Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance
Information valid for students commencing in 2017.
Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance
Course code | 76811 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Heath and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline, form this or another university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above; or Submission, as an exceptional case, of other evidence of professional and academic attainments, including employment for a minimum of five years in health related activities. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. In assessing applications the following will be considered: prior academic performance and prior relevant work experience. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
TM5515:03 Epidemiology for Public Health
TM5536:03 Refugee Health
TM5557:03 Disaster Health Management
TM5563:03 Public Health Leadership and Crisis Management
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | Some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance at the Townsville campus |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 12 months part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF DISASTER HEALTH AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE |
Approved abbreviation | GCertDisasHlthHumAssist |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not include majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |