The program can be undertaken full-time in one semester subject to availability of the relevant topics. It can also be undertaken part-time in two to four consecutive semesters.
Admission requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification and have their candidature approved by the Faculty Board.
The Graduate Certificate articulates with the Master of Public Health program and credit is normally given for appropriate topics completed in the graduate certificate.
Course aims
The Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care in Developing Countries aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to incorporate the principles of primary health care in order to reduce inequalities in health care access and health outcomes, with a focus on developing countries.
Learning outcomes
At completion of the courses it is expected that graduates will be able to:
- analyse theoretical concepts relevant to the social determinants of health and well-being
- understand the relevance of models of primary health care in a range of real world and workplace problems
- appreciate the benefits of multi-disciplinary approaches in health and human services to promoting and improving health
- apply primary health care strategies aimed at improving health in developing countries.
Program of study
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care in Developing Countries a student must complete 18 units with a grade of P or NGP of better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Core - Year 1 topics
PHCA8501 Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing (9 units)
PHCA8505 Primary Health Care Practice in Developing Countries (9 units)
Except with permission of the Faculty Board:
- the program must be completed within four consecutive semesters. A lesser period may be set for students granted credit for previous studies
- no topic may be attempted more than twice.
The award of a grade of Fail (F) in 18 units or more, or the award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.
