I
Other postgraduate courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business). Please check with individual Faculties for list of current postgraduate courses offered.
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete 12 courses as specified in the Master of Health Promotion program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
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