Program summary
Program title: Master of Health Promotion
Award abbreviation: MHlthProm
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus (multi-modal)
Duration: Semester 1 intake: 18 months min. full-time, 6 years max. part-time;
Semester 2 intake: 2 years min. full-time (3/4 load only), 6 years max. part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 12
USC program code: SC711
CRICOS code: 061061D
Highlights
- Broaden your understanding of health and wellbeing
- Qualify to work as a health promotion practitioner
- Flexible study modes help you manage your commitments
Work proactively with people to address the determinants of health and wellbeing.
Based on a socio-ecological model of health, the Health Promotion suite explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels. Core study concepts include foundations, values and principles of health promotion; the assessment of health needs; and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in a range of settings.
The Graduate Certificate consists of four courses and fully articulates into the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion. If you wish to study for a higher qualification, the Graduate Diploma fully articulates into the Master of Health Promotion.
The Graduate Certificate is ideal for professionals such as teachers, social workers, urban planners, environmental health officers, fitness trainers, allied health workers, therapists, nurses or doctors, or anyone who wishes to develop their health promotion knowledge and skills for application within their current roles.
The Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Promotion are designed for those looking to work in designated health promotion roles, or for those wanting to develop deeper knowledge and skills in health promotion to complement their current roles. Some employers, for example Queensland Health, require applicants to have completed at least the equivalent of the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion to be considered for employment as health promotion practitioners.
These programs give you the flexibility to study courses on campus, online or a mixture of the two delivery modes. You can change study modes at any time during your program. Teaching, learning and assessment items develop your theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association, the Public Health Association of Australia, and the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
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.
Admission requirements
A student entering the Master 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 Head of School, School of Health and Sport Sciences.
Program structure
9 required courses:
HRM312 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
NUR721 Training and Development
PUB112 Research in Health Care
PUB252 Public Health Foundations
PUB271 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB272 Health Promotion Principles
PUB351 Health Promotion Settings
PUB352 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB725 Public Health Project
Plus select 3 courses from:
WPL710 Health Promotion Independent Study
Courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Note: A minumum of 6 courses must be at postgraduate level.
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete 12 courses as specified in the Master of Health Promotion program structure.
- A minimum of 6 courses must be at postgraduate level.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au