Public Health (Postgraduate Diploma)

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This course information is for local students only

Year

2011

Award

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health

Length

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne (City)

Course description

This course is structurally integrated with the Master of Public Health (MPH), a program which provides a wide variety of health practitioners (such as nurses and midwives, medical practitioners and dentists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, health managers) with the opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies with a special focus on public health. The MPH aims to provide graduates from the health sciences and other disciplines with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand different kinds of evidence used in healthcare. Students are trained to develop, analyse and implement policy and to plan and evaluate health services and programs.

Course structure

The course is not offered as a discrete enrolment option; however, students who enrol in the Master of Public Health but for various reasons are unable to complete the course may be eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma on completion of eight subjects.

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.

URL/See our webpage for admission process and application form

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (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

Selection

Selection is based on qualifications, experience in public health, professional involvement, and a personal statement outlining reasons for applying.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

Career opportunities

Roles for graduates include health promotions professional, and public health worker.

Contact information

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