Course and Subject Handbook 2021

Course and Subject Handbook 2021 Courses Postgraduate Courses Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Information valid for students commencing in 2021.

Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Handbook year	2021
Course code	73807
Course type	Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
Owner	Division of Tropical Health and Medicine
College	Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline, from 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 2 – Schedule II of the �� Admissions Policy.

Additional selection requirements

Information published by �� or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by �� in the application process may be used by �� to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene will be able to:

Integrate and apply an advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge in the disciplines of tropical medicine and hygiene with depth in epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, complications, differential diagnosis, investigation and management of tropical diseases
Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information, data and evidence to devise appropriate strategies to detect, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases ensuring safe and healthy environments for tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities
Critically reflect upon and engage in professional tropical medicine and hygiene practice based on ethical decision-making and an evidence based approach, including consideration of recent developments in the field
Communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions through advanced literacy and numeracy skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Demonstrate personal autonomy and accountability for their own future personal and professional development and contribute to the professional development of others, by engaging in critical reflective practice in relation to knowledge, skills and attitudes and their application to the specialty of tropical medicine and hygiene.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page.
Reasonable adjustments	Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

:03 Tropical Medicine

:03 Tropical Public Health

:03 Human Parasitology

:03 Epidemiology for Public Health

:03 Medical Entomology

OPTIONS

Select 9 credit points of specified HS, IA and TM level 5 subjects from List 1

List 1

:03 Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals

:03 Planning and Evaluation for Primary Health Care

:03 Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care Settings

:03 Empowerment and Change

:03 Infectious Diseases

:09 Dissertation 2

:03 Social Science in Public Health

:03 Diving and Marine Medicine

:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

:03 Travel Medicine

:03 Public Health Management, Leadership, Planning and Policy

:03 Biostatistics for Public Health

:03 Qualitative Research Methods for Tropical Health Practitioners

:03 Communicable Disease Control

:03 Public Health Economics

:03 Project

:03 Health Promotion

:03 Applied Health Economics

:03 Tropical Paediatrics

:03 Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies

:03 Public Health and the Workplace

:03 Managing Effective Health Programs

:06 Dissertation 1

:03 Global Health and Development

:03 Disaster Health Management

:03 Foundations of Aeromedical Retrieval

:03 Reproductive Health in Developing Countries

:03 Public Health Leadership and Crisis Management

:03 Essential Skills in Aeromedical Retrievals

:03 Health Promotion Strategies and Methods

:03 Public Health Placement

:03 Tropical Toxinology

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
�� Townsville	Students will be required to attend the �� Cairns campus to complete TM5518:03 Medical Entomology

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	5 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

Credit

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Not applicable
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Nil

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
Approved abbreviation	GDipTMH
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable

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