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
4GC080 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
$AU 12,480 per 0.5 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2015

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to:
- hold a Bachelor degree in a health science area from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent qualification; AND
- have a minimum of one year full-time, or equivalent, work/professional/clinical experience in a health science related area, following completion of the undergraduate degree.
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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
Critical Thinking and Reasoning in Health	HLTH 5141	4.5
Plus 13.5 units selected from the following courses
Advanced Pharmacology for Podiatrists	PHAR 5028	9	Rule(s): 1
Leadership and Management in Nursing and Health Contexts	NURS 5150	9
Health Science Advanced Knowledge Project	HLTH 5145	4.5
Sectional Anatomy	BIOL 5004	4.5
Introductory Epidemiology	HLTH 5131	4.5
Teaching and Learning Strategies for Health Professional Education	HLTH 5183	4.5
Educational Assessment for Health Professionals	HLTH 5181	4.5
Foundations of Learning and Teaching for Health Professionals	HLTH 5182	9

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students must hold Registration as a Podiatrist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to undertake this course.

Notes

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

2. Electives may include courses available at the University of South Australia and cross-institutionally at any other Australian university, subject to approval by the Program Director.