Graduate Certificate in Health Science
Graduate Certificate in Health Science
The Graduate Certificate in Health Science provides current health professionals or those wishing to move into this sector a short albeit comprehensive exposure to contemporary issues in health care. It explores the socioeconomic and epidemiological determinants of health and disease, providing a sound knowledge of the use of healthcare data…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Health Science provides current health professionals or those wishing to move into this sector a short albeit comprehensive exposure to contemporary issues in health care. It explores the socioeconomic and epidemiological determinants of health and disease, providing a sound knowledge of the use of healthcare data for decision-making. It provides an entry point to the Diploma in Health Science for those who wish to continue on their professional development journey with further studies.
The core units of Public Health, Policy and Society will enable you to develop a systemic understanding of various public health policy frameworks and issues, provide the context and history for understanding public health approaches, and let you explore the cultural and social dimensions of health and illness and the economic and political environment in which health policies and strategies are developed and implemented.
The Epidemiology unit will study of the distribution and determinants of disease and other health-related conditions in populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.
You will additionally complete two electives of your choice from a wide variety of disciplines including Health Services and Facilities Planning, Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health Care and Health Workforce Planning.
As one of Australia’s premier health sciences education institutions, Western Sydney University is internationally renowned for our teaching and research activities. At the forefront of innovative professional programs, we are recognised as a world leader in research across both clinical and non-clinical health sciences. It’s why graduates from our Health Science are so highly sought after. Focus on current, evidence-based learning taught by leading experts in the field. Mixing study at our Parramatta campus with online units you’ll learn how to effectively assess and respond to emerging issues in health and further advance your career as a health professional in the health sector and other industries.
Your career:
As a health science graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities as:
Health services management
Aged care management
Health planning
International health
Occupational health and safety
Occupational and environmental hygiene
Research studies
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have either
An undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant health-related discipline,
Or
3 years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
