Graduate Certificate in Health Science
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
This program is designed for professionals working in a variety of settings, including area health services, hospitals, the aged care sector and community organisations, to enable them to effectively assess and respond to emerging health planning and management issues. It allows students to undertake specialisations to meet their interest and career aspirations. Areas of relevance to health employees in the public or private sector form the foundation subjects of this course: global perspectives on the social determinants of health; public health policy; epidemiology; and biostatistics.
Structure
40 credit points
Subjects
- Public health, policy and society
- introduction to epidemiology.
Standard entry requirements
- Undergraduate or master degree in any discipline or graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and 2yrs FTE work experience in health
- Health administration
- Human biological sciences, medical, forensic, food and pharmacology sciences
- Welfare
- Behavioural Science and sport and recreation disciplines or 3yrs FTE work experience in a health, welfare or aged care environment.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Parramatta | Domestic: $12,240 International: $15,057 | Yes |
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WSU Online | Domestic: $12,240 International: $15,057 | Yes |
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Further information
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).