Health Policy (Postgraduate Diploma)

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Year

2011

Award

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Policy

Length

1 year full-time or 2-5 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne (City)

Course description

This course serves the needs of students with an interest in health policy as well as those whose work requires policy skills and knowledge. Anyone considering a career change to a policy field is also suited to the program. Content aims to help students understand the changing contexts of policy-making, to analyse current policy using a problem-oriented approach and to participate in policy-making and policy advocacy in their profession.

Course structure

Students complete eight subjects. For more details, use the Handbook link below.

Subject details

Melbourne (City)

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

A supplementary application form is also required for this course.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

See our webpage for admission process and application form. Apply by 31 January. www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HealthPolicy

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative fee (2011): $14,880 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree or equivalent. Those with relevant experience may be permitted entry into the Graduate Certificate or single subjects.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Career opportunities

Graduates are likely to find positions in health policy development and analysis.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HealthPolicy

Contact information

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