Graduate Certificate in Health Science

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Campus
City East

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
ICHP

SATAC Code
4GC034 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have completed a Bachelor degree in a health science area from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.

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This program will not be offered in 2012

Aim

The Graduate Certificate in Health Science aims to further advance discipline knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills for health professionals to function in a complex health system.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of 18 units of study. Students undertake a core course (4.5 units) and 13.5 units of elective courses.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
CORE COURSE (4.5 units)
Critical Thinking and Reasoning in Health	HLTH 5141	4.5
PLUS 13.5 units of Elective Courses chosen from the following:			Note(s): 2
Pharmacology for Health Professionals	PHAR 5041	4.5
Issues in Indigenous Health	HLTH 5121	4.5
Health Ethics	HLTH 5002	4.5
Complex Health Problems in Rural Settings	HLTH 5152	4.5
Frameworks for Practice in the Care of Older People	NURS 5129	4.5
Healthy Ageing	NURS 5130	4.5
Ageing with Chronic and Complex Conditions	NURS 5131	4.5
Perspectives in Mental Health	HLTH 5149	9
Theoretical Approaches to Mental Health Practice	HLTH 5150	9
Therapeutic Encounters in Mental Health	HLTH 5151	9
Consolidation of Mental Health Practice	HLTH 5148	9
Accounting for Management M	ACCT 5011	4.5
Introduction to Human Resource Management	BUSS 5307	4.5
Marketing Management	MARK 5025	4.5
Risk Management	BUSS 5292	4.5
Strategic Concepts	BUSS 5074	4.5
Managing Change	BUSS 5065	4.5
Entrepreneurial Foundations G	BUSS 5298	4.5
Small Business for Professionals	BUSS 2040	4.5
Leadership and Management in Health 1	NURS 5111	4.5
Health Economics	BUSS 5185	4.5
Negotiated Study 1H	HLTH 5145	4.5
Allied Health Evidence Based Theory and Practice	REHB 5102	9
Introductory Epidemiology	HLTH 5131	4.5
Evidence-Based Practice	HLTH 5122	4.5
Literature Review	HLTH 5128	4.5
Research Proposal	HLTH 5127	4.5
Introductory Statistics	HLTH 5129	4.5
Qualitative Methods	HLTH 5124	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students who have a background, or previous studies in a particular course, may substitute a course of equal value and standing, with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Applications for credit, exemption and/or studies in lieu will be considered in accordance with University Policy. These applications will be considered by the Head of School or nominee.

Notes

1. The program is normally completed in 6 months full-time or the part-time equivalent (international students can only study full-time). All courses are offered subject to achieving viable enrolment numbers and therefore may not be offered every year.

2. Health Science electives may include courses available at University of South Australia and cross-institutionally at Flinders University, the University of Adelaide or any other Australian university, subject to approval by the Program Director.